It is noted that according to Article 117 of Unclos, the flag State has the duty to take, or to cooperate with other States in taking, such measures for their respective nationals as may be necessary for the conservation of living resources of the high seas.
Les autorités compétentes de Saint-Vincent-et-les-Grenadines ont indiqué que tous leurs navires de pêche opérant dans la zone de la CICTA débarquent ou transbordent leurs captures exclusivement dans les ports de Trinité-et-Tobago (Port of Spain et Chaguaramas).