Notifications from Port CCMs
Below is a table showing which CCMs have notified WCPFC about their designated ports, how they publicize their Port State measures, who to contact, and when the notice was issued. This information is current as of 29 August 2024.
| Port CCM | Designated Ports for Inspection | How Measures Are Publicized | Contact Points | Date of Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Australia designates all of its ports for inspections under WCPFC CMM 2017-02. For a detailed list, see: Australia’s Designated Ports under CMM 2017-02 ( 1.46 KB ) | Australia only allows foreign fishing vessels into its ports—and the landing of their catch—if they receive explicit approval. The domestic process is described in these guidelines: Port Access Guidelines . Port permits are handled case by case and can take up to 7 days to process. Approval is not guaranteed. Australia is also a party to the Port State Measures Agreement and meets all obligations under that agreement, including rules on port entry, inspection priorities, and notifying flag States. | Australian Fisheries Management Authority Fax: +61 2 6225 5440 | 30 May 2022 |
| Thailand | Thailand has designated 22 ports for inspections under CMM 2017-02. See: 20.81 KB | Thailand published the relevant regulations as: “Notification of Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives on Advance Data Reporting, and Determining Ports for Non-Thai Fishing Vessels Wishing to Enter the Kingdom E.B. 2560 (A.D. 2017).” Download it here: Thailand Port State Measures Notification ( 353.81 KB ). | Port State Measures Implementation Group Fish Quarantine and Inspection Division Department of Fisheries, Kaset Klang, Chatuchak, Paholyothin Road, Bangkok 10900, Thailand Email: thaipsm.investigation@gmail.com Tel: +66 2562-0600, 2121 Fax: +66 2561 4690 | 16 July 2018 |
| Japan | Japan has designated 7 ports for inspections under CMM 2017-02. Details are here: Japan’s List of Designated Ports (May 2019) ( 17.09 KB ). | Japan has published all laws, regulations, and procedures for foreign fishing vessels seeking port calls on this page: Japanese Fisheries Port Entry Information. | Shinji Hiruma Aya Matsushima | 1 April 2022 |
| New Zealand | New Zealand has designated 13 ports for inspections under CMM 2017-02. | New Zealand publishes all relevant requirements, measures, and legislation for both domestic and foreign vessels on this page: MPI Fisheries Communication Centre . | Ministry of Primary Industries – International Compliance Email: internationalcompliance@mpi.govt.nz Fisheries Compliance Liaison & Coordination c/- Fisheries Communication Centre Email: fcc@fish.govt.nz | 28 September 2018 |
| United States of America | The United States designates all of its ports for inspections under CMM 2017-02. For details, see: USA Notification under CMM 2017-02 (28 Aug 2024) ( 83.14 KB ). | The United States passed laws (found at 16 USC 7401 et seq.) to implement the Port State Measures Agreement in 2015. U.S. law already restricts certain activities in U.S. ports—these restrictions remain in effect regardless of CMM 2017-02. | Martina Sagapolu Acting Assistant Director, NOAA Office of Law Enforcement 1845 Wasp Blvd., Bldg. #176 Honolulu, HI 96818, USA Tel: +1 808-725-6112 Fax: +1 808-725-6199 Email: martina.sagapolu@noaa.gov | 5 May 2020 (updated 27 Aug 2024) |
| Solomon Islands | Solomon Islands has designated two ports for inspections under CMM 2017-02. See: Solomon Islands Designated Ports ( 210.3 KB ). | 24 September 2019 | ||
| France (French Polynesia) | France (French Polynesia) has designated one port under CMM 2017-02. See: 965.89 KB | Ms Marie Feucher Mr François Amaudric du Chaffaut | 25 September 2024 | |
| France (New Caledonia) | France (New Caledonia) has designated one port under CMM 2017-02. See: 965.89 KB | Mr Jean-Luc Vaslin Mr Sébastien Verdeau | 25 September 2024 | |
| Philippines | Philippines has designated two ports under CMM 2017-02. See: 183.27 KB | 25 September 2024 | ||
| Tuvalu | Tuvalu has designated one port under CMM 2017-02. See: 55.41 KB | 19 February 2024 | ||
| Papua New Guinea | Papua New Guinea has designated 6 ports under CMM 2017-02. See: PNG Designated Fisheries Ports (2017 02) ( 382.38 KB ). | 15 May 2024 |
Page Updated: 26 October 2024