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5/24/2021National Marine Fisheries ServiceOffice of Law EnforcementSoutheast DivisionVessel Monitoring System (VMS)
TABLE OF CONTENTSContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS . 2OVERVIEW . 3SOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL DECLARATIONS . 4Data Collection Workflow . 4SE- Gulf of Mexico . 6Form Layout. 6General Validation . 7SE – Highly Migratory Species . 8Form Layout. 8General Validation . 9SE – South Atlantic . 10Form Layout. 10General Validation . 11SE - Caribbean. 12Form Layout. 12General Validation . 12SE – Other Declarations . 13Form Layout. 13General Validation . 13Southeast Commercial Declaration Processing. 13Code Format . 13SOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL PRE-LANDING AND LOGBOOKS . 16Gulf Reef Fish IFQ Pre-landing Report . 16Form Layout. 16Processing. 16Gulf Reef Fish Non-IFQ pre-landing Report . 18Form Layout. 18Processing. 18Highly Migratory Species Pre-landing Notification . 19Form Layout. 19Processing. 19Highly Migratory Species Set Report . 20Form Layout. 20Processing. 21SOUTHEAST FOR-HIRE FORMS . 24Southeast For-Hire Trip Declaration. 24Form Layout. 24Form Processing . 25Southeast For-Hire Charter Logbook. 30Form Layout. 30Processing. 31CHANGE LOG . 37TABLE OF CONTENTS-- Data Collection Workflow2
APPENDICIES. 39Appendix A: Southeast Commercial Declaration Codes. 39Appendix B: Gear Codes . 41Appendix C: Species Names and ITIS Numbers . 41Appendix D: END PORT and LANDING LOCATIONS . 41OVERVIEWYellow highlighting indicates requirements, which have changed since the preceding version of thisdocument and are annotated in the Change Log.Red highlighting indicates changes to the requirements that have been added since the initial work order wasopened.Blue highlighting indicates minor changes to the terminology or layout. These changes do not affect theoperation of the system but are present to make abbreviations, terminology and display order consistentthroughout the document and screens displayed to VMS equipment operators.Green instruction apply to Visma processing only.Southeast Division. Please direct any questions concerning this specification package to Carolyn Sramek,SE Investigative Support Program Manager, St. Petersburg, FL, at (727)551-5734, or e-mail:Carolyn.Sramek@noaa.gov at (727) 824-5346OVERVIEW-- Data Collection Workflow3
SOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL DECLARATIONSData Collection et S TYesSet S CIf the vessel has a valid Gulf ofMexico For-Hire permit do notsubmit this form. Submit aSoutheast For-Hire TripDeclaration instead.Set S LSelect FisheryManagementCategory“S” Sector value ofT, C, or LSE – Gulf ofMexicoGUL-RFS-XXCBXXBo ttom Longline (B)PowerDown?NoResearchTripNoReefFishSelect FishSCommercialCommercial(S C )Select Gear.Bandit Rig (R)GUL-RFS-XXCRXXBuoy Gear (Y)GUL-RFS-XXCYXXRod/ Reel/Handgear (H)GUL-RFS-XXCHXXSpear (S)Charter (S T)King MckerelMKKSGUL-RFS-XXCSXXRod/ Reel/ HandgearRecreational (S L)Commercial (S C )Select Gear.Select Gear.GUL-RFS-XXLHXX(H)Spear (S)GUL-RFS-XXTSXXRod/ Reel/Handgear (H)GUL-RFS-XXTHXXGillnet (D)GUL-MKK-XXCDXXGUL-MKK-XXCHXXRod/ Reel/Handgear (H)Recreational (S L)Rod/ Reel/ Handgear(H)GUL-MKK-XXLHXXCharter (S T)Rod/ Reel/ Handgear(H)GUL-MKK-XTSHXXGUL-MKS-XXCBXXBo ttom Longline (B)SpanishMackerel (MKS)SCommercial (S C )Select Gear.Gillnet (D)GUL-MKS-XXCDXXBandit Rig (R)GUL-MKS-XXCRXXRod/ Reel/Handgear (H)GUL-MKS-XXCHXXSpearGUL-MKS-XXCSXXRecreational (S L)Rod/ Reel/ Handgear(H)GUL-MKS-XXLHXXCharter (S T)Rod/ Reel/ Handgear(H)GUL-MKS-XXTHXXHandgearGulf Dolphin/ Wahoo (GDW)Select Gear.Pelagic LonglineBuoy GearSCommercial (S C )Select Gear.Trap (T)Shrimp -XXLZXXTrawl searchTripNoSelect FishShark (SKD)Select Gear.Gillnet (D)Swordfish (SWD)Tuna (TUN)Select Gear.Select Gear.HMS-SKD-XXSBXXPelagic Longline (L)HMS-SKD-XXSLXXSelect Gear.HMS-SKD-XXSOXXBo ttom lon gline (B)HMS-SWD-XXSBXXPelagic Longline (L)HMS-SWD-XXSLXXOther Authorized Gear (O)HMS-SWD-XXSOXXBo ttom lon gline (B)HMS-TUN-XXSBXXPelagic Longline (L)Tuna/ Swordfish (TSF)HMS-SKD-XXSDXXBottom Longline (B)Other Authorized Gear (O)HMS-TUN-XXSLXXRod/ Reel/ Handgear (H)HMS-TUN-XXQHXXOther Authorized Gear (O)HMS-TUN-XXSOXXBo ttom lon gline (B)HMS-TSF-XXSBXXPelagic Longline (L)HMS-TSF-XXSLXXOther Authorized Gear (O)YesPage 2GUL-GDW-XXSYXXDiving (Z)YesNoGUL-GDW-XXSLXXGUL-LOB-XXCTXXDiving (Z)Recreational (S L)SE – HighlyMigratory Pelagics(L)(Y)Traps (T)Stone CrabSpinyLobster YesHMS-PWD-XXXXXXSOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL DECLARATIONS-- Data Collection Workflow4
Page 1SE – South AtlanticPowerDown?NoResearchTripNoSelect FishSnapper/Grouper(SNG)Spear (S)Select Gear.ATL-SNG-XXSSXXBandit Gear (R)Rod/ Reel/ Handgear (H)Atlantic Dolphin Wahoo (ADW)Bottom Longline (B)Select Gear.Select Gear.King Mackerel (MKK)Select Gear.ATL-ADW-XXSHXXATL-ADW-XXSLXXGillnet (D)ATL-MKK-XXSDXXAutomatic Reel (A)ATL-MKK-XXSAXXBandit Gear (R)ATL-MKK-XXSRXXATL-MKS-XXSDXXAutomatic Reel (A)ATL-MKS-XXSAXXBandit Gear (R)ATL-MKS-XXSRXXTrawl (N)Commercial (S C)Select Gear.Recreational (S L)Golden Crab ing (Z)ATL-LOB-XXCZXXDiving (Z)ATL-LOB-XXLZXXTraps Traps (T)ATL-PWD-XXXXXXYesSE - Caribbean PowerDown?ATL-MKK-XXSHXXGillnet (D)Rockshrimp (RSE)SectorATL-SNG-XXSBXXPelagic Longline (L)Rod/ Reel/ Handgear (H)Spiny Lobster(LOB)ATL-SNG-XXSHXXHandgear (H)Rod/ Reel/ Handgear (H)Spanish Mackerel (MKS)ATL-SNG-XXSRXXSelect FishSelect Gear.Reef Fish (RFS)Gillnet (D)CAR-RFS-XXSDXXBottom Longline (B)CAR-RFS-XXSBXXPelagic Longline (L)Trammel Net (M)Traps/ Pots (T)CAR-RFS-XXSLXXYesYesSE – Out of AR-PWD-XXXXXXDOF-DOF-XXXXXXCollect sector data at the start of the form. If they select “Charter” display an reminder that if the vessel has bothGOM commercial reef permits and GOM For-Hire Permits, and they are on a For-Hire trip, they should not use thisform.Since we are now collecting sector data at the start, we should include that in the final declaration, as opposed toassuming it was commercial.SOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL DECLARATIONS-- Data Collection Workflow5
SE- Gulf of MexicoForm LayoutNOTE: CHARTER DESIGNATIONS MAY NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING.APPLY.PASSENGER LIMITS((FORM NOTE: FISHERMAN WILL SELECT FISHERIES PLAN, THEN TARGETED SPECIES, THEN TYPE OFFISHING (COMMERCIAL/CHARTER/RECREATIONAL,ETC), THEN TYPE OF GEAR. FORMER AREASELECTIONS SHOULD NO LONGER BE AN OPTION.)) (Not to be included on actual VMS form –note to Developers only)Commercial:Charter:Recreational:REEF FISH:BOTTOM LONGLINEBANDIT RIGBUOY GEARROD/REEL/HANDGEARSPEARKING MACKEREL:GILLNETROD/REEL/HANDGEARSPANISH MACKEREL:GILLNETBOTTOM LONGLINEBANDIT RIGROD/REEL/HANDGEARSPEARGULF DOLPHIN/WAHOO:HANDGEARPELAGIC LONGLINEBUOY GEARNOTE: THIS DECLARATION MUST BE USED IF YOUARE A SWORDFISH DIRECTED VESSEL ALSO PERMITTED FOR HMSSTONE CRAB:TRAPSPINY LOBSTER:TRAPDIVINGSHRIMP:TRAWLDECLARATION FOR POWER DOWNNOTE: THIS DECLARATION IS ONLY VALID AT THE DOCK AND IF YOU HAVE OBTAINEDA POWER DOWN AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM THE SED VMS PROGRAM OFFICE.SOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL DECLARATIONS-- SE- Gulf of Mexico6
