Schedule 2—Content of e-logs

Content required for all electronic schema

For the purpose of section 6, all electronic schema must contain the following content described in column 1 of the table.

Item	Column 1Content required to be kept and maintained
1	Client information:AFMA client ID; andconcession holder name; andcontact email address.
2	Vessel information about the boat being used for fishing:AFMA boat identification number; andthe distinguishing symbol for the boat; andthe radio call sign for the boat; andthe name of the boat.
3	Whilst at sea for longer than 24 hours, with respect to any day(s) during which no fishing occurs:the reason(s) why no fishing occurred; andthe date and time that the non-fishing period started; andthe date and time the non-fishing period ended.
4	For each trip undertaken:the unique identification number for the trip (which may be automatically generated); andthe date and time of departure on the trip; andthe date and time of return on the trip; andthe port departed from; andthe port returned to; andthe date and time of return to port.
5	For each fishing activity undertaken during a trip:the activity type; andthe date and time that the activity started; andthe date and time that the activity ended; andthe name of the fishery in which the boat was operating.

Item	Column 1Content required to be kept and maintained
6	Listed marine species and threatened species interactions:the species of animal; andthe date and time the interaction occurred; andthe latitude of the position of the boat when the interaction occurred; andthe longitude of the position of the boat when the interaction occurred; andthe total number of interactions with animals of the same species interacted with within the same date, time and location; andthe activity being undertaken at the time the interaction occurred; andif the interaction occurred during a shot, the shot number; andthe life status of the animal, or animals, interacted with; andthe number of individual animals, of the same species and life status, interacted with during the same interaction event; andto the extent possible in the circumstances, if the animal has a band or tag record, the details of the record including any numbers or colours; and(k) to the extent possible in the circumstances:the sex of the animal;whether the animal was a juvenline or an adult; andwhat part of the animal was tangled; and(iv) where in the gear the animal was tangled; and(v) how the animal was released.

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Column 1Content required to be kept and maintained

Listed marine species and threatened species interactions:the species of animal; andthe date and time the interaction occurred; andthe latitude of the position of the boat when the interaction occurred; andthe longitude of the position of the boat when the interaction occurred; andthe total number of interactions with animals of the same species interacted with within the same date, time and location; andthe activity being undertaken at the time the interaction occurred; andif the interaction occurred during a shot, the shot number; andthe life status of the animal, or animals, interacted with; andthe number of individual animals, of the same species and life status, interacted with during the same interaction event; andto the extent possible in the circumstances, if the animal has a band or tag record, the details of the record including any numbers or colours; and(k) to the extent possible in the circumstances:the sex of the animal;whether the animal was a juvenline or an adult; andwhat part of the animal was tangled; and(iv) where in the gear the animal was tangled; and(v) how the animal was released.

