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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2015-1962/annex-VII",
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  "legislation": "eur/2015/1962",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1962 of 28 October 2015 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2015-1962",
  "path": "annex/VII",
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  "number": "VII",
  "heading": null,
  "text": "‘ANNEX XXVII\nINSPECTION REPORTS\nMINIMUM INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION OF INSPECTION REPORTS\nInstructions for completing the inspection reports:\nSubmit as comprehensive information as possible. Information shall be entered as applicable and available. Detailed instructions to be used for completing the reports are available on the Master Data Register page of the European Commission Fisheries website.\nRules for the electronic exchange of inspection reports:\nFor the electronic exchange of inspection reports, the inspection XML Schema Definition is available on the Master Data Register page of the European Commission Fisheries website. Implementation documents to be used for the exchange are also available on this website.\nMODULE 1: INSPECTION OF A FISHING VESSEL AT SEA\n1.\nInspection report reference\n2.\nMember State and inspection authority\n3.\nInspection vessel (flag, name and external registration number)\n4.\nInternational radio call sign\n5.\nDate of the inspection (start)\n6.\nTime of the inspection (start)\n7.\nDate of the inspection (finish)\n8.\nTime of the inspection (finish)\n9.\nPosition of the inspection vessel (latitude, longitude)\n10.\nLocation of the inspection vessel (detailed fishing area)\n11.\nInspector in charge\n12.\nNationality\n13.\nInspector 2\n14.\nNationality\n15.\nTarget fishing vessel details (name, external registration number, flag)\n16.\nPosition and location of the vessel vessel if different from the inspection vessel (latitude, longitude, detailed fishing area)\n17.\nType of the vessel\n18.\nCertificate of registry ID\n19.\nInternational radio call sign\n20.\nInternational Maritime Organisation number\n21.\nCommunity Fleet Register number\n22.\nOwner details (name, nationality and address)\n23.\nCharterer details (name, nationality and address)\n24.\nAgent details (name, nationality and address)\n25.\nMaster details (name, nationality and address)\n26.\nRadio call pre boarding\n27.\nFishing log-book completed before inspection\n28.\nBoarding ladder\n29.\nIdentification for inspectors\n30.\nInfringements or observations\n31.\nInspections of documents and authorisations\n32.\nCertificate of registry ID\n33.\nEngine propulsion power check\n34.\nFishing licence details\n35.\nFishing authorisation details\n36.\nVMS operational\n37.\nRemote electronic monitoring operational\n38.\nNumber(s) of paper fishing log sheet(s)\n39.\nE-fishing logbook reference\n40.\nPrior notification reference\n41.\nPurpose of notification\n42.\nFish room certificate\n43.\nStowage plan\n44.\nUllage tables for refrigerated sea water tanks\n45.\nCertification for on board weighing systems\n46.\nMembership of a producer organisation\n47.\nLast port of call details (port, state and date)\n48.\nInfringements or observations\n49.\nCatch inspection\n50.\nCatch on board details (species, quantities in live weight equivalent including for undersized fish, catch area)\n51.\nMargin of tolerance per species\n52.\nSeparate registration of undersized fish\n53.\nSeparate stowage for demersal stocks under multi-annual plans\n54.\nSeparate stowage for undersized fish\n55.\nWeighing check, box/container count, ullage tables or sampling\n56.\nRegistration of discard details (species, quantities)\n57.\nInfringements or observations\n58.\nGear inspection\n59.\nGear details (type)\n60.\nNet attachment(s) or device(s) details (type)\n61.\nMesh size or dimension details\n62.\nTwine details (type, thickness)\n63.\nGear marking\n64.\nInfringements or observations\n65.\nInspectors' comments\n66.\nMaster's comments\n67.\nAction(s) taken\n68.\nInspectors' signature\n69.