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Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Regional Vessel Register

The Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) Regional Vessel Register is a record of vessels authorized to fish for tuna and tuna-like species in the eastern Pacific Ocean. U.S. vessels are subject to requirements to be placed on the IATTC Regional Vessel Register, described below.

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