Article 11 
1. Member States shall notify to the Commission the total catches, broken down by vessels, which were made by fishing vessels flying its flag and registered in the Community, in the period between 1 July 1995 and the end of the first month following the month in which the Regulation enters into force. This notification shall be made within 10 days of the end of this period. 2. All vessels fishing for crab (Paralomis spp.) in FAO Antarctic sub-area 48.3 and FAO Antarctic Division 58.4.2 shall report the following data to the Commission by 25 August 1996 for crabs caught prior to 31 July 1996: - the location, date, depth, the number and spacing of pots and soak time, and catch (number and weight) of commercially sized crabs (reported on as fine a scale as possible, but no longer than 0,5 ° latitude and 1 ° longitude) for each 10-day period, - the species, size and sex of a representative sample of crab sampled according to the procedure set out in Annex 1 (between 35 and 50 crabs shall be sampled every day from the line hauled just prior to noon) and by-catch caught in traps; and - other relevant data, as possible, according to the requirements set out in Annex 1. Article 12 1. Community vessels fishing Dissostichus eleginoides and Electrona carlsbergi operating in FAO Antarctic sub-area 48.3 and 48.4 and vessels fishing in 48.3 in the 1995/1996 fishing season shall notify to the competent authority of the Member State whose flag they fly not later than the 15th of each month, following the month of fishing, an Effort and Biological Data Reporting System report. 2. Pursuant to this notification, Member States shall transmit this information to the Commission at the end of each month. The Commission shall immediately transmit these data to CCAMLR. 3. The information contained in the Effort and Biological Data Reporting System report shall include the following: - the haul-by-haul data required to complete the CCAMLR fine-scale catch and effort data form for longline fisheries (form C2 latest version for Dissostichus eleginoides and Electrona carlsbergi and form C1 for Chamsocephalus gunnari). These data shall include the numbers of seabirds or marine mammals of each species caught and killed, - a representative sample on length composition measurements from the fishery (form B2, latest version). Length measurements of fish should be of total length to the nearest centimetre below and, representative samples of the length composition should be taken from a single fishing ground. In the event that a vessel moves from a fishing ground to another during the course of a month, then separate length compositions be submitted for each fishing ground. Article 13 Following notification from CCAMLR to the Commission concerning the exhaustion of the TAC of a stock or a group of stocks fixed in Article 5, or after the expiration of the fishing season set out in Article 5, it shall be prohibited for any Community fishing vessel to fish for that stock or group of stocks, to retain on board, to tranship or to land fish taken after that date. Article 14 1. No trawl, Danish seine or similar net, any part of which is composed of meshes of a size smaller than those laid down in Annex III, shall be used when engaging in directed fishery for the species or groups of species Notothenia rossii, Dissostichus eleginoides, Gobionotothen gibberifrons, Notothenia kempi, Lepidonotothen squamifrons and Champsocephalus gunnari. It is prohibited to use any means or device which would obstruct or diminish the size of the meshes. 2. For the nets referred to in paragraph 1, the minimum mesh size provided for in Annex III shall be determined in accordance with the following rules: A. Description of gauges (a) The gauges to be used for determined mesh size shall be 2 mm thick, flat, of durable material and capable of retaining their shape. They shall have either a series of parallel-edged sides connected by intermediate tapering edges with a taper of one to eight on each side, or only tapering edges with the taper specified above. They shall have a hole at the narrowest extremity. (b) Each gauge shall be inscribed on its face with the width in millimetres both of the parallel-sided section, if any, and of the tapering section. In the case of the latter, the width shall be inscribed at intervals of 1 mm and shall be indicated at regular intervals. B. Use of the gauge (a) The net shall be stretched in the direction of the long diagonal of the meshes. (b) A gauge as described in point A shall be inserted by its narrowest extremity into the mesh opening in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the net. (c) The gauge shall be inserted into the mesh opening, either manually or using a weight or dynamometer, until it is stopped at the tapering edges by the resistance of the mesh. C. Selection of meshes to be measured (a) Meshes to be measured shall form a series of 20 consecutive meshes running in the direction of the long axis of the net. (b) Meshes less than 50 cm from lacings, ropes or codline shall not be measured. This distance shall be measured perpendicular to the lacings, ropes or codline with the net stretched in the direction of that measurement. Nor shall any mesh be measured which has been mended or broken or has attachments to the net fixed at that mesh. (c) By way of derogation from (a), the meshes to be measured need not be consecutive if the conditions set out in (b) apply. (d) Nets shall be measured only when wet and unfrozen. D. Measurements of each mesh The size of each mesh shall be the width of the gauge at the point where the gauge is stopped when it is used in accordance with point B. E. Determination of the mesh size of the net The mesh size of the net shall be the arithmetical mean, in millimetres, of the measurements of the total number of meshes selected and measured as provided for in points C and D, the arithmetical mean being rounded off to the nearest millimetre. The total number of meshes to be measured is specified in point F. F. Sequence of inspection procedure (a) The inspector shall measure one series of 20 meshes, selected in accordance with point C, inserting the gauge manually without using a weight or dynamometer. The mesh size of the net shall then be determined in accordance with point E. If the calculation of the mesh size shows that the mesh size does not appear to comply with the rules in force, two additional series of 20 meshes selected in accordance with point C shall be measured. The mesh size shall then be recalculated in accordance with point E, taking into account the 60 meshes already measured. Without prejudice to (b), this shall be the mesh size of the net. (b) If the master of the vessel contests the mesh size determined in accordance with (a), such measurement shall not be considered for the determination of the mesh size and the net shall be remeasured. A weight or dynamometer attached to the gauge shall be used for the purposes of remeasurement. The choice of weight or dynamometer shall be left to the discretion of the inspector. The weight shall be fixed (using a hook) to the hole in the narrowest extremity of the gauge. The dynamometer may either be fixed to the hole in the narrowest extremity of the gauge or be applied at the widest extremity of the gauge. The accuracy of the weight or dynamometer shall be certified by the appropriate national authority. For nets of a mesh size of 35 mm or less as determined in