Division 19a Conditions for third-country vessels fishing for mackerel in EC watersF1

The following provisions shall apply to third-country vessels intending to fish for mackerel in EC waters:

1. (a)

   vessels may only commence their fishing trip after having received authorisation from the competent authority of the coastal Member State concerned. Such vessels shall only enter EC waters after passing through one of the following control areas:

   • ICES rectangle 48 E2 in Division Via,

   • ICES rectangle 50 F1 in Division Iva,

   • ICES rectangle 46 F1 in Division IVa.

   At least four hours prior to entering one of the control areas, upon entering EC waters, the master of the vessel shall contact the UK Fisheries Monitoring Centre (Edinburgh) by e-mail at the following address: [email protected] or by telephone (+ 44 131 271 9700).

   The notification shall specify the name, international radio call sign and port letters and number (PLN) of the vessel, the total quantity by species on board and the control area through which the vessel will enter EC waters. The vessel shall not commence fishing until it has received acknowledgement of the notification and instructions on whether or not the master is required to present the vessel for inspection. Each acknowledgement shall have a unique authorisation number which the master shall retain until the fishing trip is terminated;

2. (b)

   vessels that enter EC waters with no catch on board shall be exempt from the requirements laid down in point (a);

3. (c)

   the fishing trip shall be considered as being terminated when the vessel leaves EC waters or enters a Community port where its catch is fully discharged.

   Vessels shall only leave the EC waters after passing through one of the control areas.

   Upon leaving EC waters, the master of the vessel shall give at least two hours prior notification of entering one of the control areas to the Fisheries Monitoring Centre in Edinburgh by e-mail or telephone as provided for in paragraph a).

   The notification shall specify the name, international radio call sign and port letters and number (PLN) of the vessel, the total quantity by species on board and the control area through which the vessel intends to pass. The vessel shall not leave the control area until it has received acknowledgement of the notification and instructions on whether or not the master is required to present the vessel for inspection. Each acknowledgement shall have a unique authorisation number which the master shall retain until the vessel leaves the EC waters.