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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 433/2012of 23 May 2012laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down a scheme of control and enforcement applicable in the area covered by the Convention on future multilateral cooperation in the North-East Atlantic fisheries

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 433/2012

of 23 May 2012

laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down a scheme of control and enforcement applicable in the area covered by the Convention on future multilateral cooperation in the North-East Atlantic fisheries

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2010 laying down a scheme of control and enforcement applicable in the area covered by the Convention on future multilateral cooperation in the North-East Atlantic fisheries and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2791/1999(1), and in particular Articles 4(5), 5(2), 8(4), 9(4) and 10(3), Article 11, Articles 12(2) and 16(2), Article 18(3) and (4), Article 19, and Articles 20(9), 24(4), 27(1) and 45(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 lays down certain specific control measures to monitor fishing activities of the Union in the Area covered by the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) and supplements control measures provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006(2). Detailed rules should be laid down for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010. The Annexes to several Recommendations establishing a scheme of control and enforcement (the ‘Scheme’) applicable to fishing vessels operating in the waters of the Convention Area which lie beyond the waters under the fisheries jurisdiction of the Contracting Parties adopted by NEAFC set out the format for communicating data and models for certain inspection tools and should be transposed in Union law.

(2) Since Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 lays down a new scheme of control and enforcement, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1085/2000 of 15 May 2000 laying down detailed rules for the application of control measures applicable in the area covered by the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the North-East Atlantic Fisheries(3) should be repealed and replaced by this Regulation.

(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

CHAPTER IU.K.GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1U.K.Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:

(a)

‘position message’ means the report on the position of a vessel automatically transmitted by the satellite-tracking device of the vessel to the Fisheries Monitoring Centre of [F1a fisheries administration];

(b)

‘position report’ means the report made by the master of a vessel as provided for in Article 25 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011(4);

(c)

[F2UKFR number” means the United Kingdom fleet register number of the vessel as referred to in Article 8 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/218;

(d)

United Kingdom fishing vessel” means a fishing vessel which is registered in the United Kingdom under Part 2 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995. A reference to the ‘fleet’ of a fisheries administration is a reference to all United Kingdom fishing vessels which are—

(i)

in the case of the Secretary of State and the Marine Management Organisation, registered to a port in England,

(ii)

in the case of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, registered to a port in Northern Ireland,

(iii)

in the case of the Scottish Ministers, registered to a port in Scotland, or

(iv)

in the case of the Welsh Ministers registered to a port in Wales.]

Article 2U.K.Contact points

1.[F3A fisheries administration must] send the information concerning contact points, as referred to in Article 4(3) and (4) of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010, to the NEAFC Secretary F4... in computer-readable form.

2.[F5A fisheries administration must] publish the information referred to in paragraph 1 on the secure part of their website F6....

CHAPTER IIU.K.MONITORING MEASURES

Article 3U.K.Participation of the [F7United Kingdom]

1.The list referred to in Article 5(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 shall include the vessels authorised to fish for one or more regulated resources, broken down by species.

Where applicable, the list shall refer to the [F8UKFR] number allocated to each vessel.

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Article 4U.K.Recording of catches

1.In addition to the information specified in Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, the fishing logbook referred to in Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 shall contain the information set out in Part A of Annex I to this Regulation.

2.The production logbook referred to in Article 8(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 shall be as set out in Part B of Annex I.

3.The stowage plan referred to in Article 8(2) and (3) shall be as set out in Part C of Annex I.

4.The code to be used for each species is the code established by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) as set out in Annex II.

Article 5U.K.Reporting of catches of regulated resources and position

[F10A fisheries administration must] use the format and the specifications for the transmissions to the NEAFC Secretary under Articles 9 and 11 of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 as set out in Annex III.

Article 6U.K.Global reporting of catches

[F11A fisheries administration must] transmit the data under Article 10, paragraphs 1 and 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 in XML format.

CHAPTER IIIU.K.INSPECTIONS

F12Article 7U.K.Designated body

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Article 8U.K.Identification of inspectors and of inspection means

1.The special identity document referred to in Article 16(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 shall comply with the model set out in Part A of Annex IV.

2.The inspection special signal referred to in Article 18(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 shall comply with the model set out in Part B of Annex IV.

F13Article 9U.K.Inspection activities

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Article 10U.K.Surveillance procedure

1.The sighting reports referred to in Article 19(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 shall be transmitted using the form set out in Part A of Annex VI.

2.The surveillance reports referred to in Article 19(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 shall be drawn up using the form set out in Part B of Annex VI.

Article 11U.K.Inspection reports

The inspection reports referred to in Article 20(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 shall be drawn up in accordance with the format set out in Annex VII.

CHAPTER IVU.K.PORT STATE CONTROL

Article 12U.K.Prior notification of entry into port

The prior notification referred to in Article 24 of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 shall be made by means of the Port State Control (PSC) form provided for in Annex VIII with Part A duly completed as follows:

(a)

[F14the form PSC 1 shall be used where the vessel is carrying its own catches;

(b)

the form PSC 2 shall be used where the vessel is engaged in transhipment operations, providing the information separately for catches from each donor vessel.]

[F14Article 13U.K.

1.When completing the prior notification in accordance with Article 25(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010, the [F15a fisheries administration, in relation to United Kingdom fishing vessels, must] complete Part B of the PSC form provided for in Annex VIII.

2.When completing the prior notification in accordance with Article 25(2) and (4) of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010, [F16where the United Kingdom is the port country, a fisheries administration] shall complete Part C of the PSC form provided for in Annex VIII.]

Article 14U.K.Port inspection reports

The inspection reports referred to in Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 shall be drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex IX and transmitted to the NEAFC Secretary F17....

F18CHAPTER VU.K.INFRINGEMENTS

F18Article 15U.K.Designated body

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CHAPTER VIU.K.DATA

SECTION 1U.K.Data communication

[F19Article 16U.K. Communication to the NEAFC Secretary

1.The data exchange formats and data communication systems referred to in Article 12(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 to be used for transmission of reports and information to the NEAFC Secretary shall continue to comply with the rules set out in Annex X to this Regulation until the date referred to in paragraph 3; the corresponding codes to be used in communication with the NEAFC Secretary are as set out in Annex XI.

2.Member States shall complete, by 1 November 2020, all necessary technical preparations enabling the utilisation of the following data exchange formats and data communication systems for transmission of reports and information to the NEAFC Secretary:

(a)To exchange fishing logbook data, prior notification data, transhipment declaration data, and landing declaration data, the format shall be the Fishing Activity Domain XML Schema Definition based on the UN/FLUX P1000-3 standard. The data exchange shall comply with the FLUX Fishing Activities Implementation Document adopted by NEAFC.

(b)To report vessel monitoring system data, the format shall be the Vessel Position Domain XML Schema Definition based on the UN/FLUX P1000-7 standard. The data exchange shall comply with the FLUX Vessel Position Implementation Document adopted by NEAFC.

3.Member States shall use the data exchange formats and data communication systems referred to in paragraph 2 from the date to be communicated by the Commission following the decision by NEAFC to this effect. The data exchanges shall comply with the FLUX Implementation Documents adopted by NEAFC.

4.By way of derogation from paragraph 1 and 3, Member States may use the data exchange format referred to in paragraph 2 (b) to report vessel monitoring system data as of the entry into force of this Regulation. Member States shall inform the Commission of the date as of which the new data exchange format will be used.]

SECTION 2U.K.Data security and confidentiality

Article 17U.K.Common provisions on data security and confidentiality

1.This Section lays down detailed rules on confidentiality for the implementation of Article 45 of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010. It shall apply to all electronic reports and messages under this Regulation with the exception of the global reporting of catches referred to in Article 6 of this Regulation.

2.[F20A fisheries administration must], where necessary, at the request of the NEAFC Secretary, rectify or erase electronic reports or messages the processing of which does not comply with Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 and this Regulation.

3.The electronic reports and messages shall be used only for the purposes specified in the Scheme laid down by Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010.