POWERING DOWN YOUR UNIT OR USE OF THIS POWERDOWN DECLARATION WHILEUNDERWAY IS A VIOLATION. REMEMBER TO TURN ON VMS UNIT PRIOR TO LEAVINGDOCK OR MOORING AND TO SELECT/SEND A VALID DECLARATION PRIOR TO SAILING.ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION BEFORE POWERING DOWN YOUR VMSEQUIPMENT.RESEARCH TRIPNOTE: ONLY TO BE USED WITH AN APPROVED AND CURRENT NMFS LETTER ORAUTHORIZATION OR EXEMPTED FISHING PERMIT ONBOARD.General ValidationValid Gear: As shown for each DeclarationValid DAS Type(s): Please refer to Declarations Spreadsheet for details (Appendix A)Valid Area(s): N/AFlexing and Flipping Rules: Neither flexing nor flipping is permitted.Power Down: Only Valid In PortSOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL DECLARATIONS-- SE- Gulf of Mexico7
SE – Highly Migratory SpeciesCommercial:Charter:Recreational:SHARK:Form LayoutGILLNETBOTTOM LONGLINEPELAGIC LONGLINEOTHER AUTHORIZED GEARNOTE: THIS DECLARATION MUST ONLY BE USED FOROTHER AUTHORIZED GEAR WHEN IT IS THE PRIMARYGEAR BEING USED – GREEN STICK, HARPOON,ROD & REEL, BUOY GEAR, ETC.SWORDFISH:BOTTOM LONGLINEPELAGIC LONGLINENOTE: THIS DECLARATION MUST BE USED IF YOUARE A SHARK DIRECTED OR SWORDFISH DIRECTED VESSELALSO PERMITTED FOR THE HMS AREA.OTHER AUTHORIZED GEARNOTE: THIS DECLARATION MUST ONLY BE USED FOROTHER AUTHORIZED GEAR WHEN IT IS THE PRIMARYGEAR BEING USED – GREEN STICK, HARPOON,ROD & REEL, BUOY GEAR, ETC.TUNA:BOTTOM LONGLINEPELAGIC LONGLINEROD/REEL/HANDGEARNOTE: QUOTA REQUIREDOTHER AUTHORIZED GEARNOTE: THIS DECLARATION MUST ONLY BE USED FOROTHER AUTHORIZED GEAR WHEN IT IS THE PRIMARYGEAR BEING USED – GREEN STICK, HARPOON,BUOY GEAR, ETC.TUNA/SWORDFISH:BOTTOM LONGLINEPELAGIC LONGLINEOTHER AUTHORIZED GEARNOTE: THIS DECLARATION MUST ONLY BE USED FOROTHER AUTHORIZED GEAR WHEN IT IS THE PRIMARYGEAR BEING USED – GREEN STICK, HARPOON,ROD & REEL, BUOY GEAR, ETC.DECLARATION FOR POWER DOWNNOTE: THIS DECLARATION IS ONLY VALID AT THE DOCK. POWERING DOWN YOUR UNITOR USE OF THIS POWERDOWN DECLARATION WHILE UNDERWAY IS A VIOLATION.REMEMBER TO TURN ON VMS UNIT PRIOR TO LEAVING DOCK OR MOORING AND TOSELECT/SEND A VALID DECLARATION PRIOR TO SAILING. ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVEA CONFIRMATION BEFORE POWERING DOWN YOUR VMS EQUIPMENT.SOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL DECLARATIONS-- SE – Highly Migratory Species8
RESEARCH TRIPNOTE: ONLY TO BE USED WITH AN APPROVED AND CURRENT NMFS LETTER ORAUTHORIZATION OR EXEMPTED FISHING PERMIT ONBOARD.General ValidationValid Gear: As shown for each DeclarationValid DAS Type(s): Input as provided. C, T, L (or Q for commercial tuna with Rod/reel/handgear). Please refer toDeclarations Spreadsheet for detailsValid Area(s): N/AFlexing and Flipping Rules: Neither flexing nor flipping is permitted.Power Down: Only Valid In PortSOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL DECLARATIONS-- SE – Highly Migratory Species9
