Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation, NAFO: control measures of vessels of non-contracting parties

The committee adopted the report (consultation procedure) by Daniel VARELA SUANZES-CARPEGNA (EPP/ED, E) approving the Commission proposal with just a few amendments aimed at improving the clarity of the text, bringing it into line with the terminology used by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and improving the supervisory measures designed to ensure responsible fishing in the NAFO area. The report pointed out, however, that the measures contained in the proposal were limited in scope for dealing with the problem caused by vessels flying a flag of convenience. �