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store and transmit details of the e-monitoring system's status; and
           (c)    record (including visually) and store all fishing events.
Fishing event means the setting of fishing gear, hauling of fishing gear, and handling of catch.

5.      Schedules
  Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

6.      Requirement to install and operate an e-monitoring system on longline boats
       (1)    A concession holder (or person acting on behalf of the concession holder) fishing in the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery (ETBF) engaging in pelagic longline fishing must have an e-monitoring system installed and operating on a nominated boat that:
           (a)    is supplied to the person and installed by AFMA or the Contractor; or
           (b)    complies with the standards and requirements specified in the certificate granting the statutory fishing right.
       (2)    For the purpose of s40A(3) of the Act, the obligation prescribed in this clause must be complied with no later than 3 months from the date of this direction commencing or on the day the e-monitoring system is first installed within this period.
       (3)    Subject to clause 6(4), a concession holder (or person acting on behalf of a concession holder) must take all reasonable steps to ensure the e-monitoring system is operational at all times and capable of recording all longline fishing events.
         Note: Clause 7(2) imposes certain obligations on a person subject to the requirement to install an e-monitoring system if the e-monitoring system ceases to function correctly.
       (4)    An installed e-monitoring system may be powered off if:
           (a)    the nominated boat is in port; and
           (b)    the nominated boat has an operational Vessel Monitoring System installed.

7.      Requirement to monitor function, of an e-monitoring system, arrange repair and provide e-monitoring data
       (1)    A concession holder (or person acting on behalf of a concession holder) must take all reasonable steps to maintain their e-monitoring system in good working order by:
 (a) undertaking system function tests:
 (i) immediately after a data drive exchange;
 (ii) prior to starting a new trip;
 (iii) when there is a reasonable suspicion of issues or fault with the system; and
 (iv) after any periods of inactivity greater than 14 days.
 (b) reporting suspected issues with the e-monitoring system to AFMA, or the Contractor, as soon as practicable;
 (c) cleaning camera lenses to ensure that a clear field of view is maintained at all times; and
 (d) ensuring camera views of fishing events remain unobstructed and well-lit.
 (2) If the e-monitoring system stops operating, the concession holder (or person acting on behalf of a concession holder)