19General measure for the closure of all fisheries

19 General measure for the closure of all fisheries

19.1 If the CCAMLR Secretariat notifies a person using a boat in the Convention Area for fishing of the closure of a fishery, the person must: (a) ensure that all fishing gear is removed from the water by the date and time of closure notified by the CCAMLR Secretariat; and (b) either: (i) ensure that no new longlines are set within 24 hours before the date and time of closure notified by the CCAMLR Secretariat; or (ii) if the person is notified less than 24 hours before the date and time of closure—ensure that no new longlines are set after the person is notified. 19.2 If it is likely that the person will be unable to remove all of the fishing gear from the water before the date and time of closure because of: (a) the safety of the boat and crew; or (b) limitations which may arise from adverse weather conditions; or (c) sea‑ice cover; or (d) the need to protect the Antarctic marine environment; the person must notify the Flag State of the boat and remove all fishing gear from the water as soon as possible.