(1)

The common fisheries policy has been reformed by Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and Council (28). The objectives of the common fisheries policy and the requirements for fisheries control and enforcement are set out in Articles 2 and 36 of that Regulation. Its successful implementation depends on the effective and up-to-date control and enforcement system.

(1)

The common fisheries policy has been reformed by Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and Council (28). The objectives of the common fisheries policy and the requirements for fisheries control and enforcement are set out in Articles 2 and 36 of that Regulation. Its successful implementation depends on a straightforward, simple, transparent and effective control system that ensures effective, uniform and up-to-date compliance in the Member States .

(3)

Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 was, however, designed prior to the adoption of the new common fisheries policy. It should therefore be amended in order to better address the requirements for the control and enforcement of the common fisheries policy in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and to take advantage of modern and more cost-effective control technologies.

(3)

Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 was, however, designed prior to the adoption of the new common fisheries policy. It should therefore be amended in order to better address the requirements for the control and enforcement of the common fisheries policy in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, to take advantage of modern and more cost-effective control technologies and take into account the latest scientific findings with respect to the environmental sustainability of fishing and aquaculture activities .

(4a)

A coherent, clear, transparent, fair and robust enforcement of the common fisheries policy will not just help to foster a dynamic fishing industry and ensure a fair standard of living for fishing communities, but it will also contribute to the achievement of sustainability in the fisheries sector and the attainment of biodiversity objectives.

(9a)

In order to ensure greater harmonisation of the Union regulatory framework, a new definition of ‘sensitive species’ should be added.

(10)

A definition of ‘fishing vessel’ is provided in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and includes vessels equipped for commercial exploitation of marine biological resources such as catching vessels, support vessels, fish processing vessels, vessels engaged in transhipment and carrier vessels equipped for the transportation of fisheries products, with the exception of container vessels . The definition ‘fishing vessel’ in Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 should therefore be deleted.

(10)

A definition of ‘fishing vessel’ is provided in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and includes vessels equipped for commercial exploitation of marine biological resources. The definition ‘fishing vessel’ in Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 should therefore be deleted.

(10a)

In order to promote greater clarity and harmonisation of the Union regulatory framework and thus improve its application, a new definition of ‘direct sale’ should be added.

(12)

Small scale fisheries play an important role in the Union, from a biological, economic and social perspective. Considering the possible impacts of small scale fisheries on stocks, it is important to control that fishing activities and fishing efforts of smaller vessels are in compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy. For this purpose it is necessary to obtain position data of those vessels. Therefore, Member States should be able to track all fishing vessels, including fishing vessels which are less than 12 metres' length. For vessels 12 metres' length it is now possible to use mobile devices which are less expensive and easy to use.

(12)

Small scale fisheries play an important role in the Union, from a biological, economic and social perspective. Considering the possible impacts of small scale fisheries on stocks, it is important to control that fishing activities and fishing efforts of smaller vessels are in compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy. For this purpose, it is necessary to obtain position data of those vessels and it should be possible to receive those data at regular intervals, ideally close to real time without prejudice to other requirements included in international agreements . Therefore, Member States should be able to track all fishing vessels, including fishing vessels which are less than 12 metres’ length. For those vessels, it is now possible to use mobile devices, which are less expensive and easy to use. In any event, the implementation of those measures should be balanced and proportionate to the objectives pursued, should not entail an excessive burden for the fleet, especially the small-scale fleet, and should benefit from aid from the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund.

(14a)

It should be possible to equip fishing vessels with CCTV systems on a voluntary basis. In that case, such vessels should enjoy appropriate advantages, such as the deletion of points.

(15a)

While achieving the objectives of the common fisheries policy, full regard should be paid to animal welfare, in accordance with Article 13 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), and, where relevant, food and feed safety and animal health.

