Regulation (EU) 2018/975 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 laying down management, conservation and control measures applicable in the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) Convention Area

• (b) Length (mm or cm), with a record of the type of length measurement used. Measurement precision and type are to be determined on a species by species basis consistent with that defined in Section E

• (c) Sex (male, female, immature, unsexed)

• (d) Maturity stage

• 1. Observers are to collect tissue, otolith and/or stomach samples according to pre- determined specific research programmes implemented by the SPRFMO Scientific Committee or other national scientific research.

- 3. Observers are to be briefed and provided with written length-frequency and biological sampling protocols, where appropriate, and priorities for the above sampling specific to each observer trip.

G. Data to be collected on incidental captures of seabirds, mammals, turtles and other species of concern

• 1. The following data are to be collected for all seabirds, mammals, reptiles (turtles) and other species of concern caught in fishing operations:

• (a) Species (identified taxonomically as far as possible, or accompanied by photographs if identification is difficult) and size

• (b) Count of the number of each species caught per tow or set

• (c) Fate of by-caught animal(s) (retained or released/discarded)

- (d) If released, life status (vigorous, alive, lethargic, dead) upon release

• (e) If dead, then collect adequate information or samples for onshore identification in accordance with pre-determined sampling protocols. Where this is not possible, observers may be required to collect sub-samples of identifying parts, as specified in biological sampling protocols.

• (f) Record the type of interaction (hook/line entanglement/warp strike/net capture/other) If other, provide a description.

• 1. Record sex of each individual for taxa where this is feasible from external observation, such as pinnipeds, small cetaceans or Elasmobranchii and other species of concern.

• 1. Were there any circumstances or actions that may have contributed to the by-catch event? (for example tori line tangle, high levels of bait loss).

H. Detection of fishing in association with VMEs

For each observed trawl, the following data are to be collected for all sensitive benthic species caught, particularly vulnerable or habitat-forming species such as sponges, sea fans, or corals:

• (a) Species (identified taxonomically as far as possible, or accompanied by a photograph where identification is difficult);

• (b) An estimate of the quantity (weight (kg) or volume (m³)) of each listed benthic species caught in the tow;

• (c) An overall estimate of the total quantity (weight (kg) or volume (m³)) of all invertebrate benthic species caught in the tow;

• (d) Where possible, and particularly for new or scarce benthic species which do not appear in guides for the identification of species, whole samples are to be collected and suitably preserved for identification on shore.

I. Data to be collected for all tag recoveries

The following data are to be collected for all recovered fish, seabird, mammal or reptile tags if the organism is dead, to be retained, or alive:

• (a) Observer name

• (b) Vessel name

• (c) Vessel call sign

• (d) Vessel flag

- (e) Collect, label (with all details below) and store the actual tags for later return to the tagging agency

• (f) Species from which tag recovered

• (g) Tag colour and type (spaghetti, archival)

• (h) Tag numbers (The tag number is to be provided for all tags when multiple tags were attached to one fish. If only one tag was recorded, a statement is required that specifies whether or not the other tag was missing.) If the organism is alive and to be released, tag information is to be collected in accordance with predetermined sampling protocols.

• (i) Date and time of capture (UTC)

• (j) Location of capture (Lat/Lon, to the nearest 1 minute)

• (k) Animal length/size (cm or mm) with description of what measurement was taken (such as total length, fork length, etc.). Length measurements are to be collected according to the criteria defined in Section E.

- (l) Sex (F = female, M = male, I = indeterminate, D = not examined)

• (m) Whether the tags were found during a period of fishing that was being observed (Yes/No)

• (n) Reward information (e.g. name and address where to send reward)

(It is recognised that some of the data recorded here duplicates data that already exists in the previous categories of information. This is necessary because tag recovery information may be sent separately to other observer data.)

J. Hierarchies for observer data collection

• 1. Recognising that observers may not be able to collect all of the data described in these standards on each trip, a hierarchy of priorities is to be implemented for collection of observer data. Trip-specific or programme-specific observer task priorities may be developed in response to specific research programme requirements, in which case such priorities are to be followed by observers.

