Article 168 Transport by vessel of aquatic animals

When dispatch to the Union of consignments of aquatic animals, includes transport by vessel or well-boat even for part of the journey, those consignments of aquatic animals transported in accordance with Article 167 shall only be permitted to enter the Union if the aquatic animals of the consignment are accompanied by a declaration, attached to the animal health certificate and signed by the master of the vessel on the day of arrival of the vessel at its port of destination, providing the following information:

1. (a)

   the port of departure in the third country or territory;

2. (b)

   the port of arrival in the Union;

3. (c)

   the ports of call, in the case the vessel called at ports outside the third country or territory of origin or zone thereof;

4. (d)

   confirmation of compliance of the consignment of aquatic animals with the relevant requirements set out in Article 167 throughout the journey from the port of departure in the third country or territory to the port of arrival in the Union.