(18)

For vessels of 12 metres' length or more , it is important that the information in the logbook is made more accurate and includes data on the catches by haul or by operation , as this will enhance the effectiveness of controls . In the case of vessels less than 12 metres' length , the obligations pertaining to the completion and submission of the logbook should be simplified and masters should only be required to submit the information contained in logbook once, before arrival at port .

(18)

With the aim of enhancing the effectiveness of controls , it is important that the information in the logbook is made more accurate and includes data on the catches by fishing day or by operation . In the case of small-scale coastal fleet and fishing without vessels, the electronic logbook and the transmission of that information should not entail a disproportionate burden on those vessels and their ability to fish . In order to ensure an adequate level of control over such vessels, Member States should monitor their activities by means of a simplified format for keeping an electronic logbook and for submitting logbook information. Thus, in the case of vessels less than 12 metres’ length overall, masters should only be required to submit the information contained in logbook at least once, before landing operations begin .

(20)

When a fishing vessel departs, it should immediately start an electronic logbook and a unique fishing trip identifier number is assigned for that trip. The logbook, transhipment declarations and landing declarations should include a reference to this unique fishing trip identifier number to allow enhanced controls and to improve the validation of the data by Member States and the traceability of fishery products in the supply chain. In order to improve and simplify the transmission of information on fishing gear losses to Member State competent authorities, the logbook format should include information on lost gears.

(20)

When a fishing vessel departs, it should immediately start an electronic logbook and a unique fishing trip identifier number is assigned for that trip. The logbook, transhipment declarations and landing declarations should include a reference to this unique fishing trip identifier number to allow enhanced controls and to improve the validation of the data by Member States and the traceability of fishery products in the supply chain. In order to improve and simplify the transmission of information on fishing gear and loss of fishing gear to Member State competent authorities, the logbook format should include information on gears and lost gears. When approximate information is required, this should be seen as indicative.

(24)

Rules on the submission of aggregated catch data and fishing efforts to the Commission should be simplified by providing for a single date for all submissions.

(24)

Rules on the submission of aggregated catch data and fishing efforts to the Commission should be simplified by providing for a single date for all submissions. Those data should not be used for commercial purposes.

(26)

Provisions on fishing capacity should be updated to refer to Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

(26)

Provisions on fishing capacity should be updated to refer to Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. The parameters Gross Tonnage (GT) and engine power (KW) used to measure fishing capacity should be revised and if necessary replaced according to accuracy, suitability, and relevance to the Union fishing fleet in order to allow the common fisheries policy to contribute to the improvement of safety and working conditions for fishing operators.

(30)

Recreational fisheries play an important role in the Union, both from a biological, economic and social perspective. Considering the significant impacts of the recreational fishing on certain stocks, it is necessary to provide for specific tools allowing an effective control of recreational fisheries by the Member States. A registration or licensing system should allow a precise census of physical and legal persons participating in recreational fisheries and the collection of reliable data on catches and practices. The collection of sufficient and reliable data on recreational fishing is necessary in order to evaluate the impact of such fishing practices on stocks and provide Member States and the Commission with the information necessary for an effective management and control of marine biological resources.

(30)

Recreational fisheries play an important role in the Union, both from a biological, economic and social perspective. Considering the significant impacts of the recreational fishing on certain stocks, it is necessary to provide for specific tools allowing a uniform, effective and exhaustive control of recreational fisheries by all Member States , with an appropriate system of sanctions in the event of non-compliance . A registration or licensing system should allow a precise census of physical and legal persons participating in recreational fisheries and the collection of reliable data on catches and practices. The collection of sufficient and reliable data on recreational fishing is necessary in order to evaluate the environmental, economic and social impact of those practices , especially in view of stock assessments, and provide Member States and the Commission with the information necessary for an effective management and control of marine biological resources.

(32)

Provisions on the controls in the supply chain should be clarified in order to allow Member States to perform controls and inspections at all stages of marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, from the first sale to the retail sale, including transport.

