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1. Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 shall apply to masters of Union fishing vessels of 12 metres in length overall or more, included in the list of vessels referred to in Article 16 of this Regulation. The prior notification referred to in Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 shall be sent to the competent authority of the Member State or CPC whose ports or landing facility they intend to use, as well as to the flag Member State, if different from the port Member State.

2. Masters of Union fishing vessels under 12 metres in length overall included in the list of vessels referred to in Article 16 shall, at least four hours before the estimated time of arrival at the port, notify the competent authority of the Member State or the CPC whose ports or landing facility they wish to use, as well as the flag Member State, if different from the port Member State, the following information:

(a) estimated time of arrival;

(b) estimated quantity of Mediterranean swordfish retained on board; and (c) the information on the geographical area where the catch was taken.

3. If the fishing grounds are less than four hours from the port, the estimated quantities of Mediterranean swordfish retained on board may be modified at any time prior to arrival.

4. The authorities of the port Member States shall maintain a record of all prior notifications for the current year.