Regulations for Tuna Longline Fishing Vessels Proceeding to the Indian Ocean for Fishing Operation Article 67-2

For any fishing vessel with an Oil Fish Permit operating in the Agreement Area, the FAO Identification Guide to the Deep-Sea Cartilaginous Fishes of the Indian Ocean shall be placed onboard, and the deep sea sharks species shall not be targeted. The list of deep sea sharks species is as Appendix 17-1.Appendix 17-1 Notification Form for Loss of Abadoning Fishing Gear.ODT