TITLE IVCONTROL OF FISHERIES
CHAPTER IControl of the use of fishing opportunities
Section 1General provisions
Article 14Completion and submission of the fishing logbook
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Without prejudice to specific provisions contained in multiannual plans, the master of each F2United Kingdom fishing vessel of 10 metres' length overall or more shall keep a fishing logbook of operations, indicating specifically, for each fishing trip, all quantities of each species caught and kept on board above 50 kg of live-weight equivalent. The 50 kg threshold shall apply as soon as catches of a species exceed 50 kg.
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The fishing logbook referred to in paragraph 1 shall contain in particular the following information:
a
the external identification number and the name of the fishing vessel;
b
the FAO alpha-3 code of each species and the relevant geographical area in which the catches were taken;
c
the date of catches;
d
the date of departure from and of arrival to port, and the duration of the fishing trip;
e
the type of gear, mesh size and dimension;
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the estimated quantities of each species in kilograms live weight, or, where appropriate, the number of individuals, including the quantities or individuals below the applicable minimum conservation reference size, as a separate entry;
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the number of fishing operations.
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The permitted margin of tolerance in estimates recorded in the fishing logbook of the quantities in kilograms of fish retained on board shall be 10 % for all species.
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Masters of F3United Kingdom fishing vessels shall record in their fishing logbook all estimated discards above 50 kg of live-weight equivalent in volume for any species not subject to the landing obligation.
Masters of F3United Kingdom fishing vessels shall also record in their fishing logbook all estimated discards in volume for any species not subject to the landing obligation pursuant to Article 15 F4... of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council24.
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In fisheries subject to a F5... F1regime of fishing effort, masters ofF6United Kingdom fishing vessels shall record and account in their fishing logbooks for the time spent in an area as follows:
a
with regard to towed gear:
- (i)
entry into, and exit from the port located in that area;
- (ii)
each entry into, and exit from maritime areas where specific rules on access to waters and resources apply;
- (iii)
the catch retained on board by species in kilograms live weight at the time of exit from that area or before entry into a port located in that area;
b
with regard to static gear:
- (i)
entry into, and exit from the port located in that area;
- (ii)
each entry into, and exit from maritime areas where specific rules on access to waters and resources apply;
- (iii)
the date and time of setting or re-setting of the static gear in these areas;
- (iv)
the date and time of the completion of fishing operations using the static gear;
- (v)
the catch retained on board by species in kilograms live weight at the time of exit from that area or before entry into a port located in that area.
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Masters of F7United Kingdom fishing vessels shall submit the fishing logbook information as soon as possible and not later than 48 hours after landing:
a
to F8a fisheries administration; and
b
F9if the landing has taken place in the port of a third country, to the competent authorities of the port country concerned.
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The accuracy of the data recorded in the fishing logbook shall be the responsibility of the master.
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A fisheries administration may make regulations specifying detailed rules for the application of this Article.