Pacific Islands Region Vessel and Gear Identification Requirements

This collection of information covers regulatory requirements for fishing vessel and gear identification authorized under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and other applicable law. All vessels fishing under Federal permits issued by the Pacific Islands Region must display identification markings on vessels as specified in 50 CFR Part 665. Vessels fishing in the Western and Central Pacific Convention (WCPFC) Area with a WCPFC Area Endorsement and tuna purse seine vessels in the South Pacific are required to display their international radio call sign in three locations and on any helicopter or skiff as specified in 50 CFR Part 300. Fishing gear in the western Pacific pelagic longline fisheries and western Pacific coral reef ecosystem fisheries are required to be marked with the vessel's official number in a specific manner and location as specified in 50 CFR Part 665.

The latest form for Pacific Islands Region Vessel and Gear Identification Requirements expires 2021-03-31 and can be found here.

Pacific Islands Region Gear Identifcation Requirements

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