\nMaster's signature\nMODULE 2: INSPECTION OF FISHING VESSEL(S) ON TRANSHIPMENT\n1.\nInspection report reference\n2.\nMember State and inspection authority\n3.\nInspection vessel (flag, name and external registration number)\n4.\nInternational radio call sign\n5.\nDate of the inspection (start)\n6.\nTime of the inspection (start)\n7.\nDate of the inspection (finish)\n8.\nTime of the inspection (finish)\n9.\nPosition of the inspection vessel (latitude, longitude)\n10.\nLocation of the inspection vessel (detailed fishing area)\n11.\nLocation of the port\n12.\nDesignated port\n13.\nInspector in charge\n14.\nNationality\n15.\nInspector 2\n16.\nNationality\n17.\nDonor fishing vessel details (name, external registration number, flag)\n18.\nPosition and location of the vessel (latitude, longitude, detailed fishing area)\n19.\nType of the vessel\n20.\nCertificate of registry ID\n21.\nInternational radio call sign\n22.\nInternational Maritime Organisation number\n23.\nCommunity Fleet Register number\n24.\nOwner details (name, nationality and address)\n25.\nCharterer details (name, nationality and address)\n26.\nAgent details (name, nationality and address)\n27.\nMaster details (name, nationality and address)\n28.\nVMS check pre-boarding\n29.\nFishing log-book completed before transhipment\n30.\nInfringements or observations\n31.\nInspections of documents and authorisations\n32.\nCertificate of registry ID\n33.\nFishing licence details\n34.\nFishing authorisation details\n35.\nTranshipment authorisation details\n36.\nVMS operational\n37.\nNumber(s) of paper fishing log sheet(s)\n38.\nE-fishing logbook reference\n39.\nPrior notification reference\n40.\nPurpose of prior notification (including IUU regime)\n41.\nLast port of call details (port, state and date)\n42.\nInfringements or observations\n43.\nCatch inspection\n44.\nCatch on board details (before transhipment) (species, quantities in product weight including for undersized fish, presentation, catch area)\n45.\nMargin of tolerance per species\n46.\nCatch transhipped details (species, quantities in product weight including for undersized fish, presentation, catch area)\n47.\nInfringements or observations\n48.\nReceiving fishing vessel details (name, external registration number, flag)\n49.\nPosition and location of the vessel (latitude, longitude, detailed fishing area)\n50.\nType of the vessel\n51.\nCertificate of registry ID\n52.\nInternational radio call sign\n53.\nInternational Maritime Organisation number\n54.\nCommunity Fleet Register number\n55.\nOwner details (name, nationality and address)\n56.\nCharterer details (name, nationality and address)\n57.\nAgent details (name, nationality and address)\n58.\nMaster details (name, nationality and address)\n59.\nVMS check pre-boarding\n60.\nFishing log-book completed before transhipment\n61.\nInfringements or observations\n62.\nInspections of documents and authorisations\n63.\nCertificate of registry ID\n64.\nFishing licence details\n65.\nVMS operational\n66.\nNumber(s) of paper fishing log sheet(s)\n67.\nE-fishing logbook reference\n68.\nPrior notification reference\n69.\nPurpose of prior notification\n70.\nLast port of call details (port, state and date)\n71.\nInfringements or observations\n72.\nCatch inspection\n73.\nCatch on board details (before transhipment) (species, quantities in product weight including for undersized fish, presentation, catch area)\n74.\nCatch received details (species, quantities in product weight including for undersized fish, presentation, catch area)\n75.\nInfringements or observations\n76.\nInspectors' comments\n77.\nMaster(s)' comments\n78.\nAction(s) taken\n79.\nInspectors' signature\n80.\nMaster(s)' signature\nMODULE 3: INSPECTION OF A FISHING VESSEL IN PORT OR ON LANDING AND BEFORE FIRST SALE\n1.\nInspection report reference\n2.\nMember State and inspection authority\n3.\nDate of the inspection (start of inspection\n4.\nTime of the inspection (start of inspection)\n5.\nDate of the inspection (finish of inspection)\n6.\nTime of the inspection (finish of inspection)\n7.\nLocation of the port\n8.\nDesignated port\n9.