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PROTOCOL
setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries
Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mozambique
Article 1
contribution for access rights shall be EUR 65 for each
additional tonne caught. However, the total annual amount
Period of application and fishing opportunities
paid by the European Union shall not be more than twice
1. For a period of three (3) years, the fishing opportunities
the amount indicated in paragraph 2(a) (i.e. EUR 1 040 000).
granted under Article 5 of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement
Where the quantities caught by European Union vessels in the
shall be as follows:
Mozambique fishing zone exceed the quantities corresponding
to twice the total annual amount, the amount due for the
quantity exceeding that limit shall be paid the following year
Highly migratory species (species listed in Annex 1 to the 1982
in line with the provisions of the Annex.
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea):
(a) 43 ocean-going tuna seiners; and
6. Payment shall be made no later than 60 days after this
Protocol’s provisional application as referred in article 15 for
the first year, and no later than the anniversary date of this
(b) 32 surface longliners.
Protocol for the following years.
2. Paragraph 1 shall apply subject to Articles 5 and 6 of this
7.
Mozambique shall have full discretion regarding the use to
Protocol.
which the financial contribution specified in Article 2 paragraph
2(a) is put.
3. Under
Article
6
of
the
Fisheries
Partnership
Agreement,
and Article 7 of this Protocol, vessels flying the flag of a
Member State of the European Union may engage in fishing
8. The
financial
contribution
shall
be
paid
or
transferred
into
activities in Mozambique waters only if they are on the list of
the single central treasury account. The account number shall be
authorised fishing vessels of IOTC and in possession of a fishing
provided by the Mozambique authorities.
authorisation issued under the conditions established in this
Protocol in accordance with the Annex thereto.
Article 3
Article 2
Promoting responsible fishing and sustainable fisheries in
Mozambique’ waters
Financial contribution — Methods of payment
1. As
soon
as
this
Protocol
enters
into
force
and
no
later
1. For the period referred to in Article 1, the total financial
than three months after that date, the European Union and
contribution referred to in Article 7 of the Fisheries Partnership
Mozambique shall agree, within the Joint Committee provided
Agreement shall be EUR 2 940 000 for the whole duration of
for in Article 9 of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement, on a
this Protocol.
multiannual sectoral program, according with the Mozambique
Fisheries Masterplan and European Commission policy
framework, and detailed implementing rules covering, in
2. The
total
financial
contribution
shall
comprise:
particular:
(a) an annual amount for access to Mozambique fishing zone
of EUR 520 000 equivalent to a reference tonnage of 8 000
(a) annual and multiannual guidelines for using the specific
tonnes per year; and
amount of the financial contribution referred to in
Article 2 paragraph 2(b);
(b) a specific amount of EUR 460 000 per year for the support
and implementation of Mozambique’ sectoral fisheries
(b) the objectives, both annual and multiannual, to be achieved
policy and maritime policy.
with a view to introduce responsible fishing and sustainable
fisheries, taking account of the priorities expressed by
3.
Paragraph 1 shall apply subject to Articles 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9
Mozambique in its national fisheries policy, and other
of this Protocol.
policies relating to or having an impact on the promotion
of responsible fishing and sustainable fisheries, including
marine protected areas;
4. The
European
Union
shall
pay
the
financial
contribution
referred to in paragraph 1 at the rate of EUR 980 000 per year
during the period of application of this Protocol, corresponding
(c) criteria and procedures including where appropriate
to the total amount fixed in paragraph 2(a) and 2(b) of this
budgetary and financial indicators, for evaluating the
Article (i.e. respectively EUR 520 000 and EUR 460 000)
results obtained each year.
5. If
the
overall
quantity
of
catches
of
tuna
by
European 2. Any
proposed
amendments
to
the
multiannual
sectoral
Union vessels in Mozambique fishing zone exceeds 8 000
programme must be approved by both Parties within the
tonnes per year, the amount of the annual financial
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3. Each
year,
Mozambique
may
allocate,
if
necessary,
an of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement, the Parties shall consult
additional amount to the financial contribution referred to in
each other before any possible authorisation is granted for any
Article 2 paragraph 2(b) with a view to implementing the multi
such activities and, where appropriate, agree on the conditions
annual programme. This allocation shall be notified to the
for such fishing including effecting corresponding amendments
European Union.
to this Protocol and the Annex thereto.
Article 4
2. The Parties should encourage experimental fishing,
Scientific cooperation on responsible fishing
especially relating to under exploited deep water species,
present in Mozambique waters. To this end, and at the
1. The two Parties hereby undertake to promote responsible
request of one Party, the Parties shall consult each other with
fishing in Mozambique waters based on the principle of non-
a view to determining on a case by case basis, the species,
discrimination between the different fleets fishing in those
conditions and other parameters that are relevant.
waters.
2. During
the
period
covered
by
this
Protocol,
the
European 3. The
Parties
shall
carry
out
experimental
fishing
in
Union and Mozambique shall endeavour to monitor the state of
accordance with parameters that will be agreed by both
fishery resources in the Mozambique’s fishing zone.
Parties in an administrative arrangement where appropriate.
The authorisations for experimental fishing should be agreed
for a maximum period of 6 months.
3. Both
Parties
shall
endeavour
to
respect
the
resolutions
and
recommendations of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission
(IOTC) and, the advice of the joint scientific working group
4. In the event that the Parties consider that experimental
provided for by Article 4 paragraph 2 of the Agreement,
campaigns have given positive results, the Government of
regarding conservation and responsible management of
Mozambique may allocate fishing possibilities of the new
fisheries.
species to the European Union fleet until the expiration of
this Protocol. The financial compensation mentioned in
4. In
accordance
with
article
4
of
the
Agreement,
based
on Article 2 paragraph 2(a) of this Protocol shall consequently be
the recommendations and resolutions taken within the IOTC,
increased. Ship-owners’ fees and conditions as provided for in
and the best available scientific advice and, where appropriate,
the Annex shall be amended accordingly.
the results of the joint scientific meeting provided for by
Article 4 of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement, the two
Parties may consult each other within the Joint Committee
Article 7
provided for in Article 9 of the Fisheries Partnership
Conditions governing fishing activities — Exclusivity
Agreement and, where necessary, agree on the measures to
clause
ensure sustainable management of Mozambique’ fisheries
resources.
Without prejudice to Article 6 of the Fisheries Partnership
Agreement, European Union vessels may fish in Mozambique
waters only if they are in possession of a valid fishing auth
5. In
case
EU
vessels
land
their
catch
in
third
countries, orisation issued by Mozambique under this Protocol and the
Mozambique authorities will have the possibilities of
Annex thereto.
observing these landings.
Article 5
Article 8
Adjustment of fishing opportunities by mutual agreement
Suspension and review of the payment of the financial
contribution
1. The
fishing
opportunities
referred
to
in
Article
1
may
be
adjusted by mutual agreement in so far as the recommendations
1. Notwithstanding
the
provisions
laid
out
in
Article
9
of
and resolutions of IOTC and the joint scientific working group
this Protocol, the financial contribution referred to in
support that such an adjustment will secure the sustainable
Article 2 paragraph 2(a) and (b) shall be reviewed or
management of tuna and tuna-like species in the Indian Ocean.
suspended after consultation between the two Parties:
2. In
this
case
the
financial
contribution
referred
to
in
(a) if fishing activities in Mozambique fishing zone are
Article 2 paragraph 2(a) shall be adjusted proportionately and
prevented for reasons other than natural phenomena;
pro rata temporis. However, the total annual amount paid by the
European Union shall not be more than twice the figure
indicated in Article 2 paragraph 2(a).