accordance with (a) above, a force of 19,61 newton (equivalent to a mass of two kilograms) shall be applied and a force of 49,03 newton (equivalent to a mass of five kilograms), shall be applied for other nets. For the purposes of determining the mesh size in accordance with point E above (when a weight or dynamometer is used), only one series of 20 meshes shall be measured, wherever a weight of dynamometer is used. 3. The measures applicable to reduce the incidental mortality of seabirds during longline fisheries are set out in Annex IV. Article 15 1. For the purposes of this Article a new fishery is a fishery on a species using a particular fishing method in an FAO Antarctic sub-area, except for FAO Antarctic sub-areas 58.6, 58.7 and FAO Antarctic division 58.5.1, for which: (a) any information on distribution abundance, demography, potential yield and stock identity from comprehensive research/surveys or exploratory fishing have never been submitted to CCAMLR, or (b) any catch and effort data have never been submitted to CCAMLR, or (c) any catch and effort data from the two most recent seasons in which fishing occurred have never been submitted to CCAMLR. 2. The exercise of a new fishery in the convention area shall be prohibited unless authorized in accordance with paragraph 6. 3. Any operator of a Community vessel who intends to develop a new fishery in the convention area shall inform the competent authorities of the Member State whose flag the vessel flies of that intention and shall submit to those authorities the information defined in paragraph 4 to the best of his ability. 4. A Member State who has been informed of the intention to develop a new fishery in the convention area shall notify the Commission without delay and not later than four months in advance of the annual meeting of CCAMLR. The notification shall be accompanied by as much of the following information as the Member State is able to provide: (a) the nature of the proposed fishery including target species, methods of fishing, proposed region and any minimum level of catches that would be required to develop a viable fishery; (b) biological information from comprehensive research-survey cruises, such as distribution, abundance, demographic data and information on stock identity; (c) details of dependent and associated species and the likelihood of them being affected by the proposed fishery; (d) information from other fisheries in the region or similar fisheries elsewhere that may assist in the valuation of potential yield. 5. The Commission shall forward to CCAMLR for consideration the information provided in accordance with paragraph 4, together with any other relevant information it has at its disposal. 6. As soon as CCAMLR has taken a decision, the new fishery shall be authorized: - by the Commission, in case CCAMLR has not adopted any conservation measures with regard to the new fishery, or, - by the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, in all other cases. Article 16 An explanatory fishery is defined as a fishery that was previously classified as a new fishery, as defined in Article 15. An explanatory fishery shall continue to be classified as such until sufficient information is available: (a) to evaluate the distribution, abundance and demography of the targeted species, leading to an estimate of the fishery's potential yield; (b) to review the fishery's potential impacts on dependent and related species; and (c) to allow the Scientific Committee set up by the Convention to formulate and provide advice on appropriate harvest catch levels, as well as effort levels and fishing gear where appropriate. The information to be submitted for an exploratory fishery is set out in Annex V. Article 17 1. Member States whose vessels intend to conduct scientific fisheries research when the estimated catch is expected to be less than 50 tonnes, shall submit directly to CCAMLR with a copy to the Commission the following data: - name and external identification mark of vessel, - division and sub-area in which research is to be carried out, - estimated dates of entering and leaving the convention area, - purpose of research, - fishing equipment likely to be used. 2. Community vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be exempted from conservation measures relating to mesh size regulations, prohibition of types of gear, closed areas, fishing seasons and size limits, and reporting system requirements other than those specified in Article 5 (8) and Article 8 (4). 3. Member States whose vessels intend to conduct scientific fisheries research where the estimated total catch is expected to be more than 50 tonnes, shall submit to CCAMLR for review, with copy to the Commission, and at least six months in advance of the planned starting date for research, the research plan using the form provided by CCAMLR. Until the review process is completed by CCAMLR and its decision notified, the planned fishing for research purposes shall not proceed. 4. Member States should report catch and effort data resulting from any scientific fisheries research subject to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission, according to the haul-by-haul reporting format for research vessels (from C4). A summary of the results shall be provided by the Member State to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission, within 180 days of the completion of the research. A full report of the results of the research shall be provided to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission within 12 months. Article 18
Article 12 
1. Community vessels fishing Dissostichus eleginoides and Electrona carlsbergi operating in FAO Antarctic sub-area 48.3 and 48.4 and vessels fishing in 48.3 in the 1995/1996 fishing season shall notify to the competent authority of the Member State whose flag they fly not later than the 15th of each month, following the month of fishing, an Effort and Biological Data Reporting System report. 2. Pursuant to this notification, Member States shall transmit this information to the Commission at the end of each month. The Commission shall immediately transmit these data to CCAMLR. 3. The information contained in the Effort and Biological Data Reporting System report shall include the following: - the haul-by-haul data required to complete the CCAMLR fine-scale catch and effort data form for longline fisheries (form C2 latest version for Dissostichus eleginoides and Electrona carlsbergi and form C1 for Chamsocephalus gunnari). These data shall include the numbers of seabirds or marine mammals of each species caught and killed, - a representative sample on length composition measurements from the fishery (form B2, latest version). Length measurements of fish should be of total length to the nearest centimetre below and, representative samples of the length composition should be taken from a single fishing ground. In the event that a vessel moves from a fishing ground to another during the course of a month, then separate length compositions be submitted for each fishing ground. Article 13 Following notification from CCAMLR to the Commission concerning the exhaustion of the TAC of a stock or a group of stocks fixed in Article 5, or after the expiration of the fishing season set out in Article 5, it shall be prohibited for any Community fishing vessel to fish for that stock or group of stocks, to retain on board, to tranship or to land fish taken after that date. Article 14 1. No trawl, Danish seine or similar net, any part of which is composed of meshes of a size smaller than those laid down in Annex III, shall be used when engaging in directed fishery for the species or groups of species Notothenia rossii, Dissostichus eleginoides, Gobionotothen gibberifrons, Notothenia kempi, Lepidonotothen squamifrons and Champsocephalus gunnari. It is prohibited to use any means or device which would obstruct or diminish the size of the meshes. 