TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION

AND THE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

In accordance with Conservation Measure 21-03, the Republic of Korea has advised that the krill fishing vessel Maestro is still under repair after a fire in its engine room earlier this year (COMM CIRC 12/91). This vessel will be replaced by the Adventure in the krill fishery in Subareas 48.1-48.4 in 2012/13.



The notification details for the Adventure are attached. The Maestro notified an expected level of catch of 43 700 tonnes. Korea has advised that the Adventure’s expected level of catch is 23 000 tonnes and that this vessel will operate in the same subareas and months and with the same type of gear as notified by the Maestro.

Andrew Wright

Executive Secretary

Attch.