Article 18U.K.Data from inspections

1.[F21A fisheries administration] carrying out an inspection may retain and store electronic reports and messages transmitted by the NEAFC Secretary within 24 hours of the departure of the vessels, to which the data pertain, from the Regulatory Area without re-entry. Departure shall be deemed to have been effected six hours after the transmission of the intention to exit from the Regulatory Area.

2.[F22A fisheries administration] carrying out an inspection shall ensure the secure processing of electronic reports and messages in their respective electronic data processing systems, in particular where the processing involves transmission over a network.

3.[F23A fisheries administration must] adopt appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect electronic reports and messages against accidental or unlawful destruction or accidental loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access and against all inappropriate forms of processing.

4.[F24A fisheries administration] carrying out an inspection shall make the electronic reports and messages available for inspection purposes and only to inspectors assigned to the Scheme laid down by Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010.

Article 19U.K.Data processing systems

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3.The https protocol shall be used for communication of data covered by the Scheme laid down by Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010. When such data are communicated, appropriate encryption protocols shall be applied to ensure confidentiality and authenticity.

4.Access limitation to the data shall be secured via a flexible user identification and password mechanism. Each user shall be given access only to the data necessary for his/her task.

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CHAPTER VIIU.K.FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 20U.K.Repeal

Regulation (EC) No 1085/2000 is repealed.

F27Article 21U.K.Entry into force

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Textual Amendments

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ANNEX IU.K.RECORDING OF CATCH

A.Logbook recordingsU.K.

a

Each species where catches exceed 50 kg shall be recorded

b

[F28A fisheries administration must ensure that United Kingdom fishing vessels] record this information on a daily basis, or per haul or fishing operation, or both

c

Mandatory where required by specific management measures

d

Only mandatory if radio station is used.

Data ElementField codeMandatory/OptionalRemarks
Information on entry into the Regulatory Area
DateDAMActivity detail; date of entry into the Regulatory Area
Time of entryTIMActivity detail; time of entry into the Regulatory Area
LocationActivity detail; position of entry in R.A.
LatitudeLAMposition at the time of entry
LongitudeLOMposition at the time of entry
Quantity on boardOBActivity detail; quantity on board by species
Species nameaMFAO species code for species listed in Annex II
QuantityaMLive weight in kilogrammes
Catches per haul or fishing operation
Fishing locationActivity detail; position
LatitudeLAMbPosition when the fishing operation starts
LongitudeLOMbPosition when the fishing operation starts
TimeTIMbActivity detail; time when the fishing operation starts
CatchCAActivity detail; catch retained on board per fishing operation by species
SpeciesaMbFAO species code for species listed in Annex II
QuantityaMbLive weight in kilogrammes
Fishing depthFDMcDistance from water surface to the lowest part of the fishing gear (in metres).
Daily information
Total number of hauls/fishing operations during the dayFOMdActivity detail; number of fishing operations per 24 hours period
Catch discardedRJActivity detail; quantity caught and discarded by species
SpeciesMFAO species code
QuantityMLive weight in kilogrammes
Cumulative CatchCCActivity detail; the estimated cumulative catch since the entry into the Regulatory Area by species.
SpeciesaMFAO species code for species listed in Annex II
QuantityaMLive weight in kilogrammes
Information on transhipments
DateDAMActivity detail; date(s) of transhipments
TranshipmentsKGActivity detail; quantities by species on-loaded and off-loaded in the R.A.
SpeciesaMFAO species code for species listed in Annex II
QuantityaMLive weight in kilogrammes
Transhipped toTTMVessel registration detail; Radio call sign of receiving vessel
Transhipped fromTFMVessel registration detail; Radio call sign of donor vessel
Information on report transmissions
DateDAMMessage detail; date of transmission of a report
TimeTIMMessage detail; time of transmission of a report (UTC)
Transmission usedTUMdMessage detail; name of radio station through which the report is transmitted
Type of reportTMMMessage detail;
Information on exit from the Regulatory Area
TimeTIMActivity detail; time of exit (UTC)
DateDAMActivity detail; date of exit
PositionActivity detail; position of exit from the R.A.
LatitudeLAMposition at the time of exit
LongitudeLOMposition at the time of exit
Cumulative Catch on boardOBActivity detail; cumulative catches retained on board by species
SpeciesaMFAO species code for species listed in Annex II
QuantityaMLive weight in kilogrammes
Masters name and signatureMAM

B.Production logbook recordingsU.K.

a

One element of vessel identity in addition to Radio Call sign is mandatory

Data ElementField codeMandatory/OptionalRemarks
1. Vessel identity a
Radio call signRCMVessel registration detail; international radio call sign
Vessel nameNAOVessel registration detail; name of the vessel
Contracting Party Internal reference numberIROVessel registration detail; unique Contracting Party vessel number as flag state 3-alpha country code followed by number
Vessel external registration numberXROVessel registration detail; the side number of the vessel or IMO number in the absence of a side number
2. Information on production
DateDAMActivity detail; date of production
Quantity producedQPActivity detail; quantity produced by species per day
Species nameMFAO species code
QuantityMTotal product weight in kilogrammes
Product formMProduct form code (Part E of Annex XI)
QuantityM

Product weight in kilogrammes

Product form code and weight of the product: use as many pairs as needed to cover all products

Cumulative production of the periodAPActivity detail; total quantity produced since the entry into the Regulatory Area by species
Species nameMFAO species code
QuantityMTotal product weight in kilogrammes
Product formMProduct form code (Part E of Annex XI)
QuantityM

Product weight of the product in kilogrammes

Product form code and weight of the product: use as many pairs as needed to cover all products

3. Information on packing
Species nameSNOActivity detail; FAO species code
Product codePROActivity detail; product code Part E of Annex XI
Type of packingTYOActivity detail; type of packing Part F of Annex XI
Unit weightNEOActivity detail; net product weight in kilogrammes
Number of unitsNUOActivity detail; number of units packed
4. Masters name and address
MAM

C.Stowage PlanU.K.

1.Processed catches must be stowed and marked in such a way that the same species and product categories and quantities can be identified when stowed in different parts in the hold.U.K.

2.A stowage plan must show the location of the products in the holds as well as the quantities of the products on board stated in kg.U.K.

3.The stowage plan shall be updated every day for the preceding day reckoned from 0000 hrs (UTC) until 2400 hrs (UTC).U.K.

ANNEX IIU.K.

