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NAFO Resolutions

The summary of NAFO resolutions provide information on the current status of resolutions for international regulation of the fisheries in the Regulatory Area.

Resolution (2/23)

Resolution relating to addressing the Impact of Climate Change on NAFO Fisheries, adopted by the Commission on 22 September 2023.

NAFO/COM Doc. 23-13

Proposed: 22 September 2023
In force: 22 September 2023

Resolution (1/23)

Non-Binding Resolution relating to Core Principles on Labour Standards in NAFO Fisheries, adopted by the Commission on 22 September 2023.

NAFO/COM Doc. 23-26

Proposed: 22 September 2023
In force: 22 September 2023

Resolution (1/17)

 

Resolution on communicating measures taken to protect Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems in the NAFO area to other national authorities regulating industries other than fishing, adopted by the Commission of NAFO on 22 September 2017.

NAFO/COM Doc. 17-28

 

Proposed: 22 September 2017
In force: 22 September 2017

Resolution (1/12)

Resolution on the protection of Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems from activities other than fishing, adopted by the Fisheries Commission of NAFO on 21 September 2012.

NAFO/FC Doc. 12/29

 

Proposed: 21 September 2012
In force: 21 September 2012

Resolution (1/08)

Resolution on the interpretation and implementation of the Convention on the Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries, adopted by the General Council on 26 September 2008.

NAFO/GC Doc. 08/3

 

Proposed: 26 September 2008
In force: 26 September 2008

Resolution (1/06)

Resolution to reduce Sea Turtle mortality in NAFO fishing operations, adopted by the Fisheries Commission of NAFO on 22 September 2006.

NAFO/FC Doc. 06/7

 

Proposed: 22 September 2006
In force: 22 September 2006

Resolution (2/99)

Resolution to guide implementation of the Precautionary Approach within NAFO, adopted by the Fisheries Commission on 17 September 1999.   

NAFO/FC Doc. 99/13

 

Proposed: 17 September 1999
In force: 17 September 1999

Resolution (1/99)

Resolution to guide the expectations of future new members with regard to fishing opportunities in the NAFO Regulatory Area, adopted by the General Council on 17 September 1999.

NAFO/GC Doc. 99/8

Proposed: 17 September 1999
In force: 17 September 1999

Resolution (1/97)

Resolution relating to the non-participation of Bulgaria and Romania in NAFO, adopted by the General Council on 19 September 1997.

NAFO/GC Doc. 97/7

Proposed: 19 September 1997
In force: 19 September 1997

Resolution (1/95)

Resolution that Subareas 2 and 3 shall, as regards of the management of Greenland halibut, be geographically divided in two (2) parts, adopted by the Fisheries Commission on 9 June 1995.

NAFO/FC Doc. 95/5

Proposed: 9 June 1995
In force: 9 June 1995

Resolution (1/94)

Resolution on report by the Standing Committee on Fishing Activities of Non-Contracting Parties in the Regulatory Area (STACFAC), adopted by the General Council on 23 September 1994.

NAFO/GC Doc. 94/06


 

Proposed: 23 September 1994
In force: 23 September 1994

Resolution (1/93)

Resolution on the report of the Standing Committee on Fishing Activities of Non-Contracting Parties in the Regulatory Area (STACFAC), adopted by the General Council on 10 September 1994.

NAFO/GC Doc. 93/5

Proposed: 10 September 1993
In force: 10 September 1993

Addendum to Resolution (1/93)

 

NAFO/GC Doc. 93/5

 

Resolution (1/90)

Resolution on non-NAFO fishing activities, adopted by the General Council on 14 September 1990.

NAFO/GC Doc. 90/8

Proposed: 14 September 1990
In force: 14 September 1990

Resolution (1/89)

Resolution calling on all Contracting Parties for compliance with the NAFO management framework in place since 1979, and compliance with NAFO decisions in order to provide for conservation and maintain the traditional spirit of cooperation and mutual understanding in the Organization, adopted by the General Council on 15 September 1989.

NAFO/GC Doc. 89/03

 

Proposed: 15 September 1989
In force: 15 September 1989

Resolution (4/88)

Resolution calling on all Contracting Parties to avoid excessive or inappropriate use of the objection procedure, adopted by the General Council on 16 September 1988.

NAFO/GC Doc. 88/8

 

Proposed: 16 September 1988
In force: 16 September 1988

Resolution (3/88)

Resolution urging the Contracting Parties to continue and improve the Annual Scientific Program, requesting the same Contracting Parties and the Executive Secretary to urge non-members of NAFO to cooperate with the program and requesting the Scientific Council to evaluate at the 1989 Annual Meeting the progress of the program, adopted by the Fisheries Commission.  

NAFO/FC Doc. 88/10

 

 

Proposed: 15 September 1988
In force: 15 September 1988

Resolution (2/88)

Resolution determining the date on which the proposal establishing the modified Scheme of Joint International Enforcement to be entitled "Scheme of Joint International Inspection" shall become a measure binding on all Contracting Parties, adopted by the Fisheries Commission on 10 February 1988.

NAFO/FC Doc. 88/ 3 and FC Doc. 88/1

 

Proposed: 10 February 1988
In force: 10 February 1988

 

Resolution (1/88)

Resolution regarding reporting of provisional monthly catches by species and stock area, adopted by the Fisheries Commission on
10 February 1988.

NAFO/FC Doc. 88/2

 

Proposed: 10 February 1988
In force: 10 February 1988

Resolution (1/86)

Resolution of the General Council of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization Concerning Modification of Statistical Boundary between Subareas 4 and 5 of the Convention Area. (amends Annex III of the Convention) adopted by the General Council on 12 September 1987 (in force 09 October 1987).            

NAFO/GC Doc. 86/2 (Rev. 2)

Proposed: 12 September 1987
In force: 9 October 1987, by unanimous decision of the General Council and assent from the observer from the U.S.A. on 18 September 1987

Resolution (1/85)

Resolution concerning reporting on catches and scientific sampling, adopted by the Fisheries Commission on 13 September 1985.    

NAFO/FC Doc. 85/8 (Rev.) Appendix VI

Proposed: 13 September 1985
In force: 13 September 1985

Resolution (1/81)

 

Resolution expressing serious concern at the activities of Spanish vessels and inviting Spain to adhere to the Convention, adopted by the Fisheries Commission on 26 June 1981.

NAFO/FC Doc. 81/VI/7, Appendix IV

Proposed: 26 June 1981
In force: 26 June 1981

Resolution (4)

 

Resolution concerning modification of the western boundary of Subarea 1 of the Convention Area (amends Annex III of the Convention), adopted by the General Council on 7 June 1979 (to be effective 1 January 1980).

NAFO/GC Doc. 79/VI/6, Appendix IV

Proposed: 7 June 1979
In force: 1 January 1980

Resolution (3)

 

Resolution concerning the establishment of a Scientific Observer Scheme, adopted by the Fisheries Commission on 7 June 1979.  

NAFO/FC Doc 79/VI/8, Appendix X

Proposed: 7 June 1979
In force: 7 June 1979

Resolution (2)

 

Resolution relating to vessels of non-Member countries operating in the Regulatory Area, adopted by the Fisheries Commission on 7 June 1979.   

NAFO/FC Doc 79/VI/8, Appendix IX

Proposed: 7 June 1979
In force: 7 June 1979

Resolution (1)

 

Resolution relating to administrative and financial arrangements for NAFO, adopted by the General Council on 9 March 1979.             

Proceedings of the Inaugural Meeting, March 1979, pg. 11-12

 

Proposed: 9 March 1979
In force: 9 March 1979

 

 

 

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