The Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) 6th Meeting of the PartiesFisheries Agreement • June 1st, 2019
Contract Type FiledJune 1st, 2019This CMM covers the general rules associated with bottom fishing. Significantly, it differentiates between established and new or exploratory fisheries. Bottom fishing in an established fishery would be open to all existing CCPs, while fishing in a new or exploratory fishery would require MoP approval. The CMM also provides a range of definitions, proposes clearer arrangements for new entrants and includes observer coverage requirements