9.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a fisherman’s work agreement must—
(a)be comprehensible to the fisherman and consistent with the provisions of the Convention; and
(b)include provision about the matters in the Schedule.
(2) Such provision may be achieved by way of reference to another document which includes provision about those matters.
(3) Prior to entering into a fisherman’s work agreement, the fishing vessel owner must take reasonable steps to satisfy itself with regard to the following requirements—
(a)the fisherman must have had sufficient opportunity to review and take advice on the terms of and conditions of the agreement;
(b)the fisherman must have received an explanation of the rights and responsibilities of the fisherman under the agreement; and
(c)the fisherman must be entering into the agreement freely.
(4) Where a fishing vessel owner fails to take such reasonable steps the fishing vessel owner commits an offence.