2. For the nets referred to in paragraph 1, the minimum mesh size provided for in Annex III shall be determined in accordance with the following rules: A. Description of gauges (a) The gauges to be used for determined mesh size shall be 2 mm thick, flat, of durable material and capable of retaining their shape. They shall have either a series of parallel-edged sides connected by intermediate tapering edges with a taper of one to eight on each side, or only tapering edges with the taper specified above. They shall have a hole at the narrowest extremity. (b) Each gauge shall be inscribed on its face with the width in millimetres both of the parallel-sided section, if any, and of the tapering section. In the case of the latter, the width shall be inscribed at intervals of 1 mm and shall be indicated at regular intervals. B. Use of the gauge (a) The net shall be stretched in the direction of the long diagonal of the meshes. (b) A gauge as described in point A shall be inserted by its narrowest extremity into the mesh opening in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the net. (c) The gauge shall be inserted into the mesh opening, either manually or using a weight or dynamometer, until it is stopped at the tapering edges by the resistance of the mesh. C. Selection of meshes to be measured (a) Meshes to be measured shall form a series of 20 consecutive meshes running in the direction of the long axis of the net. (b) Meshes less than 50 cm from lacings, ropes or codline shall not be measured. This distance shall be measured perpendicular to the lacings, ropes or codline with the net stretched in the direction of that measurement. Nor shall any mesh be measured which has been mended or broken or has attachments to the net fixed at that mesh. (c) By way of derogation from (a), the meshes to be measured need not be consecutive if the conditions set out in (b) apply. (d) Nets shall be measured only when wet and unfrozen. D. Measurements of each mesh The size of each mesh shall be the width of the gauge at the point where the gauge is stopped when it is used in accordance with point B. E. Determination of the mesh size of the net The mesh size of the net shall be the arithmetical mean, in millimetres, of the measurements of the total number of meshes selected and measured as provided for in points C and D, the arithmetical mean being rounded off to the nearest millimetre. The total number of meshes to be measured is specified in point F. F. Sequence of inspection procedure (a) The inspector shall measure one series of 20 meshes, selected in accordance with point C, inserting the gauge manually without using a weight or dynamometer. The mesh size of the net shall then be determined in accordance with point E. If the calculation of the mesh size shows that the mesh size does not appear to comply with the rules in force, two additional series of 20 meshes selected in accordance with point C shall be measured. The mesh size shall then be recalculated in accordance with point E, taking into account the 60 meshes already measured. Without prejudice to (b), this shall be the mesh size of the net. (b) If the master of the vessel contests the mesh size determined in accordance with (a), such measurement shall not be considered for the determination of the mesh size and the net shall be remeasured. A weight or dynamometer attached to the gauge shall be used for the purposes of remeasurement. The choice of weight or dynamometer shall be left to the discretion of the inspector. The weight shall be fixed (using a hook) to the hole in the narrowest extremity of the gauge. The dynamometer may either be fixed to the hole in the narrowest extremity of the gauge or be applied at the widest extremity of the gauge. The accuracy of the weight or dynamometer shall be certified by the appropriate national authority. For nets of a mesh size of 35 mm or less as determined in accordance with (a) above, a force of 19,61 newton (equivalent to a mass of two kilograms) shall be applied and a force of 49,03 newton (equivalent to a mass of five kilograms), shall be applied for other nets. For the purposes of determining the mesh size in accordance with point E above (when a weight or dynamometer is used), only one series of 20 meshes shall be measured, wherever a weight of dynamometer is used. 3. The measures applicable to reduce the incidental mortality of seabirds during longline fisheries are set out in Annex IV. Article 15 1. For the purposes of this Article a new fishery is a fishery on a species using a particular fishing method in an FAO Antarctic sub-area, except for FAO Antarctic sub-areas 58.6, 58.7 and FAO Antarctic division 58.5.1, for which: (a) any information on distribution abundance, demography, potential yield and stock identity from comprehensive research/surveys or exploratory fishing have never been submitted to CCAMLR, or (b) any catch and effort data have never been submitted to CCAMLR, or (c) any catch and effort data from the two most recent seasons in which fishing occurred have never been submitted to CCAMLR. 2. The exercise of a new fishery in the convention area shall be prohibited unless authorized in accordance with paragraph 6. 3. Any operator of a Community vessel who intends to develop a new fishery in the convention area shall inform the competent authorities of the Member State whose flag the vessel flies of that intention and shall submit to those authorities the information defined in paragraph 4 to the best of his ability. 4. A Member State who has been informed of the intention to develop a new fishery in the convention area shall notify the Commission without delay and not later than four months in advance of the annual meeting of CCAMLR. The notification shall be accompanied by as much of the following information as the Member State is able to provide: (a) the nature of the proposed fishery including target species, methods of fishing, proposed region and any minimum level of catches that would be required to develop a viable fishery; (b) biological information from comprehensive research-survey cruises, such as distribution, abundance, demographic data and information on stock identity; (c) details of dependent and associated species and the likelihood of them being affected by the proposed fishery; (d) information from other fisheries in the region or similar fisheries elsewhere that may assist in the valuation of potential yield. 5. The Commission shall forward to CCAMLR for consideration the information provided in accordance with paragraph 4, together with any other relevant information it has at its disposal. 