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A/CONF.164/13:
The negotiating text prepared by the Chair is
divided into two parts: compliance and enforcement by flag States
and regional arrangements for compliance and enforcement. The first
section says that States shall ensure compliance by vessels flying
their flag with applicable management measures, including adopting
legislation and administrative measures and providing for the
effective enforcement of such measures. The paper includes
provisions for investigating alleged violations and implementing
compliance measures, including sanctions. In the second part on
regional arrangements, the paper says that States should agree on
procedures under which the appropriate authorities of one State may
board, inspect and, if appropriate, arrest a fishing vessel flying
the flag of another State. States may take cooperative action to
prevent vessels that have violated agreed management measures from
fishing in the region. It also provides recommendations for dealing
with unregistered fishing vessels and fishing vessels that conceal
their identification.