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V. COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OF HIGH SEAS FISHERIES, CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT MEASURES

The discussion on compliance and enforcement focussed primarily on issues relating to the scope of application, responsibilities of the flag State, and penalties and sanctions. The issues of flags of convenience, reflagging and fraudulent maneuvers on the part of the master were also highlighted as important matters to be addressed.