(32)

Provisions on the controls in the supply chain should be clarified in order to allow Member States to perform controls and inspections at all stages of marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, from the first sale to the retail sale, including transport. In that respect, ‘retail’ is to be understood in the meaning as defined in Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013, and includes the making available of fishery and aquaculture products in hotels, restaurants, catering operations and any similar food service operations(‘HORECA sector’).

(32a)

Within six months of the date of entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission and Member States should prepare and launch a communication campaign targeted at fishermen and other operators in the recreational fisheries sector to properly communicate the new provisions set out in this Regulation.

(33)

The rules applicable to the placing of fishery and aquaculture products into lots should be clarified. It should be clarified that lots should be composed of fishery and aquaculture products of a single species, except where they consist of very small quantities .

(33)

The rules applicable to the placing of fishery and aquaculture products into lots should be clarified. It should be possible to merge lots in order to create a new batch, as long as the traceability requirements are fulfilled and it is possible to identify the origin and species of those fishery and aquaculture products throughout the whole food chain .

(34)

In line with the traceability requirements set out in Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and Council (32), Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 931/2011 (33) lays down certain traceability rules for the specific sector of food of animal origin, namely a specific set of information must be kept on record by operators, be made available to competent authorities upon request, and transferred to the operator to which the fishery product is supplied. In the fisheries sector, traceability is important not only for food safety purposes but also to allow controls and ensure the protection of consumers' interests.

(34)

In line with the traceability requirements set out in Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and Council (32), Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 931/2011 (33) lays down certain traceability rules for the specific sector of food of animal origin, namely a specific set of information must be kept on record by operators, be made available to competent authorities upon request, and transferred to the operator to which the fishery product is supplied. In the fisheries sector, traceability is important not only for food safety purposes but also to allow controls, ensure the protection of consumers' interests , combat IUU fishing and protect law-abiding fishermen from unfair competition .

(37)

The same rules should apply to fishery and aquaculture products imported from third countries. In the case of imported products, the mandatory traceability information should include a reference to the catch certificate provided for by Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 (34).

(37)

The same rules should apply to fishery and aquaculture products imported from third countries with the aim of maintaining high food safety standards and promoting sustainable fishing practices in those third countries . In the case of imported products, the mandatory traceability information should include a reference to the catch certificate provided for by Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 (34).

(40)

In order to achieve the objectives of the common fisheries policy, the reliability and comprehensive collection of data on catches is of the utmost importance. In particular recording of catches at the time of landing should be carried out in the most reliable way possible. For that purpose, it is necessary to strengthen the procedures concerning the weighing of fishery products upon landing.

(40)

In order to achieve the objectives of the common fisheries policy, the reliability and comprehensive collection of data on catches is of the utmost importance. In particular recording of catches at the time of landing should be carried out in the most reliable way possible , but without obstructing the business activities of operators . For that purpose, it is necessary to simplify the procedures concerning the weighing of fishery products upon landing.

(41)

The weighing should be performed on systems approved by the competent authorities and by operators registered by Member States to carry out that task. All products should be weighed per species upon landing as this will guarantee a more accurate reporting of the catches. Furthermore, weighing records should be recorded electronically and kept for three years.

(41)

The weighing should be performed on systems approved by the competent authorities and by operators registered by Member States to carry out that task. All products should be weighed per species , unless the Member State has adopted a sampling plan approved by the Commission, as this will guarantee a more accurate reporting of the catches. Operators should make every effort to ensure that the weighing does not lead to any delay in the marketing of fresh products. Furthermore, weighing records should be recorded electronically and kept for three years. Those systems should comply with minimum requirements agreed between Member States with a view to standardising them throughout the Union.

(43)

In order to improve controls and allow the rapid validation of catch registration data and the rapid exchange of information between Member States, it is necessary that all operators record data in a digital way and submit that data electronically within 24 hours to Member States. This concerns, in particular, landing declarations , sales notes and take-over notes.

