Annexes to COM(2009)406 - Catch documentation programme for bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus - Main contents
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| dossier | COM(2009)406 - Catch documentation programme for bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus. |
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| document | COM(2009)406  |
| date | July 7, 2010 |
PRODUCTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(a)
| Goods Description | Code of the Combined Nomenclature (1) |
| Live Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus) | 0301 94 00 |
| Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus), fresh or chilled excluding fillets and other meat | 0302 35 10 |
| Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus), fresh or chilled excluding fillets and other meat other than for the industrial manufacture of prepared or preserved fish | 0302 35 90 |
| Whole Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus), frozen, excluding fillets and other meat for the industrial manufacture of prepared or preserved fish | 0303 45 11 |
| Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus), frozen, gilled and gutted excluding fillets and other meat for the industrial manufacture of prepared or preserved fish | 0303 45 13 |
| Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus), frozen, other than whole or gilled and gutted excluding fillets and other meat for the industrial manufacture of prepared or preserved fish | 0303 45 19 |
| Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus), frozen, excluding fillets and other meat other than for the industrial manufacture of prepared or preserved fish | 0303 45 90 |
| Fillets of Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus) fresh or chilled | ex 0304 19 39 |
| Meat other than fillets of Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus) fresh or chilled | ex 0304 19 39 |
| Fillets and other meat of Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus) frozen | ex 0304 29 45 |
| Other meat of Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus) | ex 0304 99 99 |
| Fillets of Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus), dried, salted or in brine but not smoked | ex 0305 30 90 |
| Smoked Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus) including fillets | ex 0305 49 80 |
| Dried Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus) whether or not salted but not smoked | ex 0305 59 80 |
| Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus) salted but not dried or smoked and in brine | ex 0305 69 80 |
| Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus) whole or in pieces but not minced, prepared or preserved in vegetable oil | ex 1604 14 11 |
| Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus) whole or in pieces but not minced, prepared or preserved other than in vegetable oil and fillets known as loins | ex 1604 14 16 |
| Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus) whole or in pieces but not minced, prepared or preserved other than in vegetable oil and other than fillets known as loins | ex 1604 14 18 |
| Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus) other than whole or in pieces but not minced, prepared or preserved | ex 1604 20 70 |
(1) Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).
ANNEX II
DATA TO BE INCLUDED IN THE BLUEFIN TUNA CATCH DOCUMENT
1. ICCAT bluefin tuna catch document number
2. Catch information
Vessel or trap description
Catching vessel or trap name
Flag or trap State
ICCAT Record No of vessels or traps (if applicable)
Catch description
Date, area of catch and gear used
Number of fish, total round weight, and average weight (1)
Tag No. (if applicable)
ICCAT Record No of joint fishing operations (if applicable)
Government validation
Name of authority and signatory, title, signature, seal and date
3. Trade information for live fish trade
Product description
Total live weight, number of fish, area of catch
Exporter/seller information
Point of export or departure
Export company name, address, signature and date
Farm (name and ICCAT No.) and State of destination
Description of transportation (relevant documentation to be attached)
Importer/buyer information
Point of import or destination
Import company name, address, signature and date of signature
Government validation
Name of authority and signatory, title, signature, seal and date
4. Transfer information
Towing vessel description
ICCAT transfer declaration No.
Vessel name, flag
ICCAT Record No. and towing cage number (if applicable)
Number of fish dead during transfer, total weight
5. Transhipment information
Carrier vessel description
Name
Flag State
ICCAT Record No.
Date
Port (name and country or position)
Product description
(F/FR; RD/GG/DR/FL/OT)
Total weight (NET)
Government validation
Name of authority and signatory, title, signature, seal and date
6. Farming information
Farming facility description
Name, Farm Member State
ICCAT FFB No. and location of farm
Participation in national sampling programme (yes or no)
Cage description
Date of caging, cage number
Fish description
Estimates of number of fish, total weight, and average weight (2)
ICCAT Regional Observer information
Name, ICCAT number, signature
Estimated size composition (< 8 kg, 8-30 kg, > 30 kg)
Government validation
Name of authority and signatory, title, signature, seal and date
7. Harvesting information
Harvesting description
Date of harvest
Number of fish, total round weight, and average weight
Tag numbers (if applicable)
ICCAT Regional Observer information
Name, ICCAT number, signature
Government validation
Name of authority and signatory, title, signature, seal and date
8. Trade information
Product description
F/FR; RD/GG/DR/FL/OT (when different type of products are recorded in this section, the weight shall be recorded by each product type)
Total weight (NET)
Exporter/Seller information
Point of export or departure
Export company name, address, signature and date
State of destination
Description of transportation (relevant documentation to be attached)
Government validation
Name of authority and signatory, title, signature, seal and date
Importer/buyer information
Point of import or destination
Import company name, address, signature and date of signature
(1) Weight shall be reported by round weight where available. If round weight is not used, specify the type of product (e.g., GG) in the ‘Total Weight’ and ‘Average Weight’ section of the form.