\nInspector in charge\n10.\nNationality\n11.\nInspector 2\n12.\nNationality\n13.\nTarget fishing vessel details (name, external registration number, flag)\n14.\nType of the vessel\n15.\nCertificate of registry ID\n16.\nInternational radio call sign\n17.\nInternational Maritime Organisation number\n18.\nCommunity Fleet Register number\n19.\nOwner details (name, nationality and address)\n20.\nBeneficial owner details (name, nationality and address\n21.\nCharterer details (name, nationality and address)\n22.\nAgent details (name, nationality and address)\n23.\nMaster details (name, nationality and address)\n24.\nVMS check pre-arrival to land\n25.\nFishing log-book completed before arrival\n26.\nIdentification for inspectors\n27.\nInfringements or observations\n28.\nInspections of documents and authorisations\n29.\nCertificate of registry ID\n30.\nFishing licence details\n31.\nFishing authorisation details\n32.\nPort access and landing authorisation details\n33.\nNumber(s) of paper fishing log sheet(s)\n34.\nE-fishing logbook reference\n35.\nPrior notification reference\n36.\nPurpose of prior notification (including IUU regime)\n37.\nFish room certificate\n38.\nStowage plan\n39.\nUllage tables for refrigerated sea water tanks\n40.\nCertification for on board weighing systems\n41.\nMembership of a producer organisation\n42.\nLast port of call details (date, state and port)\n43.\nInfringements or observations\n44.\nCatch inspection\n45.\nCatch on board details (species, quantities in product weight including for undersized fish, presentation, catch area)\n46.\nMargin of tolerance per species\n47.\nSeparate registration of undersized fish\n48.\nCatch offloaded details (species, quantities in product weight including for undersized fish, presentation, catch area)\n49.\nMinimum conservation reference size checked\n50.\nLabelling\n51.\nWeighing check, box/container count or sampling check on discharge\n52.\nHold check after discharge\n53.\nCatch weighing on landing\n54.\nInfringements or observations\n55.\nTranshipment details for catches received from other fishing vessel(s)\n56.\nDonor fishing vessel(s) details (name, external registration number, international radio call sign, International Maritime Organisation number, Community Fleet Register number, flag)\n57.\nTranshipment declaration details\n58.\nCatch transhipped details (species, quantities in product weight including for undersized fish, presentation, catch area)\n59.\nOther catch documentation (catch certificates)\n60.\nInfringements or observations\n61.\nGear inspection\n62.\nGear details (type)\n63.\nNet attachment(s) or device(s) details (type)\n64.\nMesh size or dimension details\n65.\nTwine details (type, thickness)\n66.\nGear marking\n67.\nInfringements or observations\n68.\nStatus of the fishing vessel in RFMO area(s) where the fishing or related-fishing activities have been taken place (including in any IUU fishing vessel list)\n69.\nInspectors' comments\n70.\nMaster's comment\n71.\nAction(s) taken\n72.\nInspectors' signature\n73.\nMaster's signature\nMODULE 4: MARKET/ PREMISES INSPECTION\n1.\nInspection report reference\n2.\nMember State and inspection authority\n3.\nDate of the inspection (start of inspection)\n4.\nTime of the inspection (start of inspection)\n5.\nDate of the inspection (finish of inspection)\n6.\nTime of the inspection (finish of inspection)\n7.\nLocation of the port\n8.\nInspector in charge\n9.\nNationality\n10.\nInspector 2\n11.\nNationality\n12.\nIdentification for inspectors\n13.\nMarket or premises inspection details (name and address)\n14.\nOwner details (name, nationality and address)\n15.\nOwner representative details (name, nationality and address)\n16.\nInspected fisheries products details (species, quantities in product weight including for undersized fish, presentation, catch area, originating vessel(s) identification)\n17.\nRegistered buyer, auction centre or other bodies or persons responsible for the first marketing of fisheries products details (name, nationality and address)\n18.\nMinimum conservation reference size checked\n19.