Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing

This procedure concerns the adoption of an international agreement designed to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. By strengthening the controls and inspections carried out at ports, the agreement aims to prevent illegally caught fish from entering the global market and to protect marine biodiversity.

This affects the global fishing industry and port authorities. It requires stricter reporting and inspection standards for vessels seeking port entry, making it harder for illegal operators to land their catches.