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DOCUMENT
NUMBER

ICCAT SWORDFISH STATISTICAL DOCUMENT

EXPORT SECTION:
1. FLAG COUNTRY/ENTITY/FISHING ENTITY
2. DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL (if applicable)
Vessel Name

Registration Number

3. POINT OF EXPORT:
CITY, STATE OR PROVINCE

LOA (m)

ICCAT Record No. (if applicable)

COUNTRY/ENTITY/FISHING ENTITY

4. AREA OF CATCH (Check one of the following)
(a) North Atlantic
(b) South
Atlantic
(c) Mediterranean
(d) Pacific
* In case of (d) or (e) is checked, the items 5 and 6 below do not need to be filled out.

(e) Indian

5. DESCRIPTION OF FISH
Product Type a
F/FR RD/GG/DR/FL/OT

Time of Harvest
(mm/yy)

Net Weight
(kg)

Gear Code b

a

F=Fresh, FR=Frozen, RD=Round, GG=Gilled & Gutted, DR=Dressed, FL=Fillet, ST=Steak,
OT=Others (Describe the type of product:
)
a
When the Gear Code is OT, describe the type of gear:
)
6. EXPORTER CERTIFICATION: For export to countries that have adopted the ICCAT alternative minimum size for
swordfish the exporter must certify that the listed Atlantic swordfish are greater than 15 kg(33lb.) or if pieces, the pieces were
derived from a swordfish weighing >15kg.
I certify that the above information is complete, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Name
Address
Signature
Date

License # (if
applicable)

7. GOVERNMENT VALIDATION:
I validate that the above information is complete, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Total weight of the shipment:
kg
Name & Title
Signature
Date
Government Seal

IMPORT SECTION
8. IMPORTER CERTIFICATION:
I certify that the above information is complete, true and correct to the be
st of my knowledge and belief.
Importer Certification (Intermediate Country/Entity/Fishing Entity)
Name

Address

Signature

Date

License # (if applicable)

Signature

Date

License # (if applicable)

Signature

Date

License # (if applicable)

Importer Certification (Intermediate Country/Entity/Fishing Entity)
Name

Address

Importer Certification (Final Destination of Shipment)
Name

Final Point of Import: City

Address

State/Province

Country/Entity/Fishing Entity

NOTE: IF A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH IS USED IN COMPLETING THIS FORM, PLEASE ADD THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION ON
THIS DOCUMENT.

ICCAT SWORDFISH STATISTICAL DOCUMENT INSTRUCTION SHEET
Pursuant to the 2001 ICCAT recommendation, swordfish imported into the territory of a
Contracting Party or upon first entry into a regional
economic organization must be accompanied by an ICCAT Swordfish Statistical Document (SWD) beginning January 1, 2003. Swordfish dealers
who export or import swordfish from all ocean areas will be requi red to complete the appropriate sections of the SWD. Only complete and valid
documents will guarantee that shipments of swordfish will be allowed to enter the customsterritory of Contracting Parties (e.g., Japan, Canada, U.S.,
Spain, etc.). Improperly documented swordfish shipments (i.e., the SWD is either missing from the shipment, incomplete, invalid or falsified) will be
considered illegitimate and contrary to ICCAT conservation efforts. Entry of improperly documented swordfish will be suspended (PENDIN
G
RECEIPT OF A PROPERLY COMPLETED DOCUMENT) into the customs territory of a Contracting Party or subject to administrative or other
sanctions.
Please use the instructions below as a guide to complete the sections that apply to Exporters, Importers, and G overnment Validation. If a language
other than English is used for description, please add an English translation either on the SWD or on a separate paper.Note: if a swordfish product is
exported directly from the harvesting Country/Entity/Fishing Entity
to a Contracting Party, without
going through an intermediate
Country/Entity/Fishing Entity, all fish can be identified on one document. However, if the swordfish product is exported through an intermediate
Country/Entity/Fishing Entity (i.e., a Country/En tity/Fishing Entity other than the Country/Entity/Fishing Entity which is the final destination of the
product), separate documents must be prepared for fish destined for different final destinations, or only one fish may be identified on a document to
cop e with any possible separation in an intermediate Country/Entity/Fishing Entity. Import of swordfish parts other than meat (i.e., heads, eyes, roe,
guts, tails) may be allowed entry without an accompanying SWD.
DOCUMENT NUMBER: This block is for the issuing Country/Entity/Fishing Entity to designate a country coded Document Number.
(1) FLAG COUNTRY/ENTITY/FISHING ENTITY - Fill in the name of the Country/Entity/Fishing Entity of the vessel that
harvested the
swordfish in the shipment and issued this Documen t. According to the ICCAT Recommendation, only the flag state of the vessel that harvested the
swordfish in the shipment, or, if the vessel is operating under a chartering arrangement, theexporting state, can issue this Document.
(2) DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL (if applicable): Fill in the name, registration number, length overall (LOA) and ICCAT Record number of the
vessel that harvested the swordfish in the shipment.
(3) POINT OF EXPORT - Identify the City and State or Province, and country/entity/fishing ent ity from which the swordfish was exported.
(4) AREA OF CATCH - Check the area of catch. (In case of (d) or (e) checked, items 4 and 5 need not be completed).
(5) DESCRIPTION OF FISH - The exporter must provide, to the highest degree of accuracy, the following information. (NOTE: One row should
describe one product type.) (1) Product type: Identify the type of product being shipped as either FRESH or FROZEN, and in ROUND, GILLED
AND GUTTED, DRESSED, FILLET or OTHER form. For OTHER, describe the type of produ
cts in the shipment;(2) Time of Harvest: Fill in the
time of harvest (month and year) of the swordfish in the shipment; (3) Gear Code: Identify the gear type which was used to harvest the swordfish
using the listed codes; (5) Net weight:Net product weight in kilograms.
(6) EXPORTER CERTIFICATION - The person or company exporting the swordfish shipment must provide his/her name, signature, address,
date the shipment was exported, and dealer license number (if applicable). For countries that have adopted th e ICCAT alternative minimum size for
swordfish the exporter must certify that the listed Atlantic swordfish are greater than 15 kg (33
lb.) or if pieces, the pieces were derived from a
swordfish weighing >15 kg.
(7) GOVERNMENT VALIDATION - Fill in name and full title of the official signing the SWD. The official must be employed by a competent
authority of the flag state government of the vessel that harvested the swordfish appearing on the SWD or other individual or institution authorized by
the flag state or if the vessel is operating under a charter arrangement, by a government official
or other authorized individual or institution of the
exporting state. Net weight must also be certified and recorded The substitutional measure described in paragraphs A-D of the Resolution by ICCAT
concerning Validation by a Government Official of the Bluefin Tuna Statistical Document [93-2], adopted by the Commission in 1993, may be
applied to the above requirements for the validations in this Swordfish Statistical Document Program.
(8) IMPORTER CERTIFICATION - The person or company that imports swordfish must provide their name, signature,
address, date the
swordfish was imported, license number (if applicable) and final point of import. This includes imports into intermediate countries, entities or fishing
entities. For fresh and chilled products, signature of the importer may be substituted by person of a custom clearance company when the authority of
signature is properly accredited to the company
GEAR CODE
GEAR TYPE
BB
Baitboat
GILL
Gillnet
HAND
Handline
HARP
Harpoon
LL
Longline
MWT
Mid-water trawl
PS
Purse seine
RR
Rod and reel
SPHL
Sport handline
SPOR
Sport fisheries, unclassified
SURF
Surface fisheries, unclassified
TL
Tended line
TRAP
Trap
TROL
Troll
UNCL
Unspecified methods
OT
Other type: Describe the type of gear
Original completed document must accompany exported shipment. Retain a copy for your records. The original (imports) or a copy
(exports) must be postmarked and mailed, or faxed, within 24 hours of import:
NMFS, National Seafood Inspection Laboratory, P.O. Drawer 1207, Pascagoula, MS 39568-1207.
FAX 978/281-9340. This form is approved under OMB infromation collection number 0648-0040. Expiration Date 1/31/2014.

