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Section 2 Logbook Examples

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Vessel Targeting Prawns (NEP) in the Irish Sea (Area VIIa)

REMEMBER! Vessels over 15m fishing for demersal species including prawns in the Irish Sea, must comply with Effort Reporting requirements in the logbook. Vessels between 10-15m should simply complete the logbook as normal.

NOTE! Prawncatches should berecorded in liveweight. To convertthe weight of tailsto live weightmultiply by three.(EU Reg. 850/98)

BEWARE! The permitted marginof tolerance in estimatingquantities in kg on board is 8%for COD in the Irish Sea.

REMEMBER! The logbook should befilled in at the time of any inspectionat sea by the Naval Service.

REMEMBER! When returning to port after fishing in area VIIa a line must be completedin the logbook containing the date and time; position; means of communication;destination of communication AND CATCH BY SPECIES IN LIVE WEIGHT. An effortreport with this information must also be sent to the FMC.

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Vessel Targeting Demersal Species in the Celtic Sea (Area VIIg) - Sheet 1 Vessel Targeting Demersal Species in the Celtic Sea (Area VIIg) - Sheet 2

REMEMBER! When shifting from any zone into the BSA a new line must becompleted in the logbook containing the date and time; position; means ofcommunication; destination of communication AND CATCH BY SPECIES IN LIVEWEIGHT. An effort report with this information must also be sent to the FMC.

REMEMBER! When exiting the BSA a new line must be completed in the logbookcontaining the date and time; position; means of communication; destination ofcommunication AND CATCH BY SPECIES IN LIVE WEIGHT. An effort report withthis information must also be sent to the FMC.

NOTE! A new page must be filled in when using adifferent gear or a net with a different mesh size.

NOTE! A new page must be filled in when using adifferent gear or a net with a different mesh size.

BEWARE! The permitted margin oftolerance in estimating quantities in kgon board is 8% for HAKE in Area VII.

REMEMBER! Alwayskeep the same patternfor each page,especially regardingthe columns for eachspecies.

The landing declaration should be completed on the last page used.

REMEMBER! Always keepthe same pattern for eachpage, especially regardingthe columns for eachspecies.

REMEMBER! Vessels over 15m (10m in the BSA “EFFORT ZONE J”) targeting demersal species including prawns, must comply with Effort Reporting requirements in the logbook.

REMEMBER! Vessels over 15m (10m in the BSA) targeting demersal species including monkfish, must comply with Effort Reporting requirements in the logbook.

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Vessel Targeting Monkfish (ANF) in Area VI and VII - Sheet1 Vessel Targeting Monkfish (ANF) in Area VI and VII - Sheet 2

NOTE! You mustrecord in thelogbook whencrossing an effortzone, which you arenot going to fish in.

REMEMBER! If you are using aunit of storage different to thestandard fish box you must fill inthe unit used and the net weight inKg live weight of the unit used.

REMEMBER! Always keep the samepattern for each page, especially regardingthe columns for each species e.g. If you areusing the first column for monkfish (“ANF”)on the first page, then put ANF on theidentical column on the following pages.

BEWARE! The permitted margin oftolerance in estimating quantities in kg onboard is 8% for HAKE in Area VI and VII.

REMEMBER! Always keep the samepattern for each page, especially regardingthe columns for each species e.g. If you areusing the first column for monkfish (“ANF”)on the first page, then put ANF on theidentical column on the following pages.

The landing declaration should becompleted on the last page used.

REMEMBER! Regardless ofwhether you have fished ornot, when entering the BSA aline must be completed in thelogbook containing the dateand time; position; means ofcommunication; destinationof communication ANDCATCH BY SPECIES ONBOARD IN LIVE WEIGHT.An effort report with thisinformation must also be sentto the FMC.

REMEMBER! If you have fished in two or more ICES Areas during thecourse of a trip and caught fish in each area then entries relating to thelandings from each particular area must be recorded.

