S.L. 425.7 Art. 21Observer on board vessel.

(a) The Director may order the presence of an observer during fishing by means of a letter sent to the owner or captain or master of the vessel.

(b) The observer shall be appointed to remain on board for different periods but for not more than three months. Such observer may not leave the vessel during the period in which he is in charge unless he is replaced by another observer.

(c) The captain or master of the vessel shall give all facilities to the observer and co-operate with him in his duties on the vessel.

(d) The captain or master of the vessel who shall be informed in accordance with paragraph (a) shall endeavour to facilitate the arrival and departure of the observer on the vessel. During the visit of the observer the captain or master shall provide him with accommodation and appropriate working facilities as indicated in Schedule VII.