UNITED STATES BLUEFIN TUNA CATCH DOCUMENT

Document No. _______________________

1. CATCH INFORMATION
A. VESSEL
ATVP NO:
NAME:

FLAG:

US

ICCAT RECORD NO.:

B. CATCH DESCRIPTION
LANDING DATE (ddmmyy):

AREA:

NO. FISH:

AVG WT (KG):

TOTAL WT (KG):

GEAR:

West Atlantic

C. GOVT. VALIDATION
NAME OF AUTHORITY:

TITLE:

SIGNATURE:

SEAL

DATE:

2. TAG INFORMATION & PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Product Type
TAG #:

F/FR

WT (KG):

RD/GG/DR/FL/OT

Product Type
Descriptions

ABT - __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ __ __

F = Fresh

ABT - __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ __ __

FR = Frozen

ABT - __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ __ __
ABT - __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ __ __

RD = Round

ABT - __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ __ __

GG = Gilled&Gutted

ABT - __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ __ __

DR = Dressed

ABT - __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ __ __

FL = Fillet

ABT - __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ __ __

OT = Other

ABT - __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ __ __
ABT - __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ __ __
3. TRADE INFORMATION
A. EXPORTER/SELLER
COMPANY:

LICENSE NO:

ADDRESS:

STREET

CITY

NET WT (kg):
B. POINT OF EXPORT/DEPARTURE:

SIGNATURE:

CITY:

STATE:

COUNTRY:
C. TRANSPORTATION DESCRIPTION
D. GOVT VALIDATION

USA

STATE OR PROVINCE

DESTINATION COUNTRY:

DATE:

(ensure documents are available at import)

NAME OF AUTHORITY:

TITLE:

SIGNATURE:

DATE:

COMPANY:

LICENSE NO:

SEAL

E. IMPORTER/BUYER

ADDRESS:

STREET

CITY

SIGNATURE:
F. POINT OF IMPORT
CITY:

STATE OR PROVINCE:

COUNTRY:

DATE:

STATE OR PROVINCE

United States Bluefin Tuna Catch Document
Reporting Instructions for Bluefin Tuna Exports

