South Pacific Tuna Act of 1987

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] South Pacific Tuna Act of 1987 - Declares that seizure by a Pacific Island Party of a vessel of the United States shall not be considered to be a seizure under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act or the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 if the seizure is in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty on Fisheries Between the Governments of Certain Pacific Island States and the Government of the United States of America (Treaty). Makes it unlawful for any person subject to U.S. jurisdiction to engage in a variety of actions relating to fishing and the Treaty. Provides for criminal and civil penalties and in rem jurisdiction over a fishing vessel. Specifies the number and fees of licenses to fish in the Licensing Area in the initial year of implementation. Provides for administration of licensing. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to order a fishing vessel to leave the Licensing, Limited, or Closed Areas in certain circumstances. Makes the Secretary of Commerce, in cooperation with the Secretary of State, responsible for enforcement of this Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, at the request of the government of a Pacific Island Party, to investigate any alle…