Fisheries Management (International Agreements) Regulations 2009
11Interim prohibition of deep sea gillnetting
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11 Interim prohibition of deep sea gillnetting
11.1 A person using a boat in the Convention Area for fishing must not use gillnets other than for scientific research purposes that are carried out in accordance with CCAMLR Conservation Measure 24‑01, as given effect by clause 14. 11.2 A person using a boat in the Convention Area for fishing must not use gillnets for scientific research purposes in waters deeper than 100 metres unless: (a) the person has given advance notice to the CCAMLR Scientific Committee; and (b) the Commission has agreed to the use. 11.3 A person transiting through the Convention Area must not be in possession of gillnets unless the person has given advance notice to the CCAMLR Scientific Committee, including the period during which the person expects to be in the Convention Area.