REMEMBER! Vessels over 15m (10m in the BSA) targeting demersal species including prawns, must comply with Effort Reporting requirements in the logbook.

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Vessel Targeting Prawns (NEP) in Area VIIb - Sheet 1 Vessel Targeting Prawns (NEP) in Area VIIb - Sheet 2

REMEMBER! Always keep the same pattern for eachpage, especially regarding the columns for each speciese.g. If you are using the first column for prawns (“NEP”)on the first page, then put NEP on the identical columnon the following pages.

MAKE SURE when fishing in an area within 5 nautical mileseither side of an effort zone line, a separate line must befilled in the logbook every 24 hours, recording time of firstentry and last exit. An effort report with this informationmust also be sent to the FMC.

REMEMBER! Always keep the same pattern for eachpage, especially regarding the columns for each speciese.g. If you are using the first column for prawns (“NEP”)on the first page, then put NEP on the identical columnon the following pages.

REMEMBER! When returning to port after fishing in theBSA a line must be completed in the logbook containingthe date and time; position; means of communication;destination of communication AND CATCH BY SPECIESON BOARD IN LIVE WEIGHT. An effort report with thisinformation must also be sent to the FMC.

The landing declarationshould be completed onthe last page used.

NOTE! Prawncatches shouldbe recorded inlive weight. Toconvert theweight of tailsto live weightmultiply bythree. (EU Reg.850/98)

REMEMBER! Vessels over 15m (10m in the BSA) targeting demersal species regardless of gear type, must comply with Effort Reporting requirementsin the logbook.

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Vessel Targeting Demersal Species in Areas VIIg and VIIj using Seine Net Gear

NOTE! The different code for Seine net gear and also the different definition ofgear dimensions used. For seine net gear this should be expressed in the lengthof seine ropes (i.e. number of coils per side) rather than the net type.

BEWARE! Whenlanding both wholeand gutted fish,make sure andspecify this on thelogbook and landingdeclarations asthere will bedifferences in liveand landed weights.

REMEMBER! When returning to port afterfishing in the BSA a line must be completedin the logbook containing the date and time;position; means of communication;destination of communication AND CATCHBY SPECIES ON BOARD IN LIVE WEIGHT.An effort report with this information mustalso be sent to the FMC.

REMEMBER! If you have fished in two or more ICES Areas during thecourse of a trip and caught fish in each area then entries relating tothe landings from each particular area must be recorded.

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REMEMBER! Vessels over 15m (10m in the BSA) targeting demersal species with gillnets must comply with Effort Reporting requirements in the logbook.

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Vessel Fishing for Demersal Species with Gillnets - Sheet 1 Vessel Fishing for Demersal Species with Gillnets - Sheet 2

NOTE the different code for gillnets and also the differentdefinition of gear dimensions used.

REMEMBER! Always keep the same pattern foreach page, especially regarding the columns foreach species.

BEWARE! Thepermitted marginof tolerance inestimatingquantities in kg onboard is 8% forHAKE in Area VIaand VII.

REMEMBER! All vessels using pots, gillnets or longlines must fillin an additional line in the logbook indicating the date and timethe gear was shot and the date and time of completion of hauling.

REMEMBER! When returning to port after fishing in the BSA a linemust be completed in the logbook containing the date and time;position; means of communication; destination of communication AND CATCH BY SPECIES ON BOARD IN LIVE WEIGHT. An effortreport with this information must also be sent to the FMC.

It is very useful for scientificpurposes to record the positionand amount of any lost gear.

REMEMBER! Always keep the same pattern foreach page, especially regarding the columns foreach species.

NOTE! You must record in the logbookwhen crossing an effort zone, which youare not going to fish in.

The landing declaration should becompleted on the last page used.

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Vessels Pair trawling for Mackerel - Sheet 1 Vessels Pair trawling for Mackerel - Sheet 2

NOTE! No effort report is required for vessels targeting pelagic species such as mackerel, herring or scad.

