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1. Without prejudice to specific provisions contained in multiannual plans, the master of each Union fishing vessel of 10 metres' length overall or more shall keep a fishing logbook of operations, indicating specifically, for each fishing trip, all quantities of each species caught and kept on board above 50 kg of live-weight equivalent. The 50 kg threshold shall apply as soon as catches of a species exceed 50 kg.

2. The fishing logbook referred to in paragraph 1 shall contain in particular the following information:

(a) the external identification number and the name of the fishing vessel;

(b) the FAO alpha-3 code of each species and the relevant geographical area in which the catches were taken;

(c) the date of catches;

(d) the date of departure from and of arrival to port, and the duration of the fishing trip;

(e) the type of gear, mesh size and dimension;

(f) the estimated quantities of each species in kilograms live weight, or, where appropriate, the number of individuals, including the quantities or individuals below the applicable minimum conservation reference size, as a separate entry;

(g) the number of fishing operations.

3. When compared with the quantities landed or with the result of an inspection, the permitted margin of tolerance in estimates recorded in the fishing logbook of the quantities in kilograms of fish retained on board shall be 10 % per each species. For species retained on board the quantity of which does not exceed 100 kg of live-weight equivalent, the permitted margin of tolerance shall be 20 % per each species.

4. By way of derogation from paragraph 3, in the case of fisheries referred to in Article 15(1), point (a), first and third indents, of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for species which are landed unsorted, and in the case of tropical tuna purse seine fisheries for species which are landed unsorted, the following margins of tolerance shall apply:

(a) in the case of landings in listed ports and subject to additional conditions concerning the landing and the weighing of catches in order to ensure accurate catch reporting:

(i) for species representing 2 % or more in kilograms live weight of all species landed, the permitted margin of tolerance in estimates recorded in the fishing logbook of the quantities in kilograms of fish retained on board shall be 10 % of the total quantity of all species recorded in the fishing logbook, per each species;

(ii) for species that represent less than 2 % in kilograms live weight of all species landed, the permitted margin of tolerance in estimates recorded in the fishing logbook of the quantities in kilograms of fish retained on board shall be 200 kg or 0,5 % of the total quantity of all species recorded in the fishing logbook, per each species, whichever is greater. In addition to the provisions set out in points (i) and (ii), in any event, for the total quantity of all species, the permitted margin of tolerance in estimates recorded in the fishing logbook of the total quantity in kilograms of fish retained on board shall be 10 % of the total quantity of all species recorded in the fishing logbook. The conditions concerning landing and weighing shall include safeguards allowing for the accurate reporting of the catches, such as the involvement of accredited independent third parties or specific requirements for the sampling and weighing operations. Those conditions shall provide for the necessary control by, and cooperation with, the relevant competent authorities of the country concerned;

(b) in the case of landings other than those referred to in point (a):

(i) for species representing 2 % or more in kilograms live weight of all species landed, the permitted margin of tolerance in estimates recorded in the fishing logbook of the quantities in kilograms of fish retained on board shall be 10 % per each species;

(ii) for species that represent less than 2 % in kilograms live weight of all species landed, the permitted margin of tolerance in estimates recorded in the fishing logbook of the quantities in kilograms of fish retained on board shall be 200 kg or 20 % per each species recorded in the fishing logbook, whichever is greater.

5. In fisheries subject to a Union ◄ regime of fishing effort, masters of Union ◄ fishing vessels shall record and account in their fishing logbooks for the time spent in an area as follows:

(a) with regard to towed gear:

(i) entry into, and exit from the port located in that area;

(ii) each entry into, and exit from maritime areas where specific rules on access to waters and resources apply;

(iii) the catch retained on board by species in kilograms live weight at the time of exit from that area or before entry into a port located in that area;

(b) with regard to static gear:

(i) entry into, and exit from the port located in that area;

(ii) each entry into, and exit from maritime areas where specific rules on access to waters and resources apply;

(iii) the date and time of setting or re-setting of the static gear in these areas;

(iv) the date and time of the completion of fishing operations using the static gear;

(v) the catch retained on board by species in kilograms live weight at the time of exit from that area or before entry into a port located in that area.

6. Masters of Union ◄ fishing vessels shall submit the fishing logbook information as soon as possible and not later than 48 hours after landing:

(a) to their flag Member State; and (b) if the landing has taken place in a port of another Member State, to the competent authorities of the port Member State concerned.

7. To convert stored or processed fish weight into live fish weight, masters of Union ◄ fishing vessels shall apply the conversion factor established in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 119.

8. Masters of third country fishing vessels operating in Union ◄ waters shall record the information referred to in this Article in the same way as masters of Union ◄ fishing vessels.

9. The accuracy of the data recorded in the fishing logbook shall be the responsibility of the master.

10. Detailed rules for the application of this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 119.