(b) following significant changes in the policy guidelines of
either one of the Parties affecting the relevant provisions
3. Both
Parties
shall
notify
each
other
of
any
changes
in
their
of this Protocol.
respective fisheries policy and legislation.
2. Sectoral
policy
support
results
and
value
for
money
Article 6
performances will be assessed by the Government of
New fishing opportunities
Mozambique or by an external evaluator to be procured by
the government of the Mozambique. The results of this
1. In
the
event
that
European
Union
fishing
vessels
become annual evaluation will be analysed in the framework of the
interested in engaging in fisheries not provided for in Article 1
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Consequently if the performances of the sectoral policy support
of the financial contribution shall be reduced proportionately
are found to be materially inconsistent with the budgeted
and pro rata temporis according to the period during which
program, the European Commission may suspend, totally or
implementation of this Protocol was suspended.
partially, the payment of the specific contribution provided
for in article 2 paragraph 2(b).
Article 10
National law
3. Payment
of
the
financial
contribution
and/or
fishing
activities may recommence once the situation has returned to
1. The
activities
of
European
Union
fishing
vessels
in
the status prior to the occurrence of the abovementioned
Mozambique’s waters are subject to the laws and regulations
circumstances and if the two Parties agree to do so following
of Mozambique unless otherwise provided under this Protocol
consultation.
and the Annex thereto.
Article 9
2. The
authorities
of
Mozambique
shall
inform
the
European
Commission of any changes or new legislation regarding the
Suspension of the implementation of the Protocol
fishery policy.
1. Implementation of this Protocol shall be suspended at the
initiative of either one of the Parties subject to consultations
Article 11
between and agreement of the Parties within the Joint
Committee provided for in Article 9 of the Agreement:
Confidentiality
The Parties shall ensure that, at any time, all data relating to EU
(a) if exceptional circumstances, other than natural phenomena,
vessels and their fishing activities in the Mozambican waters will
prevent fishing activities in Mozambique fishing zone;
be treated as confidential. These data are used exclusively for the
implementation of the Agreement and for the purposes of
fisheries management, monitoring, control and surveillance
(b) in case the European Union fails to make the payments
with the relevant competent authorities.
provided for in Article 2, paragraph 2 (a) for reasons not
covered by Article 8 of this Protocol;
Article 12
Electronic exchanges of data
(c) where a dispute arises between the Parties over the inter
pretation and implementation of this Protocol and the
Mozambique and the European Union will undertake to
Annex thereto which cannot be settled;
implement without delay the necessary systems for the elec
tronic exchange of all information and documents related to
the implementation of the Agreement. The electronic form of
(d) if either one of the Parties does not respect the provisions
a document at any point will be considered equivalent to the
laid out by this Protocol and the Annex thereto;
paper version.
(e) following significant changes in the policy guidelines of
Both Parties will immediately notify any disruption of a
either one of the Parties affecting the relevant provisions
computer system impeding such exchanges. In those circum
of this Protocol;
stances, the information and documents related to the imple
mentation of the Agreement shall be automatically replaced by
their paper version in the manner defined in the Annex.
(f) if either one of the Parties ascertains a breach of essential
and fundamental elements on human rights as laid out by
Article 9 of the Cotonou Agreement, and following the
Article 13
procedure set out in Articles 8 and 96 thereof;
Duration
This Protocol and the Annex thereto shall apply for a period of
(g) in case of non-compliance with the International Labour
three (3) years from its provisional application as determined in
Organisation Declaration on Fundamental Principles and
Article 15, unless notice of termination is given in accordance
Rights at Work as provided in Article 3, paragraph 5 of
with Article 14.
the Fisheries Partnership Agreement.
Article 14
2. Suspension
of
implementation
of
this
Protocol
shall
require the Party concerned to notify its intention in writing
Termination
at least three months before the date on which the suspension
1. In the event of termination of this Protocol, the Party
is due to take effect.
concerned shall notify the other Party in writing of its
intention to terminate it at least six months before the date
on which such termination should take effect.
3. In the event of suspension of implementation, the Parties
shall continue to consult with a view to finding an amicable
settlement to their dispute. Where such settlement is reached,
2. Dispatch of the notification referred to in the previous
implementation of this Protocol shall resume and the amount
paragraph shall open consultations by the Parties.

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Article 15
Provisional application
This Protocol shall be applied provisionally from the date of its signature but not earlier than 1 January
2012.
Article 16
Entry into force
This Protocol with its Annex shall enter into force on the date on which the Parties notify each other of the
completion of the procedures necessary for that purpose.

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Съставено в Брюксел на първи февруари две хиляди и дванадесета година.
Hecho en Bruselas, el uno de febrero de dos mil doce.
V Bruselu dne prvního února dva tisíce dvanáct.
Udfrdiget i Bruxelles den frste februar to tusind og tolv.
Geschehen zu Brüssel am ersten Februar zweitausendzwlf.
Kahe tuhande kaheteistkümnenda aasta veebruarikuu esimesel peval Brüsselis.
γινε στι Βρυξλλε, την πρτη Φεβρουαρου δο χιλιδε δδεκα.
Done at Brussels on the first day of February in the year two thousand and twelve.
Fait à Bruxelles, le premier février deux mille douze.
Arna dhéanamh sa Bhruiséil, an chéad lá de Feabhra an bhliain dhá mhíle agus a dó dhéag.
Fatto a Bruxelles, addì primo febbraio duemiladodici.
Briselē, divtūksto divpadsmitā gada pirmajā februārī.
Priimta du tūkstaniai dvylikt met vasario pirm dien Briuselyje.
Kelt Brüsszelben, a kétezer-tizenkettedik év február havának els napján.
Magmul fi Brussell, fl-ewwel jum ta' Frar tas-sena elfejn u tnax.
Gedaan te Brussel, de eerste februari tweeduizend twaalf.
Sporzdzono w Brukseli dnia pierwszego lutego roku dwa tysice dwunastego.
Feito em Bruxelas, em um de fevereiro de dois mil e doze.
ntocmit la Bruxelles la nti februarie dou mii doisprezece.
V Bruseli da prvého februára dvetisícdvanás.
V Bruslju, dne prvega februarja leta dva tiso dvanajst.
Tehty Brysseliss ensimmisen pivn helmikuuta vuonna kaksituhattakaksitoista.
Som skedde i Bryssel den frsta februari tjugohundratolv.

