Division 1.3.2 Inspection tasks at transfer operationsF1

Officials shall systematically verify:

1. (1)

   compliance with the requirements regarding the prior transfer notification (where possible);

2. (2)

   that the flag State has assigned and communicated to the master of the fishing vessel, or trap or farm as appropriate, an authorisation number for each transfer operation within 48 hours following the submission of the prior transfer notification;

3. (3)

   compliance with the ICCAT transfer declaration requirements;

4. (4)

   if the transfer declaration has been signed by the ICCAT regional observer on board and transmitted to the master of the towing vessel;

5. (5)

   Compliance with the video recording requirements as defined in Annex 9 to ICCAT Recommendation 12-03.