REMEMBER! When pairtrawling the name andregistration number of thesecond vessel, as well as thename of the skipper shouldbe recorded.

BEWARE! The permittedmargin of tolerance inestimating quantities in kgon board is 8% forMACKEREL, HERRING andSCAD in all areas.

REMEMBER! Time spent searchingfor fish should be recorded as wellas actual fishing time.

All landings of mackerel, herringand horse mackerel must belanded into a designated port.

NOTE! If amistake is made,the incorrectentry should becrossed out witha line andfollowed by thenew correct entryand initialled.

BEWARE! The quantities retainedon board and notified prior to thelanding MUST EQUAL the quantitiesrecorded in the operational sectionof the logbook.

WARNING! You must submit your logsheet immediatelyon arrival in port to the fishery officers.

REMEMBER! When pairtrawling the name andregistration number of thesecond vessel, as well as thename of the skipper shouldbe recorded.

BEWARE! The permittedmargin of tolerance inestimating quantities in kgon board is 8% forMACKEREL, HERRING andSCAD in all areas.

BEWARE! The quantities retained on board andnotified prior to the landing MUST EQUAL thequantities recorded in the operational section ofthe logbook.

NOTE! You must provide 4 hours notice in advance of landinggiving the name and registration of the vessel; intended portand ETA; quantities in kg by species on board in live weight;the management area where the catch was taken.

NOTE! You must provide 4 hours notice in advance of landing giving the nameand registration of the vessel; intended port and ETA; quantities in kg by specieson board in live weight; the management area where the catch was taken.

NOTE! No effort report is required for vessels targeting pelagic species including blue whiting.

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Vessel Targeting Blue Whiting and Making a Trans-shipment - Sheet 1At Sea To a Foreign Vessel

Vessel Targeting Blue Whiting and Making a Trans-shipment - Sheet 2At Sea To a Foreign Vessel

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NOTE the different code for pelagic trawling.

BE AWARE! The original of the trans-shipmentdeclaration must be handed over or sent as soonas possible to the Irish authorities, within 48hours. The quantities trans-shipped must berecorded. A copy of the trans-shipmentdeclaration should be handed to the skipper ofthe recipient vessel. The original of the customsdocument T2M completed by the skipper of thefishing vessel should also be handed to theskipper of the recipient vessel.

REMEMBER! A new page should befilled in after a trans-shipment and thelogbook should be completed as normalfor subsquent fishing operations.

A trans-shipment declaration must be filledin for each trans-shipment operation.

NOTE! The permitted margin oftolerance in estimating quantities in kgon board is 20% for BLUE WHITING.

The skipper or his agent or both cansign the landing declaration!

You should fill in the date of trans-shipment,name, radio call sign (if known), externalidentification and nationality of the vessel towhich you are trans-shipping.

REMEMBER! Vessels over 15m (10m in the BSA) targeting crab must comply with Effort Reporting requirements in the logbook.

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Vessel Potting for Crab in Area VIa

NOTE the differentcode for pots alsothe differentdefinition of geardimensions used.

REMEMBER! All vessels using pots, gillnetsor longlines must fill in an additional line inthe logbook indicating the date and time thegear was shot and the date and time ofcompletion of hauling.

NOTE! A maximum of 1% by weight of thetotal catch of crab on board can be made upin claws. To convert claws to live weightmultiply by 5. (EU Reg. 724/2001)

It is very useful for scientific purposes torecord the position and amount of any lostgear.

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REMEMBER! Vessels over 10m in the BSA targeting crab must comply with Effort Reporting and recording requirements in the logbook. REMEMBER! Vessels over 15m (10m in the BSA) targeting scallop must comply with Effort Reporting requirements in the logbook.

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Vessel Potting for Crab in the Biologically Sensitive Area

NOTE thedifferent codefor pots also thedifferentdefinition ofgear dimensionsused.

