Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/838 of 19 February 2025 amending Regulation (EU) 2018/975 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards data reporting for the jack mackerel fishery, technical failure of the satellite-tracking device, vessel data requirements in Annex V, transhipment data requirements in Annexes VII, VIII and IX, and port data requirements in Annexes XI and XII
Date: 2025-02-19
Institutions: Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, European Commission
Subjects: Pacific Ocean, catch by species, conservation of fish stocks, fishing agreement, fishing area, fishing controls, fishing vessel, international convention, sea fish, sea fishing




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Official Journal of the European Union


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2025/838


2.5.2025







            COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2025/838
of 19 February 2025
         
amending Regulation (EU) 2018/975 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards data reporting for the jack mackerel fishery, technical failure of the satellite-tracking device, vessel data requirements in Annex V, transhipment data requirements in Annexes VII, VIII and IX, and port data requirements in Annexes XI and XII


THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,


Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/975 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 laying down management, conservation and control measures applicable in the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) Convention Area (1), and in particular Article 43, points (a), (b) and (f), thereof,

Whereas:







(1)


Pursuant to Council Decision 2012/130/EU (2), the Union is a Contracting Party to the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean, which established the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (‘the SPRFMO’), since 26 July 2010.












(2)


Regulation (EU) 2018/975 implements into Union law the management, conservation and control measures adopted by the SPRFMO (‘conservation and management measures’) at its annual meetings between 2013 and 2017.












(3)


At its annual meetings in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, the SPRFMO adopted amendments to existing conservation and management measures.












(4)


Those amendments should be implemented into Union law. Regulation (EU) 2018/975 should be amended accordingly,





HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:



Article 1
Regulation (EU) 2018/975 is amended as follows:






(1)


in Article 7(2), points (a) and (b) are replaced by the following:






‘(a)


by the 15th day of each month, the list of fishing vessels flying their flag that are actively fishing or engaged in transhipment in the SPRFMO Convention Area in the preceding month. The Commission shall transmit that information to the SPRFMO Secretariat by the 20th day of each month;










(b)


not later than 45 days before the SPRFMO Scientific Committee meeting, the annual scientific report covering the previous year, including observer data to the maximum extent possible. The Commission shall transmit that information to the SPRFMO Secretariat not later than 30 days before the SPRFMO Scientific Committee meeting.’;














(2)


in Article 41, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.   Member States shall ensure that, in the event that the technical failure of the satellite tracking device has not been solved within 30 days from the commencement of the reporting obligation as specified in paragraph 1, fishing vessels flying their flag cease fishing, stow all fishing gear and return to port without delay to repair the satellite-tracking device.’
;









(3)


Annexes V, VII, VIII, IX, XI and XII are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.






Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the fourth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Points 2, 3 and 4 of the Annex shall apply from 1 October 2025.




This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 19 February 2025.


For the Commission


The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN
            





(1)  
            OJ L 179, 16.7.2018, p. 30, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2018/975/oj.

(2)  Council Decision 2012/130/EU of 3 October 2011 on the approval, on behalf of the European Union, of the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean (OJ L 67, 6.3.2012, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2012/130(1)/oj).




ANNEX
Annexes V, VII, VIII, IX, XI and XII to Regulation (EU) 2018/975 are amended as follows:






1.


Annex V is amended as follows:






(1)


In section 1, point (xv) is replaced by the following:






‘(xv)


Hold capacity (m3; if applicable)’;














(2)


In section 1, point (xxvi) is replaced by the following:






‘(xxvi)


Good quality high resolution digital photographs of the vessel of appropriate brightness and contrast, no older than 5 years at the time the vessel is first authorised, which shall consist of at least:






(i)


one photograph showing the starboard side of the vessel displaying its full overall length and complete structural features;










(ii)


one photograph showing the port side of the vessel displaying its full overall length and complete structural features;










(iii)


one photograph showing the stern taken directly from astern, including any superstructure.




Photos shall be updated when changes to the vessel characteristics are made (e.g. modified hull, superstructure, external markings). Photos shall be submitted in one of the following file formats: jpeg, png, or tiff.’;


















2.


Annex VII is replaced by the following:


‘ANNEX VII

Advanced transhipment notification







1.


Transhipment details






(a)


Member State providing the data submission










(b)


Anticipated transhipment date (UTC)










(c)


Anticipated transhipment time (UTC), if available










(d)


Anticipated transhipment latitude (decimal degrees)










(e)


Anticipated transhipment longitude (decimal degrees)










(f)


Form completed by (vessel name)














2.