Item	Column 1Electronic schema	Column 2Content required to be kept and maintained
1	EGNET	(a) the species name for all fish caught, including retained and discarded fish; and(b) for fish caught and retained:the size of any fish bins being used; andthe number of fish bins being used; andthe estimated processed weight of retained fish; andthe type of processing used, by species and processing type; andthe number of fish caught.(c) for fish caught and discarded:the reason for discarding the fish; andthe estimated total weight of all discarded species; andthe number of finfish (if any) discarded; and(d) for each shot during a trip:the fishing method used; andwhether or not an observer was on board the boat; andthe date the shot started; andthe shot number (starting at 1 and continuing in sequence for each trip); andthe type of fishing being undertaken (either for commercial or research purposes): andthe species of fish being targeted before setting gear; and(e) for each gillnet shot during a trip:the maximum depth fished; andthe minimum depth fished; andthe date and time the haul started; andthe date and time the haul ended; andthe date and time the set started; andthe date and time the set ended; andthe latitude for the position of the boat at the end of the set; andthe longitude for the position of the boat at the end of the set; andthe average temperature recorded at fishing depth during the shot; andthe fishing ground being fished; andif undertaking research, a description of the research being undertaken; andthe sea surface temperature of the shot; andwhether the shot was deployed successfully or whether there were any problems with setting the shot; andthe latitude for the position of the boat at the start of the set; andthe longitude for the position of the boat at the start of the set; andwhether the boat was fishing inside or outside 3 nautical miles of the coastline; andthe height of the net; andthe mesh size of the net (in millimetres); andthe net length per mesh of the net; andthe number of meshes per drop; andthe total length (if any) of net lost; andany further information considered by the holder of the fishing concession to be relevant.
2	ELINE	(a) the species name for all fish caught, including retained and discarded fish; and(b) for fish caught and retained:the size of any fish bins being used; andthe number of fish bins being used; andthe estimated processed weight of retained fish; andthe type of processing used, by species and processing type; andthe number of fish caught.(c) for fish caught and discarded:the reason for discarding the fish; andthe estimated total weight of all discarded species; andthe number of fish (if any) discarded; and(d) for the weight of any bait species caught; and(e) for each shot:the fishing method used; andwhether an observer was on the boat; andthe date the shot started; andthe shot number (starting at 1 and continuing in sequence for each trip); andthe type of fishing being undertaken (either for commercial or research purposes): andthe species of fish being targeted before setting gear; andthe type(s) of seabird mitigation measures used to reduce interaction with seabirds.(f) for each bait shot:the life status of the bait used; andthe source of the bait used; andthe weight of the bait used; andthe species of bait used; and(g) for each minor line shot:the number of lines used; andthe average temperature at fishing depth; andthe fishing ground being fished; andthe number of hours fished per day; andthe latitude for the location where the most fish were caught; andthe longitude for the location where the most fish were caught; andif undertaking research, a description of the research being undertaken; andthe sea surface temperature of the shot; andthe date and time that fishing commenced; andwhether the boat was fishing inside or outside 3 nautical miles of the coastline; andany further information considered by the holder of the fishing concession to be relevant; and(h) for each demersal longline and trotline shot:the number of hooks used; andthe total length of line used;the estimated length of line lost; andthe estimated number of hooks lost; andthe maximum depth fished; andthe minimum depth fished; andthe date and time the set started; andthe date and time the set ended; andthe latitude for the position of the boat at the start of the set; andthe longitude for the position of the boat at the start of the set; andthe latitude for the position of the boat at the end of the set; andthe longitude for the position of the boat at the end of the set; and the date and time the haul started; andthe date and time the haul ended; andthe average temperature recorded at fishing depth; andthe fishing ground being fished; andif undertaking research, a description of the research being undertaken; andthe sea surface temperature of the shot; andwhether the shot was deployed successfully or whether problems occurred; andwhether the boat was fishing inside or outside 3 nautical miles of the coastline; andany further information considered by the holder of the fishing concession to be relevant; and(i) for each dropline shot:the average number of hooks per line; andthe number of times the lines were lifted during the shot; andthe estimated length of line lost; andthe estimated number of hooks lost; andthe maximum depth fished; andthe minimum depth fished; andthe average temperature recorded at fishing depth during the shot; andthe fishing ground being fished; andthe number of hours fished per calendar day; andthe latitude for the location where the most fish were caught; andthe longitude for the location where the most fish were caught; andif undertaking research, a description of the research being undertaken; andthe sea surface temperature of the shot; andthe date and time the set started; andwhether the boat was fishing inside or outside 3 nautical miles of the coastline; andany further information considered by the holder of the fishing concession to be relevant; and(j) for each pelagic longline shot:the branchline weighting regime used; andwhether the line shooter was used; andthe number of hooks set between bubbles; andif lightsticks are used, the total number of lightsticks used for the shot; andthe vessel’s shooting speed in knots; andthe total number of hooks used in the shot; andthe total length of line used in the shot; andan estimated length of the line lost; andthe maximum depth fished; andthe minimum depth fished; andthe date and time the haul ended; andthe latitude for the position of the boat at the end of the haul; andthe longitude for the position of the boat at the end of the haul; andthe date and time the set ended; andthe latitude for the position of the boat at the end of the set; andthe longitude for the position of the boat at the end of the set; andthe average temperature recorded at fishing depth during the shot; andthe fishing ground being fished; andif undertaking research, a description of the research being undertaken; andthe sea surface temperature of the shot; andwhether the shot was deployed successfully or not; andthe date and time the haul started; andthe latitude for the position of the boat at the start of the haul; andthe longitude for the position of the boat at the start of the haul; andthe date and time the set started; andthe latitude for the position of the boat at the start of the set; andthe longitude for the position of the boat at the start of the set; andany further information considered by the holder of the fishing concession to be relevant.
