Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/989 of 27 April 2020 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/124 as regards certain provisions of, and Annexes to, the conservation and enforcement measures of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)

In the case of trawl fisheries, start is the time at the end of setting, finish is the time at the start of gear retrieval. In any other case, start is the time at the start of gear setting, finish is the end of gear retrieval.

Decimal hours. In the case of trawl fisheries, the time from the end of setting to the start of gear retrieval. In any other case, the time from the start of gear setting to the end of retrieval.

Including VMEs indicators

Tow/SetGear typeSTARTSFINISHDurationSpecies (FAO 3-alpha Species Code)Directed Species (yes or no)Product FormObservers Estimates

NAFO

Division

Latitude (decimal)Longitude (decimal)Depth (m)Time (UTC) (HHMM)Date (YYYYMMDD)

NAFO

Division

Latitude (decimal)Longitude (decimal)Depth (m)Time (UTC) (HHMM)Date (YYYYMMDD)Observer Conversion Factor UsedRetained (kg live weight)Discarded (kg live weight)123…Vessel Fishing LogbookVessel Production LogbookDiscrepancy Identified? (yes/no)Discrepancy DetailsCommentsVessel Conversion Factor UsedRetained (kg live weight)Discarded (kg live weight)Retained (kg)

Part 3. Compliance Information

Enter observation on:

ObservationsDetailsAny instance of obstruction, intimidation, interference with or otherwise prevention of the observer from performing his/her duties.Discrepancies between stowage and stowage plan (As Art 30.14.b)Functioning of the satellite tracking device (report all interruptions, interference and malfunctions)Transshipments (report all)Undersized fish catchesAt-Sea Inspections (report dates, times and any other observation)Any other observation

Part 4. Effort and Catch Summary

4A.

Effort Summary

As per CEM Article 5.2

In the case of trawl fisheries, fishing time is the time from the end of setting to the start of gear retrieval. In any other case, fishing time is the time from the start of gear setting to the end of retrieval. Summed haul duration for all hauls in the listed division, by gear type and directed species

As per CEM Article 1.6

Effort Summary TableNAFO DivisionGear TypeDirected SpeciesDateNumber of Tow/setsDepth (m)Hours fishedFishing DaysStartFinishMinimumMaximumComments1On Fishing activity by Division2On Data Communication3On Mesh sizes4Other issues

4B.

Catch Summary

Trip Catch Summary (catch by Division and Species)Observer EstimatesRecorded in the Fishing LogbookSpecies (FAO 3-alpha Species CodeDivisionRetained (kg live weight)Discarded (kg live weight)Total (kg live weight)Retained (kg live weight)Discarded (kg live weight)Total (kg live weight)TotalComments1On composition of catch and sizes2On discrepancies with the fishing logbook entries3On discards4Other issues

Part 5. Catch of Greenland Shark Information by Haul

Tow/Set NumberTotal Number of SharksShark NumberEstimated Weight (kg live weight)LengthLength Measured or Estimated?SexCatch Disposition (Alive, Dead, Unknown)Comments

Part 6. Length Frequency Form

Observer’s NameVessel Call SignTrip NumberYearMonthDayGear numberTow/Set NumberSpecies 3 alpha codeCatch weight (kg live weight)Sample Type (discard, retained, mix)Sample Weight in kg live weightMin SizeMax SizeSexTotal Number of Samples (n=)Meas. Convention (TL, SL, FL, etc.)Measure TypeUnit (mm or cm)Comments

Size betweenNumberNumberNumberNumberNumber9.5-10.010.0-10.510.5-11.011.0-11.511.5-12.012.0-12.512.5-13.0………97.0-97.597.5-98.098.0-98.598.5-99.099.0-99.599.5-100.0100.0-100.5…

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1. Point 36 is replaced by the following:

(36) Report in Annex II.G to the CEM transmitted daily by the observer as referred to in point (c) of Article 27(11) of Regulation (EU) 2019/833

Observer Report

Only to be transmitted if relevant.

Yes if the observer confirms the Logbook entries have been made in accordance with the CEMs.

Yes if the observer confirms the reports required under Article 13.11, 13.12, and 28.6 have been transmitted in accordance with the CEMs.

Yes if the observer detects a discrepancy with the CEMs.

Mandatory if LB = No, or HA = No, or AF = Yes.

Discarded undersized catch reported in the US field should also be included in the quantities expressed in the Discarding (RJ) field..

Data ElementCodeMandatory/OptionalRequirements for the fieldStart recordSRMSystem detail; indicates start of recordAddressADMMessage detail; destination, XNW for NAFOSequence NumberSQMMessage detail; message serial number in current yearType of MessageTMMMessage detail; message type, OBR as Observer reportRadio call signRCMVessel registration detail; international radio call sign of the vesselFishing GearGEMActivity detail; FAO code for fishing gearDirected SpeciesDSMActivity detail; FAO species code for each directed species since the last OBR reportMesh SizeMEMActivity detail; average mesh size in millimetres

Relevant AreaRAMActivity detail; NAFO Division

Daily Catches

species

live weight

CA

M

M

Activity detail; catch retained on board by species and by Division since last OBR report in kilograms rounded to the nearest 100 kilograms. Allow for several pairs of fields, consisting of species (FAO 3 alpha codes) + live weight in kilograms (until 9 digits), with each field separated by a space, e.g.

