Division 2 Inspection tasks at sea

Inspectors shall verify:

1. (a)

   the quantities of fish retained on board in comparison with the quantities recorded in the logbook and the compliance with the margins of tolerance as referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007;

2. (b)

   the compliance of the gear used with the relevant requirements and in particular with the one net rule and the compliance with the provisions on twine thickness, minimum sizes for meshes and fish, net attachments and the marking and identification of passive gear;

3. (c)

   the correct functioning of VMS equipment;

4. (d)

   the compliance with the single area fishery requirements specified in Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1098/2007.