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1. An objective 2. Scope Description of its application with respect to: vessel-types and support and tender vessels DFAD numbers and DFAD beacon numbers to be deployed reporting procedures for DFAD deployment incidental bycatch reduction and utilisation policy consideration of interaction with other gear types plans for monitoring and retrieval of lost DFADs statement or policy on ‘DFAD ownership’ 3. Institutional arrangements for management of the DFAD–MPs: institutional responsibilities application processes for DFAD and/or DFAD beacons deployment approval obligations of vessel owners and masters in respect of DFAD and/or DFAD beacons deployment and use DFAD and/or DFAD beacons replacement policy reporting obligations

4. DFAD construction specifications and requirements: DFAD design characteristics (a description) DFAD markings and identifiers, including DFAD beacons lighting requirements radar reflectors visible distance radio buoys (requirement for serial numbers) satellite transceivers (requirement for serial numbers) 5. Applicable areas: details of any closed areas or periods e.g. territorial waters, shipping lanes, proximity to artisanal fisheries, etc.

6. Applicable period for the DFAD–MP.

7. Means for monitoring and reviewing implementation of the DFAD–MP.

8. DFAD logbook template (data to be collected specified in Annex 3). Guidelines for preparation of anchored fish aggregating device (AFAD) management plans To support obligations in respect of the AFAD management plan (AFAD–MP) to be submitted to the IOTC Secretariat by CPCs with fleets fishing in the IOTC area of competence, associated to AFADs, AFAD–MP should include: 1. An objective

2. Scope: Description of its application with respect to: a) vessel types b) AFAD numbers and/or AFAD beacons numbers to be deployed (per AFAD type) c) reporting procedures for AFAD deployment d) distances between AFADs e) incidental bycatch reduction and utilisation policy f) consideration of interaction with other gear types g) the establishment of inventories of the AFADs deployed, detailing AFAD identifiers, characteristics and equipment of each AFAD as laid down in point 4 of this Annex, coordinates of the AFAD’s mooring sites, date of set, lost and reset h) plans for monitoring and retrieval of lost AFADs i) statement or policy on ‘AFAD ownership’ 3. Institutional arrangements for management of the AFAD–MP: a) institutional responsibilities b) regulations applicable to the setting and use of AFADs c) AFAD repairs, maintenance rules and replacement policy d) data collection system e) reporting obligations

4. AFAD construction specifications and requirements: a) AFAD design characteristics (a description of both the floating structure and the underwater structure, with special emphasis on any netting materials used) b) anchorage used for mooring c) AFAD markings and identifiers, including AFAD beacons if any d) lighting requirements, if any e) radar reflectors f) visible distance g) radio buoys, if any (requirement for serial numbers) h) satellite transceivers (requirement for serial numbers) i) echo sounder 5. Applicable areas: a) coordinates of mooring sites, if applicable b) details of any closed areas e.g., shipping lanes, Marine Protected Areas, reserves etc.

6. Means for monitoring and reviewing implementation of the AFAD–MP.

7. AFAD logbook template (data to be collected specified in Annex IV).