SPECIES LIST

FAO3-Alpha codeEnglish common nameScientific Name
ALFAlfonsinos Beryx spp.
ALCBaird’s slickhead Alepocephalus bairdii
ANTBlue antimora (Blue hake) Antimora rostrata
APIIceland catshark Apristuris spp
ARGArgentines Argentina spp.
BLIBlue ling Molva dypterygia
BRFBlackbelly rosefish Helicolenus dactylopterus
BSFBlack scabbard Aphanopus carbo
BSHBlue shark Prionace glauca
BSKBasking shark Cetorhinus maximus
BSSSeabass Dicentrarchus labrax
CAPCapelin Mallotus villosus
CASSpotted wolffish Anarhichas minor
CATWolffish Anarhichas spp.
CFBBlack dogfish Centroscyllium fabricii
CMORabbit fish (Rattail) Chimaera monstrosa
CODAtlantic Cod Gadus morhua
COEEuropean conger Conger conger
CYOPortuguese dogfish Centroscymnus coelolepis
CYHLarge- eyed rabbit fish (Ratfish) Hydrolagus mirabilis
CYPLongnose velvet dogfish Centroscymnus crepidater
DCABirdbeak dogfish Deania calceus
ELPEelpout Lycods esmarkii
EPIBlack (Deep-water) cardinal fish Epigonus telescopus
FORForkbeard (Forkhead) Phycis phycis
GAMMouse catshark Galeus murinus
GHLGreenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides
GFBGreater forkbeard Phycis blennoides
GSKGreenland shark Somniosus microcephalus
GUPGulper shark Centrophorus granulosus
GUQLeafscale gulper shark Centrophorus squamosus
HADAtlantic haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus
HALAtlantic halibut Hippoglossus hippoglossus
HERAtlantic herring Clupea harengus
HOMAtlantic horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus
HPRSilver roughy (Pink) Hoplostethus mediterraneus
HXCFrilled shark Chlamydoselachus anguineus
JADNorwegian skate Raja nidarosiensus
KCDRed king crab Paralithodes camtschaticus
KEFDeep-water red crab Chacon (Geyron) affinis
LINLing Molva molva
LUMLumpfish Cyclopterus lumpus
MACAtlantic mackerel Scomber scombrus
MORMoras Moridae
ORYOrange roughy Hoplosthethus atlanticus
OXNSailfin roughshark (Sharpback shark) Oxynotus paradoxus
PHORisso’s smoothhead Alepocephalus rostratus
PLAAmerican plaice Hippoglossoides platessoides
PLEEuropean plaice Pleuronectes platessa
POCPolar cod Boreogadus saida
POKSaithe (Pollock) Pollachius virens
PRANorthern prawn Pandalus borealis
REBBeaked redfish Sebastes mentella
REDRedfish (unspecified) Sebastes spp.
REGGolden redfish Sebastes marinus
RHGRoughhead grenadier Macrourus berglax
RIBCommon mora Mora moro
RNGRoundnose grenadier Coryphaenoides rupestris
SBLBlondnose six-gilled shark Hexanchus griseus
SBRRed seabream Pagellus bogaraveo
SCKKitefin shark Dalatias licha
SFSSilver scabbard Lepidopus caudatus
SHLGreater lanternshark Etmopterus princeps
SHLVelvet belly Etmopterus spinax
SHOBlackmouth dogfish Galeus melastomus
RCTStraightnose rabbitfish Rhinochimaera atlantica
RJGArctic skate Raja hyperborea
RJYRound skate Raja fyllae
SFVSmall redfish (Norway haddock) Sebastes viviparus
SKASkates Raja spp.
SKHSharks Selachimorpha
SYRKnifetooth dogfish Scymnodon ringens
TJXSpiny (Deep-sea) scorpionfish Trachyscorpia cristulata
USKTusk Brosme brosme
WHBBlue whiting Micromesistius poutassou
WRFWreckfish Polyprion americanus

ANNEX IIIU.K.

REPORTING OF CATCHES, TRANSHIPMENTS AND POSITIONS

1)‘CATCH ON ENTRY’ report
Data ElementField CodeMandatory /OptionalRemarks
Start recordSRMSystem detail; indicates start of record
AddressADMMessage detail; destination, ‘XNE’ for NEAFC
Sequence NumberSQMMessage detail; serial number in current year
Type of MessageTMMMessage detail; message type, ‘COE’ as Catch on Entry report
Radio call signRCMVessel registration detail; international radio call sign of the vessel
Trip NumberTNOActivity detail; fishing trip serial number in current year
Vessel NameNAOVessel registration detail; name of the vessel
[F29United Kingdom fleet register number (UKFR)]IROVessel registration detail. F30...
External Registration NumberXROVessel registration detail; the side number of the vessel or IMO number in the absence of a side number.
LatitudeLAMActivity detail; position at time of transmission
LongitudeLOMActivity detail; position at time of transmission
Quantity on boardOBActivity detail; quantity by species on board, in pairs as needed.
speciesMFAO species code
live weightMLive weight in kilograms, rounded to the nearest 100 kilograms.
DateDAMMessage detail; date of transmission
TimeTIMMessage detail; time of transmission
End of recordERMSystem detail; indicates end of the record
2)‘CATCH’ report
a

Optional if a vessel is subject to satellite tracking in accordance with Article 11of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010.

b

Meaning the first ‘Catch Report’ in the current fishing trip in the Regulatory Area.

Data ElementField CodeMandatory / OptionalRemarks
Start recordSRMSystem detail; indicates start of record
AddressADMMessage detail; destination, ‘XNE’ for NEAFC
Sequence NumberSQMMessage detail; message serial number in current year
Type of MessageTMMMessage detail; message type, ‘CAT’ as Catch report
Radio call signRCMVessel registration detail; international radio call sign of the vessel
Trip NumberTNOActivity detail; fishing trip serial number in current year
Vessel NameNAOVessel registration detail; name of the vessel
[F29United Kingdom fleet register number (UKFR)]IROVessel registration detail. F30...
External Registration NumberXROVessel registration detail; the side number of the vessel or IMO number in the absence of a side number
LatitudeLAMaActivity detail; position at time of transmission
LongitudeLOMaActivity detail; position at time of transmission
Weekly CatchesCAActivity detail; cumulative catch by species retained on board, either since commencement of fishing in R.A.b or last ‘Catch’ report, in pairs as needed.
speciesMFAO species code
live weightMLive weight in kilograms, rounded to the nearest 100 kilograms
Days FishedDFMActivity detail; number of fishing days in the Regulatory Area since commencement of fishing or last ‘Catch’ report
DateDAMMessage detail; date of transmission
TimeTIMMessage detail; time of transmission
End of recordERMSystem detail; indicates end of the record
3)‘CATCH ON EXIT’ report
a

Optional if a vessel is subject to satellite tracking in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010

b

Meaning the first communication of catches taken in the R.A. in the current fishing trip

Data ElementField CodeMandatory /OptionalRemarks
Start recordSRMSystem detail; indicates start of record
AddressADMMessage detail; destination, ‘XNE’ for NEAFC
Sequence NumberSQMMessage detail; message serial number in current year
Type of MessageTMMMessage detail; ‘COX’ as Catch on Exit report
Radio call signRCMVessel registration detail; international radio call sign of the vessel
Trip NumberTNOActivity detail; fishing trip serial number in current year
Vessel NameNAOVessel registration detail; name of the vessel
[F29United Kingdom fleet register number (UKFR)]IROVessel registration detail. F30...
External Registration NumberXROVessel registration detail; the side number of the vessel or IMO number in the absence of a side number
LatitudeLAMaActivity detail; position at time of transmission
LongitudeLOMaActivity detail; position at time of transmission
Weekly CatchCAActivity detail; Cumulative catch retained on board by species, either since commencement of fishing in the R.A.b or last ‘Catch’ report, in pairs as needed.
speciesMFAO species code
live weightMLive weight in kilograms, rounded to the nearest 100 kilograms
Days FishedDFMActivity detail; number of fishing days in the Regulatory Area either since commencement of fishing or last ‘Catch’ report
DateDAMMessage detail; date of transmission
TimeTIMMessage detail; time of transmission
End of recordERMSystem detail; indicates end of the record
4)‘TRANSHIPMENT’ report
a

Whichever one is appropriate

b

Optional for reports sent by the receiving vessel after the transhipment.

Data ElementField CodeMandatory /OptionalRemarks
Start recordSRMSystem detail; indicates start of record
AddressADMMessage detail; destination, ‘XNE’ for NEAFC
Sequence NumberSQMMessage detail; message serial number in current year
Type of MessageTMMMessage detail; message type, ‘TRA’ as Transhipment report
Radio call signRCMVessel registration detail; international radio call sign of the vessel
Trip NumberTNOActivity detail; fishing trip serial number in current year
Vessel NameNAOVessel registration detail; name of the vessel
[F29United Kingdom fleet register number (UKFR)]IROVessel registration detail. F30...
External Registration NumberXROVessel registration detail; the side number of the vessel or IMO number in the absence of a side number
Quantity on-loaded or off-loadedKGQuantity by species on-loaded or off-loaded in the R.A., in pairs as needed.
speciesMFAO species code
live weightMLive weight in kilograms, rounded to the nearest 100 kilograms,
Transhipped ToTTMaVessel registration detail; International radio call sign of the receiving vessel
Transhipped FromTFMaVessel registration detail; International radio call sign of the donor vessel
LatitudeLAMbActivity detail; estimated latitude where the master intends to do the transhipment.
LongitudeLOMbActivity detail; estimated longitude where the master intends to do the transhipment.
Predicted DatePDMbActivity detail; estimated date UTC when the master intends to do the transhipment (YYYYMMDD)
Predicted TimePTMbActivity detail; estimated time UTC when the master intends to do the transhipment (HHMM)
DateDAMMessage detail; date of transmission
TimeTIMMessage detail; time of transmission
End of recordERMSystem detail; indicates end of the record
5)‘POSITION’ report/message
a

Optional in case of a VMS message

b
  • Type of message shall be ‘ENT’ for the first VMS message from the Regulatory Area as detected by the FMC of the Contracting Party.