(43)

In order to improve controls and allow the rapid validation of catch registration data and the rapid exchange of information between Member States, it is necessary that all operators record data in a digital way and submit that data electronically within 24 hours to Member States , except in the event of force majeure . This concerns, in particular, landing declarations and take-over notes.

(47a)

In order to ensure the effectiveness of the provisions in Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 relating to non-cooperating third countries, there should be a possibility to introduce safeguard measures. Where a third country has been notified of the possibility of it being identified as non-cooperating third country, the Commission should be able to temporarily suspend preferential tariffs for fishery and aquaculture products in relation to that third country. The Commission should endeavour to ensure that provisions to that effect are introduced in any international agreements concluded between the Union and third parties.

(48a)

A European register of infringements should be set up in order to record individual Member States’ data concerning the infringements identified, with the aim of improving transparency and monitoring the points system more effectively.

(49)

In order to ensure a level playing field in the Member States as regards the judicial treatment of all offenders of the rules of the common fisheries policy, provisions concerning determination of behaviours that constitute serious infringements of such rules should be clarified and reinforced.

(49)

In order to ensure a level playing field in the Member States as regards the judicial treatment of all offenders of the rules of the common fisheries policy, provisions concerning determination of behaviours that constitute serious infringements of such rules should be clarified and reinforced to ensure their full and consistent application in all Member States .

(52)

National entities in charge of fisheries control activities as well as any relevant judicial bodies should have access to the national register of infringements. A fully transparent exchange of information contained in national registers between Member States will also improve effectiveness and ensure a level playing field for control activities.

(52)

National entities in charge of fisheries control activities as well as any relevant judicial bodies should have access to the national and European register of infringements. A fully transparent exchange of information contained in national registers between Member States will also improve effectiveness and ensure a level playing field for control activities.

(55)

The data collected by Member States is also of great value for scientific purposes. It should be clarified that scientific bodies of Member States and Union scientific bodies may be provided access to the data collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, in particular to vessel position data and fishing activity data. Finally, the fishing activity data collected by Member States is also of value for the statistical office of the European Union (Eurostat) who can use it to provide statistics on fisheries.

(55)

The data collected by Member States is also of great value for scientific purposes. It should be clarified that scientific bodies of Member States and Union scientific bodies may be provided access to the data collected , properly anonymised, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, in particular to vessel position data and fishing activity data , if those data no longer contain the reference to the vessel identification numbers and do not allow for the identification of natural persons . Finally, the fishing activity data collected by Member States is also of value for the statistical office of the European Union (Eurostat) who can use it to provide statistics on fisheries. In any event, those data should be in an anonymised format, so as not to permit the identification of individual vessels or natural persons.

(55a)

The data collected by the European Fisheries Control Agency should be accessible to the European Environment Agency and the European Maritime Safety Agency, in order to increase the common use of knowledge on the marine environment. Closer cooperation between the agencies would enhance the understanding of issues relating to maritime policy in general and, at the same time, improve the way the European maritime space is managed. The Commission should be given the task of drawing up a partnership protocol between the agencies as the framework for their cooperation.

(58)

Processing of personal data is necessary for the fisheries control and enforcement. In particular, for the purpose of monitoring of fishing opportunities, including quota consumption, the Commission should be able to process data from logbooks, landing declarations, sales notes and other fishing activity data in order to carry out validation of the aggregated data submitted by Member States. To carry out verifications, audits and to monitor the control activities of Member States, the Commission should have access and process information such as inspection and control observers' reports and the database of infringements. In the context of preparation of and compliance with the international agreements and conservation measures, the Commission should process, when necessary, data on the fishing activities of Union fishing vessels outside Union waters, including the vessel identification numbers, name of the owner of the vessel and the master of the vessel.

