Article 11 Observers

(a)

record independently, in the same format as that used in the vessel’s logbook, the catch information prescribed in Article 6 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (8);

(b)

record any instances of alteration of the fishing plan as referred to in Article 5(2);

(c)

document any unforeseen encounters with vulnerable marine ecosystems referred to in Article 7, including the gathering of information that may be of use in relation to the protection of the site;

(d)

record depths at which gear is deployed;

(e)

present a report to the competent authorities of the Member State concerned within 20 days following the termination of the observation period. A copy of this report shall be sent to the Commission, within 30 days following receipt of a written request.

(a)

a relative of the master of the vessel or other officer serving on the vessel to which the observer is assigned;

(b)

an employee of the master of the vessel to which he is assigned;

(c)

an employee of the master’s representative;

(d)

an employee of a company controlled by the master or his representative;

(e)

a relative of the master’s representative.