(2) Weight shall be reported by round weight where available. If round weight is not used, specify the type of product (e.g., GG) in the ‘Total Weight’ and ‘Average Weight’ section of the form.
ANNEX III
ICCAT BLUEFIN TUNA CATCH DOCUMENT MODEL
ANNEX IV
Instructions for the issuing, numbering, completion and validation of the catch document
1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
(1) Language
If a language other than an official ICCAT language (English, French and Spanish) is used in completing the catch document, the English translation must be attached to it.
(2) Numbering
Member States must develop unique numbering systems for catch documents using their ISO 2-alpha country code in combination with a number consisting of at least eight digits, of which at least two digits should indicate the year of catch.
Example: FR-09-123456 (where FR stands for France)
In the case of split lots or processed products, copies of the original catch document must be numbered by supplementing the number of the original catch documents with a 2-digit number.
Example: FR-09-123456-01, FR-09-123456-02, FR-09-123456-03, etc.
The numbering must be sequential and preferably printed. The serial numbers of blank catch documents issued shall be recorded according to the name of the recipient.
(3) Validation
The catch document model shall not be a substitute for the prior transfer authorisation or the caging authorisation.
2. CATCH INFORMATION
(1) Completion
(a) General principles
This section is applicable to all catches of bluefin tuna.
The master of the catching vessel or the trap operator or their authorised representative or the authorised representative of the flag or trap Member State is responsible for the completion and the request for validation of the CATCH INFORMATION section.
The CATCH INFORMATION section must be completed at the latest by the end of the first transfer into towed cages, transhipment or landing operation.
NB: in case of joint fishing operations, the master of each catching vessel involved in the joint fishing operation must complete a catch document for each catch.
(b) Specific instructions
‘FLAG’: indicate the flag or trap Member State.
‘ICCAT Record No’: indicate the ICCAT number of the catching vessel or trap authorised to fish bluefin tuna in the ICCAT Convention area. This information is not applicable to catching vessels which fish bluefin tuna as by-catch.
‘GEAR’: indicate the fishing gear using the following codes
BB Baitboat
GILL Gillnet
HAND Handline
HARP Harpoon
LL Longline
MWT Mid-water trawl
PS Purse seine
RR Rod and reel
SURF Surface fisheries unclassified
TL Tended line
TRAP Trap
TROL Troll
UNCL Unspecified methods
OT Other
‘TOTAL WEIGHT’: indicate the round weight in kilograms. If round weight is not used at the time of catch, indicate the type of product (e.g. GG). In case of joint fishing operations, the quantity reported must correspond to the allocation key defined for each catching vessel.
‘ZONE’: indicate Mediterranean, western Atlantic or eastern Atlantic.
‘TAGS No (if applicable)’: additional lines may be added to allow the listing of each tag number by individual fish.
(2) Validation
The flag or trap Member State is responsible for the validation of the CATCH INFORMATION section unless bluefin tuna are tagged in accordance with Article 5 of this Regulation.
For landed or transhipped fish, validation must take place at the latest by the end of the transhipment or landing operation.
For live transferred fish, validation may take place at the time of the first transfer into towed cages, but must take place in any event at the latest by the end of the caging operation.
3. TRADE INFORMATION FOR LIVE FISH TRADE
(1) Completion
(a) General principles:
This section is applicable only to domestic trade in or the export of live bluefin tuna.
The master of the catching vessel or his authorised representative or the authorised representative of the flag Member State is responsible for the completion and the request for validation of the TRADE INFORMATION FOR LIVE FISH TRADE section.
The TRADE INFORMATION FOR LIVE FISH TRADE section must be completed at the latest by the end of the first transfer into towed cages.
NB: where a quantity of fish die during the transfer operation and are domestically traded or exported, the original catch document (CATCH INFORMATION section completed and, where applicable, validated) must be copied, and the TRADE INFORMATION section of the copied catch document must be completed by the master of the catching vessel or his authorised representative or the authorised representative of the flag Member State and transmitted to the domestic buyer/importer. Validation of the copy guarantees that it is a true copy and has been recorded by the authorities of the Member State concerned.
Without such validation, any catch document copy will be null and void.
(b) Specific instructions:
‘ZONE’: indicate the area of transfer, Mediterranean, western Atlantic or eastern Atlantic.
‘POINT OF EXPORT/DEPARTURE’: indicate the Member State or CPC name of the fishery zone where the bluefin tuna were transferred or indicate ‘high seas’ otherwise.
‘TRANSPORTATION DESCRIPTION’: attach any relevant document certifying the trade.
