Regulations for Tuna Longline Fishing Vessels Proceeding to the Indian Ocean for Fishing Operation Article 9

Any distant water fisheries operator applying for Indian Ocean Permit(s) of the following year for his/her fishing vessel(s) shall submit the documents as prescribed in Article 7 in accordance with the following procedures and deadlines:(1) Where the distant water fisheries operator of large scale longliner(s) is a member of the Taiwan Deep Sea Tuna Boat-owners and Exporters Association (hereinafter referred to as “Tuna Association”), he/she shall apply to the Tuna Association before 15 September of the current year, and the Tuna Association shall compile the applications in accordance with the groups for delivery to the competent authority before 30 September of the current year.(2) Where the distant water fisheries operator of large scale longliner(s) is not a member of the Tuna Association, he/she shall apply to the competent authority before 30 September of the current year.(3) Where the distant water fisheries operator of small scale longliner(s) is a member of the Taiwan Tuna Longline Association (hereinafter referred to as “Longline Association”), he/she shall apply to the Longline Association before 15 September of the current year. The Longline Association shall compile the applications in accordance with the groups and deliver to the competent authority before 30 September of the current year.(4) Where the distant water fisheries operator of small scale longliner(s) is not a member of the Longline Association, he/she shall apply to the competent authority before 30 September of the current year.(5) For the distant water fisheries operator of carrier vessel(s) of the Republic of China, he/she shall apply to the competent authority before 30 September of the current year.