SE – South AtlanticCommercial:Charter:Recreational:Form LayoutSNAPPER/GROUPERBOTTOM LONGLINEBANDIT GEARROD/REEL/HANDGEARSPEARATLANTIC DOLPHIN WAHOO:HANDGEARPELAGIC LONGLINENOTE: THIS DECLARATION MUST BE USED IF YOUARE A SWORDFISH DIRECTED VESSEL ALSO PERMITTED FOR HMSKING MACKEREL:GILLNETAUTOMATIC REELBANDIT GEARROD/REEL/HANDGEARSPANISH MACKEREL:GILLNETAUTOMATIC REELBANDIT GEARROD/REEL/HANDGEARROCK SHRIMPTRAWL NETSPINY EN CRABTRAPSDECLARATION FOR POWER DOWNNOTE: THIS DECLARATION IS ONLY VALID AT THE DOCK.REMEMBER TO TURN ON VMS UNIT PRIOR TO LEAVING DOCKOR MOORING AND TO SELECT/SEND A VALID DECLARATIONPRIOR TO SAILING. ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE ACONFIRMATION BEFORE POWERING DOWN YOUR VMS EQUIPMENT.RESEARCH TRIPNOTE: ONLY TO BE USED WITH AN APPROVED AND CURRENT NMFS LETTER ORAUTHORIZATION OR EXEMPTED FISHING PERMIT ONBOARD.SOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL DECLARATIONS-- SE – South Atlantic10
General ValidationValid Gear: As shown for each DeclarationValid DAS Type(s): Valid Area(s):Input as provided. C, T, L . Please refer to Declarations Spreadsheet for details N/AFlexing and Flipping Rules: Neither flexing nor flipping is permitted.Power Down: Only Valid In PortSOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL DECLARATIONS-- SE – South Atlantic11
SE - CaribbeanForm LayoutCommercial:Charter:Recreational:REEF FISH:PELAGIC LONGLINEBOTTOM LONGLINEGILLNETTRAMMEL NETTRAPS/POTSDECLARATION FOR POWER DOWNNOTE: THIS DECLARATION IS ONLY VALID AT THE DOCK.REMEMBER TO TURN ON VMS UNIT PRIOR TO LEAVING DOCKOR MOORING AND TO SELECT/SEND A VALID DECLARATIONPRIOR TO SAILING. ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE ACONFIRMATION BEFORE POWERING DOWN YOUR VMS EQUIPMENT.RESEARCH TRIPNOTE: ONLY TO BE USED WITH AN APPROVED AND CURRENT NMFS LETTER ORAUTHORIZATION OR EXEMPTED FISHING PERMIT ONBOARD.SE – Caribbean ValidationGeneral ValidationValid Gear: As shown for each DeclarationValid DAS Type(s): Please refer to Declarations Spreadsheet for detailsValid Area(s): N/AFlexing and Flipping Rules: Neither flexing nor flipping is permitted.Power Down: Only Valid In PortSOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL DECLARATIONS-- SE - Caribbean12
SE – Other DeclarationsForm LayoutDECLARE OUT OF FISHERY:NOTE: THIS DECLARATION SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR ACTIVITY NOT UTILIZING ANY VALIDONBOARD PERMIT WHICH ANOTHER DECLARATION COULD BE USED FOR OR FOR NON-FISHING ACTIVITY(TRANSIT/TOWING/RECREATIONAL NON-FISHING TRIP).General ValidationValid Gear Type(s): N/AValid DAS Code(s): NoneValid Area(s): N/AFlexing and Flipping Rules: N/ASoutheast Commercial Declaration ProcessingCode FormatThe format of a Declaration Code is: CCC-PPP-AADGTB. Fields within the code are formatted per thetable below:CodeCCCPPPAADGTBDescriptionPlanProgramArea IdentifierDAS CodeGear TypeTrip ModifierBroad Stock phaAlphaAlphaThe valid combination of elements for a specific declaration is provided by combining the form layouts andvalidation rules with the abbreviations in the following tables.Further guidance on valid combinations is provided within the Declaration Spreadsheet. Please refer to theSOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL DECLARATIONS-- SE – Other Declarations13
