TACC Determination for the WTBF 2012-13 season

11 Jan 2012

The AFMA Commission has determined the Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACCs) for the 2012-13 fishing season commencing on 1 February 2012. The Commission accepted the TTMAC recommendations. The TACCs remain unchanged for the season. The TACCs and undercatch/overcatch provisions for the 2012-13 fishing season are detailed in the table below. Conversion factors for converting the amount of quota Statutory Fishing Rights (SFRs) to kilograms are also detailed in the table below.

Species SFRs TACC (t) Under/overcatch % Determined weight (kg) Conversion Factor (kg)
Bigeye Tuna 989,056 2,000 10 2,000 2.022130193
Broad Billed Swordfish 989,073 3,000 10 2,000 3.033143155
Striped Marlin 84,537 125 10 2,000 1.478642488
Yellowfin Tuna 988,995 5000 10 2,000 5.055637288