\nLabelling for traceability\n20.\nCommon marketing standards\n21.\nSize categories\n22.\nFreshness categories\n23.\nFisheries products subject to storage mechanism inspected\n24.\nFisheries products weighed before sale\n25.\nWeighing systems calibrated and sealed\n26.\nInfringements or observations\n27.\nInspection of documents related to inspected fisheries products\n28.\nLanding declaration details\n29.\nTake-over declaration details\n30.\nTransport document details\n31.\nSupplier invoices and sales notes details\n32.\nIUU catch certificate details\n33.\nImporter details (name, nationality and address)\n34.\nInfringements or observations\n35.\nInspectors' comments\n36.\nOperator's comments\n37.\nAction(s) taken\n38.\nInspectors' signature\n39.\nOperator's signature\nMODULE 5: INSPECTION OF TRANSPORT VEHICLE\n1.\nInspection report reference\n2.\nMember State and inspection authority (*)\n3.\nDate of the inspection (start) (*)\n4.\nTime of the inspection (start) (*)\n5.\nDate of the inspection (finish) (*)\n6.\nTime of the inspection (finish) (*)\n7.\nLocation of inspection (address) (*)\n8.\nInspector in charge (*)\n9.\nNationality\n10.\nInspector 2 (*)\n11.\nNationality\n12.\nIdentification for inspectors\n13.\nTarget vehicle details (type and nationality) (*)\n14.\nTractor identification (registration plate number) (*)\n15.\nTrailer identification (registration plate number) (*)\n16.\nOwner details (name, nationality and address) (*)\n17.\nDriver details (name, nationality and address) (*)\n18.\nInspection of documents related to fisheries products (*)\n19.\nFisheries products weighed before transport (species, quantities in product weight including for undersized fish, presentation, catch area, originating vessel(s) identification) (*)\n20.\nDestination of the vehicle (*)\n21.\nTransport document details\n22.\nElectronic transmission of the transport document to the flag Member State\n23.\nFishing logbook of the originating vessel attached to the transport document\n24.\nElectronic transmission of the fishing logbook of the originating vessel to the flag Member State\n25.\nOther catch document attached to transport document (catch certificate)\n26.\nTransport document received before arrival by the landing or marketing Member State\n27.\nLanding declaration details\n28.\nTake-over declaration details\n29.\nTake-over cross check with landing declaration\n30.\nSales note or invoices details\n31.\nLabelling for traceability\n32.\nSample weighing of box/containers\n33.\nWeighing systems calibrated and sealed\n34.\nWeighing record\n35.\nVehicle or container sealed\n36.\nSeal details noted on the transport document\n37.\nInspection authority who affixed the seals (*)\n38.\nStatus of seals (*)\n39.\nInfringements or observations (*)\n40.\nFisheries products transported before weighing (species, quantities in product weight including for undersized fish, presentation, catch area, originating vessel(s) identification) (*)\n41.\nDestination of the vehicle (*)\n42.\nTransport document details\n43.\nElectronic transmission of the transport document to the flag Member State\n44.\nFishing logbook of the originating vessel attached to the transport document\n45.\nElectronic transmission of the fishing logbook of the originating vessel to the flag Member State\n46.\nTransport document received before arrival by the landing or marketing Member State\n47.\nLanding declaration details\n48.\nWeighing of fisheries products observed on arrival at destination by Member State competent authorities\n49.\nRegistered buyer, auction centre or other bodies or persons responsible for the first marketing of fisheries products details (name, nationality and address) (*)\n50.\nVehicle or container sealed\n51.\nSeal details noted on the transport document\n52.\nInspection authority who affixed the seals (*)\n53.\nStatus of seals (*)\n54.\nInfringements or observations (*)\n55.\nInspectors' comments (*)\n56.\nTransporter's comments (*)\n57.\nAction(s) taken (*)\n58.\nInspectors' signature (*)\n59.\nTransporter's signature (*)",
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