REMEMBER!Vessels over 10mpotting for crabmust recordentry/exit into theBSA in thelogbook and makean effort report tothe FMC.

REMEMBER! All vessels using pots, gillnets orlonglines must fill in an additional line in thelogbook indicating the date and time the gearwas shot and the date and time of completion ofhauling.

NOTE! A maximum of 1% by weight of the total catch ofcrab on board can be made up in claws. To convert clawsto live weight multiply by 5. (EU Reg. 724/2001)

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Vessel Targeting Scallop in the Irish Sea (Area VIIa)

NOTE the different code for Dredges also the differentdefinition of gear dimensions used. The width of the beamand the number of dredges per side should be recorded.

REMEMBER! If youare using a unit ofstorage different tothe standard fish boxyou must fill in theunit used and the netweight in Kg liveweight of the unitused.

REMEMBER! Vessels over 15m (10m in the BSA) targeting demersal species regardless of gear type must comply with Effort Reporting requirements in the logbook.

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Vessel Beam Trawling in Areas VIIa and VIIg - Sheet 1 Vessel Beam Trawling in Areas VIIa and VIIg - Sheet 2

NOTE the different code for beam trawls also the differentdefinition of gear dimensions used. The width of the beam andthe number of beams should be recorded.REMEMBER! If

you are using aunit of storagedifferent to thestandard fish boxyou must fill inthe unit used andthe net weight inKg live weight ofthe unit used.

REMEMBER! When entering the BSA a line must becompleted in the logbook containing the date andtime; position; means of communication; destinationof communication AND CATCH BY SPECIES ONBOARD IN LIVE WEIGHT. An effort report with thisinformation must also be sent to the FMC.

REMEMBER! Always keep thesame pattern for each page,especially regarding thecolumns for each species.

REMEMBER!Always keep thesame pattern foreach page,especially regardingthe columns foreach species.

The landingdeclarationshould becompleted onthe last pageused.

REMEMBER! If you have fished in two ormore ICES Area during the course of a tripand caught fish in each area then entriesrelating to the landings from each particulararea must be recorded.

REMEMBER! When exiting the BSA a line must becompleted in the logbook containing the date andtime; position; means of communication; destinationof communication AND CATCH BY SPECIES ONBOARD IN LIVE WEIGHT. An effort report with thisinformation must also be sent to the FMC.

NOTE! No effort report is required for vessels targeting Deepwater Species but you do need a special permit issued by DCMNR.

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Vessel Targeting Deepwater Species in Area VII

REMEMBER! If you are using a unit ofstorage different to the standard fish boxyou must fill in the unit used and the netweight in Kg live weight.

Althoughoptional, from ascientific pointof view it isuseful to fill inthe discards fordeepwaterspecies regularly.

BE CAREFUL! Make sure you use the correct codes for deepwaterspecies and also be careful in converting gutted weights to liveweights.

You must recordthe approximatedepth fished.This is a specialrequirement fordeepwaterspecies and ismandatory. (EU Reg.2347/2002)

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REMEMBER! If you have fished intwo or more ICES Areas during thecourse of a trip and caught fish ineach area then entries relating tothe landings from each particulararea must be recorded.

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Vessels Pair trawling for Albacore Tuna and Landing - Sheet 1into France

The skipper or his agent or bothcan sign the landing declaration!

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Vessels Pair trawling for Albacore Tuna and Landing - Sheet 2into France

BE AWARE! When landing into a port of adifferent Member State i.e France the first copy(pink sheet) of the logsheet and landingdeclaration should be handed over to theauthorities of the Member State within 48 hoursof landing. The original of the logbook (whitesheet) and the landing declaration should bereturned to the Irish authorities within 48 hours oflanding. If it is impossible to send on the originalsto the Irish authorities, then the information inrespect of the landing declaration should betransmitted by radio or other means e.g. fax to thevessel’s local Sea Fishery Control Port Office.

