Any distant water fisheries operator applying for distant water fisheries permit(s) for his/her fishing vessel(s) to fish in the Indian Ocean (hereinafter referred to as the “Indian Ocean Permit”) in the following year shall complete application form(s), formats of which are as shown in Appendix 6 to 8, in accordance with types of fishing vessels and groups, 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 thereof. The photographs shall clearly and legibly display the Chinese and English vessel name and international radio call sign (IRCS); and be of a size of 6 by 8 inches:i. Two photos that each of which shows the complete length and structural characteristics of the starboard side and portside of the vessel; andii. Two photos that are taken form bow to stern and stern to bow.(3) A document certified by the commissioned professional institution that the automatic location communicator (ALC) on board the fishing vessel(s) 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.(7) Where, in the year of application, the fishing vessel(s) falls under any of the following circumstances, documentary proof certifying that all catch has been removed from fish hold(s) shall also be submitted:i. The concerned distant water fisheries operator(s) has changed.ii. The CT number of the fishing vessel(s) has changed.Appendix 6 Application Form for Large Scale Longliners.ODTAppendix 7 Application Form for Small Scale Longliners.ODTAppendix 8 Application Form for Carrier Vessels of the Republic of China.ODT