Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00604:clause:2_13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00604
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 13
Character Range: 122279–123888

13  Conservation of marine turtles
13.1  A person using a boat in the IOTC Area for fishing for tuna or tuna‑like species that:
 (a) has gillnets on board; or
 (b) is using gillnets;
must record each incident involving a marine turtle that takes place during fishing operations in the boat's logbook.
13.2  A person using a boat that has longlines on board in the IOTC Area for fishing must:
 (a) carry line cutters and de‑hookers, in order to facilitate the appropriate handling and prompt release of marine turtles caught or entangled; and
 (b) record each incident involving a marine turtle that takes place during fishing operations in the boat's logbook.
13.3  A person using a purse seine boat in the IOTC Area for fishing must:
 (a) if a marine turtle is caught in a net:
 (i) stop net roll; and
 (ii) remove the turtle from the net before resuming net roll; and
 (b) record each incident involving a marine turtle that takes place during fishing operations in the boat's logbook.
13.4  A person using a boat in the IOTC area that has longlines on board, or is being used for fishing for tuna and tuna‑like species, must:
 (a) bring aboard, if practicable, any captured marine turtle that is comatose or inactive as soon as possible and foster its recovery, including aiding in its resuscitation, before safely returning it to the water; and
 (b) be aware of and use proper mitigation, identification, handling and de‑hooking techniques and keep on board all necessary equipment for the release of marine turtles, in accordance with handling guidelines in the IOTC Marine Turtle Identification Cards.