• 1. In the absence of trip- or programme-specific priorities, the following generalised priorities are to be followed by observers:

• (a) Fishing Operation Information All vessel and tow/set/effort information

• (b) Reporting of Catches
• (i) Record time, weight of catch sampled versus total catch or effort (e.g. number of hooks), and total numbers of each species caught
• (ii) Identification and counts of seabirds, mammals, reptiles (turtles), sensitive benthic species and vulnerable species
• (iii) Record numbers or weights of each species retained or discarded
• (iv) Record instances of depredation, where appropriate

• (c) Biological Sampling
• (i) Check for presence of tags
• (ii) Length-frequency data for target species
• (iii) Basic biological data (sex, maturity) for target species
• (iv) Length-frequency data for main by-catch species
• (v) Otoliths (and stomach samples, if being collected) for target species
• (vi) Basic biological data for by-catch species
• (vii) Biological samples of by-catch species (if being collected)
• (viii) Take photos

• (d) The reporting of catches and biological sampling procedures are to be prioritised among species groups as follows: Species Priority (1 highest) Primary target species (such as jack mackerel, for pelagic fisheries, and orange roughy for demersal fisheries) 1 Seabirds, mammals, reptiles (turtles) or other species of concern 2 Other species typically within top 5 in the fishery (such as blue mackerel for pelagic fisheries, and oreos and alfonsino for demersal fisheries) 3 All other species 4 The allocation of observer effort among these activities will depend on the type of operation and setting. The size of sub-samples relative to unobserved quantities (such as the number of hooks examined for species composition relative to the number of hooks set) is to be explicitly recorded under the guidance of Member State observer programmes.

K. Coding specifications to be used for recording observer data

• 1. Unless otherwise specified for specific data types, observer data are to be provided in accordance with the same coding specifications as specified in this section.

- 2. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is to be used to describe times.

• 1. Decimal degrees are to be used to describe locations.

• 1. The following coding schemes are to be used:

• (a) species are to be described using the FAO 3 letter species codes;

• (b) fishing methods are to be described using the International Standard Classification of Fishing Gear (ISSCFG – 29 July 1980) codes;

• (c) types of fishing vessel are to be described using the International Standard Classification of Fishery Vessels (ISSCFV) codes.

• 1. Metric units of measure are to be used, specifically:

• (a) kilograms are to be used to describe catch weight;

• (b) metres are to be used to describe height, width, depth, beam or length;

• (c) cubic metres are to be used to describe volume;

• (d) kilowatts are to be used to describe engine power.

L. Bird scaring line description form

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General Bird Scaring Line Description:

Trip Number

Bird scaring line position

Bird scaring line equipment code

Distance between streamers (m)

Number of streamers (e.g. 7 in this diagram)

Streamer length min/max (m)

Bird scaring line design: (Design shown is paired)

Bird scaring line material

Attached height above water (m)

Backbone length (m)

Towed object

Streamer colours

Streamer material

Bird scaring line aerial coverage length (m)

Additional Comments

BIRD SCARING LINE CODES/LIST OPTIONS:	BIRD SCARING LINE CODES/LIST OPTIONS:	BIRD SCARING LINE CODES/LIST OPTIONS:	BIRD SCARING LINE CODES/LIST OPTIONS:	BIRD SCARING LINE CODES/LIST OPTIONS:
Position	Design	Towed Object	Material	Colour
Port Side	Single	F = Inverted funnel/plastic cone	T = Plastic tubing	P = Pink
Starboard Side	Paired	L = Length of thick line	S = Plastic strapping	R = Red
Stern		K = Knot or loop of thick line	O = Other	C = Carrot (Orange)
		B = Buoy		Y = Yellow
		N = Netted buoy		G = Green
		S = Sack or bag		B = Blue
		W = Weight		W = Brown
		Z = No towed object		F = Faded colour (any colour)
		O = Other		O = Other
---	---
Summary of Inputted Values:	Summary of Inputted Values:
Trip Number	Distance between streamers
Bird scaring line equipment code	Streamer length (min)
Bird scaring line position	Streamer length (max)
Backbone length	Streamer colour
Aerial coverage length	Streamer material
Attached height above water	Number of streamers
Bird scaring line material	Towed object
Bird scaring line design	Additional comments

M. External line weighting description form

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Bottom Long Line Weighting Form

Single or Double line?