(2) Validation
The flag Member State must not validate catch documents where the CATCH INFORMATION section is not completed and, where applicable, validated.
Validation may take place at the time of the first transfer into towed cages, but must in any event take place at the latest by the end of the caging operation.
4. TRANSFER INFORMATION
(1) Completion
(a) General principles:
This section is applicable only to live bluefin tuna.
The master of the catching vessel or his authorised representative or the authorised representative of the flag Member State is responsible for the completion of the TRANSFER INFORMATION section.
The TRANSFER INFORMATION section must be completed at the latest by the end of the first transfer operation.
At the end of the first transfer operation, the master of the catching vessel must provide the catch document (CATCH INFORMATION, TRADE INFORMATION FOR LIVE FISH TRADE and TRANSFER INFORMATION sections completed and, where applicable, validated) to the master of the towing vessel.
The completed and, where applicable, validated catch document must accompany the transfer of fish during transport to farm, including transfer of live bluefin tuna from the transport cage to another transport cage or transfer of dead bluefin tuna from the transport cage to an auxiliary vessel.
NB: where some fish die during the transfer operation, the original catch document (CATCH INFORMATION, TRADE INFORMATION FOR LIVE FISH TRADE and TRANSFER INFORMATION sections completed and, where applicable, validated) must be copied, and the TRADE INFORMATION section of the copied catch document must be completed by the domestic seller/exporter or his authorised representative or the authorised representative of the flag Member State and transmitted to the domestic buyer/importer. Validation of the copy guarantees that it is a true copy and has been recorded by authorities of the Member State concerned. Without such validation, any catch document copy will be null and void.
(b) Specific instructions:
‘No. OF FISH DEAD DURING TRANSFER’ and ‘TOTAL WEIGHT OF DEAD FISH’: information completed (if applicable) by the master of the towing vessel.
‘CAGE No.’: indicate the number of each cage in the case of a towing vessel having more than one cage.
(2) Validation
Validation of this section is not required.
5. TRANSHIPMENT INFORMATION
(1) Completion
(a) General principles:
This section is applicable only to dead bluefin tuna.
The master of the transhipping fishing vessel or his authorised representative or the authorised representative of the flag Member State is responsible for the completion and the request for validation of the TRANSHIPMENT INFORMATION section.
The TRANShipment INFORMATION section must be completed at the latest by the end of the transhipment operation.
(b) Specific instructions:
‘DATE’: indicate the date of the transhipment.
‘PORT NAME’: indicate the designated port of transhipment.
‘PORT STATE’: indicate the Member State or CPC of the designated port of transhipment.
(2) Validation
The flag Member State must not validate catch documents where the CATCH INFORMATION section has not been completed and, where applicable, validated.
Validation must take place at the latest by the end of the transhipment operation.
6. FARMING INFORMATION
(1) Completion
(a) General principles:
This section is applicable only to live caged tuna.
The master of the towing vessel must provide the catch document (CATCH INFORMATION, TRADE INFORMATION FOR LIVE FISH TRADE and TRANSFER INFORMATION sections completed and, where applicable, validated) to the farm operator at the time of caging.
The farm operator or his authorised representative or an authorized representative of the farm Member State is responsible for the completion and the request for validation of the FARMING INFORMATION section.
The FARMING INFORMATION section must be completed at the latest by the end of the caging operation.
(b) Specific instructions:
‘CAGE No’: indicate the number of each cage.
‘ICCAT Regional Observer Information’: indicate name, ICCAT number and signature.
(2) Validation
The farm Member State is responsible for the validation of the FARMING INFORMATION section.
The farm Member State must not validate catch documents where the CATCH INFORMATION, TRADE INFORMATION FOR LIVE FISH TRADE and TRANSFER INFORMATION sections have not been completed and, where applicable, validated.
Validation must take place at the latest by the end of the caging operation.
7. HARVESTING INFORMATION
(1) Completion
(a) General principles:
This section is applicable only to dead farmed tuna.
The farm operator or his authorised representative or an authorized representative of the farm Member State is responsible for the completion and the request for validation of the HARVESTING INFORMATION section.
The HARVESTING INFORMATION section must be completed at the latest by the end of the harvesting operation.
(b) Specific instructions:
‘TAGS No (if applicable)’: additional lines may be added to allow the listing of each tag number by individual fish.
‘ICCAT Regional Observer Information’: indicate name, ICCAT number and signature.
(2) Validation
The farm Member State is responsible for the validation of the HARVESTING INFORMATION section.
The farm Member State must not validate catch documents where the CATCH INFORMATION, TRADE INFORMATION FOR LIVE FISH TRADE, TRANSFER INFORMATION and FARMING INFORMATION sections have not been completed and, where applicable, validated.
Validation must take place at the latest by the end of the harvesting operation.
8. TRADE INFORMATION
(1) Completion
(a) General principles:
This section is applicable to domestic trade or export of dead bluefin tuna.
The domestic seller or exporter or their authorised representative or an authorized representative of the Member State of the seller/exporter is responsible for the completion and the request for validation of the TRADE INFORMATION section, except the subsection IMPORTER/BUYER.
The TRADE INFORMATION section, except the subsection IMPORTER/BUYER, must be completed prior to the fish being domestically traded or exported.
In case of domestic trade, the subsection IMPORTER/BUYER must be completed by the domestic buyer after the fish have been domestically traded.
In case of international trade, the subsection IMPORTER/BUYER must be completed by the importer.
(b) Specific instructions:
‘TRANSPORTATION DESCRIPTION’: attach any relevant document certifying the trade.
(2) Validation
The Member State of the seller/exporter is responsible for the validation of the TRADE INFORMATION (except the subsection IMPORTER/BUYER) section unless bluefin tuna are tagged in accordance with Article 5 of this Regulation.
NB: in cases where more than one domestic trade or export results from a single catch document, a copy of the original catch document must be validated by the Member State of the domestic seller or exporter and must be used and accepted as an original catch document. Validation of the copy guarantees that it is a true copy and has been recorded by authorities of the Member State concerned. Without such validation, any catch document copy will be null and void.
NB: In cases of re-export, the RE-EXPORT CERTIFICATE must be used to track further movements, which must relate to the catch information of the original catch document via the original catch document number.
When bluefin tuna are caught by a catching vessel or trap flagged or established in a Member State or CPC using the tagging system, then exported dead and re-exported, the catch document accompanying the RE-EXPORT CERTIFICATE does not have to be validated. However, the RE-EXPORT CERTIFICATE must be validated.
After import, a bluefin tuna may be divided into several pieces, which then may be subsequently exported. In this case, the re-exporting Member State or CPC must confirm that the re-exported piece is part of the original fish accompanied by the catch document.
ANNEX V
DATA TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ICCAT BLUEFIN TUNA RE-EXPORT CERTIFICATE
1. Document number of the re-export certificate
2. Re-export section
Re-exporting Member State
Point of re-export
3. Description of imported bluefin tuna
Product type F/FR RD/GG/DR/FL/OT (when different type of products are recorded in this section, the weight shall be recorded by each product type)
Net weight (kg)
Catch document number(s) and date(s) of importation
Flag(s) of fishing vessel(s) or State of establishment of the trap, where appropriate
4. Description of bluefin tuna to be re-exported
Product type F/FR RD/GG/DR/FL/OT (when different type of products are recorded in this section, the weight shall be recorded by each product type)
Net weight (kg)
Corresponding catch document number(s) from section 3
State of destination
5. Statement of re-exporter
Name
Address
Signature
Date
6. Validation by authorities
Name and address of the authority
Name and position of the official
Signature
Date
Government seal
7. Import section
Statement by the importer in the Member State or CPC of import of the lot of bluefin tuna
Name and address of the importer
Name and signature of the importer’s representative and date
Point of import: City and CPC
Note – Copies of the catch document(s) and transport document(s) shall be attached
NOTE: IF A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH IS USED IN COMPLETING THIS FORM, PLEASE ATTACH THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION TO THIS DOCUMENT.
Note: Valid transport document and copies of the BCDs shall be attached.
ANNEX VI
REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ICCAT BLUEFIN TUNA CATCH DOCUMENTATION PROGRAMME
Reporting Member State:
Period of reference: July 1 [2XXX] to June 30 [2XXX]
1. Information extracted from catch documents
| — | number of catch documents validated, |
| — | number of validated catch documents received from other Member States or CPCs, |
| — | total amount of bluefin tuna traded domestically, with breakdown by fishing areas and fishing gears, |
| — | total amount of bluefin tuna imported, exported, transferred to farms, re-exported with breakdown by CPC of origin, re-export or destination, fishing areas and fishing gears, |
| — | number of verifications of catch documents requested to other Member States or CPCs and summary results, |
| — | number of requests for verifications of catch documents received from other Member States or CPCs and summary results, |
| — | total amount of lots of bluefin tuna subject to a prohibition decision with breakdown by products, nature of operation (domestic trade, import, export, re-export, transfer to farms), reasons for prohibition and Member States, CPCs and/or non-Contracting Parties of origin or destination. |
2. Information on lots under Article 9(1) and (2) of this Regulation
| — | number of lots, |
| — | total amount of bluefin tuna with breakdown by products, nature of operation (domestic trade, import, export, re-export, transfer to farms), Member States, CPCs or other countries referred to in Article 9(1) and (2) of this Regulation. |