NEFOP captain interview form

OMB Control No.:
0648-xxxx
Expires: xx/xx/2012

CAPTAIN INTERVIEW FORM
Observer ID

Interviewed by

Date of Trip/s

Date of Interview

Vessel Name

Operator Name

Trip Date Sail

Trip Date Land

Hull Number

Permit Number

Conducted In
Person?
Y
Was the Observer on time?
Did the Observer clearly explain his/her duties to
you?
Did the Observer give you the Observer Duties
Sheet?
Did the Observer explain their duties in regards to incidental takes of
protected species (marine mammals, seabirds, and turtles)?
Was there a marine mammal, marine turtle or seabird caught during this trip?
Did the Observer measure the gear (i.e., codend if this is a trawl trip)?
Did the Observer weigh the catch?
Did the observer take lengths (or shell heights) and biological samples
from the catch?
Did the observer wear their PFD (life vest) while on deck?
Did the Observer hinder your operations in any
way?
Did the Observer get along well with you and your crew?

N

Y

N

Is the Observer welcome on your vessel again?
Did the Observer offer the captain a copy of the
data?
Did the Observer offer the captain a comment card?
If no, please explain:

Additional
Comments:

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