CHAPTER IIIU.K.DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE COMPETENT AUTHORITIES

1.The F1... competent authority shall inspect livestock vessels before any loading of animals in order to verify in particular that:

(a)the livestock vessel is built and equipped for the number and the type of animals to be transported;

(b)compartments where animals are to be accommodated remain in a good state of repair;

(c)the equipment referred to in Chapter IV of Annex I remains in good working order.

2.The F1... competent authority shall inspect the following before and during any loading/unloading of livestock vessels to ensure that:

(a)the animals are fit to continue their journey;

(b)loading/unloading operations are being carried out in compliance with Chapter III of Annex I;

(c)feed and water arrangements are in accordance with Section 2 of Chapter IV of Annex I.

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