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Eastern Atlantic tuna - purse seine (French fleet) (FIP)

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Last Updated: 2023-11-13

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Progress Rating: C

Evaluation Start Date: 2023-02-01

Type: Comprehensive

Status: Active

FIP Lead: Key Traceability (KT)

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Comments:

The FIP has begun implementing progress; the FIP is C rated.

1. FIP Development	Mar 17	Fishery assessment or scoping document made public 16 March 2017 — Pre-assessment made available
2. FIP Launch	May 23	Confirmation of project participants 1 May 2023 — Participants confirmed
2. FIP Launch	Feb 23	Workplan made public 1 February 2023 — Workplan made public
3. FIP Implementation	Mar 24	FIP activities undertaken 1 March 2024 — The FIP has conducted a review of the current FAD design and data collection in place; the report made available notes that the FIP plans to adopt non-entangling and biodegradable FADs. 13 November 2023 — The FIP submitted a position statement ahead of the 28th ICCAT meeting. 25 September 2023 — The FIP attended the ICCAT Standing Committee on Research and Statistics (SCRS) meeting to discuss various topics, including a review of national fisheries and research programs.
4. Improvements in Fishing Practices and Fishery Management	—	Verifiable improvement in policy/management and fishing practices
5. Improvements on the Water	—	Verifiable improvement on the water
6. MSC certification (optional)	—	MSC certificate made public