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Obligations of the master of a Union fishing vessel during an inspection at sea The master of a Union fishing vessel shall:

(a) permit the inspection by duly notified NEAFC inspectors regardless of the Contracting Party that notified the inspectors;

(b) facilitate prompt and safe boarding and disembarkation of NEAFC inspectors by providing a boarding ladder constructed and used as described in Annex XIX;

(c) if a mechanical hoist is provided, ensure that its ancillary equipment is of a type approved by the competent authorities; it shall be of such design and construction as to ensure that the inspectors can be embarked and disembarked in a safe manner including a safe access from the hoist to the deck and vice versa; a boarding ladder complying with Annex XIX shall be kept on deck adjacent to the hoist and available for immediate use;

(d) cooperate with and assist in the inspection of the fishing vessel conducted pursuant to this Regulation and not obstruct, intimidate or interfere with the NEAFC inspectors in the performance of their duties and ensure their safety;

(e) allow the NEAFC inspectors to communicate with the authorities of the flag State and the inspecting Contracting Party;

(f) provide access to any areas, decks and rooms of the fishing vessel, catch (whether processed or not), nets or other gear, equipment and any information or documents which the inspector deems necessary in accordance with Article 23(2);

(g) provide copies of documents as required by the NEAFC inspectors; and (h) provide the NEAFC inspectors with reasonable facilities, including, where appropriate, food and accommodation when they remain on board the vessel in accordance with Article 37(3).