6. As soon as CCAMLR has taken a decision, the new fishery shall be authorized: - by the Commission, in case CCAMLR has not adopted any conservation measures with regard to the new fishery, or, - by the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, in all other cases. Article 16 An explanatory fishery is defined as a fishery that was previously classified as a new fishery, as defined in Article 15. An explanatory fishery shall continue to be classified as such until sufficient information is available: (a) to evaluate the distribution, abundance and demography of the targeted species, leading to an estimate of the fishery's potential yield; (b) to review the fishery's potential impacts on dependent and related species; and (c) to allow the Scientific Committee set up by the Convention to formulate and provide advice on appropriate harvest catch levels, as well as effort levels and fishing gear where appropriate. The information to be submitted for an exploratory fishery is set out in Annex V. Article 17 1. Member States whose vessels intend to conduct scientific fisheries research when the estimated catch is expected to be less than 50 tonnes, shall submit directly to CCAMLR with a copy to the Commission the following data: - name and external identification mark of vessel, - division and sub-area in which research is to be carried out, - estimated dates of entering and leaving the convention area, - purpose of research, - fishing equipment likely to be used. 2. Community vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be exempted from conservation measures relating to mesh size regulations, prohibition of types of gear, closed areas, fishing seasons and size limits, and reporting system requirements other than those specified in Article 5 (8) and Article 8 (4). 3. Member States whose vessels intend to conduct scientific fisheries research where the estimated total catch is expected to be more than 50 tonnes, shall submit to CCAMLR for review, with copy to the Commission, and at least six months in advance of the planned starting date for research, the research plan using the form provided by CCAMLR. Until the review process is completed by CCAMLR and its decision notified, the planned fishing for research purposes shall not proceed. 4. Member States should report catch and effort data resulting from any scientific fisheries research subject to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission, according to the haul-by-haul reporting format for research vessels (from C4). A summary of the results shall be provided by the Member State to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission, within 180 days of the completion of the research. A full report of the results of the research shall be provided to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission within 12 months. Article 18
Article 13 
Following notification from CCAMLR to the Commission concerning the exhaustion of the TAC of a stock or a group of stocks fixed in Article 5, or after the expiration of the fishing season set out in Article 5, it shall be prohibited for any Community fishing vessel to fish for that stock or group of stocks, to retain on board, to tranship or to land fish taken after that date. Article 14 1. No trawl, Danish seine or similar net, any part of which is composed of meshes of a size smaller than those laid down in Annex III, shall be used when engaging in directed fishery for the species or groups of species Notothenia rossii, Dissostichus eleginoides, Gobionotothen gibberifrons, Notothenia kempi, Lepidonotothen squamifrons and Champsocephalus gunnari. It is prohibited to use any means or device which would obstruct or diminish the size of the meshes. 2. For the nets referred to in paragraph 1, the minimum mesh size provided for in Annex III shall be determined in accordance with the following rules: A. Description of gauges (a) The gauges to be used for determined mesh size shall be 2 mm thick, flat, of durable material and capable of retaining their shape. They shall have either a series of parallel-edged sides connected by intermediate tapering edges with a taper of one to eight on each side, or only tapering edges with the taper specified above. They shall have a hole at the narrowest extremity. (b) Each gauge shall be inscribed on its face with the width in millimetres both of the parallel-sided section, if any, and of the tapering section. In the case of the latter, the width shall be inscribed at intervals of 1 mm and shall be indicated at regular intervals. B. Use of the gauge (a) The net shall be stretched in the direction of the long diagonal of the meshes. (b) A gauge as described in point A shall be inserted by its narrowest extremity into the mesh opening in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the net. (c) The gauge shall be inserted into the mesh opening, either manually or using a weight or dynamometer, until it is stopped at the tapering edges by the resistance of the mesh. C. Selection of meshes to be measured (a) Meshes to be measured shall form a series of 20 consecutive meshes running in the direction of the long axis of the net. (b) Meshes less than 50 cm from lacings, ropes or codline shall not be measured. This distance shall be measured perpendicular to the lacings, ropes or codline with the net stretched in the direction of that measurement. Nor shall any mesh be measured which has been mended or broken or has attachments to the net fixed at that mesh. (c) By way of derogation from (a), the meshes to be measured need not be consecutive if the conditions set out in (b) apply. (d) Nets shall be measured only when wet and unfrozen. D. Measurements of each mesh The size of each mesh shall be the width of the gauge at the point where the gauge is stopped when it is used in accordance with point B. E. Determination of the mesh size of the net The mesh size of the net shall be the arithmetical mean, in millimetres, of the measurements of the total number of meshes selected and measured as provided for in points C and D, the arithmetical mean being rounded off to the nearest millimetre. The total number of meshes to be measured is specified in point F. F. Sequence of inspection procedure (a) The inspector shall measure one series of 20 meshes, selected in accordance with point C, inserting the gauge manually without using a weight or dynamometer. The mesh size of the net shall then be determined in accordance with point E. If the calculation of the mesh size shows that the mesh size does not appear to comply with the rules in force, two additional series of 20 meshes selected in accordance with point C shall be measured. The mesh size shall then be recalculated in accordance with point E, taking into account the 60 meshes already measured. Without prejudice to (b), this shall be the mesh size of the net. (b) If the master of the vessel contests the mesh size determined in accordance with (a), such measurement shall not be considered for the determination of the mesh size and the net shall be remeasured. A weight or dynamometer attached to the gauge shall be used for the purposes of remeasurement. The choice of weight or dynamometer shall be left to the discretion of the inspector. The weight shall be fixed (using a hook) to the hole in the narrowest extremity of the gauge. The dynamometer may either be fixed to the hole in the narrowest extremity of the gauge or be applied at the widest extremity of the gauge. The accuracy of the weight or dynamometer shall be certified by the appropriate national authority. For nets of a mesh size of 35 mm or less as determined in accordance with (a) above, a force of 19,61 newton (equivalent to a mass of two kilograms) shall be applied and a force of 49,03 newton (equivalent to a mass of five kilograms), shall be applied for other nets. For the purposes of determining the mesh size in accordance with point E above (when a weight or dynamometer is used), only one series of 20 meshes shall be measured, wherever a weight of dynamometer is used. 3. The measures applicable to reduce the incidental mortality of seabirds during longline fisheries are set out in Annex IV. Article 15 1. For the purposes of this Article a new fishery is a fishery on a species using a particular fishing method in an FAO Antarctic sub-area, except for FAO Antarctic sub-areas 58.6, 58.7 and FAO Antarctic division 58.5.1, for which: (a) any information on distribution abundance, demography, potential yield and stock identity from comprehensive research/surveys or exploratory fishing have never been submitted to CCAMLR, or (b) any catch and effort data have never been submitted to CCAMLR, or (c) any catch and effort data from the two most recent seasons in which fishing occurred have never been submitted to CCAMLR. 