A search by a selected port state will display all measures adopted by that state or regional economic integration organization.
This query mechanism allows the user to search the whole range of port state measures contained in the database. In addition to port state measures in the strict sense, users can also search for legislated action carried out by states as a follow-up to, or complementing, a port state measure.
1. Designated ports:
Ports or landing sites that are designated by the port state for vessels to have access to, and to land and tranship their catch.
2. Prior notification of port entry/landing/transhipment:
The requirement by the port state for a vessel to provide notification, including information about the vessel, catch and the time of entry, prior to accessing its ports and conducting landing or transhipment of catch.
3. Flag state or vessel confirmation:
The requirement by the port state for confirmation from the flag state or the vessel before the vessel can access its ports. Flag state confirmation can involve a verification of the information provided by the vessel concerning for example the vessel, while vessel confirmation can involve a declaration by the vessel that it has not engaged in IUU fishing.
4. Port entry authorization:
The requirement by a port state for a vessel to obtain an authorization before it is permitted to enter its ports.
5. Landing/transhipment authorization:
The requirement by a port state for a vessel to obtain an authorization before it is permitted to land or tranship catch in its ports.
6. Restrictions on port entry:
Restrictions imposed by the port State that have the effect of denying or limiting a vessel’s entry into port, or subjecting port entry to certain conditions.
7. Restrictions on landing/transhipment:
Restrictions imposed by the port State that have the effect of denying or limiting a vessel’s opportunity to land and tranship catch in its ports, or subjecting landing and transhipment to certain conditions.
8. Restrictions on supplies and services:
Restrictions imposed by the port State that have the effect of denying or limiting a vessel’s access to port services (refuelling, re-supplying etc.).
9. Documentation requirements:
Requirements by the port state for a vessel to furnish documentation (log books, catch documentation, landing declarations etc.) to the port state authorities before, during or after port entry or landing/transhipment.
10. Port inspections:
Requirements by a port state for a vessel to undergo an inspection when it is in port. This includes an inspection of catch, gear and documents, as well as controlling the actual landing or transhipment of the catch (weighing and recording catch etc.). General inspection powers are also included.
11. Information exchange/reporting:
Measures through which a port state exchanges information with other states, including the flag state, and/or relevant RFMOs about, inter alia, landings, transhipments and the results of port inspections carried out in their ports.
12. IUU vessel listing:
Measures where a port state includes a vessel in a list of vessels having engaged in, or supported, IUU fishing, and which will restrict the vessel’s future access to its ports.
13. Sanctions:
Provisions through which a port state imposes sanctions, including administrative penalties, forfeiture and seizure, on the vessel (owner, master and crew) because the vessel has engaged in, or supported, IUU fishing.
14. Trade-related measures:
Provisions through which a port state restricts the import or re-export of fish that stems from IUU fishing.
15. Port departure requirements:
Provisions through which a port state imposes requirements on the vessel before it is permitted to leave its ports, e.g. fitting VMS on board the vessel.
16. Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous measures.