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За Европейския съюз
Por la Unión Europea
Za Evropskou unii
For Den Europiske Union
Für die Europische Union
Euroopa Liidu nimel
Για την Ευρωπακ νωση
For the European Union
Pour l'Union européenne
Per l'Unione europea
Eiropas Savienības vārdā –
Europos Sjungos vardu
Az Európai Unió részérl
Gall-Unjoni Ewropea
Voor de Europese Unie
W imieniu Unii Europejskiej
Pela Unio Europeia
Pentru Uniunea European
Za Európsku úniu
Za Evropsko unijo
Euroopan unionin puolesta
Fr Europeiska unionen
За правителството на Мозамбик
Por el Gobierno de Mozambique
Za vládu Mosambiku
For Mozambiques regering
Für die Regierung Mosambiks
Mosambiigi valitsuse nimel
Για την Κυβρνηση τη Μοζαμβκη
For the Government of Mozambique
Pour le gouvernement du Mozambique
Per il governo del Mozambico
Mozambikas valdības vārdā –
Mozambiko Vyriausybs vardu
Mozambik kormánya részérl
Gall-Gvern tal-Moambik
Voor de regering van Mozambique
Pelo Governo de Moambique
W imienu rzdu Mozambiku
Pentru guvernul Mozambicului
Za vládu Mozambiku
Za vlado Mozambika
Mosambikin tasavallan puolesta
Fr Moambiques regering

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ANNEX
CONDITIONS FOR THE EXERCISE OF FISHING ACTIVITIES BY EUROPEAN UNION VESSELS IN THE
FISHING ZONE OF MOZAMBIQUE
CHAPTER I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Designation of competent authority
For the purposes of this Annex and notwithstanding any indication to the contrary, any reference to the European
Union (EU) or to Mozambique as a competent authority shall mean:
— for the EU: the European Commission, where applicable via the EU Delegation in Mozambique,
— for Mozambique: the Ministry of Fisheries.
2. Mozambique’s fishing zone
All the provisions of the Protocol and its Annex apply exclusively in the fishing zone of Mozambique as indicated in
Appendix 2.
3. Appointment of a local agent
Any EU vessel which plans to obtain a fishing authorisation under the present Protocol should be represented by a
consignee resident in Mozambique.
4. Bank account
Mozambique shall notify the EU before the entry into force of the Protocol of the details of the bank account(s) into
which the financial sums payable by EU vessels under the Agreement should be paid. The inherent costs linked to
bank transfers shall be borne by ship-owners.
CHAPTER II
TUNA FISHING AUTHORISATIONS
1. Condition for obtaining a tuna fishing authorisation — eligible vessels
The tuna fishing authorisations referred to in Article 6 of the Agreement shall be issued on the condition that the
vessel is included in the EU register of fishing vessels in the list of authorised fishing vessels of the IOTC and that all
previous obligations of the ship-owner, the master, or the vessel itself arising out of fishing activities in Mozambique
under the Agreement and the Mozambican fisheries legislation have been met.
2. Application for a fishing authorisation
The EU shall submit to Mozambique an application for a fishing authorisation in respect of any vessel wishing to fish
under the Agreement at least 20 working days before the start of the period of validity requested using the form
attached to this Annex as Appendix 1. The application must be typed or legibly written in block capitals.
For each initial application for a fishing authorisation on the basis of the Protocol in force, or following a technical
change to the vessel concerned, the application shall be accompanied by:
(i) the proof of payment of the advance payment fee for the period of validity of the fishing authorisation
requested;
(ii) the name, address and contact of:
— the owner of the fishing vessel,
— the operator of the fishing vessel,
— the local consignee for the vessel, where there is one;
(iii) a recent colour photograph of the vessel, showing a lateral view, and at least 15 cm x 10 cm in size;
(iv) the seaworthiness certificate of the vessel;
(v) the registration certificate of the vessel;
(vi) the health certificate of the vessel, delivered by the EU competent authority;
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For renewal of a fishing authorisation under the Protocol in force for a vessel whose technical specifications have not
been modified, the renewal application shall only be accompanied by proof of payment of the fee.
3. Advance payment fee
The amount of the advance payment fee is set on the basis of the annual rate specified in the technical sheets
included in Appendix 2 to this Annex. It shall include all local and national taxes with the exception of port taxes,
landing taxes, transhipment taxes and charges for the provision of services.
4. Provisional list of vessels authorised to fish
Once it has received the fishing authorisation applications, the national body responsible for supervising fishing
activities shall immediately draw up, for each category of vessel, the provisional list of applicant vessels. This list shall
be sent without delay to the EU by the Mozambique competent authority.
The EU shall forward the provisional list to the ship-owner or to the consignee. If the EU offices are closed,
Mozambique may send the provisional list directly to the ship-owner or their consignee with a copy to the EU.
5. Issue of fishing authorisation
Fishing authorisations for all vessels shall be issued to ship-owners or their consignee within 15 working days of
receiving the full application by the competent authority. A copy of this fishing authorisation shall be sent
immediately to the EU Delegation.
6. List of vessels authorised to fish
Once the fishing authorisation is issued, the national body responsible for supervising fishing activities shall draw up
immediately for each category of vessel the final list of vessels which are authorised to fish in the Mozambique
fishing zone. This list shall be sent immediately to the EU and shall replace the provisional list mentioned above.
7. Period of validity of the fishing authorisation
Fishing authorisations shall be valid for one year and be renewable.
In order to establish the start of the period of validity, annual period shall mean:
(i) for the first year of application of the Protocol, the period between the date of its entry into force and 31
December of the same year;
(ii) then, each complete calendar year;
(iii) for the last year of application of the Protocol, the period between 1 January and the date of expiry of the
Protocol;
(iv) for the first and for the last year of the Protocol the advance payment fee should be calculated on the pro rata
temporis basis.
8. Documents to be carried onboard
While in Mozambique waters or in Mozambique port, the following documents must be carried on board fishing
vessel at all times:
(a) the fishing authorisation;
(b) documents issued by a competent authority of the flag State of such fishing vessel, showing:
— the number under which the fishing vessel is registered, the vessel certificate of registry,
— conformity certificate provided for by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Torremolinos
Convention;
(c) up-to-date certified drawings or descriptions of the layout of the fishing vessel and in particular, the number of
fish holds of the fishing vessels, with the storage capacity expressed in cubic metres;
(d) if any modification was made to the characteristics of the fishing vessel with respect to its length overall, its gross
registered tonnage, the horsepower of its main engine or engines or its hold capacity, a certificate, certified by a
competent authority of the flag State of the fishing vessel, describing the nature of such modification;
(e) if the fishing vessel is equipped with chilled or refrigerated sea-water tanks, a document certified by a competent
authority of the flag State of the vessel indicating the calibration of the tanks in cubic metres;
(f) authorisation to fish outside the waters under the jurisdiction of the flag State issued in respect of the fishing
vessel;
(g) a copy of Mozambique Fisheries Law (Law No 3/90) and Marine Fisheries Regulations (REPMAR Decree No
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9. Transfer of fishing authorisation
The fishing authorisation shall be issued for a given vessel and shall not be transferable.
However, where force majeure is proven, at the request of the EU, a vessel fishing authorisation may be replaced by a
new authorisation, issued for another similar vessel or a substitute vessel, without payment of a new advance
payment. In such case, the statement of fees for freezer tuna seiners and surface longliners in Chapter IV shall
take into account the total catch of the two vessels in the zone of Mozambique.