(58)

Processing of personal data is necessary for the fisheries control and enforcement. In particular, for the purpose of monitoring of fishing opportunities, including quota consumption, the Commission should be able to process data from logbooks, landing declarations, sales notes and other fishing activity data in order to carry out validation of the aggregated data submitted by Member States. To carry out verifications, audits and to monitor the control activities of Member States, the Commission should have access and process information such as inspection and control observers' reports and the database of infringements. In the context of preparation of and compliance with the international agreements and conservation measures, the Commission should process, when necessary, data on the fishing activities of Union fishing vessels outside Union waters, including the vessel identification numbers, name of the owner of the vessel and the master of the vessel. Stored data should be made available to the competent authorities if public health and/or food safety is at risk.

(58a)

All personal data collected, transferred and stored must comply with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and the Council  (1a).

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technical requirements and characteristics of electronic monitoring devices systems including CCTV;

(75a)

With a view to guaranteeing consistency between the Union’s trade and fisheries policies, trade agreements concluded by the Union with third countries should incorporate a safeguard clause providing for the temporary suspension of tariff preferences for fishery and aquaculture products for such time as the third country is pre-identified or identified as a non-cooperating country in the fight against IUU fishing.

(ba)

point 3 is replaced by the following:

3.

‘control’ means monitoring and surveillance;

(bb)

point 4 is replaced by the following:

4.

‘inspection’ means any check which is carried out by officials regarding compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy and which is noted in an inspection report;

(bc)

point 5 is replaced by the following:

5.

‘surveillance’ means the observation of fishing activities on the basis of sightings by inspection vessels or official aircrafts and technical detection and identification methods;

(bd)

point 6 is replaced by the following:

6.

‘official’ means a person authorised by a national authority, the Commission or the Community Fisheries Control Agency to carry out an inspection;

(be)

point 7 is replaced by the following:

7.

‘Union inspectors’ means officials of a Member State or of the Commission or the body designated by it , whose names are contained in the list established in accordance with Article 79;

(ea)

point 15 is replaced by the following:

15.

‘fisheries monitoring centre’ means an operational centre established by a flag Member State and equipped with computer hardware and software enabling automatic data reception, processing and electronic data transmission;

(eb)

point 16 is replaced by the following:

16.

‘transhipment’ means the unloading of all or any fisheries or aquaculture products on board a vessel to another vessel;

20.

‘lot’ means a  batch of units of fishery or aquaculture products;

20.

‘lot’ means a  specific quantity of fishery or aquaculture products of a given species which have a common origin ;”

(fa)

the following point is inserted:

(fb)

point 21 is replaced by the following:

21.

‘processing’ means the process by which the presentation was prepared. It includes filleting, packing, canning, freezing, smoking, salting, cooking, pickling, drying or preparing fish for market in any other manner;

(fc)

point 22 is replaced by the following:

22.

‘landing’ means the initial unloading of any quantity of fisheries products from on board a fishing vessel to land;

(h)

point 23 is deleted.

(ia)

the following point is inserted:

(ib)

the following point is inserted:

(ka)

the following point is added:

(kb)

the following point is added:

(kc)

the following point is added:

(kd)

the following point is added:

(ke)

the following point is added:

(fa)

procedures for the notification of the end of use fishing gears in line with Directives (EU) 2019/883  (*2) and (EU) 2019/904  (*3) of the European Parliament and of the Council.

(c)

the frequency of transmission of the data concerning the position and movement of fishing vessels including in fishing restricted areas;

(d)

the date and, where appropriate, time of catches;

(d)

the date of catches;

(f)

the type of gear , technical specifications and dimensions;

(f)

the type of gear and approximate dimensions;

(g)

the estimated quantities of each species in kilograms live weight or, where appropriate, the number of individuals, including the quantities or individuals below the applicable minimum conservation reference size, as a separate entry; for Union fishing vessels of 12 metres' length overall or more, this information shall be provided per haul or per fishing operation ;

