Conservation Measures

To be compliant, all PVR-listed vessels must:

• Not appear on an IUU List
• Have an IMO number (when meeting IMO minimum requirements)
• Have a company policy prohibiting shark-finning (and provide proof of implementation)
• Not have a finning finding within 2 years
• Be on an RFMO authorized record, if required
• Be flagged to an RFMO member or Cooperating Non-Member (CNM)
• Not use large-scale pelagic driftnets

Longline vessels listed on the PVR also must:

• Ensure that their skippers are trained in best practices for tuna longline fisheries, as described above
• Be required by Company public policy on Longline best practices to implement (and provide proof of implementation): (a) the use of circle hooks and only monofilament lines (e.g., the use of wire trace is prohibited) (b) the use of whole finfish bait (c) best practice handling techniques for sharks, seabirds and marine turtles (d) no use of “shark lines” at any time