  • Type of message shall be ‘EXI’ for the first VMS message from outside the Regulatory Area as detected by the FMC of the Contracting Party, and the values for latitude and Longitude are, in this type of message, optional.

  • Type of message shall be ‘MAN’ for reports communicated by vessels with a defective satellite tracking device in addition to Article 25 of Regulation (EU) No 404/2011

c

Mandatory for manual messages

d

Mandatory for VMS messages

e

Mandatory; to be used only in transmissions between the NEAFC Secretary and the FMCs

Data ElementField CodeMandatory /OptionalRemarks
Start recordSRMSystem detail; indicates start of record
AddressADMMessage detail; destination; ‘XNE’ for NEAFC
Sequence NumberSQMaMessage detail; message serial number in current year
Type of MessageTMbMMessage detail; message type, ‘POS’ as Position report/message to be communicated by VMS or other means by vessels with a defective satellite tracking device
Radio call signRCMVessel registration detail; international radio call sign of the vessel
Trip NumberTNOActivity detail; fishing trip serial number in current year
Vessel NameNAOVessel registration detail; name of the vessel
[F29United Kingdom fleet register number (UKFR)]IROVessel registration detail. F30...
External Registration NumberXROVessel registration detail; the side number of the vessel or IMO number in the absence of a side number
LatitudeLAMcActivity detail; position at time of transmission
LongitudeLOMcActivity detail; position at time of transmission
Latitude (decimal)LTMdActivity detail; position at time of transmission
Longitude (decimal)LGMdActivity detail; position at time of transmission
SpeedSPMActivity detail; speed of the vessel
CourseCOMActivity detail; heading of the vessel
Flag StateFSMeActivity detail; flag-state of the vessel
DateDAMMessage detail; date of transmission
TimeTIMMessage detail; time of transmission
End of recordERMSystem detail; indicates end of the record
6)‘PORT of landing’ report
a

Optional if a vessel is subject to satellite tracking.

Data ElementField CodeMandatory /OptionalRemarks
Start recordSRMSystem detail; indicates start of record
AddressADMMessage detail; destination ‘XNE’ for NEAFC
Sequence numberSQMMessage detail; serial number of the report from the vessel in the relevant year
Type of MessageTMMMessage detail; message type, ‘POR’
Radio call signRCMVessel registration detail; international radio call sign of the vessel
Trip NumberTNOActivity detail; fishing trip serial number in current year
Vessel NameNAOVessel registration detail; name of the vessel
[F29United Kingdom fleet register number (UKFR)]IROVessel registration detail. F30...
External Registration NumberXROVessel registration detail; the side number of the vessel or IMO number in the absence of a side number
LatitudeLAMaActivity detail; position at time of transmission
LongitudeLOMaActivity detail; position at time of transmission
Coastal stateCSMActivity detail; coastal state of the Port of Landing
Name of PortPOMActivity detail; name of Port of landing
Predicted DatePDMActivity detail; estimated date UTC when the master intends to be in port (YYYYMMDD)
Predicted TimePTMActivity detail; estimated time UTC when the master intends to be in port (HHMM)
Quantity to be landedKGMActivity detail; quantity by species to be landed in the Port, in pairs as needed.
speciesFAO species code
live weightLive weight in kilograms, rounded to the nearest 100 kilograms
Quantity on boardOBMActivity detail; quantity by species on board, in pairs as needed
speciesFAO species code
live weightLive weight in kilograms, rounded to the nearest 100 kilograms
DateDAMMessage detail; UTC date of transmission
TimeTIMMessage detail; UTC time of transmission
End of recordERMSystem detail; indicates end of the record
7)‘CANCEL’ report
a

A Cancel report shall not be used to cancel another Cancel report

Data ElementField CodeMandatory/OptionalRemarks
Start recordSRMSystem detail; indicates the start of record
FromFRMName of the transmitting Party
AddressADMMessage detail; destination, ‘XNE’ for NEAFC
Type of MessageTMMMessage detail; message type, ‘CAN’a as Cancel report
Radio call signRCMVessel registration detail; international radio call sign of the vessel
Cancelled reportCRMMessage detail; the record number of the report to be cancelled
Year of the report cancelledYRMMessage detail; year of the report to be cancelled
DateDAMMessage detail; date of transmission
TimeTIMMessage detail; time of transmission
End of recordERMSystem detail; indicates end of the record

ANNEX IVU.K. INSPECTION IDENTIFICATION

A. Identification of inspectors U.K.

The card should be 10 × 7 cm and may be laminated plastic.

The colours of the NEAFC inspection pennant are indicated in Annex IV(B).

The card number consists of the 3-alpha country code followed by a four digit serial number of the Contracting Party

B. NEAFC Inspection signal U.K.

1.Two pennants, one directly above the other, are to be flown during daylight and in conditions of normal visibility.U.K.

The distance between the pennants shall not exceed one meter

2.The boarding craft shall display one inspection pennant as indicated above. The pennant may be half scale. The pennant may be painted on the hull or on any vertical sides of the craft. When painted, the black letters ‘NE’ can be left out.U.K.

ANNEX VU.K.

NOTIFICATION OF INSPECTION AND SURVEILLANCE ACTIVITIES

A. Report of entry of inspection and surveillance craft in the R.A.
a

Estimated when message is sent prior to entry of surveillance craft

Data ElementCodeMandatory/ OptionalRemarks
Start RecordSRMSystem detail; indicates start of the record
AddressADMMessage detail; destination, ‘XNE’ for NEAFC
FromFRMMessage detail; address of the transmitting Contracting Party
Record NumberRNMMessage detail; message serial number in current year
Type of MessageTMMMessage detail; message type, ‘SEN’ as entry report of the surveillance craft in the R.A.
Record DateRDMMessage detail; date of transmission
Record TimeRTMMessage detail; time of transmission
Means of surveillanceMIMSurveillance detail; ‘VES’ to indicate surface craft, ‘AIR’ to indicate fixed wing aircraft, ‘HEL’ to indicate helicopter
Radio call signRCMSurveillance detail; International radio call sign of the surveillance craft
Assigned inspectors IDAIMSurveillance detail; card number, repeated as necessary
DateDAMSurveillance detail; date of entrya
TimeTIMSurveillance detail; time of entrya
LatitudeLAMSurveillance detail; position at time of entrya
LongitudeLOMSurveillance detail; position at time of entrya
End recordERMSystem detail; Indicates end of the record
B. Report of exit of inspection and surveillance craft from the R.A.
a

Same as the estimated surveillance detail in the SEN message when that message is being cancelled

Data ElementCodeMandatory/ OptionalRemarks
Start RecordSRMSystem detail; indicates start of the record
AddressADMMessage detail; destination, ‘XNE’ for NEAFC
FromFRMMessage detail; address of the transmitting Contracting Party
Record NumberRNMMessage detail; message serial number in current year
Type of MessageTMMMessage detail; message type, ‘SEX’ as exit report of the surveillance craft from the R.A.
Record DateRDMMessage detail; date of transmission
Record TimeRTMMessage detail; time of transmission
Means of surveillanceMIMSurveillance detail; ‘VES’ to indicate surface craft, ‘AIR’ to indicate fixed wing aircraft, ‘HEL’ to indicate helicopter
Radio call signRCMSurveillance detail; International radio call sign of the surveillance craft
DateDAMSurveillance detail; date of exita
TimeTIMSurveillance detail; time of exita
LatitudeLAMSurveillance detail; position at time of exita
LongitudeLOMSurveillance detail; position at time of exita
End recordERMSystem details; Indicates end of the record

ANNEX VIU.K. SURVEILLANCE AND SIGHTING REPORTS

A. NEAFC sighting report U.K.

Positive identification can only be achieved by means of visual verification of the Radio Call sign or the External Registration Number displayed on the vessel.

If positive identification is not possible the reason shall be specified in the comments field.