Bluefin tuna exporters must fill out this form for each vessel’s exported catch. Complete the document on the reverse side
by entering the requested data in the appropriate data fields following the instructions below. (See the bottom of this
instruction sheet for Pacific bluefin tuna). The document must be filled out completely prior to exporting bluefin tuna in
accordance with 50 C.F.R. 300.185. The completed original document must accompany the exported consignment.
Submit a copy of the completed document to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) at one of the following
addresses: by email to: BFTreporting@noaa.gov; by FAX to: 228-762-7144; or by mail to: Tuna/Swordfish Reporting,
3209 Frederic Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567. NMFS must receive a copy of the document within 24 hours of
export.
FORM INSTRUCTIONS
Document Number: Use the following formula to generate a document number: USYear - International Trade Permit
(ITP) number (numerals only, do not include the “SE” prefix)- sequential number. For example, an exporter with the
ITP number SE 10543 who is exporting the first bluefin for the year 2008 would use the following doc. number:
US2008-10543-1.
1. Catch Information (NOTE: It may be necessary to obtain this information from the Atlantic Tunas Dealer Permit
holder who first purchased the bluefin tuna.)
A. Vessel: Enter the name of the vessel that captured the bluefin tuna and the vessel’s Atlantic Tuna Vessel Permit
(ATVP) number. For vessels with a length greater than 24 m, enter the ICCAT record number (see website
http://www.iccat.int/vesselsrecord.asp)
B. Catch Description: Enter the Landing Date (date bluefin tuna was brought to dock and sold to Atlantic Tunas
Dealer Permit holder), Area of catch, Gear type (choose from table below), Number of Fish entered on this form, Total
Weight in kilograms of fish product entered on this form, and calculate average weight = (total weight/number of fish).
GEAR TYPES
HAND – handline
LL – longline
RR - rod and reel
HARP – harpoon
PS – purse seine
TRAP - trap
2. Tag Information and Product Description
Enter the tag number for each bluefin tuna in the space provided. Enter the product type (choose from list on front of
form) for each tagged fish and its weight in kilograms. If product type is “other” enter “OT” and a one-word description
(e.g., OT-toro).
3. Trade Information
A. Exporter/Seller: Enter the exporting company’s name and International Trade Permit number, address, the total
weight of bluefin tuna listed on this form, and sign once the form is printed.
B. Point of Departure/Export: enter the point of departure including city, state, and date of export. Enter the
destination (country) of the export.
C. Transportation Description: Ensure that a copy of official transportation documentation (e.g., airway bill) is
received by the importer, along with this form.
D. Government Validation: If bluefin tuna are tagged, leave this section blank (government validation is waived for
tagged U.S. Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tuna). For untagged Pacific bluefin tuna, government validation is required. For
validation, FAX the completed form to the NMFS-authorized validation official at: 866/252-3751. Be sure to specify
return fax number and phone number. If your validated form has not been returned within 2 hours, call the validation
official at 843-724-6425.
E. Importer/Buyer; and, F. Point of Import: leave blank – this section will be filled out by the foreign importer.
Pacific bluefin tuna exports: only the following fields are required: “Document Number,” “Area” under “Catch
Information,” “Weight” and “Product Type” under “Tag Information and Product Description,” and all “Trade
Information” fields, including “Government Validation.”
The following information is provided to you as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1955 (PL 104-13): Under the provisions of the PRA and the
Privacy Act of 1974 (PL 93-579), you are advised that disclosure of the information requested on the United States bluefin tuna catch document is mandatory for the purpose of
managing the bluefin tuna fishery. The data is used to monitor trade of Atlantic bluefin tuna. Reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 5
minutes per completed form, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining data needed, and completing and reviewing
the information. Pursuant to Section 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and consistent with NOAA Administrative Order 216-100 (Confidentiality of Fisheries Statistics),
the Agency does not release confidential information submitted in compliance with provisions of the Act, other than in aggregate form and under circumstances required or
authorized by law. Whenever data are requested or released to the general public, the Agency ensures that information on the pecuniary business activity of a dealer is not
identified. Because you have been provided with a currently valid OMB control number for a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act you are required to respond to, or be subject to penalty for failing to comply with, this collection of information. Send comments regarding this
burden estimate or suggestions for reducing this burden to: NMFS, Highly Migratory Species Division, 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930-2298.

OMB # 0648-0040 EXP 1/31/2014

Attachment 4
DOCUMENT NUMBER

ICCAT SWORDFISH RE-EXPORT CERTIFICATE

RE-EXPORT SECTION:
1. RE-EXPORTING COUNTRY/ENTITY/FISHING ENTITY
2. POINT OF RE-EXPORT
3. DESCRIPTION OF IMPORTED FISH
Product Type(*)
F/FR

RD/GG/DR/FL/ST/OT

Net Weight
(Kg)

Flag country/
Entity/Fishing entity

Date
of Import

4. DESCRIPTION OF FISH FOR RE -EXPORT
F/FR

Product Type(*)
RD/GG/DR/ST/FL/OT

Net Weight
(Kg)

* F= FRESH, FR= Frozen, RD= Round, GG= Gilled and Gutted, DR= Dressed, ST= Steak, FL= Fillet
OT=Other(Describe the type of product)
5. RE-EXPORTER CERTIFICATION: For export to countries/entities or fishing entities that have adopted the
ICCAT alternative minimum size for swordfish, the exporter must certify that the listed Atlantic swordfish are
greater than 15 kg (33 lb.) or if pieces, the pieces were derived from a swordfish weighing >15 kg.
I certify that above information is complete, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Name

Company Name

Address

Signature

Date

License # (if applicable)

6. GOVERNMENT VALIDATION: I validate that above information is complete, true and correct
to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Name & Title

Organization

Signature

Date

IMPORT SECTION:
7. IMPORT CERTIFICATION: I certify that above information is complete, true and correct to the best
of my know ledge and belief.
Importer Certification (Intermediate Country / Entity / Fishing Entity)
Name
Address
Signature
Date License #(if applicable)
Importer Certification (Intermediate Country / Entity / Fishing Entity)
Name
Address
Signature
Date License #(if applicable)
Importer Certification (Intermediate Country / Entity / Fishing Entity)
Name
Address
Signature
Date License #(if applicable)
Final Point of Import
City
State/Province
NOTE:

Country/Entity/Fishing Entity

If a language other than English is used in completing this form, please add the English translation on this
document.

ICCAT SWORDFISH RE-EXPORT CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTION SHEET
DOCUMENT NUMBER: Block for the issuing Country/Entity/Fishing Entity
Country/Entity/Fishing Entity coded document number.

