Commonwealth Scallop/Squid Daily Logbook - SCQ02A

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Commonwealth

Scallop/Squid

Catch Disposal Record

 

Commonwealth of Australia

Fisheries Management Act 1991

 

 

 

SCQ02A

 

 

 

Boat Name:

 

 

Logbook No:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABOUT THIS CATCH DISPOSAL RECORD

 

This Catch Disposal Record is designed to record accurate information about catches   from the Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop (BSS) Fishery and the Southern Squid Jig   (SSJ) Fishery. To operate in a Commonwealth Fishery you must hold the relevant Fishing Concession.

- it does not replace the requirement to complete daily catch and effort logbooks. Information displayed on this Catch Disposal Record will be used for fisheries management purposes. AFMA may release data on specific returns in connection with the investigation and prosecution of offences against the Fisheries Management Act 1991 and associated legislation or under a court order.

 

Who must complete this Catch Disposal Record?

Part A and B must be completed by the fishing concession holder (the holder), or an authorised agent, for any boat in respect of which a fishing concession has been issued which requires the completion of this Catch Disposal Record.

  • an authorised agent is a person who has been nominated by the holder to complete

       logbook documents on behalf of the holder. The holder must complete and lodge with

       AFMA the appropriate nomination form.

Note: all further references in this Catch Disposal Record to holder/s should be taken to also be a reference to an authorised agent.

 

If you have any queries about completing this Catch Disposal Record please contact AFMA Data & Licensing Section on 1300 723 621.

 

When must this Catch Disposal Record be completed?

The holder must accurately weigh the fish and then complete Part A and B of the Catch Disposal Record for every fishing trip immediately after unloading and before the consignment to which the Catch Disposal Record refers is moved more than 50 metres from the point of unloading.

Retaining the Catch Disposal Record – The holder must retain this Catch Disposal Record at all times either on board the boat or within a 50 metre radius of the boat until the book is completed. Once completed the holder must keep this book for a minimum period  of five years and make it available to AFMA on request.

 

Where and how must the forms be submitted?

Note: As each page of this Catch Disposal Record is numbered, any spoiled or incorrectly completed forms must be clearly marked ‘cancelled’ and returned to AFMA.

White copy – unless directed to be lodged at a location specified by an authorised AFMA Officer (as defined in Section 4 (1) of the Fisheries Management Act 1991), the holder must forward the white original copy to AFMA with 3 calendar days of the consignment being unloaded together with relevant daily catch and effort logbook pages.

  • the authorised person completing the form must sign it to certify that all the details are correct on the date of unloading prior to dispatch of the consignment.

Holders should not delay lodging or forwarding forms because they are trying to obtain additional quota to cover fish already caught.

Green copy – must remain in this book and be made available to authorised Officers upon request.

 

FAILURE TO SUPPLY AN ACCURATE AND FULLY COMPLETED CATCH DISPOSAL RECORD FOR ALL FISH LANDED IS AN OFFENCE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBMITTING COPIES OF CATCH DISPOSAL RECORDS

White copy – you must complete and forward this copy to AFMA     or at a location specified by an authorised AFMA Officer (as defined in Section 4(1) of the Fisheries Management Act 1991), within 3 calendar days of the consignment  being  unloaded  together  with the relevant daily catch and effort logbook pages. Please send the original forms within 3 calendar days of unload to:

 

Data And Licensing Services

Australian Fisheries Management Authority

Box 7051

Canberra BC ACT 2610

 

 

Green copy – you must retain this copy in the book for your records. It must be available to AFMA Officers if requested.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMONWEALTH SCALLOP/SQUID CATCH DISPOSAL RECORD – SCQ02A

 

 

 

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FISHERS

This CDR book has been developed to record catch information from operators in the Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery and the Southern Squid Jig Fishery.

 

Using this Catch Disposal Record book

•        There are two parts to this Catch Disposal Record book – Parts A & B.

•        The fishing concession holder (the holder) must complete all sections of Part A and B (the white copy of the form) at the end of every fishing trip.

•        To complete these sections, place the writing template under the green page to prevent marking the next set of forms

•        Make all entries in blue or black ball point pen only

•        No carbon paper is required when completing these forms.

•        A new book will be issued to you just before you finish your current one – use all of the current book before using the new book. If you do not receive a new book you should contact AFMA Data and Licensing Section on 1300 723 621.

