3. Monitor and Record Compliance
• Check Positions on the Vessel Log Sheets and record/report reporting;
• Check Vessels are correctly recording target species, by catch and discards;
• Check compliance with provisions of Fisheries Management Plan-Department of Fisheries (FMP-DOF), Fisheries Act 2015, and IOTC Commission CMMs;
• Ensure they are using the fishing method that they are licensed to use;
• Check to ensure proper reporting of retained or discarded commercial species;
• Check to ensure there is proper recording of bycatch species (Retention/Discards);
• Report on catch of species interest, i.e. Turtles, Dolphins, Whales, Birds, etc; and
• Report if the vessels fish in prohibited areas.
4. Catch Data Recording
• Species Composition (Target and Bycatch)
• Length Frequency
• Sex
• Condition when caught/when discarded
• Catch-ability of the vessels/fleets
• CPUE (Catch per unit of effort)
• Small fish issues
• Reasons for discards
5. Record Details of Fishing Operations and Gear Technology
• Longline gear design
• Set and haul information
• Usage of electronic equipment
• Vessels Details (Engine, Length, Tonnage, etc.)
• Aircraft usage
• Communications and VMS