to designate a

(1) RE-EXPORTING COUNTRY/ENTITY/FISHING ENTITY
Fill in the name of the Country/Entity/Fishing Entity which re -exports the swordfish in the shipment and issued
this Certificate. According to the ICCAT Recommendation, only the re-exporting Country/Entity/Fishing Entity
can issue this Certificate.
(2) POINT OF RE-EXPORT
Identify the City/State Province and Country/Entity/Fishing Entity from which the swordfish was re-exported.
(3) DESCRIPTION OF IMPORTED FISH
The exporter must provide, to the highest degree of accuracy, the following information: NOTE: One row
should describe one product type. (1)Product type: Identify the type of product being shipped as either FRESH
or FROZEN, and in ROU ND, GILLED AND GUTTED, DRESSED, STEAK, FILLET or OTHER form. For
OTHER, describe the type of products in the shipment. (2) Net weight: Net product weight in kilograms. (3)
Flag Country/Entity/Fishing Entity: the name of the Country/Entity/Fishing Entity of the vessel that harvested
the swordfish in the shipment. (4) Date of import: Imported date.
(4) DESCRIPTION OF FISH FOR RE-EXPORT
The exported must provide, to the highest degree of accuracy, the following information: NOTE: One row
should describe one product type. (1) Product type: Identify the type of product being shipped as either FRESH
or FROZEN, and in ROUND, GILLED AND GUTTED, DRESSED, STEAK, FILLET or OTHER form. For
OTHER, describe the type of products in the shipment. (2) Net weight: Net produc t weight in kilograms.
(5) RE-EXPORTER CERTIFICATION
The person or company re -exporting the swordfish shipment must provide his/her name, company name
address, signature, date the shipment was re-exported, and re-exporter’s license number (if applicable).
(6) GOVERNMENT VALIDATION
Fill in the name and full title of the official signing the Certificate. The official must be in the employment of the
competent government authority of the re -exporting Country/Entity/Fishing Entity appearing on the Certificate ,
or a person or institution authorized to validate such certificates by the competent government authority. The
substitutional measure described in paragraphs A-D of the Resolution by ICCAT Concerning Validation by a
Government Official of the Bluefin Statistical Document, adopted by the Commission in 1993 may be applied to
the above requirements for the validations in this Swordfish Statistical Document Program.
(7) IMPORTER CERTIFICATION
The person or company that imports swordfish must provide his/her name, company name, address, signature,
date the swordfish was imported, license number (if applicable) and re -exported final point of import. This
includes imports into intermediate Countries/Entities/Fishing Entities. For fresh and chilled products, the
signature of the importer may be substituted by a person of a customs clearance company when the authority for
signature is properly accredited to it by the importer.
RETURN A COPY OF THE COMPLETED CERTIFICATE TO: NMFS National Seafood Inspection
Laboratory, P.O. Drawer 1207, Pascagoula, MS 39568-1207. OMB # 0648-0040 EXPIRES 1/31/14

FARM STOCKING FORMFA
Commission for the
Conservation of
Southern Bluefin Tuna
Re-Export

RE-EXPORT/EXPORT AFTER LANDING Document Number
OF DOMESTIC PRODUCT FORM
RE Catch Documentation Scheme

Or

Export after Landing of Domestic Product

(tick only one)

Within this form, the term “Export” includes both exports and re-exports

Full Shipment

Partial Shipment

Or

(tick only one)

Form Number of Preceding Document (Catch Monitoring Form,
or Re-Export/Export After Landing of Domestic Product Form)

• EXPORT SECTION
Point of Export

Exporting State/Fishing Entity

State or Province

City

State/Fishing Entity

Address of Processing Establishment (if applicable)

Name of Processing Establishment (if applicable)
Catch Tagging Form Document Numbers (if applicable)
Description of Fish from previous CDS Document
Flag State/Fishing Entity

Description of Fish being Exported

Date of previous Import/Landing

Product: F (Fresh) / FR Type: RD/GGO/ Weight
(Frozen)
GGT/DRO/DRT/ (kg)
FL/OT*

Total Number of whole
Fish (including RD/
GGO/GGT/DRO/DRT)

Product: F (Fresh) / FR
(Frozen)

Type: RD/GGO/
GGT/DRO/DRT/
FL/OT*

Weight
(kg)

Total Number of whole Fish
(including RD/GGO/GGT/DRO/
DRT)

* For Other (OT): Describe the
type of product

* For Other (OT): Describe the
type of product

Destination (State/Fishing Entity)
Certification by Exporter: I certify that the above information is complete, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Name

Signature

Date

Licence No. / Company Name

Validation by Authority: I validate that the above information is complete, true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
Name and Title

Signature

AL
CI L
I
FF
O SEA

Date

• IMPORT SECTION
Final Point of Import
City

State or Province

State/Fishing Entity

Certification by Importer: I certify that the above information is complete, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Name

Address

Signature

Date

NOTE: The organization/person which validates the Export section shall verify the copy of the original CCSBT CDS Document. Such a verified copy of the original CCSBT CDS
document must be attached to the Re-export/Export after Landing of Domestic Product (RE) Form. When SBT is Exported, all verified copies of concerned forms must be attached.

FARM STOCKING
FORMFA
Commission
for the

Conservation of
Southern Bluefin Tuna

RE-EXPORT/EXPORT AFTER LANDING
OF DOMESTIC PRODUCT FORM
INSTRUCTION SHEET

Page 1 of 2

This form must accompany all re-exports of SBT and all exports of SBT that have previously been landed as domestic product, and a copy must be provided to the
issuing State/Fishing Entity.
One REEF Form must be issued for:
• Each CMF that was previously landed as domestic product but is now being exported, OR
• Each REEF shipment that was imported and is being re-exported, together with a copy of its previously associated REEF(s) and CMF(s).
In addition, each REEF form must be accompanied by a copy of the associated Catch Monitoring Form and copies of any previously issued Re-Export/Export after Landing of Domestic Product Forms for the SBT being exported.
This form is not required for the “first” export of the particular SBT if those SBT are being landed for the sole purpose of exporting. In this circumstance, only a Catch
Monitoring Form needs to be created and accompany the product.
If a language other than one of the CCSBT official languages (English and Japanese) is used in completing the form, please add the English or Japanese translation on the Document.
The Re-export/Export after Landing of Domestic Product Form has 2 main sections: (1) Export; and (2) Import.
Within this form, the term “Export” includes both Exports and Re-exports.
The top of the form contains 4 additional pieces of information that must always be completed. These are
Re-Export or Export after Landing of Domestic Product: Tick only one box to indicate whether this is a Re-Export, or an Export after Landing of Domestic Product.

Document Number: Enter the unique document number that was allocated by the State/Fishing Entity of origin for this form.

Full Shipment or Partial Shipment: Tick only one box to specify whether this Information is for a full or partial shipment. A Full shipment is where all the SBT in the preceding

document are being exported.