Data ElementCodeMandatory/OptionalRemarks
Start recordSRMSystem detail; indicates start of record
AddressADMMessage detail; destination, ‘XNE’ for NEAFC
FromFRMMessage detail; address of the transmitting party (Contracting Party)
Record NumberRNMMessage detail; serial number in current year
Type of MessageTMMMessage detail; message type, ‘OBS’ as Observation report
Radio call signRCMSurveillance detail; international radio call sign of the surveillance craft
Record DateRDMMessage detail; date of transmission
Record TimeRTMMessage detail; time of transmission
Observation Serial NumberOSMSurveillance detail; observation serial number
DateDAMSurveillance detail; date when vessel sighted
TimeTIMSurveillance detail; time when vessel sighted
LatitudeLAMSurveillance detail; latitude when vessel sighted
LongitudeLOMSurveillance detail; longitude where vessel sighted
Object IdentificationOIMVessel registration detail; radio call sign of the sighted vessel
External Registration NumberXRMVessel registration detail; side number of the sighted vessel or IMO number in the absence of a side number
Vessel NameNAOVessel registration detail; name of the sighted vessel
Flag StateFSMVessel registration detail; flag state of the sighted vessel
Vessel TypeTPOVessel characteristics; type of the sighted vessel
SpeedSPOSurveillance detail; speed of the sighted vessel
CourseCOOSurveillance detail; heading of the sighted vessel
ActivityACMSurveillance detail; activity of the sighted vessel Annex XI (B)
PhotographPHMSurveillance detail; was there a photograph taken of the sighted vessel, ‘Y’ or ‘N’
CommentsMSOSurveillance detail; free text to complete the report
End of recordERMSystem detail; indicates end of an individual record

B. NEAFC surveillance report U.K.

CONTRACTING PARTYASSIGNED INSPECTION CRAFT:TYPE …
CALL SIGN …
NEAFC REFERENCE …
ASSIGNED INSPECTORS:NAME …NEAFC REFERENCE …
NAME …NEAFC REFERENCE …

A.PATROLU.K.

A1 PATROL ARRIVING IN RA:DATE …TIME …UTCLATITUDE …LONGITUDE …
A2 PATROL LEAVING RA:DATE …TIME …UTCLATITUDE …LONGITUDE …
A3 EQUIPMENT USED TO DETERMINE POSITION: …

B.OBSERVATIONSU.K.

a

Identification (name/number)

B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12
NoDateTime UTCPositionVessel sightedaIRCS/external markingFlag StateHeading/SpeedTypeof vesselActivityPhoto NoInfringement or Observation
LatitudeLongitude
Authorised Inspector(s) signature …Signature …

ANNEX VIIU.K.

NEAFC REPORT ON INSPECTIONS U.K.

CONTRACTING PARTY:
ASSIGNED INSPECTION VESSEL:NAME
REGISTRATION NUMBER.
CALL SIGN
NEAFC REFERENCE
ASSIGNED INSPECTORS:NAME
NEAFC REFERENCE
NAME
NEAFC REFERENCE

PART A. U.K. IDENTIFICATION OF INSPECTED VESSEL

A.1.1. IMO number ……

A.1.2. International Radio Call Sign …

A.1.3. Vessel Name …

A.2. External Registration Number …

A.3. Vessel Type. …

A.4. Position of Inspection determined by the inspection vessel

DATE …

TIME … UTC

Latitude … Longitude …

A.5. Equipment used to determine the position

A.6. Flag state …

A.7. Master’s Name and Address. …

A.8. Vessel Activity …

A.9. Position of Inspection determined by the inspected vessel

DATE …

TIME … UTC

Latitude. … Longitude …

A.10. Equipment used to determine the position

Observations by the inspectors, if any: …

… initials : …

PART B. U.K. VERIFICATION (5)

B.1. Vessel Documentation Checked: Y/N

B.1.1. Authorisation to fish in the NEAFC Regulatory Area :

Y/N

B.1.2. Authorisation to fish the following regulated resources : …

B.1.3. Where appropriate,

Y/NCertified Drawing or description of fish room kept on board:Y/N

B.1.4. Where appropriate,

Y/NCertified Drawing or description of refrigerated sea water tanks kept on board:Y/N

B.1.5. Where appropriate,

Y/NCertified Calibration tables of refrigerated sea water tanks kept on board :Y/N

Observations by the inspectors, if any:

… initials …

B.2. Reporting of vessel movements / VMS Checked: Y/N
B.2.1. Fishing trip B.2.2. Reports / VMS
Arrival in NEAFC RALast position communicatedVMS transponder installedY/N
VMS system operativeY/N
DateAre reports communicatedY/N – If Yes, note:
Time

Catch ‘on Entry report’

date: …
Longitude

Weekly catch report

date: …
Latitude

Transhipment

date:…
Days in NEAFC R.A

Last manual position report

date: …

Catch ‘on Exit’ report

date: …

B.3. Recording of fishing effort and catches U.K.

a

Article 9 of the Scheme corresponds to Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010.

B.3.1. Fishing Logbook Checked: Y/N
B.3.1.1. Are recordings made in accordance with Article 9a:
Y/N
B.3.1.1.1. If not, indicate the inaccurate or missing recording(s):

logbook not bound with numbered pages;

fishing gear used;

recording of catches by species and total;

fishing zones / location;

where appropriate

Y/Ntranshipments;

where appropriate,

Y/Ntransmission of hail reports;

certification of recordings by the master.

other: …

B.3.2 Production Logbook and Stowage Plan Checked: Y/N
B.3.2.1. Are production logbook and stowage plan required:
Y/N
B.3.2.2. Production logbook available :
Y/NIf No, go to 3.2.4
B.3.2.3 If Yes, Information:
COMPLETE/INCOMPLETE
B.3.2.3.1. If not, indicate the missing information:

quantities kept on board in product weight by type of commercial presentation and species;

conversion factors for each type of presentation.;

certification of recordings by the master.

other: …

B.3.2.4. A stowage plan maintained:
Y/N
B.3.2.5. If Yes, Information:
COMPLETE/INCOMPLETE
B.3.2.5.1. If not, indicate the missing information:

quantities not stowed by type of commercial presentation and species as indicated in the plan;

quantities by type of commercial presentation and species in the hold not identified.

other: …

a

Quantities on board when entering the NEAFC RA

b

Quantities caught and retained on board in the NEAFC RA

c

Quantities loaded (+) or unloaded (-) in the NEAFC RA

d

Total declared quantities on board at the time of inspection

B.4. Catches retained on board Checked: Y/N
B.4.1. Quantities recorded by the master
SpeciesDeclared quantities on board(Kilograms Live weight)Where availableProcessed Quantities(Kilograms Processed weight)Conversion factor
On BoardaCaughtbTransshippedcTotal on Boardd
Total
a

Difference between the quantities on board as determined by the inspectors and the total quantities on board as declared by the master

B.4.2. Quantities on board determined by the inspectors
SpeciesQuantity(Kilograms Processed weight)Volume/Density Factor /Conversion FactorCalculated quantities(Kilograms Live weight)Difference %aObservations
Total
a

Appendix 2(A) to Annex II of the Scheme corresponds to Part C of Annex XI to this Regulation.

b

Appendix 2(B) to Annex II of the Scheme corresponds to Part D of Annex XI to this Regulation.

B.5. Fishing gear and markings Checked: Y/N
B.5.1. Type of fishing gear used (Appendix 2(A) to Annex IIa): …
B.5.2. Type of net attachments used (Appendix 2(B) to Annex IIb): …
B.5.3. Stationary gear used marked :
Y/NComment: …
B.5.4. Unused gear securely lashed and stowed:
Y/NComment : …
a

Appendix 2(A) to Annex IIb

b

Appendix 2(A) to Annex II of the Scheme corresponds to Part C of Annex XI to this Regulation.

B.5.5. Mesh measurement of gear used Checked: Y/N
B.5.5.1. Cod end (inclusive of lengthener(s), if any - Sample of 20 meshes)
Type of GearaCONDITION : WET/DRYMATERIAL : …Average widthLegal size
MESH SIZE (WIDTH)In Millimetres(in mm)(in mm)
a

Appendix 2(B) to Annex IIb

b

Appendix 2(B) to Annex II of the Scheme corresponds to Part D of Annex XI to this Regulation.

