Any distant water fisheries operator applying for distant water fisheries permit(s) for his/her fishing vessel(s) to fish in the north Pacific Ocean in the current year shall complete application form(s) (format as shown in Appendix 2), with the enclosure of the following documents:(1) A copy of the valid fishing license(s) which shall contain the International Maritime Organization (IMO) ship identification number.(2) The following color photographs of the fishing vessel(s) no older than three years and the electronic files. The photographs shall clearly show the Chinese and English name of the vessel and its international radio call sign (IRCS), and the size shall not be smaller than 12 cm by 7 cm:i. One photograph that shows the complete length overall and structural characteristics of the starboard side of the vessel;ii. One photograph that shows the complete length overall and structural characteristics of the portside of the vessel; andiii. One photograph of the stern of the vessel taken directly from behind the vessel.(3) A document certified by the commissioned professional institution that the automatic location communicator (ALC) on board the fishing vessel can regularly and normally transmit vessel positions.(4) A document certified by the commissioned professional institution that the electronic logbook (E-logbook) system on board the fishing vessel(s) can normally transmit catch data.(5) A document proving the last port entry or departure of the fishing vessel(s).(6) A document proving enrollment in the wage arrears payment mechanism, or a wage-payment guarantee letter issued by a financial institution and within the validity period.Appendix 2 Application Form for Fishing Vessels Conducting Saury Fishery in the North Pacific Ocean for Year.pdf