Form number of Preceding Document: Enter the unique Document Number of the CDS form that precedes this. (Catch Monitoring Form or Re-Export/Export after Landing of

Domestic Product Form).

• EXPORT SECTION

Exporting State/Fishing Entity: Enter the Exporting State/Fishing Entity.
Point of Export: Enter the City, State or Province, and State/Fishing Entity of the point of Export.
Name of Processing Establishment (If applicable): Enter the full name of the Processing establishment (only required if further processing has taken place since the preceding CDS
form).
Address of Processing Establishment (If applicable): Enter the full Address of the Processing establishment (only required if further processing has taken place since the preceding
CDS form).
Catch Tagging Form Document Number(s) (if applicable): Enter the Document number of any Catch Tagging Forms that are associated with this form. This will be a subset of the
Catch Tagging Forms that were recorded on the previous CDS document. The subset should include the Catch Tagging Forms for all whole SBT (including RD,GG,DR etc) that are
being exported on this form. If no whole SBT are being exported, this field can be left empty.

Description of Fish from previous CDS Document

This section must describe all the SBT from the previous CDS document.

Flag State/ Fishing Entity: Enter the original catch/harvest Flag State/Fishing Entity.

Date of previous Import/Landing: Enter the date (dd/mm/yyyy) of the import or landing from the previous CDS document.
NOTE: Each row shall describe only one product type

Product: Enter the product as either FRESH (F) or FROZEN (FR).

Type: Enter the type code from the table below that most closely matches the type of the SBT. For OT, describe the type of product, and specify a conversion factor.
CODE
NAME
DESCRIPTION
RD
Round
SBT Without any processing
GGO
Gilled and Gutted - Tail on
Processed with gills and gut removed. Operculae (gill plates/covers) and dorsal, pelvic and anal fins may or may not be removed
GGT
Gilled and Gutted - Tail off
Processed with gills, gut and tail removed. Operculae (gill plates/covers) and dorsal, pelvic and anal fins may or may not be removed
DRO
Dressed - Tail on
Processed with gills, gut, operculae (gill plates/covers) and head removed. Dorsal, pelvic and anal fins may or may not be removed
DRT
Dressed - Tail off
Processed with gills, gut, operculae (gill plates/covers), head and tail removed. Dorsal, pelvic and anal fins may or may not be removed
FL
Fillet
Processed further than DRT, with the trunk cut into fillets
OT
Other
None of the above

Weight(kg): Enter the weight (kg) of the fish.

Total Number of whole Fish (including RD,GGO,GGT,DRO,DRT): Enter the number of fish that remain whole. A fish remains whole despite cleaning, gilling and gutting, freezing,

removing fins, operculae (gill plates/covers) and tail and removing the head or parts of the head. A fish is no longer considered to be whole if it has undergone processes such as

filleting or loining.

Other: Describe the type of product (if type is Other).

Description of Fish being Exported

This Export of SBT must be described, the the highest degree of accuracy using the following information.
NOTE: Each row shall describe only one product type.

Product: Enter the product being exported as either FRESH (F) or FROZEN (FR).

Type: Enter the type code from the table of ‘Types’ in the previous section of these instructions that most closely matches the type of the SBT. For OT, describe the type of product,

and specify a conversion factor.

Weight(kg): Enter the weight (kg) of the fish being Exported.

Total Number of whole Fish (including RD,GGO,GGT,DRO,DRT): Enter the number of fish that remain whole. A fish remains whole despite cleaning, gilling and gutting, freezing,

removing fins, operculae (gill plates/covers) and tail and removing the head or parts of the head. A fish is no longer considered to be whole if it has undergone processes such as

filleting or loining.

Other: Describe the type of product (if type is Other).

Destination (State/Fishing Entity): Enter the State/Fishing Entity to which the southern bluefin tuna is being exported.

Certification and Validation

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Certification by Exporter: The Exporter1 must provide his/her name, signature, date (dd/mm/yyyy) and either the exporter license number or the exporter company name to certify
the information provided in relation to the export shipment (i.e. that the form correctly records what is being exported). If the exporter does not have a licence number or exporter
company name, then they should write their own name in this field.
Validation by Authority: Enter the name and full title of the official2 signing the document, together with the signature of the official, date (dd/mm/yyyy) and official seal.

The individual certifying as ‘Exporter’ must be an appropriate authority approved by the exporting company to make this declaration on the company’s behalf, but it must not be the same individual as the authority
validating the export.
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The official must be in the employment of, or delegated by, the competent authority of the State/Fishing Entity that exported the SBT appearing on the document. The Member,
Co-operating Non-Member or Other State/Fishing Entity Cooperating in the CDS which utilizes a delegated entity shall submit a certified copy of such delegation to the Executive Secretary.

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FORMFA
Commission
for the

Conservation of
Southern Bluefin Tuna

RE-EXPORT/EXPORT AFTER LANDING
OF DOMESTIC PRODUCT FORM
INSTRUCTION SHEET

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• IMPORT SECTION

Final
Point of Import

City: Enter the City of Import.
State or Province: Enter the State or Province of Import.
State/Fishing Entity: Enter the State/Fishing Entity of Final Import.

Certification

Certification by Importer: The person or company that imports southern bluefin tuna must provide his/her/its name, address, signature, date (dd/mm/yyyy) on which the southern
bluefin tuna was imported. For fresh and chilled product, the signature of the importer may be substituted by a person of a customs clearance company when the authority for
signature is properly accredited to it by the importer.