2. The exercise of a new fishery in the convention area shall be prohibited unless authorized in accordance with paragraph 6. 3. Any operator of a Community vessel who intends to develop a new fishery in the convention area shall inform the competent authorities of the Member State whose flag the vessel flies of that intention and shall submit to those authorities the information defined in paragraph 4 to the best of his ability. 4. A Member State who has been informed of the intention to develop a new fishery in the convention area shall notify the Commission without delay and not later than four months in advance of the annual meeting of CCAMLR. The notification shall be accompanied by as much of the following information as the Member State is able to provide: (a) the nature of the proposed fishery including target species, methods of fishing, proposed region and any minimum level of catches that would be required to develop a viable fishery; (b) biological information from comprehensive research-survey cruises, such as distribution, abundance, demographic data and information on stock identity; (c) details of dependent and associated species and the likelihood of them being affected by the proposed fishery; (d) information from other fisheries in the region or similar fisheries elsewhere that may assist in the valuation of potential yield. 5. The Commission shall forward to CCAMLR for consideration the information provided in accordance with paragraph 4, together with any other relevant information it has at its disposal. 6. As soon as CCAMLR has taken a decision, the new fishery shall be authorized: - by the Commission, in case CCAMLR has not adopted any conservation measures with regard to the new fishery, or, - by the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, in all other cases. Article 16 An explanatory fishery is defined as a fishery that was previously classified as a new fishery, as defined in Article 15. An explanatory fishery shall continue to be classified as such until sufficient information is available: (a) to evaluate the distribution, abundance and demography of the targeted species, leading to an estimate of the fishery's potential yield; (b) to review the fishery's potential impacts on dependent and related species; and (c) to allow the Scientific Committee set up by the Convention to formulate and provide advice on appropriate harvest catch levels, as well as effort levels and fishing gear where appropriate. The information to be submitted for an exploratory fishery is set out in Annex V. Article 17 1. Member States whose vessels intend to conduct scientific fisheries research when the estimated catch is expected to be less than 50 tonnes, shall submit directly to CCAMLR with a copy to the Commission the following data: - name and external identification mark of vessel, - division and sub-area in which research is to be carried out, - estimated dates of entering and leaving the convention area, - purpose of research, - fishing equipment likely to be used. 2. Community vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be exempted from conservation measures relating to mesh size regulations, prohibition of types of gear, closed areas, fishing seasons and size limits, and reporting system requirements other than those specified in Article 5 (8) and Article 8 (4). 3. Member States whose vessels intend to conduct scientific fisheries research where the estimated total catch is expected to be more than 50 tonnes, shall submit to CCAMLR for review, with copy to the Commission, and at least six months in advance of the planned starting date for research, the research plan using the form provided by CCAMLR. Until the review process is completed by CCAMLR and its decision notified, the planned fishing for research purposes shall not proceed. 4. Member States should report catch and effort data resulting from any scientific fisheries research subject to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission, according to the haul-by-haul reporting format for research vessels (from C4). A summary of the results shall be provided by the Member State to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission, within 180 days of the completion of the research. A full report of the results of the research shall be provided to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission within 12 months. Article 18
Article 14 
1. No trawl, Danish seine or similar net, any part of which is composed of meshes of a size smaller than those laid down in Annex III, shall be used when engaging in directed fishery for the species or groups of species Notothenia rossii, Dissostichus eleginoides, Gobionotothen gibberifrons, Notothenia kempi, Lepidonotothen squamifrons and Champsocephalus gunnari. It is prohibited to use any means or device which would obstruct or diminish the size of the meshes. 2. For the nets referred to in paragraph 1, the minimum mesh size provided for in Annex III shall be determined in accordance with the following rules: A. Description of gauges (a) The gauges to be used for determined mesh size shall be 2 mm thick, flat, of durable material and capable of retaining their shape. They shall have either a series of parallel-edged sides connected by intermediate tapering edges with a taper of one to eight on each side, or only tapering edges with the taper specified above. They shall have a hole at the narrowest extremity. (b) Each gauge shall be inscribed on its face with the width in millimetres both of the parallel-sided section, if any, and of the tapering section. In the case of the latter, the width shall be inscribed at intervals of 1 mm and shall be indicated at regular intervals. B. Use of the gauge (a) The net shall be stretched in the direction of the long diagonal of the meshes. (b) A gauge as described in point A shall be inserted by its narrowest extremity into the mesh opening in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the net. (c) The gauge shall be inserted into the mesh opening, either manually or using a weight or dynamometer, until it is stopped at the tapering edges by the resistance of the mesh. C. Selection of meshes to be measured (a) Meshes to be measured shall form a series of 20 consecutive meshes running in the direction of the long axis of the net. (b) Meshes less than 50 cm from lacings, ropes or codline shall not be measured. This distance shall be measured perpendicular to the lacings, ropes or codline with the net