In accordance with Conservation Measures 10-02 and 21-02, the Russian Federation has notified the Secretariat of its intention to have the FV Alpha Crux replace the FV Yugo Vostok 5 for exploratory fishing in Subareas 88.1 and 88.2 for the 2023/24 fishing season.

The Russian Federation has provided the attached information for circulation to all Members.