spreadsheet for a complete list of valid codes and all valid at-sea transitions.Plan ionGulfSouthern AtlanticCaribbeanHighly Migratory SpeciesDeclare out of SECRBGCRSNGADWGDWRSAPWDDOFDescriptionReef FishPower DownGrouperSharkSwordfishTunaTuna/SwordfishSpanish MackerelKing MackerelSpiny LobsterShrimpRock ShrimpStone CrabGolden CrabSnapper/GrouperAtlantic Dolphin WahooGulf Dolphin WahooResearch Set AsidePower DownDeclare out of FisheryProgram CodeArea IdentifierRegion--CodeXXDescriptionN/ADAS Sector CodeRegionSESESESENE/SECodeQCTLXDescriptionQuota RequiredCommercialCharterRecreationalNo Days-at-Sea (NE) or Quota (SE)RegionSESESESECodeNLMBDescriptionTrawl NetPelagic LonglineTrammel NetBottom LonglineGear TypeSOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL DECLARATIONS--14
SESESESESESESESESESESERegionNE/SERYTPGHASZODBandit RigBuoy GearTrapSea Bass PotsTrollingRod/Reel/HandgearAutomatic ReelSpearDivingOther Authorized GearGillnetCodeXTrip ModifierDescriptionNoneBroad Stock AreaRegionNE/SEXCodeDescriptionNoneSOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL DECLARATIONS--15
GULF REEF FISH IFQ FORMSSOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL PRE-LANDING AND LOGBOOKSGulf Reef Fish IFQ Pre-landing ReportForm LayoutThis report is required by all Gulf Reef Fish permitted vessels landing IFQ share categories (Red Snapper,Red Grouper, Gag Grouper, Shallow-water Grouper, Deep Water Grouper and Tilefish). The report isrequired to be sent between three and twenty four hours prior to landing and is commonly referred to as thethree-hour notification. Estimates of share categories being landed are required to be included.Landing Location CodeDealer CodeLanding Hour:Landing Minute:Time Zone:EST/CSTArrival Date: Today/TomorrowEstimated Catch Onboard:Share Category: Estimated gutted Weight:Red Snapper:(lbs)Gag Grouper:(lbs)Red Grouper:(lbs)Shallow-water Grouper:(lbs)(Scamp, Black, Yellowmouth, Yellowfin)Deep-water Grouper:(lbs)(Speckled Hind, Yellowedge, Warsaw, Snowy)Tilefish:(lbs)(Goldface, Blueline, Golden)Request Confirmation Code Through Email at Additional Cost (Y/N)ProcessingGeneral Processing:Landing Location (0-99999)Type: Numeric, 5-DigitsValid Values: 0-99999Range Checks: 0-99999SOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL PRE-LANDING AND LOGBOOKS-- Gulf Reef Fish IFQ Pre-landing Report16
For Dealer: (instruction only, not to appear on form).Dealer (0-9999)Type: Numeric, 4-DigitsValid Values: 0-9999Range Checks: 0-9999Estimated Landing Hour (00-23) Landing HourType: Numeric, 2-DigitsValid Values: 0-9Range Checks: 00-23Estimated Landing Minute (00-59) Landing MinuteType: Numeric, 2-DigitsValid Values: 0-9Range Checks: 00-53Time Zone: EST or CSTArrival Date: Today or TomorrowEstimated catch onboard field:Type: Numeric, 5-DigitsValid Values: 0-9Range Checks: 00000 – 99999Any commas placed in an entry field must be stripped out prior to transmission. Fields without a valueprovided by the vessel should be zero filled or Null when sent to NMFS.VENDOR PROCESSING/Transmission format:(Date, Time Sent, Latitude, Longitude, Landing Location Code, Dealer Code, Arrival Time (24 hourformat), Time Zone (EST/CST), Today/Tomorrow, Red Snapper, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Shallowwater Grouper, Deep Water Grouper, Tilefish, Return e-mail Y/NExample: 12/03/2009 16:04:00, 0,0,140,150,YThe form name should be FORM.SER.IFQ PRELAND.3. Current form transmission and deliveryprocedures will not change and should follow existing delivery procedures for standard positional data.Note that the form has a double comma after the longitude data.SOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL PRE-LANDING AND LOGBOOKS-- Gulf Reef Fish IFQ Pre-landing Report17
