# Council Regulation (EC) No 734/2008 of 15 July 2008 on the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems in the high seas from the adverse impacts of bottom fishing gears, Article 9: Vessel monitoring system

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. Notwithstanding Article 25 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011, in the event of technical failure or non-functioning of the satellite tracking device fitted on-board a fishing vessel, the master of the vessel shall report its geographical situation to a fisheries administration every two hours.
2. After returning from the sea trip, the vessel shall not leave the port again until the satellite tracking device is functioning to the satisfaction of a fisheries administration.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2008/734/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2008-734/article-9
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