The transfer shall involve the fishing authorisation to be replaced being returned by the ship-owner or its consignee
in Mozambique and the immediate drawing up by Mozambique of the replacement authorisation as soon as possible.
The replacement authorisation shall be issued without further delay to the ship-owner or its consignee when the
authorisation to be replaced is returned. The replacement authorisation shall take effect on the day on which the
authorisation to be replaced is returned.
Mozambique shall update the list of vessels authorised to fish as soon as possible. The new list shall be sent without
delay to the national body responsible for supervising fishing, and to the EU.
10. Support vessels
Support vessels must be authorised in compliance with the provisions and conditions provided for in Mozambican
legislation.
The annual licence fee applicable for the support vessel is EUR 3 580 per year.
The competent Mozambican authorities shall send the list of these authorisations to the Commission on a regular
basis, via the Delegation of the EU in Mozambique.
CHAPTER III
TECHNICAL MEASURES
Technical measures applicable to the vessels holding a fishing authorisation, relating to the zone, fishing gear and
additional catch, shall be defined for each fishing category in the technical sheets contained in Appendix 2 to this Annex.
The vessels shall respect the fisheries legislation of Mozambique and all the resolutions adopted by the IOTC (Indian
Ocean Tuna Commission).
CHAPTER IV
CATCH REPORTING
1. Definition of the fishing trip
For the purposes of this Annex, the duration of a fishing trip by a EU vessel shall be defined as follows:
— the period elapsing between entering and leaving Mozambique’s fishing zone, or
— the period elapsing between entering Mozambique’s fishing zone and a transhipment in port and/or a landing in
Mozambique.
2. Fishing logbook
The master of an EU vessel fishing under the Agreement shall keep an IOTC fishing logbook, for which the model
for each category of fishing is included in Appendix 3 to this Annex.
The fishing logbook must comply with IOTC resolution 08/04 for longliners and resolution 10/03 for purse seiners.
The fishing logbook shall be completed by the master for each day the vessel is present in the fishing zone of
Mozambique.
Each day the master shall record in the fishing logbook the quantity of each species, identified by its code alpha 3 of
the FAO, caught and kept on board, expressed in kilograms of live weight or, where necessary, the number of
individual fish. For each main species, the master shall also mention the by-catch.
The fishing logbook shall be filled in legibly, in block capitals, and shall be signed by the master.
The master shall be responsible for the accuracy of the data recorded in the fishing logbook.
3. Catch reporting
The master shall notify the vessel’s catch by submitting to Mozambique its fishing logbooks for the period of its
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The fishing logbooks shall be transmitted in one of the following ways:
(i) when passing through a port of Mozambique, the original of each fishing logbook shall be submitted to the local
representative of Mozambique, who shall confirm receipt thereof in writing; copy of the logbook shall be handed
over to the Mozambique inspection team;
(ii) when leaving the fishing zone of Mozambique without first passing through a Mozambican port, the original of
each fishing logbook shall be sent within a period of seven working days after arrival in any other port, and in
any case within a period of 15 working days after leaving the Mozambican zone;
(a) by e-mail, to the e-mail address given by the national body supervising fishing activities;
(b) or by fax, to the number given by the national body supervising fishing activities;
(c) or by the letter sent to the national body supervising fishing activities.
The two Parties shall establish from the 1 January 2012 a protocol for the electronic exchange of all catch and
reporting data based on an electronic logbook: the two Parties shall then plan the implementation of the protocol
and the replacement of the paper version of the catch reporting with an electronic version by 1 July 2012.
The master shall send a copy of all the fishing logbooks to the EU and its flag State competent authority. For tuna-
fishing vessels and surface longliners, the master shall also send a copy of all the fishing logbooks to the Instituto
Nacional de Investigao Pesqueira (IIP) and to one of the following scientific institutes:
(i) Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD);
(ii) Instituto Espaol de Oceanografía (IEO);
(iii) IPIMAR (Instituto Português de Investigao Maritima).
The return of the vessel into the zone of Mozambique within the period of validity of its fishing authorisation shall
give rise to further catch reporting.
Where the provisions concerning catch reporting are not observed, Mozambique may suspend the fishing auth
orisation of the vessel concerned until the missing catch report is obtained and penalise the ship-owner in accordance
with the relevant provisions under the national legislation in force. If the offence is repeated, Mozambique may refuse
to renew the fishing authorisation. Mozambique shall inform the EU immediately of any sanction applied in this
context.
4. Final statement of fees for the tuna-fishing vessels and surface longliners
For each ocean-going tuna seiner and surface longliner, the EU shall draw up, on the basis of its catch reporting
confirmed by the above scientific institutes, a final statement of the fees owed by the vessel in respect of its annual
season for the previous calendar year.
The EU shall send this final statement to Mozambique and to the ship-owner before 31 July of the year in progress.
Mozambique may contest the final statement, on the basis of documentary proof, within 30 working days of its
being sent. In the case of disagreement, the Parties shall consult each other in the Joint Committee. If Mozambique
does not object within 30 working days, the final statement shall be considered to be adopted.
Where the final statement is greater than the anticipated flat-rate fee paid to obtain the fishing authorisation, the
ship-owner shall pay the outstanding balance to Mozambique by 30 September of the year in progress. Where the
final statement is less than the expected flat-rate fee, the remaining amount may not be reclaimed by the ship-owner.
CHAPTER V
LANDINGS AND TRANSHIPMENTS
Transhipments at sea are prohibited. All transhipment operations in port are monitored under the presence of
Mozambican fishing inspectors.
The master of an EU vessel wishing to land or to tranship must notify Mozambique, at least 48 hours before landing or
transhipment, of the following:
(a) the name of the fishing vessel which must land or tranship and its number in the IOTC record of fishing vessels;
(b) the port of landing or transhipment;
(c) the date and time scheduled for the landing or transhipment;
(d) the quantity (expressed in kilograms of live weight or, if necessary, the number of individual fish) of each species to
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(e) in the case of transhipment, the name of the receiving vessel.
For the receiving vessels, not later than 24 hours before the beginning and at the end of the transhipment, the master of
the receiving carrier vessel shall inform the Mozambican authorities of the quantities of tuna and tuna-like species
transhipped to his vessel and complete and transmit the transhipment declaration to the Mozambican authority
within 24 hours.
The transhipment operation is subject to a prior authorisation delivered by Mozambique to the captain or its consignee
within 24 hours after the abovementioned notification. The transhipment operation must be carried out in a Mozambican
port authorised for this purpose.
The designated fishing ports where transhipment operations are permitted in Mozambique are Maputo, Beira and Nacala
(ports declared to the IOTC under resolution 10/11 and as per PSME requirements).
EU vessels landing in Mozambique port shall endeavour to make their by-catch available to the local processing
companies at the local market price. Upon request from the EU fishing companies the Mozambican authorities shall
provide a list and contact of the local processing companies.
Non-compliance with these provisions shall lead to the application of the relevant sanctions provided for under the
legislation of Mozambique.
CHAPTER VI
CONTROL
1. Entering and leaving the zone
Any entry into or departure from the fishing zone of Mozambique of an EU vessel holding a fishing authorisation
must be notified to Mozambique within three hours of the entry or departure.