(g)

the estimated quantities of each species in kilograms live weight or, where appropriate, the number of individuals, including the quantities or individuals below the applicable minimum conservation reference size, as a separate entry; for Union fishing vessels of 12 metres’ length overall or more, this information shall be provided at the end of the fishing day ;

(h)

estimated discards of live-weight equivalent in volume for any species not subject to the landing obligation;

(h)

estimated discards for any species not subject to the landing obligation;

(a)

the type of lost gear;

(a)

the type and approximate dimensions of lost gear;

(b)

the date and time when the gear was lost;

(b)

the date and approximate time when the gear was lost;

(a)

the species captured;

(b)

the number of individuals captured;

(c)

the date and geographic position of the capture;

(d)

the number of individuals killed;

(e)

the number of individuals released;

(f)

the number of individuals injured and released.

(a)

they represent less than 1 % in weight of all species landed; and

(b)

their total weight is less than 100 kg.

(a)

the tolerance limitations set out in this paragraph shall not apply to catches of species which meet one of the following conditions:

(b)

for Member States which have adopted a risk-based sampling plan, approved by the Commission, for weighing unsorted landings, the following tolerance limitations shall apply:

(a)

at least once a day, and where applicable, after each haul ; and

(a)

at least once at the end of the fishing day ; and

(b)

after the last fishing operation has been completed and before entering port .

(b)

after the last fishing operation has been completed and before landing operations begin .

(g)

the frequency of logbook data transmissions.

(ba)

The following paragraph is inserted:

(a)

the exemption of certain categories of fishing vessels from the obligation set out in paragraph 1, taking into account the quantities and type of fisheries products to be landed;

(a)

the exemption of certain categories of fishing vessels from the obligation set out in paragraph 1, taking into account the quantities and type of fisheries products to be landed and the risk of non-compliance with common fisheries policy rules ;

(17)

(17)

(h)

the quantities of each species to be landed.

(h)

the quantities of each species to be landed , including, as a separate entry, the quantities or individuals below the applicable minimum conservation reference size .

(c)

the FAO alpha-3 code of each species and its relevant geographical area in which the catches were taken;

(c)

the FAO alpha-3 code of each transhipped species and its relevant geographical area in which the catches were taken;

(d)

the estimated quantities of each species in kilograms in product weight and in live weight, broken down by type of product presentation;

(d)

the estimated quantities of each transhipped species in kilograms in product weight and in live weight, broken down by type of product presentation;

(c)

the FAO alpha-3 code of each species and its relevant geographical area in which the catches were taken;

(c)

the FAO alpha-3 code of each transhipped species and its relevant geographical area in which the catches were taken;

(d)

the estimated quantities of each species in kilograms in product weight and in live weight, broken down by type of product presentation or, where appropriate, the number of individuals, including, as a separate entry, the quantities or individuals below the applicable minimum conservation reference size;

(d)

the estimated quantities of each transhipped species in kilograms in product weight and in live weight, broken down by type of product presentation or, where appropriate, the number of individuals, including, as a separate entry, the quantities or individuals below the applicable minimum conservation reference size;

(a)

the format and content of the transhipment declaration;

(a)

the harmonised format and content of the transhipment declaration;

(f)

date and time of landing;

(f)

date and time of the completion of landing;

(da)

the tasks of the single authority referred to in Article 5(5) as regards landing declarations;

(db)

the frequency of transmissions of landing declaration data.

(a)

the format and content of the landing declaration;

(a)

the harmonised format and content of the landing declaration;

(f)

the tasks of the single authority referred to in Article 5(5), as regards landing declarations;

(g)

the frequency of transmissions of landing declaration data.

(23a)

1.

(a)

80 % of the catches of a stock or group of stocks subject to a quota related to fishing vessels flying its flag has been exhausted; or

(b)

80 % of the maximum allowable fishing effort related to a fishing gear or a specific fishery and to a corresponding geographical area and applicable to all or a part of the fishing vessels flying its flag has been reached.

