Division 1.4 Inspection tasks for aerial surveillance

Inspectors shall report on surveillance data for cross-checking purposes, and in particular verify sightings of fishing vessels against VMS and authorised lists.

Inspectors shall sight and report on IUU fishing activities, and on the use of spotting aircraft or helicopters.

Particular attention shall be devoted to closure areas, fishing season’s periods and to the activities of fleets for which derogations apply.