BE AWARE! When landing into a port of adifferent Member State i.e France the first copy(pink sheet) of the landing declaration should behanded over to the authorities of the MemberState within 48 hours of landing. The original ofthe logbook (white sheet) and the landingdeclaration should be returned to the Irishauthorities within 48 hours of landing. If it isimpossible to send on the originals to the Irishauthorities, then the information in respect of thelanding declaration should be transmitted by radioor other means to the vessel’s local Sea FisheryControl Port Office e.g. fax.

REMEMBER!When pair trawlingthe name andregistrationnumber of thesecond vessel, aswell as the nameof the skippershould be recorded.

NOTE! No effort report is required for vessels targeting Albacore Tuna but you do need a special permit issued by DCMNR to fish tuna.

REMEMBER!When pairtrawling thename andregistrationnumber of thesecond vessel, aswell as the nameof the skippershould berecorded.

The permitted margin of tolerance in estimatingquantities in kg on board is 20% for Albacore Tuna butbe careful you check with your tuna permit regardingby-catch limits for Bluefin Tuna and Swordfish.

REMEMBER! Ifyou have fishedin two or moreICES Areas duringthe course of atrip and caughtfish in each areathen entriesrelating to thelandings fromeach particulararea must berecorded.

RELEVANT REGULATIONS FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE EU LOGBOOK

EU Logbook RegulationsCommission Regulation (EC) No. 2807/83 of 22 September OJ L276 10th October 1983 “Laying down detailed rules for recording information on member statescatches of fish”, as adopted by SI 170/2006 Sea Fisheries (Control of Catches) Regulations 2006, as amended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No. 473/89 of 24th February 1989 (Specifying landing declarations to be submitted within 48hrs of landing). Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2945/95 of 20th December 1995 (Specifying requirement to record effort reports in logbook).Commission Regulation (EC) No. 395/98 of 19 February 1998 (Amending target species and effort zones). Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1488/98 of 13th July 1998 (Specifying logbook codes for various species). Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2737/99 of 21st December 1999 (Mediterranean Sea Regulations). Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1965/2001 of 8th October 2001 (Amending list of Coastal Radio Stations for receipt of effort reports and specifying vessels of10m or over subject to logbook regulation). Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1804/95 of 3rd November 2005 (Amending effort reporting zones Western waters and Baltic Sea).

Effort ReportingCouncil Regulation (EC) No. 2847/93 of 20th October 1993 “Establishing a control system for the Common Fisheries Policy” as adopted by SI 170/2006 SeaFisheries (Control of Catches) Regulations 2006, as amended byCouncil Regulation (EC) No. 2870/95 of 8th December 1995 (Establishing Irish box).Council Regulation (EC) No. 686/97 of 14th April 1997 (Specifying rules for establishment of vessels monitoring systems and FMC’s).Council Regulation (EC) No. 2205/97 of 30th October 1997 (Establishing VMS as an effort reporting method).Council Regulation (EC) No. 2635/97 of 18th December 1997 (Amending effort controls in Baltic Sea).Council Regulation (EC) No. 2846/98 of 17th December 1998 (Monitoring, Control and Surveillance of 3rd country waters).Council Regulation (EC) No. 1954/2003 of 4th November 2003 (Establishing BSA reporting area).

Technical Conservation Measures/Recovery PlansCouncil Regulation (EC) No. 850/98 of 30th March 1998 as adopted by SI 171/2006 Sea Fisheries (Technical Conservation Measures) Regulations 2006.Council Regulation (EC) No. 2347/2002 (Article 5) of 16th December 2002 (Deep-sea stocks).Council Regulation (EC) No. 434/2004 (Article 13) of 26th February 2004 (Cod Recovery Plans).Council Regulation (EC) No. 811/2004 (Article 10) of 21st April 2004 (Northern Hake Recovery Plan).Council Regulation (EC) No. 51/2006 (Annex III Part A (1)) of 22 December 2005 (Annual TAC’s and Quotas 2006).

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