B.5.5.2. Chafer Samples of .............. meshes
TypeaCONDITION: WET/DRYMATERIAL: …Average widthLegal size
MESH SIZE (WIDTH)In Millimetres(in mm)(in mm)
a

Appendix 2(B) to Annex II

B.5.5.3. Rest of net - Sample of 20 meshes
TypeaCONDITION : WET/DRYMATERIAL: …Average widthLegal size
MESH SIZE (WIDTH)In Millimetres(in mm)(in mm)

PART C. U.K. EVALUATION

C.1. Analysis of catches of the last haul Checked: Y/N
SAMPLE TAKEN: Y/NWeight: … in Kg.VISUAL ESTIMATE Y/N
SpeciesFAO Alpha CodeWeight of Species(live weight Kg)%Undersized Fish%DiscardsRemarks
Total

PART D. U.K. COOPERATION

D.1. Level of cooperation deemed appropriate

:

Y/N

D.1.1. If not, indicate the shortcomings

:

prevented an inspector from carrying out his duties;

falsifying or concealing the markings, identity or registration of the fishing vessel;

concealing, tampering with or disposing of evidence relating to an investigation;.

failure to facilitate prompt and safe boarding and disembarkation;

failure to allow the inspectors to communicate with authorities of the flag contracting Party and the inspecting contracting Party;

failure to provide access to relevant areas, decks and rooms of the fishing vessel, catch (whether processed or not) nets or other gear, equipment, and any relevant documents

Observations by the inspectors if any: …

… initials: …

PART E. U.K. INFRINGEMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS

E.1. Infringements noted
ArticleList NEAFC provision(s) violated and summarise observations and pertinent facts
Seal Number(s)Refer to evidence, documentation or photographs

E.2. Observations by the inspectors U.K.

initials:…U.K.

Statement of witness:

date: signature:

name: address:

E.3. Observations by the Master U.K.

I, the undersigned, Master of the vessel …, hereby confirm that a copy of this report and second photographs taken, if any, have been delivered to me on this date. My signature does not constitute acceptance of any part of the contents of this report, except my own observations, if any.U.K.

Signature:Date:

PART F. U.K. DECLARATION BY NEAFC INSPECTORS

Date … and time arrived on board … UTC.U.K.

Date … and time of departure … UTC

Where appropriate, date … and time of the termination of the inspection … UTC.

Inspector’s signature(s). …

Inspector’s name(s)…

[F14ANNEX VIII U.K. PORT STATE CONTROL FORMS

Notifications and the completion of Parts A, B and C pursuant to Articles 22, 23 and 39 of the NEAFC scheme of control and enforcement shall be done through an online application established by the NEAFC Secretary on the NEAFC website. A fax-based system, using the forms set out in this Annex shall be used as a back-up system in the event that the NEAFC website is offline.

[F14ANNEX IX U.K.

ANNEX XU.K. [F14DATA EXCHANGE FORMAT AND DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS]

A.Data exchange formatU.K.

1.Data characters shall be in accordance with ISO 8859.1.U.K.

2.Each data transmission shall be structured as follows:U.K.

  • a double slash (‘//’) and the characters ‘SR’ indicate the start of a message;

  • a double slash (‘//’) and field code indicate the start of a data element;

  • a single slash (‘/’) separates the field code and the data;

  • pairs of data are separated by space;

  • the characters ‘ER’ and a double slash (‘//’) indicate the end of a record.

[F14B. Data communication systems U.K.

Electronic data transmission of reports and messages between [F31a fisheries administration] and the Secretary shall use data communication systems duly tested.]

C.1Format for electronic exchange of fisheries monitoring, inspection and surveillance informationU.K.

CategoryData ElementField codeTypeContentsDefinitions
System DetailsStart RecordSRIndicates start of the record
End RecordERIndicates end of the record
Return StatusRSChar*3CodesACK / NAK = Acknowledged / Not Acknowledged
Return Error NumberRENum*3001 – 999Codes indicating errors as received at operation centre)
Message DetailsAddress destinationADChar*3ISO-3166 AddressAddress of the party receiving the message, ‘XNE’ for NEAFC
FromFRChar*3ISO-3166 AddressAddress of the transmitting party, (Contracting Party)
Type of MessageTMChar*3CodeFirst three letters of the message type
Sequence NumberSQNum*6NNNNNNMessage serial number
Record NumberRNNum*6NNNNNNSerial number of the record in the relevant year
Record DateRDNum*8YYYYMMDDYear, month and date
Record TimeRTNum*4HHMMHours and minutes in UTC
DateDANum*8YYYYMMDDYear, month and date
TimeTINum*4HHMMHours and minutes in UTC
Cancelled reportCRNum*6NNNNNNNumber of the report to be cancelled
Year of the report to be cancelledYRNum*4NNNNYear of the report to be cancelled
Vessel Registration DetailsRadio Call SignRCChar*7IRCS CodeInternational Radio Call Sign of the vessel
Vessel nameNAChar*30Name of the vessel
Ext. registrationXRChar*14Side Number of the vessel or IMO number in the absence of a side number
Flag StateFSChar*3ISO-3166State of registration
Contracting Party internal reference numberIRChar*3ISO-3166Unique vessel number attributed by the flag State following to registration
Num*9+ max. 9N
Port NamePOChar*20Port of registration of the vessel
Vessel OwnerVOChar*60Name and address of the vessel owner
Vessel ChartererVCChar*60Name and address of the vessel charterer
Vessel Character DetailsVessel capacityVTChar*2‘OC’/‘LC’According to:‘OC’ OSLO 1947 Convention /‘LC’ LONDON ICTM-69
UnitNum*4TonnageCapacity of the vessel in metric tons
Vessel PowerVPChar*20-99999Indication of which measurement unit applies "HP" or "KW"
UnitNum*5Total main engine power
Vessel LengthVLChar*2‘OA’/‘PP’Unit ‘OA’ length overall, ‘PP’ length between perpendiculars
Num*3Length in metersTotal length of the vessel in meters, rounded to the nearest whole meter
Vessel TypeTPChar*3CodeAs listed in Part A of Annex XI
Fishing GearGEChar*3FAO CodeInternational Standard Statistical Classification of the Fishing Gear as (Part C of Annex XI)
Licence DetailsDate of issuingISNum*8YYYYMMDDDate of Authorisation to fish for one or more regulated species
Regulated ResourcesRRChar*3FAO Species CodeFAO Species Code for the regulated resource
Start DateSDNum*8YYYYMMDDDate on which the validity of the authorisation/suspension commences
End DateEDNum*8YYYYMMDDExpiry date of the validity of the authorisation to fish for the regulated resource
Limited AuthorisationLUChar*1‘Y’ or ‘N’ to indicate whether a limited authorisation is valid or not
Relevant AreaRAChar*6ICES CodeArea(s) prohibited
Species NameSNChar*3FAO Species CodeProhibited species
Activity DetailsLatitudeLAChar*5NDDMM *WGS-84)e.g. //LA/N6235 = 62°35′ North
LongitudeLOChar*6E/WDDDMM (WGS-84)e.g. //LO/W02134 = 21°34′ West
Latitude (decimal)LTChar*7+/-DD.ddd1Value negative if latitude is in the southern hemisphere1 (WGS84)
Longitude (decimal)LGChar*8+/-DDD.ddd1Value negative if longitude is in the western hemisphere1 (WGS84)
Trip NumberTNNum*3001-999Number of the fishing trip in current year
Days FishedDFNum*31 – 365Number of days the vessel spent in the Regulatory Area during the trip
Predicted DatePDNum*8YYYYMMDDEstimated date UTC for future event
Predicted TimePTNum*4HHMMEstimated time UTC for future event
Weekly catchCAThe cumulative catch retained on board by species, in kilogram live weight rounded to the nearest 100 Kg since the vessel entered the R.A. or, in the event a previous has been transmitted during the same trip, since the last ‘Catch’ report, in pairs as needed.
SpeciesChar*3FAO species code
QuantityNum*70-9999999
Quantity onboardOBQuantity onboard the vessel by species in kilograms live weight rounded to the nearest 100 Kg, in pairs as needed
SpeciesChar*3FAO Codes
QuantityNum*70-9999999
Transferred speciesKGInformation concerning the quantities transferred between vessels by species in kilograms live weight rounded to the nearest 100 Kg. whilst operating in the R.A.
SpeciesChar*3FAO Codes in pairs
QuantityNum*70-9999999
Transhipped FromTFChar*7IRCS CodeInternational Radio Call Sign of the donor vessel
Transhipped ToTTChar*7IRCS CodeInternational Radio Call Sign of the receiving vessel
Coastal stateCSChar*3ISO-3166Coastal state
Port NamePOChar*20Name of the actual port
Reporting DetailsCatchCAAggregate catch, landed or transhipped, taken by fishing vessels of the Contracting Party, by species as listed in tonnes live weight, rounded to tonnes, in pairs as needed
SpeciesChar*3FAO species code
QuantityNum*60-9999999
Cumulative catchCCCumulative aggregate catch, landed or transhipped, taken by fishing vessels of the Contracting Party, by species as listed in tonnes live weight, rounded to tonnes, in pairs as needed
SpeciesChar*3FAO species code
QuantityNum*60-9999999
Relevant AreaRAChar*6ICES/NAFO CodesCode for the relevant fishing area
ZoneZOChar*3ISO-3166The code for a Contracting Party’s zone
Year and monthYMNum*6YYYYMMThe relevant year and month of reporting
Surveillance/ Observed detailsLatitudeLAChar*5NDDMM (WGS-84)e.g. //LA/N6535 = 65°35′ North
LongitudeLOChar*6E/WDDDMM (WGS-84)e.g. //LO/W02134 = 21°34′ West
SpeedSPNum*3Knots * 10e.g. //SP/105 = 10,5 knots
CourseCONum*3360° degree scalee.g. //CO/270 = 270°
ActivityACChar*3Activity codeFirst 3 characters of the activity, see Part B of Annex XI
Means of SurveillanceMIChar*3NEAFC Code‘VES’ = surface vessel, ‘AIR’ = fixed wing aircraft, ‘HEL’ helicopter
Assigned Inspector CP IDAIChar*7NEAFC CodeISO-3166 code for the Contracting Party followed by 4 digit number repeated as needed
Observation Ser. No.OSNum*30 - 999Serial number of the observation during relevant patrol in the Regulatory Area
Date of sightingDANum*8YYYYMMDDDate when the vessel is sighted
Time of sightingTINum*4HHMMTime in UTC when the vessel is sighted
Object IdentificationOIChar*7IRCS CodeInternational Radio Call Sign of the sighted vessel
PhotographyPHChar*1Was there a photography taken, ‘Y’ or ‘N’
Free Text stringMSChar*255Free text area