stretched in the direction of that measurement. Nor shall any mesh be measured which has been mended or broken or has attachments to the net fixed at that mesh. (c) By way of derogation from (a), the meshes to be measured need not be consecutive if the conditions set out in (b) apply. (d) Nets shall be measured only when wet and unfrozen. D. Measurements of each mesh The size of each mesh shall be the width of the gauge at the point where the gauge is stopped when it is used in accordance with point B. E. Determination of the mesh size of the net The mesh size of the net shall be the arithmetical mean, in millimetres, of the measurements of the total number of meshes selected and measured as provided for in points C and D, the arithmetical mean being rounded off to the nearest millimetre. The total number of meshes to be measured is specified in point F. F. Sequence of inspection procedure (a) The inspector shall measure one series of 20 meshes, selected in accordance with point C, inserting the gauge manually without using a weight or dynamometer. The mesh size of the net shall then be determined in accordance with point E. If the calculation of the mesh size shows that the mesh size does not appear to comply with the rules in force, two additional series of 20 meshes selected in accordance with point C shall be measured. The mesh size shall then be recalculated in accordance with point E, taking into account the 60 meshes already measured. Without prejudice to (b), this shall be the mesh size of the net. (b) If the master of the vessel contests the mesh size determined in accordance with (a), such measurement shall not be considered for the determination of the mesh size and the net shall be remeasured. A weight or dynamometer attached to the gauge shall be used for the purposes of remeasurement. The choice of weight or dynamometer shall be left to the discretion of the inspector. The weight shall be fixed (using a hook) to the hole in the narrowest extremity of the gauge. The dynamometer may either be fixed to the hole in the narrowest extremity of the gauge or be applied at the widest extremity of the gauge. The accuracy of the weight or dynamometer shall be certified by the appropriate national authority. For nets of a mesh size of 35 mm or less as determined in accordance with (a) above, a force of 19,61 newton (equivalent to a mass of two kilograms) shall be applied and a force of 49,03 newton (equivalent to a mass of five kilograms), shall be applied for other nets. For the purposes of determining the mesh size in accordance with point E above (when a weight or dynamometer is used), only one series of 20 meshes shall be measured, wherever a weight of dynamometer is used. 3. The measures applicable to reduce the incidental mortality of seabirds during longline fisheries are set out in Annex IV. Article 15 1. For the purposes of this Article a new fishery is a fishery on a species using a particular fishing method in an FAO Antarctic sub-area, except for FAO Antarctic sub-areas 58.6, 58.7 and FAO Antarctic division 58.5.1, for which: (a) any information on distribution abundance, demography, potential yield and stock identity from comprehensive research/surveys or exploratory fishing have never been submitted to CCAMLR, or (b) any catch and effort data have never been submitted to CCAMLR, or (c) any catch and effort data from the two most recent seasons in which fishing occurred have never been submitted to CCAMLR. 2. The exercise of a new fishery in the convention area shall be prohibited unless authorized in accordance with paragraph 6. 3. Any operator of a Community vessel who intends to develop a new fishery in the convention area shall inform the competent authorities of the Member State whose flag the vessel flies of that intention and shall submit to those authorities the information defined in paragraph 4 to the best of his ability. 4. A Member State who has been informed of the intention to develop a new fishery in the convention area shall notify the Commission without delay and not later than four months in advance of the annual meeting of CCAMLR. The notification shall be accompanied by as much of the following information as the Member State is able to provide: (a) the nature of the proposed fishery including target species, methods of fishing, proposed region and any minimum level of catches that would be required to develop a viable fishery; (b) biological information from comprehensive research-survey cruises, such as distribution, abundance, demographic data and information on stock identity; (c) details of dependent and associated species and the likelihood of them being affected by the proposed fishery; (d) information from other fisheries in the region or similar fisheries elsewhere that may assist in the valuation of potential yield. 5. The Commission shall forward to CCAMLR for consideration the information provided in accordance with paragraph 4, together with any other relevant information it has at its disposal. 6. As soon as CCAMLR has taken a decision, the new fishery shall be authorized: - by the Commission, in case CCAMLR has not adopted any conservation measures with regard to the new fishery, or, - by the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, in all other cases. Article 16 An explanatory fishery is defined as a fishery that was previously classified as a new fishery, as defined in Article 15. An explanatory fishery shall continue to be classified as such until sufficient information is available: (a) to evaluate the distribution, abundance and demography of the targeted species, leading to an estimate of the fishery's potential yield; (b) to review the fishery's potential impacts on dependent and related species; and (c) to allow the Scientific Committee set up by the Convention to formulate and provide advice on appropriate harvest catch levels, as well as effort levels and fishing gear where appropriate. The information to be submitted for an exploratory fishery is set out in Annex V. Article 17 1. Member States whose vessels intend to conduct scientific fisheries research when the estimated catch is expected to be less than 50 tonnes, shall submit directly to CCAMLR with a copy to the Commission the following data: - name and external identification mark of vessel, - division and sub-area in which research is to be carried out, - estimated dates of entering and leaving the convention area, - purpose of research, - fishing equipment likely to be used. 2. Community vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be exempted from conservation measures relating to mesh size regulations, prohibition of types of gear, closed areas, fishing seasons and size limits, and reporting system requirements other than those specified in Article 5 (8) and Article 8 (4). 3. Member States whose vessels intend to conduct scientific fisheries research where the estimated total catch is expected to be more than 50 tonnes, shall submit to CCAMLR for review, with copy to the Commission, and at least six months in advance of the planned starting date for research, the research plan using the form provided by CCAMLR. Until the review process is completed by CCAMLR and its decision notified, the planned fishing for research purposes shall not proceed. 4. Member States should report catch and effort data resulting from any scientific fisheries research subject to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission, according to the haul-by-haul reporting format for research vessels (from C4). A summary of the results shall be provided by the Member State to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission, within 180 days of the completion of the research. A full report of the results of the research shall be provided to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission within 12 months. Article 18