Details of unloading vessel






(a)


Name of vessel










(b)


Registration number










(c)


IRCS










(d)


Vessel flag state










(e)


IMO number










(f)


Name and nationality of vessel master










(g)


Estimated quantity by weight of fish on board prior to the transhipment by species, product form and catch area










(h)


Estimated quantity by weight to be transhipped by species, product form and catch area














3.


Details of receiving vessel






(a)


Name of vessel










(b)


Registration number










(c)


IRCS










(d)


Vessel flag state










(e)


IMO number










(f)


Name and nationality of vessel master










(g)


Estimated quantity by weight of fish on board prior to the transhipment by species, product form and catch area.










                        ;









3.


Annex VIII is replaced by the following:


‘ANNEX VIII

Observer Transhipment Log Sheet







1.


Details of unloading fishing vessel






Name of vessel


 




Registration number


 




IRCS


 




Vessel flag State


 




IMO number


 




Master’s name and nationality


 














2.


Details of receiving fishing vessel






Name of vessel


 




Registration number


 




Radio call sign


 




Vessel flag State


 




IMO number


 




Master’s name and nationality


 














3.


Transhipment operation












Date and time of commencement of transhipment (UTC)


 




Date and time of completion of transhipment (UTC)


 




If transhipment in port: Name, country, and code (1) of port


 




If transhipment at sea: Position (nearest 1/10th degree) at commencement of transhipment


 




If transhipment at sea: Position (nearest 1/10th degree) at completion of transhipment


 




Description of product type by species (such as whole, frozen fish in 20 kg cartons)




Species


 


Product type


 




Species


 


Product type


 




Species


 


Product type


 




Number of cartons, net weight (kg) of product, by species




Species


 


Cartons


 


Net weight


 




Species


 


Cartons


 


Net weight


 




Species


 


Cartons


 


Net weight


 




Species


 


Cartons


 


Net weight


 




Total net weight of product transhipped (kg)


 




Hold numbers in reefer vessel in which product is stowed


 




Destination port and country of receiving fishing vessel


 




Estimated arrival date


 




Estimated landing date


 














4.


Observations (if applicable)





 














5.


Verification






Name of observer


 




Authority


 




Signature


 




















4.


Annex IX is replaced by the following:


‘ANNEX IX

Transhipment Declaration







1.


Details of unloading fishing vessel






(a)


Name of vessel










(b)


Registration number










(c)


IRCS










(d)


Vessel flag state










(e)


IMO number










(f)


Name and nationality of vessel master














2.


Details of receiving fishing vessel






(a)


Name of vessel










(b)


Registration number










(c)


IRCS










(d)


Vessel flag state










(e)


IMO number










(f)


Name and nationality of vessel master














3.


Details of transhipment operation






(a)


Date and time of commencement of transhipment (UTC)










(b)


Date and time of completion of transhipment (UTC)










(c)


If transhipped in port:





Port state, name of port and port code














(d)


If transhipped at sea:






(i)


Position (nearest 1/10th degree) at commencement of transhipment (latitude and longitude; decimal degree)










(ii)


Position (nearest 1/10th degree) at completion of transhipment (latitude and longitude; decimal degree)














(e)


Destination port of receiving fishing vessel (1)











(f)


Arrival date estimate










(g)


Landing date estimate










(h)


Hold numbers in receiving fishing vessel in which product is stowed














4.


Details of fishery resources transhipped






(a)


Details of fishery resources transhipped






(i)


Species code (3-letter FAO code)










(ii)


Description of species, by product type (e.g. whole, frozen fish)










(iii)


Container/carton type










(iv)


Number of cartons and net weight (kg) of product by container/carton type and by species










(v)


Total net weight of product transhipped (kg)














(b)


Fishing gear used (2)















5.


Verification






(a)


Name of observer










(b)


Authority










                        .
(1)  If this information changes, the Transhipment Declaration shall be updated and re-submitted no later than 72 hours before landing transhipped SPRFMO managed products in port."
                        

(2)  International Standard Classification of fishing gears (ISSCFG). This information only needs to be provided by the unloading vessel."
                        










5.


Annex XI is replaced by the following:


‘ANNEX XI

Port call request

1.   Port call information







Port of call


Last port


Date of last port call




 


 


 




2.   Vessel identification









Vessel name


Vessel flag


IMO number


Call sign


External identification




 


 


 


 


 




Type of vessel


Vessel contact information


Vessel owner(s)


RFMO ID (if applicable)


Certificate of registry ID




 


 


 


 


 




3.   VMS







VMS operational?