When notifying its entry or departure, the vessel shall notify in particular:
(i) the date, time and point of passage scheduled;
(ii) the quantity of each target species held on board, as identified by its FAO alpha 3 code and expressed in
kilograms of live weight or, if necessary, the number of individual fish;
(iii) the quantity of each by-catch species retained on board as identified by its FAO alpha 3-code and expressed in
kilograms of its live weight or, if necessary, the number of individual fish;
(iv) the quantity of each by-catch species discarded as identified by its FAO alpha 3-code and expressed in kilograms
of its live weight or, if necessary, the number of individual fish.
Notification shall be given preferably by e-mail or, failing that, by fax, to an e-mail address or a telephone number or
a fax number communicated by Mozambique, using the form attached to the Annex as Appendix 4. Mozambique
shall confirm receipt thereof immediately by return e-mail or fax.
Mozambique shall immediately inform the vessels concerned and the EU of any change to the e-mail address,
telephone number or transmission frequency.
Any vessel found to be fishing in the Mozambican fishing zone without having previously notified its presence shall
be considered to be an unauthorised fishing vessel.
Any person infringing this provision shall be liable to the penalties and sanctions provided for by the Mozambican
fisheries law.
The entry/exit catch reports must be kept onboard at least for one year from the date of the report transmission.
2. Periodic catch report
When an EU vessel is operating in Mozambique waters, the captain of an EU vessel holding a fishing authorisation
must notify the Mozambique Authority every three days with the catch made in the fishing zone of Mozambique. The
first catch declaration will start five days after the date of entry in Mozambique fishing zone.
Every five days when notifying its periodic catch report, the vessel shall notify in particular:
(i) the date, time and position on reporting;
(ii) the quantity of each target species caught and held on board during the five-day period, as identified by its FAO
alpha 3 code and expressed in kilograms of live weight or, if necessary, the number of individual fish;
(iii) the quantity of each by-catch species retained on board during the five-day period, as identified by its FAO alpha
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(iv) the quantity of each by-catch species discarded at sea during the five-day period, as identified by its FAO alpha 3
code and expressed in kilograms of live weight or, if necessary, the number of individual fish;
(v) product presentation;
(vi) for tuna purse seine fishing vessels:
— number of successful sets on FAD since last report,
— number of successful sets on free school since last report,
— number of unsuccessful sets;
(vii) for tuna longline fishing vessels:
— number of sets since last report,
— number of hooks deployed since last report.
Notification shall be given preferably by e-mail or, failing that, by fax, to an e-mail address or a telephone number
communicated by Mozambique, using the form attached to the Annex as Appendix 5. Mozambique shall immediately
inform the vessels concerned and the EU of any change to the e-mail address, telephone number or transmission
frequency.
Any vessel found to be fishing in the Mozambican fishing zone without having notified its five days periodic catch
report shall be considered to be an unauthorised fishing vessel. Any person infringing this provision shall be liable to
the penalties and sanctions provided for by the Mozambican Fisheries Law.
The periodic catch reports must be kept on board at least during one year from the date of the report transmission.
3. Inspection at sea
The inspection at sea in the zone of Mozambique of EU vessels holding a fishing authorisation shall be carried out by
vessels and inspectors of Mozambique who are clearly identified as being assigned to carry out fishing checks.
Before going on board, the authorised inspectors shall warn the EU vessel of their decision to carry out an inspection.
The inspection shall be carried out by fisheries inspectors, who must provide proof of their identity and official
position as an inspector before carrying out the inspection.
The authorised inspectors shall only stay on board the EU vessel for the time necessary to carry out tasks linked to
the inspection. They shall carry out the inspection in a way which minimises the impact on the vessel, its fishing
activity and cargo.
At the end of each inspection, the authorised inspectors shall draw up an inspection report. The master of the EU
vessel has the right to make comments in the inspection report. The inspection report shall be signed by the inspector
drawing up the report and the master of the EU vessel.
The authorised inspectors shall give a copy of the inspection report to the master of the EU vessel before leaving the
vessel. In case of infringement, a copy of the notification of the infringement should be transmitted also to the EU as
foreseen in chapter VIII.
4. Pre-fishing briefing and Pre-fishing inspection
Every calendar year and before engaging in fishing activities, 33 % of EU vessels authorised to fish in Mozambican
waters shall come to a Mozambican port for a pre-fishing briefing and a pre-fishing inspection.
The list of the designated vessels that should be inspected before engaging the fishing activity is communicated by
Mozambican authority to the ship-owners and a copy is transmitted to the EU. For the vessels included in the list, the
fishing authorisation will be handed over immediately after the inspection at port.
The ship-owner should inform 72 hours in advance the Mozambican authority about the timing and the port chosen
for the inspection. Inspections will take place 24 hours upon arrival at the chosen port, namely Maputo, Beira or
Nacala.
Mozambique may authorise the EU to participate in the inspection in port as an observer.
The master of the EU vessel shall allow the Mozambican inspectors to carry out their work.
At the end of each inspection, the Mozambican inspector shall draw up an inspection report. The master of the EU
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The inspection report shall be signed by the inspector drawing up the report and the master of the EU vessel.
The Mozambican inspectors shall give a copy of the inspection report to the master of the EU vessel at the end of the
inspection. Mozambique shall send a copy of the inspection report to the EU within a period of eight working days
after the inspection.
5. Inspection in port in case of landing and transhipment
The inspection in a port of Mozambique of EU vessels which land or tranship their catch from the Mozambican zone
shall be carried out by Mozambican inspectors who are clearly identified as being assigned to carry out fishing checks.
Inspectors must provide proof of their identity and official position as an inspector before carrying out the inspection.
The Mozambican inspectors shall only stay on board the EU vessel for the time necessary to carry out the tasks
related to the inspection and shall conduct the inspection in such a way as to minimise the impact on the vessel, the
landing or transhipment operation and the cargo.
At the end of each inspection, the inspectors shall draw up an inspection report. The master of the EU vessel has the
right to include his comments in the inspection report. The inspection report shall be signed by the inspector drawing
up the report and the master of the EU vessel.
The Mozambican inspectors shall give a copy of the inspection report to the master of the EU vessel at the end of the
inspection.
CHAPTER VII
SATELLITE MONITORING SYSTEM (VMS)
1. Vessel position messages — VMS system
EU vessels holding a fishing authorisation must be equipped with a satellite monitoring system (vessel monitoring
system — VMS) to enable automatic and continuous communication of their position, every one hour, to the fishing
control centre (Fisheries Monitoring Centre — FMC) of their flag State.
Each position message must contain:
(a) the vessel identification;
(b) the most recent geographical position of the vessel (longitude, latitude), with a position error of less than 500
metres, and with a confidence interval of 99 %;
(c) the date and time the position is recorded;
(d) the speed and the course of the vessel.
Each position message must be configured in accordance with the format included in Appendix 5 to this Annex.
