5 Amendments of Francisco José MILLÁN MON related to 2016/2230(INI)
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas stocks of bigeye tuna have been in decline since 2012, and all the efforts to reduce catches in recs a consequence of which the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) introduced a management ymears have failed, withsure that will be renegotiated in 2017, and whereas purse seiner catch levels reaching a peak ines fell by 26% in 2015 by comparison with 20134; whereas, further, the Cook Islands waters are regarded as a ‘shark sanctuary’, even though it should be stressed that this is not a target species for the European fleet fishing in those waters under the new agreement;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a (new)
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a (new)
(a) Regrets the attitude of other countries in the region that have not reached partnership agreements with the EU and are opening their fishing grounds up to other countries and regions in the world that on occasion employ fishing practices that do not consider the resources available, instead of opting for the European Union's financial aid which to a large extent targets development of local fisheries, bearing in mind the sustainability parameters EU Member State vessels comply with when fishing under these agreements;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that employment possibilities for local seamen on board EU vessels could be more objectiveunder the partnership agreements do meet international standards; reiterates the need to respect ILO principles, notably by taking decisive action to and promote the signingratification of its Convention No 188 while at the same time respecting the general principles of freedom of association and collective bargaining for workers, and non- discrimination at the workplace and in professional activity; points out, however, that in view of the shortage of skilled seamen for tuna vessels, the Cook Islands' authorities have not requested embarkation in the EU fleet;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers it desirable to improve the quantity and accuracy of data on all catches (targeted and bycatch) and, more generally, the conservation status of fishery resources so that the impact of the Agreement on the marine ecosystem and on fishing communities can, with the involvement of fishermen's associations, be gauged more accurately; urges the Commission to promote the regular and transparent functioning of the bodies responsible for monitoring the application of the Agreement, including by setting up a Joint Scientific Committee that would also involve fishermen’s associationsand a strengthening of scientific assessments by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) ;