Regulations for Tuna Longline Fishing Vessels Proceeding to the Atlantic Ocean for Fishing Operation - Chapter - Laws & Regulations Database of The Republic of China (Taiwan)

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Title：	Regulations for Tuna Longline Fishing Vessels Proceeding to the Atlantic Ocean for Fishing Operation CH
Category：	Ministry of Agriculture（農業部）
Attachment：	Appendix 1 Area of the Atlantic Ocean.pdf Appendix 2 The fishing area of the bigeye tuna group.pdf Appendix 3 Fishing areas of the north albacore tuna group and south albacore tuna group.pdf Appendix 4 Application Form for Longline Fishing Vessels of 100 GT and above Proceeding to the Atlantic Ocean.pdf Appendix 5 Application Form for Carrier Vessels of the Republic of China Proceeding to the Atlantic Ocean.pdf Appendix 6 Specification of Width, Height and Color of Characters for Vessel Markings.pdf Appendix 7 De-hooker (left) and Scoop net (right).pdf Appendix 8 Specifications of seabird mitigation measures.pdf Appendix 9 Facsimile Form for Vessel Position and Fishing Operation Information.pdf Appendix 10 Designated Domestic Ports and Ports Located in the Atlantic Ocean for Tuna Longline Fishing Vessels to land or Tranship.pdf Appendix 11 Information to Be Submitted for Carrier Vessels Applying for Transshipping in Port or at Sea.pdf Appendix 12 Transshipment Notification.pdf Appendix 13 ICCAT Transshipment Declaration.pdf Appendix 14 Advance Notice of Landing Landing Declaration for Catches of Distant Water Fishing Vessels.pdf Appendix 15 The conversion factors between the weights of processed fish and round fish.pdf

Chapter X Observation and Inspection during Fishing Operations

Article 67

The distant water fisheries operator of any fishing vessel that receives the observer dispatched by the competent authority, any foreign country with which the fisheries cooperation is engaged, or any international fisheries organization shall comply with the following:
(1) He/she shall notify the competent authority in writing seven working days before the date of intended port entry or departure.
(2) To embark and disembark the observer at the time and place informed by the competent authority.
(3) To provide the observer, while onboard the vessel, with food, accommodation, adequate sanitary amenities, and medical facilities of a reasonable standard equivalent to those normally available to an officer onboard the vessel.
(4) To instruct the captain and crew of the fishing vessel matters related to the cooperation with or assisting the observer in carrying out the duties.

Article 68

The captain of any fishing vessel that receives the observer dispatched by the competent authority, any foreign country with which the fisheries cooperation is engaged, or any international fisheries organization shall comply with the following:
(1) The captain shall attend the pre-sail training course given by the competent authority.
(2) When an observer is on board the fishing vessel, the captain shall inform the observer of the daily routine, personal safety and vessel equipment.
(3) The captain shall cooperate with and assist the observer in carrying out duties, and shall not evade, obstruct or refuse to answer the inquiry related to the observation mission.
(4) The captain shall not interfere with, assault, intimidate, or bribe the observer.
(5) The captain shall provide the observer with adequate space, facilities, equipment and information on the vessel necessary for his daily living and for carrying out his/her duties.
(6) The captain shall request the crew to comply with the provision stipulated in the preceding 3 subparagraphs.
(7) The captain shall sign on the record(s) written by the observer. In case there are different views on the record(s) of the observer, captain’s opinions may be added.
(8) The captain shall ensure the safety of the observer. In case of emergency or distress, special care and refuge shall be provided to the observer.

Article 69

In the event of boarding and inspection conducted by the inspector(s) dispatched by the competent authority, any captain and crew of the inspected vessel shall cooperate with, facilitate the safe boarding and disembarkation of the inspector(s), and provide the inspector(s) with adequate space, facilities and equipment for carrying out the duties.

Article 69-1

In the event that an observer dies or the search and rescue are ceased for a missing observer fallen overboard, the fishing vessel shall immediately cease fishing operations, and the competent authority shall order such vessel to navigate directly to the port designated by the competent authority for investigation.
In the event that an observer suffers from a serious illness or injury that threatens his or her health or safety, the fishing vessel shall immediately cease fishing operations and facilitate the disembarkation of the observer for appropriate medical treatment.
In the event that an observer is assaulted, intimidated, threatened, or harassed, the competent authority may order such vessel to immediately cease fishing operations and navigate to the designated port within the required timeframe.