The first position recorded after entry into the Mozambican zone shall be identified by the code ‘ENT’. All subsequent
positions shall be identified by the code ‘POS’, with the exception of the first position recorded after departure from
the Mozambican zone, which shall be identified by the code ‘EXI’. The FMC of the flag State shall ensure the
automatic processing and, if necessary, the electronic transmission of the position messages. The position
messages shall be recorded in a secure manner and kept for a period of three years.
2. Transmission by the vessel in the event of breakdown of the VMS system
The master shall ensure at all times that the VMS system of his vessel is fully operational and that the position
messages are correctly transmitted to the FMC of the flag State.
The EU vessels with defective VMS systems are not authorised to enter in the fishing zone of Mozambique.
When already operating in the fishing zone of Mozambique, in the event of breakdown, the VMS system of the vessel
shall be repaired at the end of the trip or replaced within 10 days. After that period, the vessel shall no longer be
authorised to fish in the Mozambican zone.
Vessels fishing in the Mozambican zone with a defective VMS system must communicate their position messages by
e-mail or fax to the FMC of the flag State and of Mozambique, at least every two hours, and must provide all the
compulsory information.
3. Secure communication of the position messages to Mozambique
The FMC of the flag State shall automatically send the position messages of the vessels concerned to the FMC of
Mozambique. The FMC of the flag State and Mozambique shall exchange their contact e-mail addresses and inform
each other without delay of any change to these addresses.
The transmission of position messages between the FMC of the flag State and Mozambique shall be carried out
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The FMC of Mozambique shall inform the FMC of the flag State and the EU of any interruption in the receiving of
consecutive position messages from a vessel holding a fishing authorisation, where the vessel concerned has not
notified its departure from the zone.
4. Malfunction of the communication system
Mozambique shall ensure the compatibility of its electronic equipment with that of the FMC of the flag State and
inform the EU immediately of any malfunction as regards the communication and receiving of position messages with
a view to finding a technical solution as soon as possible. The Joint Committee shall deal with any possible dispute
arising.
The master shall be considered to be responsible for any proven manipulation of the vessel’s VMS system aimed at
disturbing its operation or falsifying its position messages. Any infringement shall be subject to the penalties provided
for by Mozambican legislation in force.
5. Revision of the frequency of position messages
On the basis of documentary evidence proving an infringement, Mozambique may ask the FMC of the flag State,
copying in the EU, to reduce the interval for sending position messages from a vessel to every thirty minutes for a set
period of investigation. This documentary evidence must be sent by Mozambique to the FMC of the flag State and the
EU. The FMC of the flag State shall immediately send the position messages to Mozambique at the new frequency.
The FMC of Mozambique shall then immediately notify the Control Centre of the flag State and the European
Commission of the end of the inspection procedure;
At the end of the set investigation period, Mozambique shall inform the FMC of the flag State and the EU of any
monitoring which is required.
CHAPTER VIII
INFRINGEMENTS
Failure to observe any of the rules and provisions of the Protocol the management and conservation of living resources
measures or Mozambique fisheries legislation may be penalised by fines, suspension, revocation or non-renewal of the
vessel’s fishing authorisation.
1. Treatment of infringements
Any infringement committed in the Mozambican fishing zone by an EU vessel holding a fishing authorisation in
accordance with the provisions of this Annex must be mentioned in an (inspection) report.
In case of an inspection on board, the signature of the inspection report by the master shall be without prejudice to
the ship owner’s right of defence in respect of an infringement. Where the master refuses to sign the inspection
report, he writes in the inspection report the reasons of his refusal with the mention ‘refusal to sign’.
For any infringement committed in Mozambique fishing zone by an EU vessel holding a fishing authorisation the
notification of the infraction defined and the accessory sanctions imposed to the captain or the fishing company shall
be sent directly to the shipowners following the procedures set in the Mozambique Fisheries Law. A copy of the
notification should be sent to the flag State of the vessel and to the EU within 72 hours.
2. Detention of a vessel
Where permitted under the Mozambican legislation in force regarding the infringement, any EU vessel having
committed an infringement may be forced to cease its fishing activity and, where the vessel is at sea, to return to
a Mozambican port.
Mozambique shall notify the EU within 24 hours of any detention of an EU vessel holding a fishing authorisation.
The notification will provide the reasons of the arrest and/or detention.
Before taking any measure against the vessel, the master, the crew or the cargo, with the exception of measures aimed
at protecting evidence, Mozambique shall designate an investigating officer and organise, at the request of the EU,
within one working day of notification of the detention of the vessel, an information meeting to clarify the facts
which have led to the vessel being detained and to explain what further action may be taken. A representative of the
flag State and of the ship-owner of the vessel may attend this information meeting.
3. Penalties for infringements — Compromise procedure
The penalty for the infringement shall be set by Mozambique according to the provisions of the national legislation in
force.
In the event that the ship-owner does not accept the fines, a compromise procedure prior to launching the legal
procedures shall be undertaken between the Mozambican authorities and the EU vessel to settle the issue amicably. A
representative of the flag State of the vessel may participate in this compromise procedure. The compromise
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4. Legal proceeding — Bank guarantee
If the abovementioned compromise procedure fails and the infringement is brought before the competent court, the
owner of the vessel which committed the infringement shall deposit a bank guarantee at a bank designated by
Mozambique, the amount of which, as set by Mozambique, covers the costs linked to the detention of the vessel, the
estimated fine and any compensation. The bank guarantee may not be recovered until the legal proceedings have been
concluded.
The bank security shall be released and returned to the shipowner without delay after the judgment has been given:
(a) in full, if no penalty has been imposed;
(b) for the amount of the remaining balance, if the penalty is a fine which is lower than the amount of the bank
security.
Mozambique shall inform the EU of the outcome of the legal proceedings within eight days of the judgement being
given.
5. Release of the vessel and the crew
The vessel and its crew shall be authorised to leave the port once the penalty has been paid in a compromise
procedure, or once the bank guarantee has been deposited.
CHAPTER IX
SIGNING-ON OF SEAMEN
1. Number of seamen to sign on
During their activities in Mozambique’s fishing zone, the EU ocean-going tuna seiners shall sign-on at least 2
Mozambican qualified seamen per vessel. The longliners shall sign on at least one Mozambican qualified seaman
per vessel.
The owners of EU vessels shall endeavour to sign on additional Mozambican seamen.
When no Mozambican seamen are taken on board, for any reason, EU ship-owners shall be obliged to pay a flat rate
amount equivalent to a figure based on the number of days that the vessel operated in Mozambique fishing zone
multiplied by the amount per day which is fixed at EUR 30 per seaman per vessel per day. The flat rate shall be paid
to the Mozambique authorities at the latest by 31 December of the same year.
That sum shall be used for the training of seamen/fishermen in Mozambique and shall be paid into an account
specified by the authorities of Mozambique.
2. Free choice of seamen
Mozambique holds a list of qualified seamen to be signed on for EU vessels.
The ship-owner, or their consignee, shall choose freely from this list the seamen to be signed on and shall notify
Mozambique of their inclusion in the crew.
3. Seamen’s contracts
The employment contract shall be drawn up by the ship-owner or its consignee and the seaman, if necessary
represented by their union, in liaison with Mozambique. It shall stipulate in particular the date and port of
signing on.