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IATTC BIGEYE TUNA
RE-EXPORT CERTIFICATE

DOCUMENT
NUMBER
RE-EXPORT SECTION:
1.RE-EXPORTING COUNTRY I ENTITY I FISHING ENTITY
2.POINT OF RE-EXPORT
3.DESCRIPTION OF IMPORTED FISH
F/FR

Net Weight
(Kg)

Product Type(*)
RD/GG/DRlFLlOT

Flag country/
Entity/Fishing Entity

Date
of Import

4.DESCRIPTION OF FISH FOR RE-EXPORT
F/FR

Net Weight
(Kg)

Product Type(*)
RD/GG/DRlFLlOT

* F=FRESH, FR-Frozen, RD-Round, GG-Gilled and Gutted, DR-Dressed, FL-Fillet
OT=Other(Describe the type of product)
I certi~ that the above information is comQlete, true and correct
to the best of my knowledge and belief.

5.RE-EXPORTER CERTIFICATION:
Name/Company Name Address

Signature

Date

License Number (if applicable)

6.GOVERNMENT VALIDATION:

I validate that the above information is comQlete, true and correct
to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name & Title

Signature

Date

Government Seal

IMPORT SECTION:
7.IMPORTER CERTIFICATION:

I certi~ that the above information is comQlete, true and correct
to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Importer Certification (Intermediate Country / Entity / Fishing Entity)
Name
Address
Signature
Date
License # (if applicable)
Importer Certification (Intermediate Country / Entity / Fishing Entity)
Name
Signature
Address
Date
License # (if applicable)
Importer Certification (Intermediate Country / Entity / Fishing Entity)
Name
Signature
Address
Date
License # (if applicable)
Final Point of Import
City
~OTE:

State/Province

Country / Entity / Fishing Entity

If a language other than English IS used In completing this form. Please add the English translation on this document.

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INSTRUCTIONS
DOCUMENT NUMBER: Block for the issuing Country/Entity/Fishing Entity to designate a Country/Entity/Fishing Entity coded
document number.
(1) RE-EXPORTING COUNTRY/ENTITY/FISHING ENTITY
Fill in the name of the Country/Entity/Fishing Entity which re-exports the big eye tuna in the shipment and issued this
Certificate. According to the Resolution, only the re-exporting Country/Entity/Fishing Entity can issue this Certificate.
(2) POINT OF RE-EXPORT
Identify the City/State Province and Country/Entity/Fishing Entity from which the bigeye tuna was re-exported.
(3) DESCRIPTION OF IMPORTED FISH
The exporter must provide, to the highest degree of accuracy, the following information: NOTE: One row should describe one
product type. (1 )Product type: Identify the type of product being shipped as either FRESH or FROZEN, and in ROUND,
GILLED AND GUTTED, DRESSED, FILLET or OTHER form. For OTHER, describe the type of products in the shipment. (2)
Net weight: Net product weight in kilograms. (3) Flag Country/Entity/Fishing Entity: the name of the Country/Entity/Fishing
Entity of the vessel that harvested the big eye tuna in the shipment. (4) Date of import: Imported date.
(4) DESCRIPTION OF FISH FOR RE-EXPORT
The exported must provide, to the highest degree of accuracy, the following information: NOTE: One row should describe
one product type. (1) Product type: Identify the type of product being shipped as either FRESH or FROZEN, and in ROUND,
GILLED AND GUTTED, DRESSED FILLET or OTHER form. For OTHER, describe the type of products in the shipment. (2)
Net weight: Net product weight in kilograms.
(5) RE-EXPORTER CERTIFICATION
The person or company re-exporting the bigeye tuna shipment must provide his/her name, address, signature, date the
shipment was re-exported, and re-exporter's license number (if applicable).
(6) GOVERNMENT VALIDATION
Fill in the name and full title of the official signing the Certificate. The official must be employed by a competent government
authority of the re-exporting Country/Entity/Fishing Entity appearing on the Certificate, or other individual or institution
authorized to validate such certificates by the competent government authority.
(7) IMPORTER CERTIFICATION
The person or company that imports bigeye tuna must provide his/her name, address, signature, date the bigeye tuna was
imported, license number (if applicable) and re-exported final point of import. This includes imports into intermediate
Countries/Entities/Fishing Entities. For fresh and chilled products, the signature of the importer may be substituted by a
person of a customs clearance company when the authority for signature is properly accredited to it by the importer.
RETURN A COpy OF THE COMPLETED CERTIFICATE TO: (the name of the office of the competent authority of the reexporting Country/Entity/Fishing Entity).

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FARM STOCKING
FORMFA
Commission for the

CATCH MONITORING FORM

Conservation of
Southern Bluefin Tuna

Catch Documentation Scheme

Document Number

CM -

Catch Tagging Form Document Numbers

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CATCH / HARVEST SECTION - Tick and complete only one part

For Wild Fishery Name of Catching Vessel

Registration Number

Flag State/Fishing Entity

Or
For Farmed SBT CCSBT Farm Serial Number Name of Farm
Document Number(s) of associated Farm Stocking (FS) Form(s)

Product: F (Fresh) / Type:
Month of Catch/
FR (Frozen)
RD/GGO/GGT/DRO/DRT/FL/OT* Harvest (mm/yy)

Description of Fish
Gear
CCSBT Statistical Net Weight (kg)
Code Area

* For Other (OT): Describe the Type of Product
Name of Processing Establishment (if applicable)

Total Number of whole Fish
(including RD/GGO/GGT/DRO/DRT)

* For Other (OT): Specify Conversion Factor
Address of Processing Establishment (if applicable)

Validation by Authority (not required for exports transhipped at sea): I validate that the above information is complete, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signature

Name and Title

•

Date

AL
CI L
I
FF
O SEA

INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT DESTINATION SECTION - (only for transhipments and/or exports) - tick and complete required part(s)

Transhipment

Certification by Master of Fishing Vessel: I certify that the catch/harvest information is complete, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name

Date

Signature

Name of Receiving Vessel

And /
Or

Registration Number

Flag State/Fishing Entity

Certification by Master of Receiving Vessel: I certify that the above information is complete, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Name
Date
Signature
Signature of Observer (only for transhipment at sea):
Name

Export
City

Date

Signature

Point of Export*
State or Province

Destination
(State/Fishing Entity)

State/Fishing Entity

* For transhipments on the high seas, enter the CCSBT Statistical Area instead of State/Fishing Entity and leave other fields blank.

