37AGeneral measures for exploratory fisheries for Dissostichus species in the Convention Area

37A General measures for exploratory fisheries for Dissostichus species in the Convention Area

37A.1 A person using a boat in the Convention Area for exploratory fishing for Dissostichus species during a fishing season: (a) must meet the requirements of the Daily Catch and Effort Reporting System set out in CCAMLR Conservation Measure 23‑07, as given effect by clause 58 of this Schedule; and (b) must meet the requirements of the Monthly Fine‑Scale Catch and Effort Data Reporting System set out in CCAMLR Conservation Measure 23‑04, as given effect by clause 56 of this Schedule; and (c) must meet the requirements of the Monthly Fine‑Scale Biological Data Reporting System set out in CCAMLR Conservation Measure 23‑05, as given effect by clause 57 of this Schedule; and (d) must submit fine‑scale data on a haul‑by‑haul basis; and (e) must record and report the total number and weight of Dissostichus eleginoides and Dissostichus mawsoni discarded during the fishing season, including fish with the condition known as “jellymeat”; and (f) must have one scientific observer, appointed in accordance with the CCAMLR Scheme of International Scientific Observation, on board the boat during the fishing season; and (g) must ensure that sufficient samples are made available to the scientific observer to enable collection of all data required by the CCAMLR Scientific Observers Manual for finfish fisheries; and (h) if the person is fishing in a longline fishery—must record the following information: (i) position and sea depth at each end of every line in a haul; (ii) setting, soak and hauling times; (iii) number and species of fish lost at surface; (iv) number of hooks set; (v) bait type; (vi) baiting success as a percentage; (vii) hook type; and (i) if the person is using the boat in an area of the Convention Area other than Statistical Subarea 88.1 or 88.2—must not fish for the species other than for scientific research purposes agreed upon by the CCAMLR Scientific Committee. 37A.2 If the person is using a longline boat, the person must ensure that: (a) toothfish that are suitable to be tagged and released in accordance with the CCAMLR Tagging Protocol are tagged and released continuously while fishing at the rate specified in the conservation measure for that fishery according to Annex 41‑01/C of CCAMLR Conservation Measure 41‑01 and the CCAMLR Tagging Protocol; and (b) toothfish that are already tagged when caught are not released; and (c) tag data for newly tagged and recaptured toothfish are given at the end of each month to: (i) the CCAMLR Executive Secretary; and (ii) the relevant regional tag data repository as set out in the CCAMLR Tagging Protocol.

Note: The CCAMLR Tagging Protocol can be obtained from the CCAMLR Secretariat.

37A.3 The person must not fish for the species if: (a) the CCAMLR Secretariat has announced that the catch limit for the species has been reached; or (b) the fishery has been closed to the person under subclause 56.2, 57.3 or 58.2 of this Schedule. 37A.4 This clause applies, subject to any exemptions granted in relation to a fishery by the Commission.