113TBoarding and inspection procedures relating to foreign vessels

1. A high seas fishery inspector who boards a vessel under section 113S(1) must—

2. give the master of the vessel evidence of the inspector's identity and of the fact that he or she is a high seas fishery inspector; and
3. provide to the master of the vessel a copy of a report on the boarding and inspection, including any objection or statement that the master has advised the high seas fishery inspector that the master wishes to have included in the report; and
4. promptly leave the vessel after completing the inspection unless he or she finds evidence that the vessel has committed a serious violation.

5. The chief executive must provide a copy of the report referred to in subsection (1)(b) to the authorities of the flag State of the vessel.

6. At the time of a boarding and inspection under section 113S(1), the chief executive must initiate action to give notice of the boarding and inspection to the authorities of the flag State of a vessel that is boarded and inspected.

7. A high seas fishery inspector must not interfere with any attempt by the master of the vessel to communicate with the authorities of the flag State of the vessel during the boarding and inspection.

8. When undertaking a boarding and inspection under section 113S(1), a high seas fishery inspector is authorised, in order to verify compliance by the vessel with the relevant international conservation and management measures, to inspect—

9. the vessel; and
10. the vessel's authorisation to fish, or transport fish, aquatic life, or seaweed, in the relevant area of the high seas; and
11. the vessel's fishing gear and equipment; and
12. facilities; and
13. fish and fish products; and
14. records and other relevant documents.