VMS reporting to national FMC?


VMS reporting to SPRFMO?




 


 


 




Type


 




4.   Vessel dimensions







Length


Beam


Draft (Moulded depth)




 


 


 




5.   Vessel master name and nationality






Vessel master name


Vessel master nationality




 


 




6.   Relevant transhipment authorisation(s)







Identifier


Issued by


Valid dates




 


 


 




 


 


 




7.   Transhipment information (concerning donor vessels)













Date


Location (Lat/Long)


Donor vessel name


Flag State of donor vessel


IMO number


Species


Product state


FAO Area of capture


Quantity (kg)




 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 




 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 




 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 




 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 




 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 




8.   Port call details










Intended port of call (2)



Port state


Purpose (3) of port call


Estimated arrival date


Estimated arrival time


Current date




 


 


 


 


 


 




9.   SPRFMO managed species held on-board










Species


FAO area of capture


Product state


Total kilograms held on-board (estimated)



Amount to be transhipped/landed (estimated)



Recipient of transhipped/landed amount




 


 


 


 


 


 




 


 


 


 


 


 




 


 


 


 


 


 




 


 


 


 


 


 




 


 


 


 


 


 




If no SPRFMO species and/or fish products originating from such species are held on board, then enter “nil”.
10.   Relevant fishing authorisation details










Identifier


Issued by


Validity


Fishing area(s)


Species


Gear (4)





 


 


 


 


 


 




Fishing authorisation indicates vessel catch limit per species (Yes/No)


Species


Vessel catch limit per species (5)





 


 


 




11.   Crew list
Is a copy of the crew list attached? Yes/No;












6.


Annex XII is replaced by the following:


‘ANNEX XII

Port inspection report

1.   Inspection details








Inspection report number


 




Principal inspector’s name


 




Port state


 


Inspecting authority


 




Port of inspection


 


Purpose of call


 




Inspection start date


 


Inspection start time


 




Inspection end date


 


Inspection end time


 




Prior notification received?


Yes/No


Prior notification details consistent with inspection?


Yes/No




2.   Vessel details








Vessel name


 


Vessel flag


 




Vessel type


 


IRCS


 




External identification


 


IMO number


 




Vessel owner


 




Vessel beneficial owner(s)

(if known and different from vessel owner)



 




Vessel operator


 




Vessel master and nationality


 




Vessel agent


 




VMS present?


Yes/No


VMS type


 




3.   Relevant fishing authorisations








Authorisation identifier


 


Issued by


 




Validity


 


Fishing areas


 




Species


 


Gear (6)



 




Is the vessel in the SPRFMO record of vessels?


Yes/No


Currently authorised?


Yes/No




4.   SPRFMO managed species off loaded (during this port call)









Species


FAO area of capture


Product state


Declared quantity off loaded (kg)


Quantity off loaded (kg)




 


 


 


 


 




 


 


 


 


 




 


 


 


 


 




 


 


 


 


 




 


 


 


 


 




5.   SPRFMO managed species retained onboard









Species


FAO area of capture


Product state


Declared quantity held on-board (kg)


Quantity held on-board (kg)




 


 


 


 


 




 


 


 


 


 




 


 


 


 


 




6.   SPRFMO managed species received from transhipment (during this port call)









Species


FAO area of capture


Product state


Declared quantity received (kg)


Quantity received (kg)




 


 


 


 


 




 


 


 


 


 




 


 


 


 


 




7.   Examinations and findings






Section


Comments




Examination of logbooks and other documentation




Compliance with applicable catch documentation scheme(s)




Compliance with applicable trade information scheme(s)




Type of gear onboard




Findings by inspectors




Apparent infringements (include reference to relevant legal instruments)




Vessel master’s comments




Actions taken




Vessel master’s signature




Inspector’s signature












(1)  If this information changes, the Transhipment Declaration shall be updated and re-submitted no later than 72 hours before landing transhipped SPRFMO managed products in port.

(2)  International Standard Classification of fishing gears (ISSCFG). This information only needs to be provided by the unloading vessel.’


(1)  United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations (UN/LOCODE).

(2)  Shall be a designated port as listed on the SPRFMO port register.

(3)  E.g. landing, transhipment, refueling.

(4)  If the authorisation is limited to transhipments then enter ‘
            ‘tranship’
            ’ as the gear.

(5)  If the authorisation does not indicate vessel catch limit, enter N/A.

(6)  If the authorisation is for transhipment then enter “tranship” as the gear.



ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/838/oj
ISSN 1977-0677 (electronic edition)