Effective Governance
Our Vision: Continue to be "recognized for excellence in fisheries management".
Central to the governance framework is self-regulation for the Deepwater Group stakeholders through a comprehensive strategic plan. The plan includes an agreed mission of "optimizing the sustainable economic value of our deepwater fisheries" and a vision of continuing to be "recognized for excellence in fisheries management".
Key Performance Areas have been identified to provide a focus of excellence and performance delivery in:
- Access to Resources
- Sustainability
- Fisheries Management Options
- Profitability
- Certification & Accreditation
- Leadership
- Public Relations
- Company management and Administration
For each KPA, goals, measures, targets, actions, responsibilities and budgets are identified and regularly reviewed. The performance of the Company and of its Directors and staff is assessed against a work plan as approved by the Board of Directors.
Management measures under-pinning the governance structure include:
- Fisheries management
- Information gathering
- Processes for advising on sustainability measures
- Implementation of sustainability measures including:
- The Deepwater Group's agreed regimes to manage harvest practices summarised in the Group's Operating Procedures which include:
