#DEVM1426924AOrder of March 18, 2015, on declarative obligations in maritime fishing
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The law establishes regulatory obligations for maritime fishing in France, focusing on the documentation and reporting requirements that fishing vessels must adhere to. It outlines the specific journals and forms that must be kept and submitted by captains of fishing vessels, differentiating between those under and over 10 meters in length. Additionally, the law details the conditions under which fish must be reported, the necessary documentation for sales and transport, and the repercussions for non-compliance.
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Key Changes
- Mandatory fishing logs for vessels under 10 meters and fishing journals for those 10 meters and above.
- Establishment of electronic submission requirements for sales notes and transport documents.
- Introduction of clear penalties for non-compliance with these documentation requirements.
Obligations
What this law requires
Captains of fishing vessels under 10 meters must maintain and submit fishing sheets (fiches de pêche) in the model specified in Annex 1, documenting date, duration, all landed catches, and estimated discards exceeding 50 kg
Captains of fishing vessels 10 meters or longer must maintain and submit fishing journals (journaux de pêche) in paper format as specified in EU Regulation 404/2011 Annex VI, documenting captures and landings
Original white sheets of fishing sheets must be transmitted to the maritime delegation of the port of registration by the 5th of each month following the fishing trip
Original white sheets of fishing journals must be transmitted to the maritime delegation within 48 hours after landing; if landing in another EU member state, the pink sheet must be transmitted to that state's authorities within 48 hours
Captains or their representatives must communicate information specified in Annex 2 to operators responsible for first sale of fish products