TITLE IIGENERAL CONDITIONS FOR ACCESS TO WATERS AND RESOURCES

CHAPTER IVVessel monitoring system

Article 20Responsibilities of the masters concerning the satellite-tracking devices

1

The masters of F1aF1Union fishing vessel shall ensure that the satellite-tracking devices are fully operational at all times and that the data referred to in Article 19(1) of this Regulation are transmitted.

2

Without prejudice to Article 26(1) of this Regulation, the master of F1aF1Union fishing vessel shall ensure in particular that:

a

the data are not altered in any way;

b

the antenna or the antennas connected to the satellite tracking devices are not obstructed, disconnected or blocked in any way;

c

the power supply of the satellite-tracking devices is not interrupted in any way; and

d

the satellite-tracking device is not removed from the fishing vessel.

3

It shall be prohibited to destroy, damage, render inoperative or otherwise interfere with the satellite-tracking device unless the competent authorities of the flag Member State have authorised its repair or replacement.