Article 15 
1. For the purposes of this Article a new fishery is a fishery on a species using a particular fishing method in an FAO Antarctic sub-area, except for FAO Antarctic sub-areas 58.6, 58.7 and FAO Antarctic division 58.5.1, for which: (a) any information on distribution abundance, demography, potential yield and stock identity from comprehensive research/surveys or exploratory fishing have never been submitted to CCAMLR, or (b) any catch and effort data have never been submitted to CCAMLR, or (c) any catch and effort data from the two most recent seasons in which fishing occurred have never been submitted to CCAMLR. 2. The exercise of a new fishery in the convention area shall be prohibited unless authorized in accordance with paragraph 6. 3. Any operator of a Community vessel who intends to develop a new fishery in the convention area shall inform the competent authorities of the Member State whose flag the vessel flies of that intention and shall submit to those authorities the information defined in paragraph 4 to the best of his ability. 4. A Member State who has been informed of the intention to develop a new fishery in the convention area shall notify the Commission without delay and not later than four months in advance of the annual meeting of CCAMLR. The notification shall be accompanied by as much of the following information as the Member State is able to provide: (a) the nature of the proposed fishery including target species, methods of fishing, proposed region and any minimum level of catches that would be required to develop a viable fishery; (b) biological information from comprehensive research-survey cruises, such as distribution, abundance, demographic data and information on stock identity; (c) details of dependent and associated species and the likelihood of them being affected by the proposed fishery; (d) information from other fisheries in the region or similar fisheries elsewhere that may assist in the valuation of potential yield. 5. The Commission shall forward to CCAMLR for consideration the information provided in accordance with paragraph 4, together with any other relevant information it has at its disposal. 6. As soon as CCAMLR has taken a decision, the new fishery shall be authorized: - by the Commission, in case CCAMLR has not adopted any conservation measures with regard to the new fishery, or, - by the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, in all other cases. Article 16 An explanatory fishery is defined as a fishery that was previously classified as a new fishery, as defined in Article 15. An explanatory fishery shall continue to be classified as such until sufficient information is available: (a) to evaluate the distribution, abundance and demography of the targeted species, leading to an estimate of the fishery's potential yield; (b) to review the fishery's potential impacts on dependent and related species; and (c) to allow the Scientific Committee set up by the Convention to formulate and provide advice on appropriate harvest catch levels, as well as effort levels and fishing gear where appropriate. The information to be submitted for an exploratory fishery is set out in Annex V. Article 17 1. Member States whose vessels intend to conduct scientific fisheries research when the estimated catch is expected to be less than 50 tonnes, shall submit directly to CCAMLR with a copy to the Commission the following data: - name and external identification mark of vessel, - division and sub-area in which research is to be carried out, - estimated dates of entering and leaving the convention area, - purpose of research, - fishing equipment likely to be used. 2. Community vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be exempted from conservation measures relating to mesh size regulations, prohibition of types of gear, closed areas, fishing seasons and size limits, and reporting system requirements other than those specified in Article 5 (8) and Article 8 (4). 3. Member States whose vessels intend to conduct scientific fisheries research where the estimated total catch is expected to be more than 50 tonnes, shall submit to CCAMLR for review, with copy to the Commission, and at least six months in advance of the planned starting date for research, the research plan using the form provided by CCAMLR. Until the review process is completed by CCAMLR and its decision notified, the planned fishing for research purposes shall not proceed. 4. Member States should report catch and effort data resulting from any scientific fisheries research subject to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission, according to the haul-by-haul reporting format for research vessels (from C4). A summary of the results shall be provided by the Member State to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission, within 180 days of the completion of the research. A full report of the results of the research shall be provided to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission within 12 months. Article 18
Article 16 
An explanatory fishery is defined as a fishery that was previously classified as a new fishery, as defined in Article 15. An explanatory fishery shall continue to be classified as such until sufficient information is available: (a) to evaluate the distribution, abundance and demography of the targeted species, leading to an estimate of the fishery's potential yield; (b) to review the fishery's potential impacts on dependent and related species; and (c) to allow the Scientific Committee set up by the Convention to formulate and provide advice on appropriate harvest catch levels, as well as effort levels and fishing gear where appropriate. The information to be submitted for an exploratory fishery is set out in Annex V. Article 17 1. Member States whose vessels intend to conduct scientific fisheries research when the estimated catch is expected to be less than 50 tonnes, shall submit directly to CCAMLR with a copy to the Commission the following data: - name and external identification mark of vessel, - division and sub-area in which research is to be carried out, - estimated dates of entering and leaving the convention area, - purpose of research, - fishing equipment likely to be used. 2. Community vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be exempted from conservation measures relating to mesh size regulations, prohibition of types of gear, closed areas, fishing seasons and size limits, and reporting system requirements other than those specified in Article 5 (8) and Article 8 (4). 3. Member States whose vessels intend to conduct scientific fisheries research where the estimated total catch is expected to be more than 50 tonnes, shall submit to CCAMLR for review, with copy to the Commission, and at least six months in advance of the planned starting date for research, the research plan using the form provided by CCAMLR. Until the review process is completed by CCAMLR and its decision notified, the planned fishing for research purposes shall not proceed. 4. Member States should report catch and effort data resulting from any scientific fisheries research subject to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission, according to the haul-by-haul reporting format for research vessels (from C4). A summary of the results shall be provided by the Member State to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission, within 180 days of the completion of the research. A full report of the results of the research shall be provided to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission within 12 months. Article 18
