The voluntary guidelines for flag state performance, the 2009 FAO agreement on port state measures and other instruments combating IUU fishing

This document reports on the outcome of the Technical Consultation on Flag State Performance, concluded in February 2013, which adopted Voluntary Guidelines for Flag State Performance, and which are being presented herewith for endorsement by COFI. It also gives an overview of the progress and status of the 2009 FAO Agreement on Port State Measures together with FAO’s advocacy and capacity development efforts in relation to the Agreement. Progress on the development of the Global Record of Fishing Vessels, Refrigerated Transport Vessels and Supply Vessels, and proposals for its long-term development, implementation and maintenance, are also included in this document.