This is to certify that the:
Japanese pole and line skipjack and albacore tuna
Has been certified as compliant with the Marine
Stewardship Council (MSC) Fisheries Standard
The client for the fishery is:
Meiho Gyogyo Co., Ltd.
2-9-34 Shinhama-cho
Shiogama-shi
Miyagi 985-0001
Japan
This certified fishery, as defined in attached schedule, has the right to
claim that it is a “Well Managed and Sustainable Fishery” in accordance
with the MSC’s Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Fishing
Authorising signatory:
Managing Director, Acoura Marine
Fishery name: Japanese pole and line skipjack and albacore tuna
Valid certificate number: F - ACO – 0111
Certificate valid from: 17/OCT/2016
Certificate expiry: 16/OCT/2021
Certificate identifier: F0610161416
This certificate is the property of Acoura Marine Ltd and must be returned immediately on request.
To verify the certificate validity telephone 0044 (0) 131 335 6600, visit www.msc.org, or write to:
Acoura Marine, 6 Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh EH12 9DQ. United Kingdom. [email protected]
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Certificate schedule
UNITS OF CERTIFICATION
Definition: Target stock(s) combined with the fishing method/gear and practice (including
vessel type/s) pursuing that stock, and any fleets, or groups of vessels, or individual fishing
operators that are covered by the MSC fishery certificate. Note that other eligible fishers may
also be included in some Units of Assessment but not initially certified (until covered by a
certificate sharing arrangement).
UoC 1
Species: Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis)
Geographical area: 0 - 40 degrees North and 140 - 170 degrees East.
Fishing operations are in three distinct zones
1. Southern quarter: 0 - 25 degrees north in latitude,
145 - 175 degrees east in longitude
2. Eastern off shore: 35 – 45 degrees north in latitude,
165 – 175 degrees east in longitude
3. Adjacent Sea of Japan (from near Tanegashima to the
eastern quarter).
Method of capture: Pole and line
Stocks: Western and Central Pacific Ocean
Management System: Japan and Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission
(WCPFC)
Client Group: Meiho Gyogyo Co., Ltd.
Other Eligible Fishers: None.
Authorising signatory:
Managing Director, Acoura Marine
Fishery name: Japanese pole and line skipjack and albacore tuna
Valid certificate number: F - ACO – 0111
Certificate valid from: 17/OCT/2016
Certificate expiry: 16/OCT/2021
Certificate identifier: F0610161416
This certificate is the property of Acoura Marine Ltd and must be returned immediately on request.
To verify the certificate validity telephone 0044 (0) 131 335 6600, visit www.msc.org, or write to:
Acoura Marine, 6 Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh EH12 9DQ. United Kingdom. [email protected]
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UoC 2
Species: Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga)
Geographical area: 0 - 40 degrees North and 140 - 170 degrees East.
Fishing operations are in three distinct zones
1. Southern quarter: 0 - 25 degrees north in latitude,
145 - 175 degrees east in longitude
2. Eastern off shore: 35 – 45 degrees north in latitude,
165 – 175 degrees east in longitude
3. Adjacent Sea of Japan (from near Tanegashima to the
eastern quarter).
Method of capture: Pole and line
Stocks: Western Central and Eastern Pacific Ocean
Management System: Japan, WCPFC and Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission
(IATTC)
Client Group: Meiho Gyogyo Co., Ltd.
Other Eligible Fishers: None.
Please note that whist the Units of Certification detail the full extent of what was assessed, it
the is full and complete Public Certification Report (September 2016) that precisely defines
the exact nature of certification for this fishery.
Authorising signatory:
Managing Director, Acoura Marine
Fishery name: Japanese pole and line skipjack and albacore tuna
Valid certificate number: F - ACO – 0111
Certificate valid from: 17/OCT/2016
Certificate expiry: 16/OCT/2021
Certificate identifier: F0610161416
This certificate is the property of Acoura Marine Ltd and must be returned immediately on request.
To verify the certificate validity telephone 0044 (0) 131 335 6600, visit www.msc.org, or write to:
Acoura Marine, 6 Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh EH12 9DQ. United Kingdom. [email protected]
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THE POINT(S) AT WHICH FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS MAY ENTER A CHAIN OF
CUSTODY
There are two designated ports for the client vessels to land in eastern Japan, Yaizu and
Shiogama. These are the only eligible points of landing.
Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) and albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) caught by the
Meiho Maru and Toyokuni Maru vessels after the actual eligibility date, and in accordance
with the Units of Certification, will be eligible to enter further chains of custody.
The Eligibility Date for this fishery is 7 July 2016.
Authorising signatory:
Managing Director, Acoura Marine
Fishery name: Japanese pole and line skipjack and albacore tuna
Valid certificate number: F - ACO – 0111
Certificate valid from: 17/OCT/2016
Certificate expiry: 16/OCT/2021
Certificate identifier: F0610161416
This certificate is the property of Acoura Marine Ltd and must be returned immediately on request.
To verify the certificate validity telephone 0044 (0) 131 335 6600, visit www.msc.org, or write to:
Acoura Marine, 6 Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh EH12 9DQ. United Kingdom. [email protected]
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THE PARTIES, OR CATEGORIES OF PARTIES, THAT ARE ENTITLED TO USE THIS
CERTIFICATE TO ENTER FISH FROM THE CERTIFIED FISHERY INTO CERTIFIED
CHAINS OF CUSTODY
The client for this fishery is Meiho Gyogyo Co., Ltd.
This certificate applies to the vessels Meiho Maru and Toyokuni Maru only.
Authorising signatory:
Managing Director, Acoura Marine
Fishery name: Japanese pole and line skipjack and albacore tuna
Valid certificate number: F - ACO – 0111
Certificate valid from: 17/OCT/2016
Certificate expiry: 16/OCT/2021
Certificate identifier: F0610161416
This certificate is the property of Acoura Marine Ltd and must be returned immediately on request.
To verify the certificate validity telephone 0044 (0) 131 335 6600, visit www.msc.org, or write to:
Acoura Marine, 6 Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh EH12 9DQ. United Kingdom. [email protected]
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