Regulations for Tuna Longline Fishing Vessels Proceeding to the Atlantic Ocean for Fishing Operation Article 67

For any fishing vessel that receives any observer assigned by the competent authority, any foreign country with which the fisheries cooperation is engaged, or any international fisheries organization, the concerned distant water fisheries operator shall comply with the following:(1) To notify the competent authority in writing seven working days before the date of intended port entry or departure.(2) To embark and disembark the observer at the time and place informed by the competent authority.(3) To provide the observer, while onboard the vessel, with food, accommodation, adequate sanitary amenities, and medical facilities of a reasonable standard equivalent to those normally available to an officer onboard the vessel.(4) To instruct the captain and crew of the fishing vessel matters related to the cooperation with or assisting the observer in carrying out the duties, and to ensure observer’s safety.