C.2Field codes used in Annexes, but not used in the electronic exchange of data between the NEAFC Secretary and the Contracting PartiesU.K.

CategoryData ElementField codeTypeContentsDefinitions
LogbookDaily catchCDThe total catch retained on board by species of the number of fishing operations per 24 hours period
SpeciesChar*3FAO species codeFAO species code for species listed in Annex II
QuantityNum*70-9999999Live weight in kilogrammes
Total number of hauls/fishing operations during the dayFONum*60-999999Number of fishing operations per 24 hours period
Catch discardedRJQuantity caught and discarded by species
SpeciesChar*3FAO species codeFAO species code
QuantityNum*70-9999999Live weight in kilogrammes
Transmission usedTUName of radio station through which the report is transmitted
Masters nameMAChar*30Name of master
Production logbookQuantity producedQPQuantity produced by species per day
Species nameFAO species code
QuantityTotal product weight in kilogrammes
Product formProduct form code (Part E of Annex XI)
QuantityProduct weight in kilogrammes
Product form code and weight of the product: use as many pairs as needed to cover all products
Cumulative production of the periodAPTotal quantity produced since the entry into the Regulatory Area by species
Species nameFAO species code
QuantityTotal product weight in kilogrammes
Product formProduct from code (Part E of Annex XI)
QuantityProduct weight in kilogrammes
Product form code and weight of the product: use as many pairs as needed to cover all products
Product codePRChar*1Product code Part E of Annex XI
Type of packingTYChar*3Type of packing Part F of Annex XI
Unit weightNENet product weight in kilogrammes
Number of unitsNUNumber of units packed

C.3Field codes described in C.1 or C.2 listed alphabeticallyU.K.

Field codeData elementUsed in report or message
ACActivityOBS
ADAddress destinationAll
AIAssigned InspectorSEN
APCumulative production of the periodProduction logbook
CACatchREP, JUR ,CAT, COX, Logbook
CCCumulative catchREP, JUR, Logbook
CDDaily catchLogbook
COCourseOBS
CRCancelled reportCAN
CSCoastal statePOR
DADateCOE, CAT, COX, TRA, POR, POS, ENT, EXI, MAN, SEN, SEX, OBS,Logbook, Production logbook, RET
DFDays FishedCAT, COX
EDEnd DateLIM, AUT
EREnd RecordAll
FOTotal number of hauls / fishing operations during the dayLogbook
FRFromAll
FSFlag StateNOT, OBS
GEFishing GearNOT, Logbook
IRContracting Party internal reference numberNOT, WIT, LIM, AUT, SUS, COE, CAT, COX, TRA, POR, POS, ENT, EXI, MAN, Logbook, Production logbook
ISDate of issuingAUT
KGTransferred speciesTRA, POR, Logbook
LALatitudeCOE, CAT, COX, TRA, POR, MAN, SEN, SEX, OBS, Logbook
LGLongitude (decimal)POS, ENT
LOLongitudeCOE, CAT, COX, TRA, POR, MAN, SEN, SEX, OBS, Logbook
LTLatitude (decimal)POS, ENT
LULimited AuthorisationNOT
MAMasters nameLogbook, Production logbook
MIMeans of SurveillanceSEN, SEX
MSFree Text stringOBS
NAVessel nameNOT, WIT, LIM, AUT, SUS, COE, CAT, COX, TRA, POR, POS, ENT, EXI, MAN, OBS, Logbook, Production logbook
NEUnit weightProduction logbook
NUNumber of unitsProduction logbook
OBQuantity onboardCOE, POR, Logbook
OIObject IdentificationOBS
OSObservation Ser. No.OBS
PDPredicted DateTRA, POR
PHPhotographOBS
POPort NameNOT, POR
PRProduct codeProduction logbook
PTPredicted TimeTRA, POR
QPQuantity producedProduction logbook
RARelevant AreaREP, JUR, LIM, Logbook
RCRadio Call SignAll
RDRecord DateAll
REReturn Error NumberRET
RJCatch discardedLogbook
RNRecord NumberAll
RRRegulated ResourcesAUT, SUS
RSReturn StatusRET
RTRecord TimeAll
SDStart DateWIT, LIM, AUT, SUS
SNSpecies nameProduction logbook, LIM
SPSpeedOBS
SQSequence NumberCOE, CAT, COX, TRA, POR, POS, ENT, EXI, MAN
SRStart RecordAll
TFTranshipped FromTRA, Logbook
TITimeAll
TMType of MessageAll except Logbook and Production logbook
TNTrip NumberENT, COE, CAT, COX, EXI, POS, MAN, TRA, POR, Logbook
TPVessel typeNOT, OBS
TTTranshipped ToTRA, Logbook
TUTransmission usedLogbook
TYType of packingProduction logbook
VCVessel ChartererNOT
VLVessel LengthNOT
VOVessel OwnerNOT
VPVessel PowerNOT
VTVessel capacityNOT
XRExt. registrationNOT, OBS, COE, CAT, COX, TRA, POS, MAN, POR, WIT, AUT, LIM, SUS
YMYear and monthREP, JUR
YRYear of the report cancelledCAN
ZOZoneJUR

D. 1Structure of reports and messages as laid down in Annex III when forwarded F32... to the NEAFC SecretaryU.K.

Where appropriate, [F33a fisheries administration must] retransmit to the NEAFC Secretary reports and messages received from its vessels in accordance with Articles 9 and 11 of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010, subject to the following amendments:

  • the address (AD) shall be replaced by the address of the NEAFC Secretary (XNE);

  • the data elements ‘record date’ (RD), ‘record time’ (RT), ‘record number’ (RN) and ‘from’ (FR) shall be inserted.

