Community Catch is pleased to announce that Struisbaai Yellowtail Traditional Line Fishery has now entered the Community Catch evaluation process, with Control Union. This step marks the beginning of an independent assessment to determine whether the fishery meets the requirements of the Community Catch Standard for Small-Scale Fisheries.
The 30-day stakeholder consultation period will remain open until 22nd April 2026. During this time, stakeholders are encouraged to review the available documentation and submit comments.
Fishery Information
Fishery Name: Struisbaai Yellowtail Traditional Line Fishery
Fishery Client: Abalobi
Species: Yellowtail (Seriola lalandi)
Gear Type(s): Handline/Rod-and-Line
Conformity Assessment Body (CAB)
The evaluation for this fishery is being conducted by the following Conformity Assessment Body:
CAB Name: Control Union
Contact Person: Deirdre Wilson
Email: stakeholderfishuk@
Website (optional): https://www.controlunion.com
Stakeholders may contact the CAB directly.
Consultation Period
Consultation Start Date:
23rd March 2026
Consultation End Date:
22nd April 2026
Assessment Documents
The following document is available for stakeholder review:
Fishery Self-Assessment:
ABALOBI ICT4Fisheries – Yellowtail Amberjack (Scientific Name: Seriola lalandi) – Hand lines and pole lines Fishery
All minimum and target requirements are currently displayed as ‘Not Met’. This does not indicate non-compliance. At this stage, no CAB assessment has been conducted and these statuses are system-generated placeholders pending review and evaluation by the CAB.
Evidence Summary:
Evidence for Stakeholder Consultation Abalobi.CU
The CAB has full access to the evidence folder attached in the Community Catch Digital Platform. Contact the CAB for further information on the evidence list — please note some evidence may be confidential.
How to Submit Comments
To submit comments:
- Review the Self-Assessment document linked above.
- Complete the Stakeholder Consultation Comment Form CU and send comments back to the CAB.
- Submit your comments before the consultation deadline — 22nd April 2026.
All comments received during the consultation period will be reviewed by the CAB and considered as part of the evaluation process.