(a)

the vessels are equipped with propulsive engines with certified engine power exceeding 221 kilowatts; or

(a)

the vessels are equipped with propulsive engines with certified engine power exceeding 221 kilowatts; and

(b)

the vessels are equipped with propulsive engines with certified engine power between 120 and 221 kilowatts and operate in areas subject to effort regimes or restrictions on engine power.

(b)

the vessels operate in areas subject to fishing effort regimes or restrictions on engine power.

(35a)

(39a)

(a)

put in place a registration or a licensing system monitoring the number of natural and legal persons involved in recreational fisheries; and

(a)

building on already existing practices in Member States, put in place a registration or a licensing system monitoring the number of natural and legal persons involved in recreational fisheries , together with an appropriate system of sanctions for non-compliance, informing applicants for such licences about the Union conservation measures to be applied in the area, including catch restrictions and arrangements governing sanctions ; and

(b)

collect data on catches from such fisheries through catch reporting or other data collection mechanisms based on a methodology which shall be notified to the Commission .

(b)

collect data on catches from such fisheries through a simple, free of charge, harmonised electronic form or application .

(a)

ensure that natural and legal persons involved in recreational fisheries for such stocks or species record and send catch declarations electronically to the competent authorities on a daily basis or after each fishing trip; and

(a)

ensure that natural and legal persons involved in recreational fisheries for such stocks or species receive clear information on applicable Union conservation measures, record and send catch declarations electronically to the competent authorities on a daily basis or after each fishing trip; and

(a a)

the notification by the master of a fishing vessel as referred to in paragraph 3a,

(b)

the collection of data and the recording and submission of the catch data,

(b)

the collection of data and the recording and submission of the catch data through a simple , free of charge and harmonised electronic form or application;

(c)

the tracking of vessels used for recreational fisheries , and

(c)

the tracking of a vessel used for pesca-tourism and recreational fishing charter vessels ; and

(d)

the control and marking of gears used for recreational fisheries.

(d)

the control and marking of gears used for recreational fisheries in a simple and proportionate manner .

(44a)

‘CHAPTER Va

Control of fishing without vessels

(a)

they contain fishery or aquaculture products of a single species and of the same presentation;

(b)

the traceability information listed in Article 58 paragraphs 5 and 6 is provided for the newly created lot (s) ;

(b)

the traceability information listed in Article 58 paragraphs 5 and 6 is provided for the newly created batch or lot;

(c)

the operator responsible for placing the newly created lot on the market is able to provide the information concerning the composition of the newly created lot, in particular the information relating to each of the lots of fishery or aquaculture products which it contains and the quantities of fishery or aquaculture products coming from each of the lots forming the new lot .

(c)

the operator responsible for making the fishery or aquaculture products of the newly created batch or lot available on the market is able to provide the information concerning the composition of the newly created batch or lot, in particular the information relating to each of the lots of fishery or aquaculture products which it contains , including the species and their origin .

(c)

the FAO alpha-3 code of the species and the scientific name;

(c)

the FAO alpha-3 code of the species, the scientific name and the commercial common name ;

(f)

the date of catches for fishery products or date of harvest for aquaculture products, and the date of production where applicable;

(f)

the date of catches or unloading of catches for fishery products or date of harvest for aquaculture products, or the date of production where applicable;

(d)

the relevant geographical area(s) for fishery products caught at sea, or the catch or production area as defined in Article 38(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 for fishery products caught in freshwater and aquaculture products;

(d)

the relevant geographical area(s) for fishery products caught at sea reported according to the FAO statistical area/sub area/division where the catch was taken and indication of whether the catch was taken on the high seas, in the regulatory area of a regional fisheries management organisation (RFMO) or within an EEZ , or the catch or production area as defined in Article 38(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 for fishery products caught in freshwater and aquaculture products;

(ha)

for fishery products caught at sea, the IMO number or other unique vessel identification (if an IMO number is not applicable) of the catching vessel.