Proposal to introduce a vessel cap in the exploratory toothfish fisheries in Statistical Subareas 88.1 and 88.2

We propose the Commission introduces a cap of no more than four vessel notifications per Member for the two fisheries in Statistical Subareas 88.1 and 88.2. The proposal will help ensure CCAMLR can continue to conserve Antarctic marine living resources in accordance with the Convention. It responds to a concern raised in the first performance review and will support more effective fisheries management, improve vessel safety, and reduce administrative burdens for members and the Secretariat.