SCIC-2025

Monitoring, control and surveillance undertaken by Chile during the 2024/25 season

We propose revising several conservation measures at CCAMLR-44 to improve monitoring of the krill stocks and the vessels participating in the krill fisheries.  Improving krill fisheries management is especially necessary because Conservation Measure (CM) 51-07 was allowed to expire at CCAMLR-43, which in turn allowed an increased harvest of krill in the 2024/25 fishing Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Lauren Fields (United States of America)

Approved By:
Ms Ona Hahs (United States of America)

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This paper, and its Annex, provides an updated report on the actions taken by CCAMLR in response to the Second Performance Review recommendations. The Commission and Scientific Committee are invited to approve revisions to the text.

In accordance with Conservation Measure (CM) 10-10, paragraph 2(i), and the procedure detailed in COMM CIRC 25/59, the Secretariat has prepared the Summary CCAMLR Compliance Report (Summary Report) based on the Draft CCAMLR Compliance Reports (Draft reports), responses received from Contracting Parties, and Contracting Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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This paper presents an update of the expenditure from the Catch Documentation Scheme for Dissostichus spp. (CDS) Fund in 2025 (as of 31 Aug 2025) and three proposals to be considered for approval by the CDS Fund Review Panel. 

This paper provides an analysis of toothfish trade through the Catch Documentation Scheme is provided in Annex 1. Two training workshops were held in 2025, in South Africa and Singapore. The paper provides recommendations to SCIC on the operation of the CDS.

This paper summarises information held by the Secretariat in relation to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and vessel activity relevant to CCAMLR from September 2024 to August 2025. Instances of unidentified fishing gear retrieved in the Convention Area are detailed in Annex 1. Communication to non-Contracting Parties and responses received are Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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The Secretariat reviewed the quality and consistency of the port inspection and System of Inspection reports received during the CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) period of 01 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. This paper also provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness and consistency of inspection practices.

The Secretariat receives notifications for transhipment activities within the Convention Area in accordance with Conservation Measure (CM) 10-09. The Secretariat maintains a list of all transhipment notifications on the password-protected part of the website in accordance with CM 10-09, paragraph 6. This paper summarises the transhipment notifications received between Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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The use of automated satellite-linked vessel monitoring systems (VMS) is required for vessels operating in the Convention Area as per Conservation Measure (CM) 10-04. This paper summarises the implementation of this conservation measure by Members and proposes several improvements to current procedures. 

We propose revising several conservation measures at CCAMLR-44 to improve monitoring of the krill stocks and the vessels participating in the krill fisheries.  Improving krill fisheries management is especially necessary because Conservation Measure (CM) 51-07 was allowed to expire at CCAMLR-43, which in turn allowed an increased harvest of krill in the 2024/25 fishing Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Lauren Fields (United States of America)

Approved By:
Ms Ona Hahs (United States of America)

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We propose revising several conservation measures at CCAMLR-44 to improve monitoring of the krill stocks and the vessels participating in the krill fisheries.  Improving krill fisheries management is especially necessary because Conservation Measure (CM) 51-07 was allowed to expire at CCAMLR-43, which in turn allowed an increased harvest of krill in the 2024/25 fishing Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Lauren Fields (United States of America)

Approved By:
Ms Ona Hahs (United States of America)

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The delegation of the Republic of Korea proposes to amend CCAMLR Conservation Measure (CM) 10-09 to encourage both Contracting Parties and non-Contracting Parties to provide, to the extent possible, the information specified in paragraph 3 of CM 10-02 for carrier vessels under their flag that engage in transshipment activities in the CCAMLR Convention Area.

The Republic of Korea proposes that the Annex B table include a new category, “Differing Views Unresolved.” This category would apply when the Standing Committee on Implementation and Compliance (SCIC) cannot reach agreement on a compliance designation despite all reasonable efforts being exhausted. In such cases, the compliance issue would be forwarded to the Commission Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of)

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Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of)

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The Russian Federation once again wishes to highlight the recurring issue in the management of toothfish fisheries in Statistical Subareas 88.1 and 88.2, where there are delays in gear retrieval at the time of fishery closure and where frequent overfishing of toothfish occurs (CCAMLR-43/34; CCAMLR-42/20). During the 2020/2022 seasons, levels of toothfish overfishing were high: up to 20% and 26 Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)

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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)

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This paper summarises the CCAMLR Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS) and Port Inspection Training Workshop, held in Cape Town, 12-16 May 2025, co-hosted by CCAMLR and South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE). 

The Secretariat received fishery notifications for exploratory fisheries for toothfish and krill fisheries for the 2025/26 CCAMLR fishing season. This paper provides a summary of all fishery notifications with full details available to authenticated users through the CCAMLR website at Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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In 2024, the European Union (EU) provided a grant to support CCAMLR’s continued collaborative work with INTERPOL and the Joint Analytical Cell (JAC) to identify and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities that undermine the objectives of the CAMLR Convention. This paper provides interim reports submitted by INTERPOL and the JAC in relation to Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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This paper provides an overview of Secretariat engagement with international and regional organisations between 01 October 2024 and 30 September 2025 to enhance our cooperation and collaboration to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and the trade in IUU fish products related to the CAMLR Convention Area. 

This paper provides an overview of the implementation of the non-Contracting Party (NCP) Engagement Strategy for 2025-2026 and reports on Secretariat activities since 01 November 2024 in furtherance of that strategy. 

Conservation Measure (CM) 10-08 requires that Contracting Parties shall take appropriate measures in order to verify and take action in response to nationals found responsible for, benefiting from, supporting or engaging in any activities described in CM 10-06 and CM 10-07 (i.e., illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing or related activities). As requested Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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This paper examines the implementation of CCAMLR Conservation Measure 10-03 by reconciling port inspection records with AIS and VMS data for 2023–2024. The analysis covered 95 AIS-identified trips and 261 inspection reports, comparing outcomes by species, port country, and vessel. Most Contracting Parties appeared to meet inspection obligations, though gaps were noted for some krill and Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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Ms Mariana Cordeiro (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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At CCAMLR-43, Chile presented document CCAMLR-43/BG/33 on the use of Electronic Monitoring Systems (EMS) to address discards, bycatch, and compliance. Since 2020, EMS has been applied on all industrial fishing vessels in Chilean waters and high seas, complementing human observation programs. Results indicate reductions in discards and bycatch, improved compliance, and more sustainable Read More
Submitted By:
Mr Francisco Santa Cruz (Chile)

Approved By:
Mr Juan Enrique Loyer Greene (Chile)

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The Republic of Korea amends the self-assignment of the compliance status of the Southern Park as recorded in the CCAMLR-44-11 Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) Summary Report and Analysis, amending it to “compliant," based on further review of the relevant data and the obligation under paragraph 13 of CM10-04.

New Zealand undertakes regular aerial surveillance patrols in the Ross Sea region in support of CCAMLRs conservation and fisheries management objectives. This paper summarises the aerial patrol activities carried out during the 2024/2025 Ross Sea toothfish fishery season.

Argentina presents the results of aerial and at-sea surveillance operations carried out during the 2024/25 season.

In this paper, ASOC reviews a range of issues relevant to the operation of fishing vessels in polar waters. In particular, there are new international regulations on navigation and voyage planning that will become mandatory for fishing vessels operating in the Antarctic Area in the coming season. To improve vessel safety and minimize the environmental impacts of vessel Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Claire Christian (ASOC)

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Ms Claire Christian (ASOC)

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