Certification by Exporter: I certify that the above information is complete, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Name
Licence No. / Company Name
Date
Signature
Validation by Authority: I validate that the above information is complete, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signature

Name and Title

•

Date

L
IA
C
I
FF L
O SEA

FINAL PRODUCT DESTINATION SECTION - tick and complete only one destination
Landing of Domestic Product for
Domestic sale.
Name

Certification of Domestic Sale: I certify that the above information is complete, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Address

Date

Signature

Type: RD/GGO/GGT/DRO/DRT/FL/OT

Weight (kg)

Or

Import
City

State or Province

Final Point of Import
State/Fishing Entity

Certification by Importer: I certify that the above information is complete, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Name
Address
Date
Signature
Type: RD/GGO/GGT/DRO/DRT/FL/OT Weight (Kg)

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Conservation of
Southern Bluefin Tuna

CATCH MONITORING FORM

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INSTRUCTION SHEET

This form is to be issued by the State/Fishing Entity that holds the national quota allocation against which these SBT have been taken.
This form (CMF) must accompany all transhipments, landings of domestic product, exports, imports and re-exports of SBT, and a copy of this form must be provided
to the issuing State/Fishing Entity. The only exception is that exportation/import of fish parts other than the meat (i.e. head, eyes, roe, guts, tails) may be allowed
without this document. Please note that:
• For farms, Farm Stocking Form(s) must have been produced by the State/Fishing Entity for all SBT on the CMF and the document number of those Farm
Stocking Form(s) must be recorded on the CMF.
• Catch Tagging Form(s) must have been completed for all SBT on the CMF and copies must be provided to the issuing State/Fishing Entity. The document
numbers of these Catch Tagging Form(s) must be recorded on the CMF.
If a language other than one of the CCSBT official languages (English and Japanese) is used in completing the form, please add the English or Japanese translation on the Document.
The Catch Monitoring Form has 3 main sections: (1) Catch/Harvest; (2) Intermediate Product Destination; and (3) Final Product Destination. The Catch/Harvest and Final Product Destination
sections must always be completed. However, the Intermediate Product Destination section only needs to be completed if the product is being exported and/or transhipped.
The top of the form contains 2 additional pieces of information that must always be completed. These are:

Document Number: Enter the unique document number that was allocated by the State/Fishing Entity of origin for this form.

Catch Tagging Form Document numbers: Enter the unique document number of each Catch Tagging Form that is associated with this form. If there is insufficient room to enter all

document numbers, enter this information on a separate page and attach that page.

• CATCH HARVEST SECTION - tick and complete only one part
Tick the box to specify whether the catch is for the Wild fishery or for Farmed SBT.
You must complete the part of the Catch Harvest section corresponding to the box that you ticked, and then complete the remainder of the section.

For Wild Fishery - This should only be completed for the wild fishery (not for farmed SBT)

Name of Catching Vessel: Enter the name of the catching vessel.
Registration Number: Enter the Registration Number of the catching vessel.
Flag State / Fishing Entity: Enter the Flag State or Fishing Entity of the catching vessel.

For Farmed SBT- This should only be completed for farmed SBT

CCSBT Farm Serial Number: Enter the serial number of the farm as recorded on the CCSBT list of authorised farms.
Name of Farm: Enter the Name of the Farm.
Document number(s) of the Associated Farm Stocking (FS) Form(s): Enter the unique document number of each Farm Stocking Form that is associated with this form. The Farm
Stocking Form Number(s) associated with this form should all be for fish stocked in the same fishing season. If there is insufficient room to enter all document numbers, enter this
information on a separate page and attach that page.

Description of Fish
All SBT described in this section must be sent to the Final Product Destination. Split shipments are not permitted, so if SBT are to go to two or more different destinations, a separate
Catch Monitoring Form must be completed for the catch sent to each destination.
The shipment of SBT must be described, to the highest degree of accuracy using the following information.
NOTE: One row shall describe one product type

Product: Enter the type of product being shipped as either FRESH (F) or FROZEN (FR).
Type: Enter the type code from the table below that most closely matches the type of the SBT. For OT, describe the type of product, and specify a conversion factor.

CODE
NAME
DESCRIPTION
RD
Round
SBT Without any processing
GGO
Gilled and Gutted - Tail on
Processed with gills and gut removed. Operculae (gill plates/covers) and dorsal, pelvic and anal fins may or may not be removed
GGT
Gilled and Gutted - Tail off
Processed with gills, gut and tail removed. Operculae (gill plates/covers) and dorsal, pelvic and anal fins may or may not be removed
DRO
Dressed - Tail on
Processed with gills, gut, operculae (gill plates/covers) and head removed. Dorsal, pelvic and anal fins may or may not be removed
DRT
Dressed - Tail off
Processed with gills, gut, operculae (gill plates/covers), head and tail removed. Dorsal, pelvic and anal fins may or may not be removed
FL
Fillet
Processed further than DRT, with the trunk cut into fillets
OT
Other
None of the above

Month of Catch/Harvest (mm/yy): Enter the month and year of harvest of the southern bluefin tuna; in the case of farmed fish, this applies to the month of kill, not the month of
initial harvest.
Gear code: Identify the gear type that was used to harvest the southern bluefin tuna using the list below; for OTHER TYPE,
describe the type of gear. In the case of farmed fish, write “FARM”.
GEAR CODE
GEAR TYPE
BB
Baitboat
GILL
Gillnet
HAND
Handline
HARP
Harpoon
LL
Longline
MWT
Mid-water Trawl
PS
Purse Seine
RR
Rod and Reel
SPHL
Sport Handline
SPOR
Sport Fisheries Unclassified
SURF
Surface Fisheries Unclassified
TL
Tended Line
TRAP
Trap
TROL
Troll
UNCL
Unspecified Method
OT
Other Type