These contracts shall guarantee the seamen the social security cover applicable to them in Mozambique, including life
assurance and sickness and accident insurance.
A copy of the contract shall be given to the signatories.
The basic working rights laid down in the declaration of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) shall be afforded
to Mozambican seamen. This concerns in particular the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the
right to collective bargaining, and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
4. Seamen’s wages
The wages of the Mozambican seamen shall be paid by the ship-owner. They shall be set before the fishing auth
orisation is issued and by mutual agreement between the ship-owner and its consignee in Mozambique.
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5. Seamen’s obligations
The seamen shall report to the master of the vessel to which they have been appointed the day before the signing-on
date stipulated in their contract. The master shall inform the seaman of the date and time of signing on. If the seaman
withdraws or does not present himself at the date and time stipulated for his signing on, his contract shall be
considered to be null and void and the ship-owner shall be automatically discharged from its obligation to sign him
on. In this case the ship-owner shall not be liable for any financial penalty or compensation payment.
CHAPTER X
1. Observation of fishing activities
All EU vessels holding a fishing authorisation in Mozambique shall contribute EUR 300 to the fisheries observer
programme to be paid into the competent authority specific account, when they apply for the fishing authorisation.
This fund shall be used to cover administrative and management cost of the observers programme.
This observation programme shall conform to the provisions provided for in the resolutions adopted by the IOTC
(Indian Ocean Tuna Commission).
2. Designated vessels and observers
Mozambique authorities shall draw a list of vessels designated to take an observer on board. This list shall be kept up
to date. It shall be forwarded to the European Commission as soon as it has been drawn up.
The Mozambique authorities shall inform the ship-owners concerned of the name of the observers appointed to be
taken on board of their vessel no later than 15 days before the observer’s planned embarkation date.
The observers shall not spend more time on board the vessel than is necessary to carry out their duties.
3. Observer’s salary
The salary and social contributions of the observer shall be borne by the Mozambican authorities.
4. Embarkation conditions
The embarkation conditions for the observer, in particular the duration of presence on board, shall be defined by
mutual agreement between the ship-owner or its consignee and Mozambique.
Observers shall be treated as officers. However, receiving the observer on board shall take into account the technical
structure of the vessel.
The ship-owner shall bear the costs of providing accommodation and food for the observer on board.
The master shall take all the measures for which he is responsible to guarantee the physical safety and general
wellbeing of the observer.
Observers shall be granted access to every facility needed to carry out their duties. They shall have access to means of
communication and any documents on board, and to documents relating to the fishing activities of the vessel, in
particular the fishing logbook, freeze log and navigation log, and the parts of the vessel directly linked to their duties.
5. Embarkation and landing of observers
The observer shall sign on in a port chosen by the ship-owner.
The ship-owner or its representative shall notify Mozambique, with a notice period of 10 days before the embar
kation, of the date, time and port of embarkation of the observer. If the observer is embarked in a foreign country,
their travel costs to the port of embarkation shall be borne by the ship-owner.
If the observer does not arrive to embark within 12 hours of the date and time set, the ship-owner shall be
automatically discharged from its obligation to allow the observer to embark.
It shall be free to leave the port and start fishing operations.
Where the observer is not disembarked in a port of Mozambique, the ship-owner shall bear the costs of accom
modation and food during the time the observer is waiting for repatriation flight.
6. Observer’s obligations
Whilst they are on board observers shall:
(a) take all appropriate measures so as not to interrupt or hinder fishing operations;
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The observers shall communicate observations by radio, fax or e-mail at least once a week while the vessel is fishing
in the Mozambican fishing zone, including the quantity of catches and by-catches on board and any other duties as
required by the authority.
7. Observer’s report
Before leaving the vessel, the observer shall submit a report of his observations to the master of the vessel. The master
of the vessel shall have the right to make comments in the observer’s report. The report shall be signed by the
observer and the master. The master shall receive a copy of the observer’s report.
The observer shall send his report to Mozambique, which shall send a copy of it to the EU within 15 working days of
the disembarkation of the observer.
APPENDICES TO THIS ANNEX
1. Appendix 1 — Application form for a fishing authorisation
2. Appendix 2 — Technical sheets
3. Appendix 3 — Fishing logbook
4. Appendix 4 — Entry/exit notification form
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Appendix 2
TECHNICAL SHEETS
SHEET: TUNA SEINERS AND SURFACE LONGLINERS
Fishing zone:
Beyond 12 nautical miles from the base lines.
Geographical coordinates: see table below
Authorised gear:
Seine
Surface longliner
By-catches:
Compliance with IOTC Resolutions
Authorised tonnage/Fees:
Number of vessels authorised to fish Ocean-going
tuna
seiner
vessels
:
43
surface longliner vessels: 32
Annual advance payment fee:
EUR 5 100 per ocean-going tuna seiner vessel, for 146 tonnes of catch of highly
migratory and associated species
EUR 4 100 per surface longliner vessel > 250 GT, for 118 tonnes of catch of highly
migratory and associated species
EUR 2 500 per surface longliner vessel < 250 GT, for 72 tonnes of catch of highly
migratory and associated species
Additional fee: EUR
35
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caught
Mozambique national seamen
EUR 30 per seaman, per vessel, per day in case of non-embarking
Observers (contribution to the fisheries observer program)
EUR 300 per year, per vessel
Geographical coordinates:
Point
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11
Latitude 26°50′S 26°00′S 25°10′S 24°45′S 22°42′S 21°34′S 20°03′S 16°38′S 15°40′S 11°50′S 10°26′S
Longitude 37°36′E 38°15′E 38°38′E 38°24′E 37°54′E 37°30′E 37°58′E 41°18′E 42°31′E 41°45′E 42°05′E

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Appendix 4
ENTRY/EXIT NOTIFICATION FORM
COMMUNICATION FORMAT REPORTS
ENTRY/EXIT REPORTS
PERIODIC CATCH REPORT WHEN IN MOZAMBICAN EEZ
All reports shall be transmitted to the competent authority, the National Fisheries Administration of Mozambique, at:
e-mail: entryexitcatchmoz@gmail.com
(Alternative — fax: +258 21 320 335)
Please note that:
— entry or exit reports must be sent to the e-mail provided above within three hours before the event,
— catch must be reported per species and live weight,
— catch unit must be in kilogramme,
— the reporting of catch relates to both the targeted species and the by-catch species. The species list provided below can
be changed according to the species caught.
