Prior notification before landing

It shall be the responsibility of the vessel owner, operator or master to notify the BHSFU at least 96 hours before the estimated time of arrival at port, the following information– (a) vessel identification – name, call sign, registration number, IMO number and any appropriate RFMO number; (b) name of the designated port to which the vessel seeks entry and the purpose of the port call (landing/transshipment/ refueling/ dry dock, etc.); (c) estimated date and time of arrival; (d) dates of the fishing trip; (e) the estimated quantities in kilograms of each species held on board and/or fish products originating from such species held on board, with associated catch areas; and if there are no products on board, a nil report shall be transmitted; (f) the estimated quantities of each species and/or fish products originating from such species in kilograms to be landed or transhipped, with associated catch areas; and (g) any other information that may be required by the competent authority of the designated port.