Inspections of fishing vessels outside the waters of the inspecting Member State
Article 80
Open ↗1. Without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the coastal Member State, a Member State may inspect fishing vessels flying its flag in all Community waters outside waters under the sovereignty of another Member State. 2. A Member State may carry out inspections on fishing vessels of another Member State in accordance with this Regulation relating to fishing activities in all Community waters outside waters under the sovereignty of another Member State: (a) following authorisation by the coastal Member State concerned; or (b) where a specific control and inspection programme has been adopted in accordance with Article 95. 3. A Member State shall be authorised to inspect Community fishing vessels flying the flag of another Member State in international waters. 4. A Member State may inspect Community fishing vessels flying its own flag or the flag of another Member State in waters of third countries in accordance with international agreements. 5. Member States shall designate the competent authority which shall act as the contact point for the purpose of this Article. The contact point of the Member States shall be available 24 hours a day.