Report of the sub-group on electronic monitoring systems: proposal of ICCAT minimum technical standards for EMS in purse seine fisheries targeting tropical tunas

This report summarizes the work that has been carried out to date by the Technical Sub-Group on Electronic Monitoring Systems (EMS), since it was originally created in 2021. We provide a summary of the main conclusions of the work that was carried out, and a proposal for draft minimum technical standards for implementation of EMS in purse seine vessels targeting tropical tunas in ICCAT fisheries. Finally, we provide a draft response to the Commission following the request contained in ICCAT Rec. 19-05 (paragraph 20).