RFMOs: IOTC

RFMO Best Practices Snapshot — 2025: FAD Management

Written by svanouse on May 6, 2025.

This “snapshot” identifies best practices in Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) management, and then shows each RFMO’s progress in implementing those practices. The snapshot was updated in May 2025.

RFMO Best Practices Snapshot — 2025: Transshipment Regulation

Written by svanouse on May 6, 2025.

This “snapshot” identifies best practices in tuna RFMO transshipment regulations, and then shows each RFMO’s progress in implementing those practices. This snapshot was updated in May 2025.

Tuna RFMOs and the Development of MSE and Precautionary Management Procedures for Tunas

Written by svanouse on April 7, 2025.

This timeline graphic, developed in March 2025, shows 2011–2024 milestones in efforts by all tuna Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) to develop management strategy evaluations (MSE) and precautionary management procedures (MP) for albacore, bigeye, bluefin, and skipjack tuna stocks.

Potential Negative Impacts of FAD Use, Proposed Solutions, and RFMO Implementation Status

Written by svanouse on March 10, 2025.

This infographic identifies solutions to several potential negative impacts of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs), and then tracks four tuna Regional Fisheries Management Organizations’ implementation of the solutions.

It is based on the peer-reviewed research article “Benefits, concerns, and solutions of fishing for tunas with drifting fish aggregation devices,” co-authored by ISSF’s Dr. Victor Restrepo and Dr. Gala Moreno and colleagues, which was published July 2023 in Fish and Fisheries.

The infographic was updated in March 2025.

2025 IOTC Déclaration de Position (French)

Written by svanouse on March 3, 2025.

Cette déclaration de position de l’ISSF se concentre sur les mesures et les questions critiques sur lesquelles la Commission des thons de l’océan Indien (CTOI) doit prendre des mesures lors de sa 29e réunion annuelle du 13 au 17 avril 2025, qui correspondent aux priorités de l’ISSF pour les ORGP thonières.

Une traduction anglaise de la déclaration est disponible.

Electronic Monitoring (EM): RFMO Requirements

Written by Lynne Mandel on February 18, 2025.

All tuna RFMOs have made progress in using electronic monitoring (EM) systems to provide on-board vessel monitoring.

RFMOs begin using data received from EM systems for scientific and/or compliance purposes approximately two years after the adoption of EM minimum standards: one year for program implementation, and an additional year for data review and submission. However, for those CPCs currently implementing an EM program, this timeline could be shortened to one year.

2024 IOTC Déclaration de Position (French)

Written by svanouse on March 26, 2024.

Cette déclaration de position de l’ISSF se concentre sur les mesures et les questions critiques sur lesquelles la Commission des thons de l’océan Indien (CTOI) doit prendre des mesures lors de sa 28e réunion annuelle du 13 au 17 mai 2024, qui correspondent aux priorités de l’ISSF pour les ORGP thonières.

Une traduction anglaise de la déclaration est disponible.

RFMO Best Practices Snapshot — 2023: Authorised Vessel Lists

Written by svanouse on June 6, 2023.

NOTE: This snapshot was reviewed in April 2025. It is up to date with current RFMO measures.

This “snapshot” identifies best practices in authorised vessel lists, and then shows each RFMO’s progress in implementing those practices. The snapshot was updated in June 2023.

RFMO Best Practices Snapshot — 2023: IUU Vessel Listing

Written by svanouse on June 5, 2023.

NOTE: This snapshot was reviewed in April 2025. It is up to date based on current RFMO measures.

This “snapshot” identifies best practices in IUU vessel listing, and then shows each RFMO’s progress in implementing those practices. The snapshot was updated in June 2023.

RFMO Best Practices Snapshot — 2022: Vessel Monitoring Systems

Written by Sharon Tomasic on May 3, 2023.

NOTE: This snapshot was reviewed in April 2025. It is up to date with current RFMO measures.

This “snapshot” identifies best practices in vessel monitoring systems, and then shows each RFMO’s progress in implementing those practices. The snapshot was updated in March 2022.