Additional Comments:

Average diameter of floats (m)

Distance b/w sub-surface float and mainline (m)

Number of hooks b/w surface float and anchor

Average mass of weights (kg)

Distance b/w line and weight

Number of hooks b/w sub-surface floats

Number of hooks b/w weights

Summary of Inputted Values:	Summary of Inputted Values:
Single or Double line?	Number of hooks b/w surface float and anchor
Avg mass of weights	Number of hooks b/w sub-surface floats
Distance b/w sub-surface float and mainline	Number of hooks b/w weights
Distance b/w line and weight	Additional comments

N. Bird baffler description form

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Bird Baffler - Top Down View

Side Boom

Connecting Curtain b/w Side and Aft Boom?

PORT

STARBOARD

Boom length

No. of streamers

Height above water

Streamer colour

Streamer material

Side Boom

Distance from stern

STERN

Aft Boom

Aft Boom

Connecting Curtain b/w Aft Booms?

Boom length

No. of streamers

Curtain length

Height above water

No. of streamers

Streamer colour

Curtain length

Height above water

Streamer material

No. of streamers

Streamer colour

Height above water

Streamer material

Streamer colour

Streamer material

Summary of Inputted Values	Summary of Inputted Values
—  Distance from stern
Side Boom	Aft Boom
—  Boom length	—  Boom length
—  Number of streamers	—  Number of streamers
—  Average distance between streamers	—  Average distance between streamers
—  Height above water	—  Height above water
—  Streamer colour	—  Streamer colour
—  Streamer material	—  Streamer material
Side-Aft Curtain	Aft Curtain
—  Curtain length	—  Curtain length
—  Number of streamers	—  Number of streamers
—  Average distance between streamers	—  Average distance between streamers
—  Height above water	—  Height above water
—  Streamer colour	—  Streamer colour
—  Streamer material	—  Streamer material

O. Standard for observer data collected during a landing or while a vessel is in port

With regards to fishing vessels flying their flag, and landing unprocessed (i.e. whole and no part of the fish having been removed) SPRFMO managed species, and where these landings are observed, Member States may collect and provide the following information:

- 1. The following vessel data for each observed landing:

• (a) Current vessel flag
• (b) Name of vessel
• (c) Fishing vessel registration number
• (d) IRCS (if any)
• (e) Lloyd's/IMO number (if allocated)
• (f) Type of vessel (use appropriate ISSCFV codes)
• (g) Type of fishing method(s) (use appropriate ISSCFG codes)

• 1. The following observer data for each observed landing:
• (a) Observer's name
• (b) Observer's organisation
• (c) Country of landing (standard ISO 3-alpha country codes)
• (d) Port/Point of landing

- 3. The following data for each observed landing:

• (a) Landing Date and time (UTC format)
• (b) First day of trip – to the extent practicable
• (c) Last day of trip – to the extent practicable
• (d) Indicative fishing area (decimal Lat/Long, 1 minute resolution – to the extent practicable)
• (e) Main target species (FAO species code)
• (f) Landed state by species (FAO species code)
• (g) Landed (live) weight by species (kilograms) for the landing event being observed

In addition, the collection of Length-Frequency data, Biological data and/or Tag recovery data is to follow the standards described in Sections E, F and I respectively of this Annex for those species observed during landings or while a vessel is in port.

Sections G (Incidental capture) and H (VMEs) are not considered relevant for observed landings. However, the standards described in Sections I (Tag recovery), J (Hierarchies) and K (Coding specifications) are still to be followed where applicable.