Gulf Reef Fish Non-IFQ pre-landing ReportForm LayoutThis report is required by all Gulf Reef Fish permitted vessels landing NON-IFQ reef fish. The report isrequired to be sent between three and twenty four hours prior to landing, and is commonly referred to as the“three-hour notification”. (BY SUBMITTING THIS FORM YOU ARE CERTIFYING THAT YOU DONOT HAVE ANY IFQ SPECIES ONBOARD)Landing Location CodeLanding Hour:Landing Minute:Time Zone:EST/CSTArrival Date: Today/TomorrowRequest Confirmation Code Through Email at Additional Cost (Y/N)ProcessingGeneral Processing:Landing Location (0-99999)Type: Numeric, 5-DigitsValid Values: 0-99999Range Checks: 0-99999Estimated Landing Hour (00-23) Landing HourType: Numeric, 2-DigitsValid Values: 0-9Range Checks: 00-23Estimated Landing Minute (00-59) Landing MinuteType: Numeric, 2-DigitsValid Values: 0-9Range Checks: 00-53Time Zone: EST or CSTArrival Date: Today or TomorrowAny commas placed in an entry field must be stripped out prior to transmission. Fields without a valueprovided by the vessel should be zero filled or Null when sent to NMFS.VENDOR PROCESSING/Transmission format:(Date Time Sent, Latitude, Longitude, Landing Location Code, Arrival Time (24 hour format), Time Zone(EST/CST), Today/Tomorrow, Return e-mail Y/NExample: 12/03/2009 16:04:00, 27.7578333,-82.636,,115,09:00,EST,TODAY,YSOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL PRE-LANDING AND LOGBOOKS-- Gulf Reef Fish Non-IFQ pre-landing Report18
The form name should be FORM.SER.NON.IFQ PRELAND.1. Current form transmission and deliveryprocedures will not change and should follow existing delivery procedures for standard positional data.Note that the form has a double comma after the longitude data.HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES FORMSHighly Migratory Species Pre-landing NotificationForm LayoutThis report is to be sent by all Highly Migratory Species declared vessels prior to returning to port. The reportis required to be sent between three and twelve hours before returning to port.Estimated Landing Month (01 - 12):Estimated Landing Day (01 - 31):Estimated Landing Hour (00 - 23):Estimated Landing Minute (00 - 59):Time Zone: EST or CSTLanding Port City:Landing Port State:(Two letter abbreviation)ProcessingGeneral Processing:All seven (7) fields are mandatory for the user to fill in and send the form. The fields ‘LANDING MONTH’,‘LANDING DAY’, ‘LANDING HOUR’ and ‘LANDING MINUTE’ should be limited to two (2) numericcharacters each. ‘Month’ and ‘Day’ should be appropriately range checked; 01 - 12 for month and 01 - 31for day; consistency checks against the month need not be performed; employ a drop-down date menu, iffeasible. ‘Hour’ and ‘Minute’ should be appropriately range checked; 01 – 23 for hour and 01 – 59 forminute. ‘TIME ZONE’ should choose between CST and EST. The fields ‘LANDING CITY’ and‘LANDING STATE’ should be limited to 16 and two (2) alpha characters (A-Z), respectively.Vendor Processing/Transmission format:(Date Time Sent, Latitude, Longitude, Landing Month, Landing Day, Landing Hour, Landing Minute,Time ZONE (EST/CST), Landing City, Landing StateExample: 12/03/2012 16:04:00, THEAST COMMERCIAL PRE-LANDING AND LOGBOOKS-- Highly Migratory Species Pre-landing Notification19