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Conservation of
Southern Bluefin Tuna

CATCH MONITORING FORM

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INSTRUCTION SHEET

• CATCH HARVEST SECTION - (continued)

CCSBT Statistical Area: Enter the area in which the southern bluefin tuna were harvested using the main CCSBT Statistical Areas (1 to 10 and 14 to 15) or the
other CCSBT Statistical Areas (11 to 13) where there is no corresponding main area. In the case of farmed fish, it is not necessary to fill in this column. A map
showing the statistical areas is provided on page 3 of these instructions.
Net Weight (kg): Enter the net product weight in kilograms. In the case of farmed SBT, this is the weight at the time of harvest from the farm (as opposed to when originally caught)
Total Number of whole Fish (including RD,GGO,GGT,DRO,DRT): Enter the number of fish that remain whole. A fish remains whole despite cleaning, gilling and gutting, freezing,
removing fins, operculae (gill plates/covers) and tail and removing the head or parts of the head. A fish is no longer considered to be whole if it has undergone processes such as
filleting or loining.
For Other (OT) Describe the type of product: If Product Type is Other (OT), then describe the product.
For Other (OT) Specify the Conversion Factor: If Product Type is Other (OT) then specify the Conversion Factor to be used to convert this weight to a whole weight equivalent.
Name of Processing Establishment (if applicable): Enter the name of the establishment that processed the southern bluefin tuna (if applicable).
Address of Processing Establishment (if applicable): Enter the address of the establishment that processed the southern bluefin tuna (if applicable).

Validation

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Validation by Authority (not required for exports transhipped at sea): If this is not an export being transhipped at sea, enter the name and full title of the official1 signing the
document, together with the signature of the official, date (dd/mm/yyyy) and official seal. For SBT transhipped at sea and then landed domestically, validation should occur at the
point of domestic landing (i.e. after transhipment).

INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT DESTINATION SECTION - only for transhipments and/or exports - tick and complete required part(s)
This section only needs to be completed if the product is being exported and/or transhipped.
Tick the box to specify whether the product is being transhipped or exported. If this is both a transhipment and an export then tick both boxes.
You must then complete the parts of the intermediate product destination section corresponding to the box(es) that you ticked.

Transhipment

Certification by Master of Fishing Vessel: In the case of all transhipments, the master of the fishing vessel shall complete this section, with his/her full name, signature and date
(dd/mm/yyyy) to certify that the form correctly records the catch/harvest information.

The next part should be completed by the Master of the vessel receiving the southern bluefin tuna.
Name of Receiving Vessel: Enter the name of the Receiving vessel.
Registration Number: Enter the Registration Number of the Receiving vessel.
Flag State / Fishing Entity: Enter the Flag State or Fishing Entity of the Receiving vessel.
Certification by Master of Receiving Vessel: The master of the receiving vessel shall complete this section, with his/her full name, signature and date (dd/mm/yyyy) to certify that
the form correctly records the fish that were transferred to the receiving vessel.

Signature of Observer (only for transhipments at sea): If a transhipment is covered by the CCSBT Resolution on Establishing a Program for Transhipment by Large-Scale
Fishing Vessels (i.e. is transhipped at sea), then the observer must enter his/her full name, signature and date (dd/mm/yyyy). If there were any discrepancies between the observed
transhipment and the information recorded on the Catch Monitoring Form, the observer’s transhipment report should document those discrepancies.

Export

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Point of Export
City: Enter the City of Export.
State or Province: Enter the State or Province of Export.
State/Fishing Entity: Enter the State/Fishing Entity of Export. For transhipments on the high seas, enter the CCSBT Statistical Area where the transhipment occurred and leave
other fields blank.
Destination
State/Fishing Entity: Enter the State/Fishing Entity to which the southern bluefin tuna is being exported.
Certification by Exporter: The Exporter2 must provide his/her name, signature, date (dd/mm/yyyy) and either the exporter license number or the exporter company name to
certify the information provided in relation to the export shipment (i.e. that the form correctly records what is being exported). If the exporter does not have a licence number or
exporter company name, then they should write their own name in this field.
Validation by Authority: Enter the name and full title of the official1 signing the document, together with the signature of the official, date (dd/mm/yyyy) and official seal.

FINAL PRODUCT DESTINATION SECTION - tick and complete only one Destination
Tick the box to specify whether the final destination of the product is for landing of domestic product or for import.
You must then complete the part of the final product destination section corresponding to the box that you ticked.

Landing
of Domestic Product for Domestic Sale

Certification of domestic sale: The initial person or company that receives southern bluefin tuna from a domestic vessel for the purpose of domestic sale must provide his/her/its
name, address, date (dd/mm/yyyy) on which the southern bluefin tuna was landed/received, signature, type3, and weight (kg) of the complete domestic landing of SBT.

Import
Final Point of Import
City: Enter the City of Import.
State or Province: Enter the State or Province of Import.
State/Fishing Entity: Enter the State/Fishing Entity of Final Import.

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Certification by Importer: The person or company that imports southern bluefin tuna must provide his/her/its name, address, date (dd/mm/yyyy) on which the southern bluefin
tuna was imported, signature, type3, and weight (kg). For fresh and chilled product, the signature of the importer may be substituted by a person of a customs clearance company
when the authority for signature is properly accredited to it by the importer.

The official must be in the employment of, or delegated by, the competent authority of the Member, or Co-operating Non-Member that issued the Catch Monitoring Form. The Member or
Co-operating Non-Member which utilizes a delegated entity shall submit a certified copy of such delegation to the Executive Secretary.
2
The individual certifying as ‘Exporter’ must be an appropriate authority approved by the exporting company to make this declaration on the company’s behalf, but it must not be the same individual as the authority
validating the export.
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A list of types is provided in the ‘Description of Fish’ section.

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Conservation of
Southern Bluefin Tuna
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Map of CCSBT Statistical Areas

CATCH MONITORING FORM
INSTRUCTION SHEET

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