ANNEX XI

Port call request

| Port of call | Last port | Date of last port call |

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| Vessel name | Vessel flag | IMO number | Call sign | External identification |

---	---	---	---	---
Type of vessel	Vessel contact information	Vessel owner(s)	RFMO ID (if applicable)	Certificate of registry ID

VMS operational?	VMS reporting to national FMC?	VMS reporting to SPRFMO?
Type

| Length | Beam | Draft (Moulded depth) |

---	---	---

Vessel master name	Vessel master nationality

6. Relevant transhipment authorisation(s)

Identifier	Issued by	Valid dates

Date	Location (Lat/Long)	Donor vessel name	Flag State of donor vessel	IMO number	Species	Product state	FAO Area of capture	Quantity (kg)

8. Port call details

Intended port of call [^E0004]	Port state	Purpose [^E0005] of port call	Estimated arrival date	Estimated arrival time	Current date

[^E0004]: (¹)

Shall be a designated port as listed on the SPRFMO port register.

[^E0005]: (²)

E.g. landing, transhipment, refueling.

9. SPRFMO managed species held on-board

Species	FAO area of capture	Product state	Total kilograms held on-board (estimated)	Amount to be transhipped/landed (estimated)	Recipient of transhipped/landed amount

If no SPRFMO species and/or fish products originating from such species are held on board, then enter ‘nil’.

| Identifier | Issued by | Validity | Fishing area(s) | Species | Gear [^E0006] |

---	---	---	---	---	---
Fishing authorisation indicates vessel catch limit per species (Yes/No)	Fishing authorisation indicates vessel catch limit per species (Yes/No)	Species	Species	Vessel catch limit per species [^E0007]	Vessel catch limit per species [^E0007]

If the authorisation is limited to transhipments then enter ‘‘tranship’’ as the gear.

If the authorisation does not indicate vessel catch limit, enter N/A.

11. Crew list

Is a copy of the crew list attached? Yes/No;

ANNEX XII

Port inspection report

1. Inspection details

Inspection report number
Principal inspector’s name
Port state		Inspecting authority
Port of inspection		Purpose of call
Inspection start date		Inspection start time
Inspection end date		Inspection end time
Prior notification received?	Yes/No	Prior notification details consistent with inspection?	Yes/No

2. Vessel details

Vessel name		Vessel flag
Vessel type		IRCS
External identification		IMO number
Vessel owner
Vessel beneficial owner(s) (if known and different from vessel owner)
Vessel operator
Vessel master and nationality
Vessel agent
VMS present?	Yes/No	VMS type

3. Relevant fishing authorisations

| | | | |

| --- | --- | --- | --- | | Authorisation identifier | | Issued by | | | Validity | | Fishing areas | | | Species | | Gear [^E0008] | | | Is the vessel in the SPRFMO record of vessels? | Yes/No | Currently authorised? | Yes/No |

If the authorisation is for transhipment then enter ‘tranship’ as the gear.

Species	FAO area of capture	Product state	Declared quantity off loaded (kg)	Quantity off loaded (kg)

Species	FAO area of capture	Product state	Declared quantity held on-board (kg)	Quantity held on-board (kg)

Species	FAO area of capture	Product state	Declared quantity received (kg)	Quantity received (kg)

Section	Comments
Examination of logbooks and other documentation	Examination of logbooks and other documentation
Compliance with applicable catch documentation scheme(s)	Compliance with applicable catch documentation scheme(s)
Compliance with applicable trade information scheme(s)	Compliance with applicable trade information scheme(s)
Type of gear onboard	Type of gear onboard
Findings by inspectors	Findings by inspectors
Apparent infringements (include reference to relevant legal instruments)	Apparent infringements (include reference to relevant legal instruments)
Vessel master’s comments	Vessel master’s comments
Actions taken	Actions taken
Vessel master’s signature	Vessel master’s signature
Inspector’s signature	Inspector’s signature

ANNEX XIII

List of other species of concern

Scientific name	English name	3-alpha code
Carcharhinus longimanus	Oceanic whitetip shark	OCS
Carcharodon carcharias	Great white shark	WSH
Cetorhinus maximus	Basking shark	BSK
Lamna nasus	Porbeagle shark	POR
Manta spp.	Manta rays	MNT
Mobula spp.	Mobula nei	RMV
Rhincodon typus	Whale shark	RHN

[^E0002]: If this information changes, the Transhipment Declaration shall be updated and re-submitted no later than 72 hours before landing transhipped SPRFMO managed products in port.

[^E0003]: International Standard Classification of fishing gears (ISSCFG). This information only needs to be provided by the unloading vessel.