Observation of fishing activities. 1. The Parties recognise the importance of respecting the obligations of relevant IOTC resolutions with regards to the Scientific Observer Programme and relevant Seychelles' laws and regulations, including electronic observation schemes. However, the modalities for the implementation of electronic observation schemes shall take into account the practical implications for the fleets and the time needed for the transition to such schemes. Designated vessels and observers
Observation of fishing activities. Vessels holding a fishing authorisation shall be subject to a scheme for observing their fishing activities carried out within the framework of the Agreement. This observation scheme shall conform to the recommendations adopted by ICCAT (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas). Until such time as the new ICCAT Regional Observer Programme becomes operational, the following provisions on observers shall apply. Designated vessels and observers For Union deep-sea demersal trawlers it is compulsory to have an observer on board. The DoF shall designate the observer assigned to the Union deep-sea demersal trawlers at the latest fifteen (15) calendar days before the date provided for the embarkation of the observer. The time spent on board Union deep-sea demersal trawlers by observers shall not exceed three months. The observers shall not spend more time on board the vessel than is necessary to carry out their duties. For Union tuna vessels, The DoF may designate the vessels which must allow an observer to embark and the observer assigned to them at the latest fifteen (15) calendar days before the date provided for the embarkation of the observer. A maximum of 15% of authorised Union tuna vessels shall have an observer on board. The DoF shall endeavour not to designate observers for Union tuna vessels which already have an observer on board, or which are already formally obliged to allow an observer to embark during the fishing season in question as part of their activities in fishing zones other than the Gambian fishing zone. The time spent on board Union tuna vessels by observers shall be one fishing trip or, at the express request of the vessel-owner, more than one fishing trip for a particular vessel. The observers shall not spend more time on board the vessel than is necessary to carry out their duties. When the fishing authorisation is issued, the DoF shall inform the Union and the vessel owner, or his agent, of the designated vessels and the observers which will be present on board each vessel. The time and port of embarkation, which may be a non-Gambian port, shall be chosen by the vessel-owner. The DoF shall immediately inform the Union and the vessel owner or his agent of any change in the designated vessels and observers. Flat-rate financial contribution At the time the annual advance fee is paid, owners of freezer tuna seiners and pole-and-lines vessels shall pay The Gambia a flat-rate sum of EUR 300 per year for each vessel. A...
Observation of fishing activities. 1. Vessels holding a fishing authorisation shall be subject to a scheme for observing their fishing activities carried out within the framework of the Agreement.
Observation of fishing activities. 1. The Parties recognise the importance of respecting the obligations of relevant Regional Fisheries Management Organizations’ Conservation and Management Measures and relevant Seychelles' laws and regulations. Designated vessels and observers
Observation of fishing activities. 1.1. The Parties acknowledge the importance of complying with the national observer programme and the obligations arising from the relevant IOTC resolutions with regard to the scientific observer programme.