 

Completing this Catch Disposal Record book:

Part A

•        Fishery – circle which fishery you are operating in.

•        Boat Name – enter the name of the boat the fish were caught from.

•        Distinguishing Symbol – enter the distinguishing symbol of the boat the fish were caught from.

•        Concession Holder’s Name – enter the name of the holder of the concessions that you are fishing on.

•        SFR number – enter the number of the fishing concession you are fishing on.

•        Duration – enter the duration of the trip. For example, if a boat leaves to fish on 28 March 2018 and returns on 1 April 2018, fill this section in as 28/3/18 to 1/4/18.

•        Date & time of unloading – enter the date and time at which unloading commenced

•        Port of unloading – enter the port of unloading

•        Date & time consignment left from unloading point – enter the date and time the final part of the consignment left from the point of unloading.

•        Pages in daily catch and effort logbook – enter your daily catch and effort logbook number and the page numbers relevant to the page(s) of the Catch Disposal Record. For example, if you are using daily catch and effort logbook number 1234 and pages 1, 2 and 3 of the logbook relate to  the catch that you are recording in your Catch Disposal Record then you must fill out the box with the details of the book and page numbers for the logbook.

 

Part B - Catch Details

Scallops – Fill out this table if fishing for scallops, enter the accurate weight of Scallops in kilograms for this unload. Fisher must accurately weigh all Scallops before they are moved 50 metres from the boat. Squid - Fill out this table if fishing for squid, enter the weight in kilograms of the component of the catch that is consigned next to the relevant Form Code (the form of the squid when landed). W = Whole squid (no processing undertaken), PT = Processed Tubes (tubes gutted and cleaned), UT = Unprocessed Tubes (only heads and tentacles removed), TH = Tentacles and Heads, WO = Wings Only.

Comments – enter any comments you may have in relation to this consignment

Printed Name of Holder – enter the name of the SFR holder or authorised agent.

Signature and Date – the form must be verified by the SFR holder or authorised agent, signed         and dated.

 

 

See the flap for information on submitting the forms

 

 

 

SCQ02A Catch Disposal Record

 

Part A - Concession holder or authorised agent to complete

Boat Name

Concession Holder’s Name

Permit/SFR No.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date & time


Distinguishing Symbol

 

 

 

Fishery

(circle one)

 

 

Date & time of unloading


consignment left from

unloading point

 

  Pages in daily catch and effort logbook

Port of unloading


Book No.


Page No.s     From

Part B - Concession holder or authorised agent to complete Scallops

 

 

 

 

 

Squid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I declare the information required in accordance with the instructions   and that this information is a complete and accurate record.

   Printed name of authorised agent completing form

 

 

 

 

   Signature of authorised agent completing form


Instructions for Fishers

More detailed instructions are located in the front of this book.

Recording daily catch and effort logbook book and page numbers:

Record the book and page numbers for this trip, eg if you completed pages 1, 2, and 3 of Logbook 1234, in the space above enter Book No. 1234, Page No’s 1 to 3.

Form Code - Squid

Details for squid must be written next to the relevant form code.

Form Codes (Squid only)

W   –    whole

PT    –    processed tubes UT  –  unprocessed tubes TH  –  tentacles & heads WO   –    wings only

Lodging forms:

After completing this form – send the white copy to AFMA within 3 calendar days of unloading

Leave green copy in this book

Please send the relevant daily catch and effort logbook at the same time.

Warning to Fishers

An infringement notice may be issued or other prosecution action taken if the concession holder or authorised agent fails to complete and lodge this form in accordance with the instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCQ02A Catch Disposal Record

 

Part A - Concession holder or authorised agent to complete

Boat Name

Concession Holder’s Name

Permit/SFR No.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date & time


Distinguishing Symbol

 

 

 

Fishery

(circle one)

 

 

Date & time of unloading


consignment left from

unloading point

 

  Pages in daily catch and effort logbook

Port of unloading


Book No.


Page No.s     From

Part B - Concession holder or authorised agent to complete Scallops

 

 

 

 

 

Squid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I declare the information required in accordance with the instructions    and that this information is a complete and accurate record.

   Printed name of authorised agent completing form

 

 

 

 

   Signature of authorised agent completing form


Instructions for Fishers

More detailed instructions are located in the front of this book.