1. Entry report format (within three hours before the event)
Subject text: Vessel Name/IN
Vessel name:
International radio call sign:
Date of entry (dd/mm/yyyy):
Time of entry (UTC):
Position of entry (Deg Mn Sec):
Total quantity of fish species on board at Entry in EEZ
Yellowfin (YFT) kg
Bigeye tuna (BET) kg
Skipjack (SKJ) kg
Albacore (ALB) kg
Marlin (MAR) kg
Swordfish (SWO) kg
Shortbill spearfish (SSP) kg
Sailfish (SFA) kg
Blue shark (BSH) kg
Porbeagle (POR) kg
Mako shark (MAK) kg
Great white shark (TIG) kg
Crocodile shark (PSK) kg
Thresher sharks (THR) kg
Oceanic whitetip shark (OCS) kg
Hammerhead Sharks (SPN) kg
Other Requiem sharks (CWZ) kg
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2. Exit report format (within three hours before the event)
Subject text: Vessel Name/OUT
Vessel name:
International radio call sign:
Date of exit (dd/mm/yyyy):
Time of exit (UTC):
Position at exit (Deg Mn Sec):
Total quantity of fish species on board at Exit of EEZ
Yellowfin (YFT) kg
Bigeye tuna (BET) kg
Skipjack (SKJ) kg
Albacore (ALB) kg
Marlin (MAR) kg
Swordfish (SWO) kg
Shortbill spearfish (SSP) kg
Sailfish (SFA) kg
Blue shark (BSH) kg
Porbeagle (POR) kg
Mako shark (MAK) kg
Great white shark (TIG) kg
Crocodile shark (PSK) kg
Thresher sharks (THR) kg
Oceanic whitetip shark (OCS) kg
Hammerhead Sharks (SPN) kg
Other Requiem sharks (CWZ) kg
Others (specify + FAO Code)
Etc …
3. Weekly/periodic catch report format (every three days when the vessel is operating in Mozambique waters)
Subject text: Vessel Name/WCR
Vessel name:
International radio call sign:
Date at reporting (dd/mm/yyyy):
Time at reporting (UTC):
Position at reporting (Deg Mn Sec)
Catch in Mozambique EEZ (kg)
Yellowfin (YFT) kg
Bigeye tuna (BET) kg
Skipjack (SKJ) kg
Albacore (ALB) kg
Marlin (MAR) kg
Swordfish (SWO) kg
Shortbill spearfish (SSP) kg

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Sailfish (SFA) kg
Blue shark (BSH) kg
Porbeagle (POR) kg
Mako shark (MAK) kg
Great white shark (TIG) kg
Crocodile shark (PSK) kg
Thresher sharks (THR) kg
Oceanic whitetip shark (OCS) kg
Hammerhead Sharks (SPN) kg
Other Requiem sharks (CWZ) kg
Others (specify species + FAO Code)
Etc …
For tuna purse seine fishing vessel:
— number of successful sets on FAD since last report:
— number of successful sets on free school since last report:
— number of unsuccessful sets:
For tuna longline fishing vessel:
— number of sets since last report:
— number of hooks deployed since last report:
The table below shows the official alphanumeric codes (also called ‘3-alpha’) for the species under the mandate of the
IOTC. The English, French and Scientific names are taken from the FAO taxonomy.
Code English
Name French
Name Scientific
Name
ALB Albacore
tuna Germon Thunnus
alalunga
BET Bigeye
tuna
Patudo; Thon
obèse Thunnus
obesus
BFT Bluefin
tuna Thon
rouge Thunnus
thynnus
thynnus
BIL Marlins,
sailfishes,
spear
fish Poissons
epée
NCA
(**) Xiphioidei
NEI (*)
BIP Indo-Pacific
Bonito Bonito
oriental Sarda
orientalis
BLM Black
Marlin Makaire
noir Makaira
indica
BLT Bullet
tuna Bonitou Auxis
rochei
BLZ Indo-Pacific
Blue
Marlin Makaire
bleu
de
l’Indo
Pacifique Makaira
mazara
COM Narrow
barred
Spanish
Mackerel Thazard
rayé Scomberomorus
commersoni
DOT Dogtooth
tuna Bonite
à
gros
yeux Gymnosarda
unicolor
FRI Frigate
tuna Auxide Auxis
thazard
FRZ Frigate
and
Bullet
tunas Auxides
et
Bonitous Auxis spp.
GUT Indo-Pacific
king
mackerel Thazard
ponctué Scomberomorus
guttatus
KAW Kawakawa Thonine
orientale Euthynnus
affinis
KGX Seerfishes
NEI
(*) Thazards
NCA
(**) Scomberini
NEI (*)

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Code English
Name French
Name Scientific
Name
LOT Longtail
tuna Thon
mignon Thunnus
tonggol
MAR Marlines
NEI
(*) Makaire
NCA
(**)
MLS Striped
Marlin Marlin
rayé Tetrapturus
audax
OBL Billfishes,
unclassified Porte-épée
non-classifiés
OTH Others
NEI
(*) Autres
NCA
(**) Scombridae
and
Xiphioidei
RSK Requiem
sharks Carcharinidae
SBF Southern
Bluefin
tuna Thon
rouge
du
sud Thunnus
maccoyii
SFA Indo-Pacific
Sailfish Voilier
de
l’Indo-Pacifique Istiophorus
platypterus
SHK Shark Requins
SKJ Skipjack
Listao; Bonite
à
ventre
rayé Katsuwonus
pelamis
SSP Short-billed
spearfish Makaire
à
rostre
court Tetrapterus
angustirostris
STS Streaked
seerfish Thazard
cirrus Scomberomorus
lineolatus
SWO Swordfish Espadon Xiphias
gladius
TUN Tunas
and
Bonitos
NEI
(*) Thons
et
bonites
NCA
(**) Thunnini
and
Sardini
NEI (*)
WAH Wahoo Thazard-btard Acanthocybium
solandri
YFT Yellowfin
tuna Albacore Thunnus
albacares
(*) NEI: not elsewhere included.
(**) NCA: non compris ailleurs.

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Appendix 5
FORMAT OF VMS MESSAGE POSITION
COMMUNICATION OF VMS MESSAGES
POSITION REPORT
Data element Code
Mandatory/
optional
Content
Start record SR
M System
detail
—
indicates
start
of
record
Addressee AD
M Message
detail
—
addressee.
Alpha-3
ISO
country
code
From FR
M Message
detail
—
sender.
Alpha-3
ISO
country
code
Flag State FS
O Message
detail
—
flag
State
Type of message TM
M Message
detail
—
message
type
[ENT,
POS,
EXI]
Radio call sign RC
M Vessel
detail
—
international
radio
call
sign
of
vessel
Contracting Party internal
IR
O Vessel
detail
—
unique
Contracting
Party
number
(flag
reference number
State ISO3 code followed by number)
External registration number XR
M Vessel
detail
—
number
marked
on
side
of
vessel
Latitude LA
M
Vessel position detail — position in degrees and minutes
N/S DDMM (WGS84)
Longitude LO
M
Vessel position detail — position in degrees and minutes
E/W DDMM (WGS84)
Course CO
M Vessel
course
360°
scale
Speed SP
M Vessel
speed
in
tenths
of
knots
Date DA
M
Vessel position detail — date of record of UTC position
(YYYYMMDD)
Time TI
M
Vessel position detail — time of record of UTC position
(HHMM)
End record ER
M System
detail
—
indicates
end
of
record
M = mandatory data element.
O = optional data element.
Each data transmission is structured as follows:
1. characters are accorded to the ISO 8859.1 norm;
2. a double slash (//) and field code SR indicate the start of the message;
3. each data element is identified by its code and separated from the other data elements by a double slash (//);
4. a single slash (/) separates the field code and the data;
5. the ER code followed by a double slash (//) indicates the end of the message;
6. the optional data elements must be inserted between the start and the end of the message.

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