D. 2Return messagesU.K.

If a Contracting Party so requests, the NEAFC Secretary shall send a return message every time an electronic transmission of a report or message is received.

a)

Return message format:

Data ElementField CodeMandatory/OptionalRemarks
Start RecordSRMSystem detail; indicates start of record
AddressADMMessage detail; destination, Contracting Party sending the report
FromFRMMessage detail; XNE is NEAFC (who is sending the return message)
Type of messageTMMMessage detail; message type RET for return message
Sequence numberSQOReporting detail; serial number of the report from the vessel in the relevant year, copied from the report which is received.
Radio call signRCOReporting detail; international radio call sign of the vessel, copied from the report which is received.
Return StatusRSMReporting detail; code showing whether the report/message is acknowledged or not (ACK or NAK)
Return error numberREOReporting detail; number showing the type of error. See table b)for return error numbers
Record numberRNMReporting detail; record number of the report/message which is received
DateDAMMessage detail; date of transmission of the RET message
TimeTIMMessage detail; time of transmission of the RET message
End of RecordERMSystem detail; indicates end of the record
b)

[F14Return error numbers:

Subject/Annex Error Numbers Error cause
Rejected (NAK) Follow-up action required Accepted and Stored (ACK) Follow-up action required Accepted and Stored (ACK) with warning
Communication 101 Message is unreadable
102 Data value or size out of range
104 Mandatory data missing
105 This report is a duplicate; attempt to re-send a report previously rejected
106 Unauthorised data source
150 Sequence error
151 Date/Time in the future
155 This report is a duplicate; attempt to re-send a report previously accepted
Annex II 250 Attempt to re-Notify a vessel
251 Vessel is not Notified
252 Species not AUT, or LIM or SUS
Annex VIII 301 Catch prior to Catch on Entry
302 Transhipment prior to Catch on Entry
303 Catch on Exit prior to Catch on Entry
304 No Position received (CAT, TRA, COX)
350 Position without Catch on Entry
Annex X 401 Surveillance Exit prior to Surveillance Entry
450 Observation without Surveillance Entry
451 Inspectors or craft not notified]
c)

[F34Identification of duplicate messages and reports:

Message/Reports Data Elements
TM AD SQ RC LA/LT LO/LG SP CO DA TI OB CA RA DF KG TT TF PD PT CS PO CR YR
Position POS y y y y y y
Entry ENT y y y y y y
Exit EXI y y y y y y
Manual MAN y y y y y y
Catch on Entry COE y y y y y
Catch CAT y y Y Y Y Y Y
Catch on Exit COX y y Y Y Y Y Y
Transhipment TRA y y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Port of Landing POR y y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Cancel CAN y y y y Y Y

For each message, if data in data-elements marked ‘ Y ’ is identical, then identify message as duplicate] U.K.

ANNEX XIU.K.

CODES TO USE FOR COMMUNICATIONS TO THE NEAFC SECRETARY

A. Main Vessel Types

NEI = Not Elsewhere Identified

FAO CodeType of vessel
BOProtection vessel
COFish training vessel
DBDredger non continuous
DMDredger continuous
DOBeamer
DOXDredger NEI
FOFish carrier
FXFishing vessel NEI
GOGill netter
HOXMother ship NEI
HSFFactory mother ship
KOHospital ship
LHHand liner
LLLong liner
LOLiner
LPPole and line vessel
LTTroller
MOMultipurpose vessels
MSNSeiner hand liner
MTGTrawler drifter
MTSTrawler purse seiner
NBLift netter tender
NOLift netter
NOXLift netter NEI
POVessel using pumps
SNSeine netter
SOSeiner
SOXSeiner NEI
SPPurse seiner
SPEPurse seiner European
SPTTuna purse seiner
TOTrawler
TOXTrawlers NEI
TSSide trawler
TSFSide trawler freezer
TSWSide trawler wetfish
TTStern trawler
TTFStern trawler freezer
TTPStern trawler factory
TUOutrigger trawlers
WOTrap setter
WOPPot vessels
WOXTrap setters NEI
ZOFish research vessel
DRNDrifnetter
B. Main vessel activities
Alpha CodeCategory
ANCAnchoring
DRIDrifting
FISFishing
HAUHauling
PROProcessing
STESteaming
TRXTrans-shipping on or off loading
OTHOthers - to be Specified
[F14C. Main gear types
FAO Alpha Code Gear type
Surrounding Nets
PS With purse lines
PS1 1 vessel purse seine
PS2 2 vessels purse seine
Seine Nets
SSC Seine Scottish
Trawls — Bottom
OTB Bottom otter trawl
PTB Bottom pair trawls
TBN Bottom trawl Nephrop
TBS Bottom trawl shrimp
OTT Otter twin trawl
Trawls — Midwater
OTM Midwater otter trawl
PTM Midwater trawls pair
Gillnets and Entangling Nets
GNS Gillnet anchored
GND Drift nets
GEN Gill tangle net (Not specified)
Traps
FPO Pot
Hooks and Lines
LHP Hand lines
LHM Hand line mechanical
LLS Set line long line
LLD Drifting long line
LL Long line
LTL Trolling long line
LX Hook and lines
Harvesting Machines
HMP Pumps
No Gear
NIL No fishing gear to report]
D. Main categories of devices and attachments of gear
FAO 3 Alpha CodeAttachment or device
BSCBottom-side chafer
TSCTop-side chafer
SBGStrengthening bag
CPPChafing or protection piece
CDLCod line
LSTLifting straps
RSTRound straps
FLPFlapper
SNTSieve netting
SRPStrengthening ropes
TQT‘Torquette’
MLTMedian lacing of a trouser codend
STLStrengthening lacing
LARLacing rope
FLTFloat
EMDElectro-mechanical devices
KTEKite
SPGSeparation Grids
SMPSquare mesh panel
CSSCod end sensu stricto
OTHOthers to be specified
E. Product form codes
3-AlphaPresentationDescription
CBFCod butterfly (escalado)HEA with skin on, spine on, tail on
CLAClawsClaws only
DWTICCAT codeGilled, gutted, part of head off, fins off
FILFilletedHEA + GUT + TLD + bones off Each fish originates two fillets
FISFilleted and skinned filletsFIL + SKI Each fish originates two fillets not joined by any part
FSBFilleted with skin and bonesFilleted with skin and bones on
FSPFilleted skinned with pinboneFilleted with skin removed and pinbone on
GHTGutted headed and tailedGUH + TLD
GUGGutted and gilledGuts and gills removed
GUHGutted and headedGuts and head removed
GULGutted liver inGUT without removing liver parts
GUSGutted headed and skinnedGUH + SKI
GUTGuttedAll guts removed
HEAHeadedHeads off
HETHeaded and tailedHeads and tails off
JAPJapanese cutTransversal cut removing all parts from head to belly
JATTailed Japanese cutJapanese cut with tail removed
LAPLappenDouble fillet, HEA, skin + tails + fins ON
LVRLiverLiver only, In case of collective presentation* use code LVR-C
OTHOtherAny other presentation
ROERoe (s)Roe(s) only In case of collective presentation* use code ROE-C
SADSalted dryHeaded with skin on, spine on, tail on and salted dry
SALSalted wet lightCBF + salted
SGHSalted, gutted and headedGUH + salted
SGTSalted guttedGUT + salted
SKISkinnedSkin off
SURSurimiSurimi
TALTailTails only
TADTailedTail off
TNGTongueTongue only. In case of collective presentation* use code TNG-C
TUBUbe onlyTube only (Squid)
WHLWholeNo processing
WNGWingsWings only
F. Type of packing
CodeType
CRTCartons
BOXBoxes
BGSBags
BLCBlocks
[F34G. Type of Processing
Code Type
FRZ Frozen
FRE Fresh
OTH Any other processing]

F35ANNEX XIIU.K. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT OF ELECTRONIC DATA

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