Article 17 
1. Member States whose vessels intend to conduct scientific fisheries research when the estimated catch is expected to be less than 50 tonnes, shall submit directly to CCAMLR with a copy to the Commission the following data: - name and external identification mark of vessel, - division and sub-area in which research is to be carried out, - estimated dates of entering and leaving the convention area, - purpose of research, - fishing equipment likely to be used. 2. Community vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be exempted from conservation measures relating to mesh size regulations, prohibition of types of gear, closed areas, fishing seasons and size limits, and reporting system requirements other than those specified in Article 5 (8) and Article 8 (4). 3. Member States whose vessels intend to conduct scientific fisheries research where the estimated total catch is expected to be more than 50 tonnes, shall submit to CCAMLR for review, with copy to the Commission, and at least six months in advance of the planned starting date for research, the research plan using the form provided by CCAMLR. Until the review process is completed by CCAMLR and its decision notified, the planned fishing for research purposes shall not proceed. 4. Member States should report catch and effort data resulting from any scientific fisheries research subject to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission, according to the haul-by-haul reporting format for research vessels (from C4). A summary of the results shall be provided by the Member State to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission, within 180 days of the completion of the research. A full report of the results of the research shall be provided to CCAMLR, with a copy to the Commission within 12 months. Article 18
Article 19 
Community fishing vessels shall have at least one CCAMLR designated scientific observer on board when the said vessels are engaged in a fishery for: - Lepidonotothen squamifrons, in FAO Antarctic sub-area 58.4.4 from 5 November 1995 to 2 November 1996, - Dissostichus eleginoides in FAO sub-area 48.3 and 48.4 from 1 March to 31 August 1996, - Champsocephalus gunnari in FAO sub-area 48.3 from 4 November 1995 to 31 March 1996. Any vessel intending to participate in the fishery is required to undertake a scientific survey carried out in accordance with the survey design. The Member State concerned shall transmit a list of proposed trawl survey stations to CCAMLR with a copy to the Commission at least one month before the start of the survey. Article 20 The use by fishing vessels of plastic packaging bands to secure bait boxes shall be prohibited in the 1996/1997 season. The use of packaging bands for other purposes on fishing vessels which do not use on-board incinerators shall be prohibited in the 1996/1997 season. Article 21 The changes to this Regulation necessary to implement the recommendations adopted by CCAMLR shall be made by the Council deciding by qualified majority on a proposal by the Commission. Article 22 Regulation (EEC) No 2245/85 is hereby repealed. Article 23 This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Luxembourg, 25 October 1996. For the Council The President E. KENNY (1) OJ No C 8, 13. 1. 1996, p. 5 and OJ No C 156, 31. 5. 1996, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 198, 8. 7. 1996, p. 111. (3) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession. (4) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. (5) OJ No L 252, 5. 9. 1981, p. 26. (6) OJ No L 210, 7. 8. 1985, p. 2. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1210/96 (OJ No L 123, 19. 5. 1993, p. 1). (7) OJ No L 19, 22. 1. 1994, p. 5.
Article 20 
The use by fishing vessels of plastic packaging bands to secure bait boxes shall be prohibited in the 1996/1997 season. The use of packaging bands for other purposes on fishing vessels which do not use on-board incinerators shall be prohibited in the 1996/1997 season. Article 21 The changes to this Regulation necessary to implement the recommendations adopted by CCAMLR shall be made by the Council deciding by qualified majority on a proposal by the Commission. Article 22 Regulation (EEC) No 2245/85 is hereby repealed. Article 23 This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Luxembourg, 25 October 1996. For the Council The President E. KENNY (1) OJ No C 8, 13. 1. 1996, p. 5 and OJ No C 156, 31. 5. 1996, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 198, 8. 7. 1996, p. 111. (3) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession. (4) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. (5) OJ No L 252, 5. 9. 1981, p. 26. (6) OJ No L 210, 7. 8. 1985, p. 2. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1210/96 (OJ No L 123, 19. 5. 1993, p. 1). (7) OJ No L 19, 22. 1. 1994, p. 5.
Article 21 
The changes to this Regulation necessary to implement the recommendations adopted by CCAMLR shall be made by the Council deciding by qualified majority on a proposal by the Commission. Article 22 Regulation (EEC) No 2245/85 is hereby repealed. Article 23 This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Luxembourg, 25 October 1996. For the Council The President E. KENNY (1) OJ No C 8, 13. 1. 1996, p. 5 and OJ No C 156, 31. 5. 1996, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 198, 8. 7. 1996, p. 111. (3) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession. (4) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. (5) OJ No L 252, 5. 9. 1981, p. 26. (6) OJ No L 210, 7. 8. 1985, p. 2. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1210/96 (OJ No L 123, 19. 5. 1993, p. 1). (7) OJ No L 19, 22. 1. 1994, p. 5.
Article 22 
Regulation (EEC) No 2245/85 is hereby repealed. Article 23 This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Luxembourg, 25 October 1996. For the Council The President E. KENNY (1) OJ No C 8, 13. 1. 1996, p. 5 and OJ No C 156, 31. 5. 1996, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 198, 8. 7. 1996, p. 111. (3) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession. (4) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. (5) OJ No L 252, 5. 9. 1981, p. 26. (6) OJ No L 210, 7. 8. 1985, p. 2. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1210/96 (OJ No L 123, 19. 5. 1993, p. 1). (7) OJ No L 19, 22. 1. 1994, p. 5.
Article 23 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Luxembourg, 25 October 1996. For the Council The President E. KENNY (1) OJ No C 8, 13. 1. 1996, p. 5 and OJ No C 156, 31. 5. 1996, p. 10. (2) OJ No C 198, 8. 7. 1996, p. 111. (3) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession. (4) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. (5) OJ No L 252, 5. 9. 1981, p. 26. (6) OJ No L 210, 7. 8. 1985, p. 2. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1210/96 (OJ No L 123, 19. 5. 1993, p. 1). (7) OJ No L 19, 22. 1. 1994, p. 5.