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1. Each of the following violations constitutes a serious infringement within the meaning of Article 90 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009:

(a) fishing without a licence, permit or authorisation issued by the flag Member State;

(b) failure to maintain sufficient records of catch and catch-related data in accordance with reporting requirements set out in this Regulation’s or significant misreporting of such catch or catch-related data;

(c) fishing in a closed area;

(d) fishing during a closed season;

(e) intentional taking or retention of species in contravention of any applicable CMM and of this Regulation;

(f) significant violation of catch limits or quotas in fishing opportunities;

(g) using prohibited fishing gear;

(h) falsifying or intentionally concealing the markings, identity or registration of a fishing vessel;

(i) concealing, tampering with or disposing of evidence relating to investigation of a violation;

(j) multiple infringements which taken together constitute a serious disregard of measures in force pursuant to this Regulation;

(k) refusal to accept a boarding and inspection;

(l) unduly obstruct or delay an authorised inspector;

(m) intimidation of or physical attacks on the ROP observer;

(n) intentionally tampering with or disabling the VMS;

(o) fishing by Union fishing vessels not listed in the Record;

(p) fishing near a data buoy or taking a data buoy on board in breach of Article 9(1) or (2).

2. Where it has been established that a Union fishing vessel has been involved in the commission of a serious infringement, the authorities of the flag Member State shall withdraw the licence of that vessel and ensure that that vessel does not fish in that Convention area until the sanctions imposed by the flag Member State in respect of the violation have been complied with.