Fishing Aspirations and Fishing Capacity: Two Key Management Issues

Abstract

This article explores a variety of topics related to fishing aspirations and capacity management-two key components of effective management of high seas fisheries. Because of the profound influence of capacity management and capacity reduction measures on the way participants give effect to their aspirations and conduct their fishing operations, the article details the critical linkages between established capacity management options and their respective abilities to address capacity concerns, affect fishing behaviour, and accommodate fishing aspirations. The article begins with a discussion of fishing aspirations, examines established capacity management measures, and considers some of the challenges and opportunities for addressing fishing aspirations and capacity management in high seas fisheries.

Port State Measures To Combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing On The High Seas

“…There is no specific definition of IUU Fishing in any legal instrument, however the International Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing (IPOA-IUU) 9 classified he nature and scope of IUU Fishing into three components which will be explained one by one in the following section. IPOA-IUU is a voluntary instrument, embedded within the framework of the Food and Agriculture 2 The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC), 'The Use of Port State Measures to Improve Fisheries Compliance at the International Level: Issues and Instruments-the CCAMLR Case', (2006), 2 3 The PEW Environment Group, 'Port State Performance: Putting Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing on the Radar'. (2010), 3 4 Ibid, 5 Organization (FAO) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries in response to a call from the Twenty-third Session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI).…”

“…There are several reasons why IUU fishing occurs; for instance, the increased demand for fish stock around the globe results in over-exploited EEZ's thus increasing the number of fishing vessels operating on the high seas [2]. Another cause is economic: most catches of IUU fishing fall into high market value categories and bring about significant economic gains.…”

“…Although the primary responsibility for fishing vessels on the high seas rests with the flag state, the failure of many flag states to prevent vessels flying their flag from conducting IUU fishing on the high seas has pushed the international community to turn to the port states where IUU catches are landed. Through denial of access to ports, port inspections, prohibition of landing and even detention or sanctions, 2 port states can help prevent IUU-caught fish from entering international and key markets. 3 They can also intensify the effectiveness of other useful monitoring, control and surveillance (MSC) measures and provide an effective deterrent to the transshipment of IUU fish caught on the high seas.…”

Estimasi Jumlah Kapal Penangkap Ikan Optimal Di WPP 712 Berdasarkan Potensi Sumber Daya Ikan

“…Menurut Metzner (2005) menyatakan bahwa pengendalian input produksi dalam jangka pendek seperti pembatasan jumlah kapal dapat mengurangi hasil tangkapan aktual namun dalam jangka panjang dapat memberikan pengaruh berupa peningkatan kapasitas penangkapan. Oleh karena itu, salah satu upaya jangka pendek untuk mengatasi tingginya input dalam upaya penangkapan yang terjadi adalah dengan mengurangi jumlah input upaya penangkapan dan membatasi akses kapal baru serta meningkatkan pengawasan terhadap masuknya kapal-kapal penangkap ikan dari daerah lain tanpa izin.…”