The form name should be FORM.SER.HMS PRELAND.1. Current form transmission and deliveryprocedures will not change and should follow existing delivery procedures for standard vessel positionaldata.Note that the form has a double comma after the longitude data.Highly Migratory Species Set ReportForm LayoutThis report is to be sent by all Highly Migratory Species vessels fishing with either pelagic longline orpurse seine gear, within 12 hours of hauling gear (submit one form for each set). You must report allBluefin tuna caught.AREA:(Select GOM, ATL, NED)Sub-questionsIf GOM, “is it within the GOM Monitoring Area? Yes/No.”If ATL, “is it within the NE Monitoring Area? Yes/No.”DATE Haul Completed:SET Number on trip:MonthDayYear(1,2,3, etc) Pelagic Longline:Number Hooks:Purse Seine:ALL BLUEFIN TUNA INTERACTIONSWere there bluefin interactions on this set?SIZE RANGEYES orNUMBER DISCARDEDALIVENONUMBER RETAINEDDEADLess than 27 inchesNot Legal to retain this size27 to less than 47 inchesNot Legal to retain this size47 to less than 59 inchesNot Legal to retain this size59 to less than 73 inchesNot Legal to retain this sizeSOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL PRE-LANDING AND LOGBOOKS-- Highly Migratory Species Set Report20
73 to less than 81 inchesIf dead must retain81 inches or largerIf dead must retainProcessingGeneral Processing:1.Drop down menus are preferred for Area selection (GOM, ATL, NED).2. For transmission purposes use this logic to assign values AREA:3. Date to be manually entered or employ drop down menu if feasible:A. The fields ‘MONTH’ and ‘DAY’, should be limited to two (2) numeric characters each.‘Month’ and ‘Day’ should be appropriately range checked; 01 - 12 for month and 01 - 31 forday; employ a drop-down date menu, if feasible. The field “YEAR” should be limited to four(4) numeric characters. “Year” should be appropriately range checked; 2014 or higher year.SOUTHEAST COMMERCIAL PRE-LANDING AND LOGBOOKS-- Highly Migratory Species Set Report21
4.Set to be manually entered or employ drop down menu if feasible:a.Set Number on Trip: (1-60)i. Type: Numeric, 1 or 2-Digitsii. Valid values: 0-9iii. Range Checks: 1-605.Pelagic Longline or Purse Seine selection with Pelagic Longline reported as “1” and Purse Seinereported as “2”.a. If Pelagic Longline selected, number of Hooks must be manually entered:i. Number of hooks: (100-5000)1. Type: Numeric, 3 to 4-Digits2. Valid values: 0-93. Range Checks: 100-9999b. If Purse Seine selection, Number of Hooks should default to “0”.6.“Were there Bluefin interactions on this set?”a. If YES block checked, continue with remaining form.b. If NO block checked, populate remaining form with zeros.7.DISCARDED LIVE, DISCARDED DEAD, NUMBER RETAINED entries:a. Type: Numeric, 1 to 3-Digitsb. Valid values: 0-9c. Range Checks: 0-200d. Items not entered would populate with “O” for reporting purposes.Any commas placed in an entry field by user must be stripped out prior to transmission. Fields without avalue provided by the vessel should be zero filled when sent to NMFS.General Processing:First eight (8) fields are mandatory for the user to fill in and send the form. (Area, Month, Day, Year, SetN
buoy gear, etc. tuna/swordfish: _ bottom longline _ pelagic longline _ other authorized gear . note: this declaration must only be used for . other authorized gear when it is the primary . gear being used - green stick, harpoon, rod & reel, buoy gear, etc. _ declaration for power down . note: this declaration is only valid at the dock.
