Second South Pacific Albacore Allocation Workshop

Background:
SPAA01 considered the FFA zone-based proposal, including a 75% EEZ/25% high seas split, and the US implementation proposal. Coastal State CCMs and Participating Territories supported a zone-based framework, several non-coastal CCMs expressed willingness to consider it, and one CCM supported retaining a CCM-based approach. CCMs were encouraged to submit new or refined proposals before SPAA02 to facilitate comparison and narrowing of allocation options.

SPAA02 action:
CCMs should present new or refined proposals, focusing on the proposed allocation framework, treatment and any split of EEZ and high seas components, application of Article 10(3) criteria, reference period and catch history, treatment of Participating Territories, and the method for translating these elements into CCM fishing opportunities or proportional shares. The objective is to establish a clear and comparable basis for narrowing allocation options under Agenda Item 4, rather than considering detailed implementation arrangements.