3	EPRAWN	(a) the species name for all fish caught, including retained and discarded fish; and(b) for fish caught and retained:the average weight of full cartons for each species; andthe estimated processed weight of retained fish for each species; andthe form code; andthe grade for prawns, expressed as a count per pound; andthe processing type (if any) used for finfish, molluscs and crustaceans; andthe number of cartons used for each species; andthe number of fish (if any) that are retained.(c) for fish caught and discarded:the reason for discarding the fish; andthe estimated total weight of all discarded species; andthe number of finfish (if any) discarded; and(d) for each shot during a trip:the fishing method used; andwhether or not an observer was on board the boat; andthe date the shot started; andthe shot number (starting at 1 and continuing in sequence for each trip); andthe type of fishing being undertaken (either for commercial or research purposes): andthe species of fish being targeted before setting gear; andindicate whether a bycatch reduction device was used during the shot; anddescribe any bycatch reduction device used during the shot; and(e) for each prawn trawl shot during the trip:the type of net being used; andthe number of nets towed; andthe average bottom depth; andthe average temperature at the average bottom depth; andthe fishing ground in which the prawn trawl shot occurred; andthe number of hours spent trawling in each 24-hour period; andthe number of hours spent searching in each 24 hour period; andthe number of shots completed in each 24 hour period; andthe latitude for the location where the most fish were caught; andthe longitude for the location where the most fish were caught; andif undertaking research, a description of the research being undertaken; andany further information considered by the holder of the fishing concession to be relevant.
4	ESEINE	(a) the species name for all fish caught, including retained and discarded fish; and(b) for fish caught and retained:if using fish bins, the size of the bins being used; andif using fish bins, the number of fish bins; andthe estimated processed weight of retained fish; andfor each type of processing used, a report for the processing type used for individual species; andfor each species retained, the grade; andif applicable, the number of fish caught; and(c) for fish caught and discarded:the reason for discarding the fish; andthe estimated total weight of all discarded species; andthe number of fish (if any) discarded; and(d) for each shot:the fishing method used; andwhether or not an observer was on board the boat; andthe date the shot started; andthe shot number (starting at 1 and progressing sequentially for each trip); andwhether the fishing was for commercial, research or other purposes; andwhether a bycatch reduction device was used; anda description of any bycatch reduction device used; and(e) for each seine shot:the mesh orientation (eg. square or diamond); andthe mesh size used (in millimetres); andthe estimated wing spread; andthe height of the largest part of the ground gear (in millimetres); andthe type of ground gear being used;the weight of the ground gear;the headline height;the length of headrope; andthe length of rope per each side of the Danish seine; andthe type of net used; andthe maximum depth fished; andthe minimum depth fished; andthe date and time the haul ended; andthe average temperature recorded at fishing depth during the shot; andthe fishing ground being fished; andif undertaking research, a description of the research being undertaken; andthe sea surface temperature of the shot; andwhether the shot was deployed successfully or not; andthe date and time the set started; andthe latitude for the position of the boat at the start of the set; andthe longitude for the position of the boat at the start of the set; andwhether or not the boat was fishing within 3 nautical miles of the coastline; andany further information considered by the holder of the fishing concession to be relevant.
5	ETRAWL	(a) the species name for all fish caught, including retained and discarded fish; and(b) for fish caught and retained:the number of cartons used; andthe average weight of full cartons; andif using fish bins, the number of fish bins; andif using fish bins, the size of the fish bins; andthe estimated processed weight of retained fish; andfor each type of processing used, a report for the processing type used for individual species; andfor each species retained, the grade; andif applicable, the number of fish caught; and(c) for fish caught and discarded:the reason for discarding the fish; andthe estimated total weight of all discarded species; andthe number of fish (if any) discarded; and(d) for each shot:the fishing method used; andwhether or not an observer was on board the boat; andthe date the shot started; andthe shot number (starting at 1 and progressing sequentially for each trip); andwhether the fishing was for commercial, research or other purposes; andthe species of fish being targeted before setting the gear; andwhether a bycatch reduction device was used; anda short description of any bycatch reduction device that was used; and(e) for each finfish and scampi trawl shot:the mesh orientation; andthe mesh size used (in millimetres); andthe estimated wing spread; andthe height of the largest part of the ground gear (in millimetres); andthe type of ground gear used; andthe weight of the ground gear; andthe headline height; andthe length of the headrope; andthe trawl board towing length; andthe type of trawl board used; andthe type of net used; andthe number of nets being towed; andthe maximum depth fished; andthe minimum depth fished; andthe latitude for the position of the boat at the end of the set; andthe longitude for the position of the boat at the end of the set; andthe average temperature recorded at fishing depth during the shot; andthe fishing ground being fished; andif undertaking research, a description of the research being undertaken; andthe sea surface temperature of the shot; andwhether the shot was deployed successfully or not; andthe date and time the haul started; andthe latitude for the position of the boat at the start of the set; andthe longitude for the position of the boat at the start of the set; andany further information considered by the holder of the fishing concession to be relevant.

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