Application for MSC Fisheries Certification

GENERAL INFO

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Brief Company/Organization Description

Note: number of vessels owned, number of employees, description of operations, summary of business activities, etc.

CONTACT INFO

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Fishery Information

Common Name	Scientific Name	Operations
Common Name	Scientific Name

When was the last year a stock assessment was conducted for the target species listed above?

What is the primary gear type(s) used to target these species in the fishery?

Please describe any secondary gear type or variations in gear configuration.

Note: this could be Fishery Aggregation Device (FAD), midwater trawl vs. deepwater trawl, fishery enhancements, mesh size, etc.

In which country/territory (or countries/territories) is your fishery based and flagged?
In which country/territory (or countries/territories) is your fishery based and flagged?

Does your fishery operate in the high seas? If so, which RFMO?

Additional Information

What is the primary motivation for seeking Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) assessment/certification?

Which of the following statements BEST represents the level of interest and preparedness (e.g. data collected, capacity, resources, support from government or NGOs, etc.) of your fishery for MSC assessment, and which services SCS can provide (select Yes or No):

1. Fishery is interested in a MSC Fishery Pre-assessment to evaluate fishery performance to inform next steps 1) prior to undertaking an MSC full assessment OR 2) in preparation for a Fishery Improvement Project (FIP).

2. Fishery is highly interested and prepared for Full Assessment for MSC Fishery Certification.

3. Other (Please describe here)

A full assessment for MSC Fishery Certification takes approximately 14-18 months. If you answered "yes" to number 3 above please answer the following questions:
When does your fishery aim to sell certified product? What is your ideal timeline? Are there any timeline constraints SCS should be aware of? If certification is achieved, do you intend to use the MSC logo? Yes No

What factors contributed to your interest in SCS Global Services to provide assessment services?

Fisheries and seafood production may also benefit from FairTrade, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), and Chain of Custody certification for MSC/ASC/Alaska Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM). SCS conducts robust work in these schemes and is accredited in these areas. Would you like information on these or any of our other services at SCS?

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