//CA/speciesspaceweightspacespeciesspaceweightspacespeiesspaceweight//

Discarding

species

live weight

RJM

Activity detail; Catch discarded by species and by Division since last OBR report, in kg rounded to the nearest 100 kg. Allow for several pairs of fields, consisting of species (FAO 3 alpha codes) + live weight in kilograms (until 9 digits), with each field separated by a space, e.g.

//RJ/speciesspaceweightspacespeciesspaceweightspacespeciesspaceweight//

Undersize

species

live weight

USM

Activity detail; Undersize catch by species and by Division since last OBR report, in kg rounded to the nearest 100 kg. Allow for several pairs of fields, consisting of species (FAO 3 alpha codes) + live weight in kilograms (until 9 digits), with each field separated by a space, e.g.

//US/speciesspaceweightspacespeciesspaceweightspacespeciesspaceweight//

LogbookLBMActivity detail; Yes or NoHailsHAMActivity detail; Yes or No

Apparent

Infringements

AFMActivity detail; Yes or NoObserver NameONMMessage detail; name of the observer signing the reportDateDAMMessage detail; date of transmission of this reportFree TextMSOActivity detail; for further comments by the observerTimeTIMMessage detail; time of transmission of this reportEnd of recordERMSystem detail; indicates end of the record

1. Point 41 is replaced by the following:

(41) Inspection Report in Annex IV.B to the CEM referred to in Article 33(1), point (a) of Article 34(2) and point (d) of Article 45 of Regulation (EU) 2019/833

Report of Inspection

THE NORTHWEST ATLANTIC FISHERIES ORGANIZATION

(Inspector: Please use CAPITAL BLOCK LETTERS in BLACK PEN)

(1) INSPECTION VESSEL

1.1 NAME1.2 REGISTRATION1.3 International Radio Call Sign (IRCS)1.4 Port of registry

(2) INSPECTORS (Note if Trainee)

NAMECONTRACTING PARTY

(3) INFORMATION ON VESSEL INSPECTED

Contracting Party and Port of RegistryVessel nameRadio Call SignExternal numberIMO NumberMaster’s NameMaster’s Address (only for infringement)Owner’s name and addressInspection Vessel Time/PositionUTCLatLongDivisionInspected Vessel Time/PositionUTCLatLong

(4) DATE OF LAST SEA INSPECTION

DATE

(5) DATE AND TIME OF CURRENT INSPECTION

DATETIME OF ARRIVAL ON BOARDUTC

(6) VERIFICATION

Vessel DocumentationChecked Y/NCertified Drawings or description of fish room and freezers kept on boardChecked Y/NDate of CertificationDaily Stowage Plan conforms to Article 28.5Checked Y/N

(7) RECORDING OF FISHING EFFORT AND CATCHES

Fishing LogbookChecked Y/NElectronic/PaperProduction LogbookChecked Y/NElectronic/PaperAre recordings made in accordance with Article 28 & Annex II.AChecked Y/NIf not, indicate the inaccurate or missing recording(s)

(8) OBSERVER INFORMATION

Is there a notified Observer present on the vesselY/NObserver’s nameObserver Contracting Party

(9) MESH MEASUREMENT – IN MILLIMETERS

Gear TypeCodend (inclusive of lengthener(s), if any)Average WidthLegal Size

1st

Net

2nd

Net

Chafer – Samples of meshes

1st

Net

2nd

Net

Rest of Net

1st

Net

2nd

Net

(10) SUMMARY OF CATCHES FROM LOGBOOKS FOR THE CURRENT FISHING TRIP

Days in NAFO RADate of entry into RA/DivisionDivision

Fish species

(3-alpha code)

Catch

(metric tonnes)

Conversion factor(s)Product Form(s)Discards

(11) RESULT OF INSPECTION OF FISH

11.1.

Catches Observed IN THE LAST TOW (if appropriate)

Duration of the towDepth of towTotal tonnesAll species takenPercentage of each

11.2.

Catches ON BOARD

Inspectors Estimate (tonnes)Inspectors comments on how estimate was calculated:Labelling Correct?Yes/No

(12) RESULT OF INSPECTION OF FISH ON BOARD

12.1.

Difference from Logbooks

Comment in the case of a difference between the inspector’s estimates of the catches on board and the related summaries of catches from the logbooks, note this difference with the percentage

12.2.

Infringements

CEM REFERENCENATURE OF INFRINGEMENTSComments:

I acknowledge being informed about the alleged infringements and, if applicable, the placement of seals to secure evidence DATE:

SIGNATURE of MASTER

(13) COMMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS (additional pages can be added as necessary)

Documents inspected following an infringementComments, statements and/or observations by Inspector(s)Statement of Master’s witness(es)Statements of Second Inspector or Witness

(14) SIGNATURE OF INSPECTOR IN CHARGE

(15) NAME AND SIGNATURE OF SECOND INSPECTOR OR WITNESS

(16) NAME AND SIGNATURE OF MASTER’S WITNESS(ES)

(17) DATES AND TIMES OF INSPECTION CONCLUSION AND OF DEPARTURE

INSPECTION CONCLUSIONDATETIMEUTCDEPARTUREDATETIMEUTCPOSITIONLatLong

(18) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RECEIPT OF REPORT BY THE MASTER (additional pages can be added as necessary)

Comments by the Master of vesselI, the undersigned, Master of the vessel., hereby confirm that a copy of this report has been delivered to me on this date. My signature does not constitute acceptance of any part of the contents of the report.DATESIGNATURE

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