IOTC Full Form: History, Work, Impact, Members etc

IOTC Full Form: The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) is an intergovernmental organisation responsible for the management of tuna and tuna-like species in the Indian Ocean. It works to achieve this by promoting cooperation among its Contracting Parties (Members) and Cooperating Non-Contracting Parties to ensure the conservation and appropriate utilization of fish stocks and encourage the sustainable development of fisheries.

Members of IOTC

Commission Contracting Parties:-

Australia	Kenya	Seychelles
Bangladesh	Korea	Somalia
China	Madagascar	Sri Lanka
Comoros	Malaysia	South Africa
European Union	Maldives	Sudan
France	Mauritious	Tanzania
India	Mozambique	Thailand
Indonesia	Oman	Great Britain & Northern Ireland
Iran	Pakistan	Yemen
Japan	Philippines

Commission Non-Contracting Parties

Country	Acceptance
Liberia	2015

Structure of the Commission of IOTC

Commission Contracting Parties ( Members): In addition to being a full Member, States with a real interest in the Indian Ocean fisheries of tuna and tuna-like species can participate in the IOTC process as a Cooperating Non-Contracting Party (CNCP). This status is granted for one year, upon request from the State. CNCPs are not obliged to pay a financial contribution, but they do not enjoy voting rights on IOTC matters, and they are subject to the same regulations as the full Members. CNCP status is reviewed annually by the Commission.

Commission Non-Contracting Parties: In addition to being a full Member, States with a real interest in the Indian Ocean fisheries of tuna and tuna-like species can participate in the IOTC process as a Cooperating Non-Contracting Party (CNCP). This status is granted for one year, upon request from the State. CNCPs are not obliged to pay a financial contribution, but they do not enjoy voting rights on IOTC matters, and they are subject to the same regulations as the full Members. CNCP status is reviewed annually by the Commission.

Sub Commissions: Sub-commissions can be established to offer a platform for consultation and cooperation on the management of fish stocks that are not shared by all Contracting Parties. These sub-commissions may evaluate management options and recommend suitable conservation and management measures to the Commission. However, to date, the Contracting Parties have not found it necessary to form any sub-commissions.

Subsidiary Bodies

Compliance Committee
Scientific Committee
Standing Committee on Finance and Administer

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs)

What is the role of IOTC?

The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) is an intergovernmental organisation responsible for the management of tuna and tuna-like species in the Indian Ocean.