Recording daily catch and effort logbook book and page numbers:

Record the book and page numbers for this trip, eg if you completed pages 1, 2, and 3 of Logbook 1234, in the space above enter Book No. 1234, Page No’s 1 to 3.

Form Code - Squid

Details for squid must be written next to the relevant form code.

Form Codes (Squid only)

W   –    whole

PT    –    processed tubes UT  –  unprocessed tubes TH  –  tentacles & heads WO   –    wings only

Lodging forms:

After completing this form – send the white copy to AFMA within 3 calendar days of unloading

Leave green copy in this book

Please send the relevant daily catch and effort logbook at the same time.

Warning to Fishers

An infringement notice may be issued or other prosecution action taken if the concession holder or authorised agent fails to complete and lodge this form in accordance with the instructions.

 


Overview

The Commonwealth Scallop/Squid Catch Disposal Record (SCQ02A) is a document designed to ensure accurate information is recorded about catches from the Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop (BSS) Fishery and the Southern Squid Jig (SSJ) Fishery. This record is governed under the Fisheries Management Act 1991, enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia. The primary purpose of this Act is to address the need for stringent management of fisheries resources, ensuring sustainability and compliance with regulatory standards. The policy objective is to facilitate effective fisheries management through accurate record-keeping and reporting. The document is to be completed by the fishing concession holder or an authorised agent immediately after unloading the catch, within three calendar days of the unloading date. This record is essential for fisheries management purposes, and failure to complete it accurately is an offence.

Scope and Application

The Catch Disposal Record outlined in the Commonwealth of Australia Fisheries Management Act 1991 applies specifically to fishing concession holders operating in the Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery and the Southern Squid Jig Fishery. This includes any individual or entity holding a fishing concession, as well as their authorised agents, who are responsible for completing and submitting this record. The record must be filled out accurately and submitted to the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) within three calendar days of the catch being unloaded, and the white copy of the form must be retained for at least five years. The geographic reach of this Act is national, as it pertains to fisheries managed at the Commonwealth level. While this legislation is extensive, it does not replace the requirement to complete daily catch and effort logbooks. Additionally, there are no stated exclusions or exemptions mentioned in the text, though the application of the Act may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments. Failure to supply an accurate and fully completed Catch Disposal Record for all fish landed is an offence, and non-compliance may result in infringement notices or prosecution action.

Key Provisions

The Commonwealth Scallop/Squid Catch Disposal Record, as outlined in the Fisheries Management Act 1991, is a critical document for the accurate recording of catch information for the Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery and the Southern Squid Jig Fishery. Section 1 of the document mandates that fishing concession holders or their authorised agents must complete Part A and Part B of the Catch Disposal Record for every fishing trip. This record must be filled out immediately after unloading the catch and before the consignment is moved more than 50 metres from the unloading point. The concession holder or authorised agent must accurately weigh the catch, enter the relevant details such as the boat name, distinguishing symbol, concession holder's name, and permit or SFR number, and specify the fishery being fished in. Furthermore, the duration of the trip, the date and time of unloading, the port of unloading, and the relevant pages of the daily catch and effort logbook must also be recorded. The completed white copy of the form must be forwarded to the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) within three calendar days of unloading, along with the relevant daily catch and effort logbook pages. The Act imposes specific obligations on fishing concession holders and authorised agents to ensure accurate and timely recording of catch information. Section 2 outlines the responsibilities of concession holders to complete and retain the Catch Disposal Record, including ensuring that the record is kept for a minimum of five years and made available to AFMA upon request. Section 3 details the need for concession holders to nominate authorised agents to complete logbook documents on their behalf and to complete and lodge the appropriate nomination form with AFMA. The Act also mandates that concession holders or authorised agents must retain the green copy of the Catch Disposal Record in the book and make it available to AFMA officers if requested. Failure to comply with the requirements of the Catch Disposal Record can result in severe consequences. Section 4 of the Act explicitly states that failure to supply an accurate and fully completed Catch Disposal Record for all fish landed is an offence. Section 5 indicates that infringement notices may be issued or other prosecution action taken if the concession holder or authorised agent fails to complete and lodge the form in accordance with the instructions. The penalties for such offences are not specified within the text of the document but generally could include fines and potential criminal charges depending on the severity and frequency of the breach.

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