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1. Without prejudice to specific provisions contained in multiannual plans, the master of a Union ◄ fishing vessel of 10 metres’ length overall or more, or his representative, shall complete a landing declaration, indicating specifically all quantities of each species landed.

2. The landing declaration referred to in paragraph 1 shall contain at least 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 quantities of each species in kilograms in product weight broken down by type of product presentation, or, where appropriate, the number of individuals, including the quantities or individuals below the applicable minimum conservation reference size, as a separate entry;

(d) the port of landing.

3. The master of a Union ◄ fishing vessel or his representative shall submit the landing declaration, as soon as possible and not later than 48 hours after the completion of the 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.

4. The accuracy of the data recorded in the landing declaration shall be the responsibility of the master.

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