Article 8
Observers 1. Each Member State shall assign scientific observers to the fishing vessels for which a deep-sea fishing permit has been issued in accordance with a sampling plan as provided for in paragraph 2. 2. Each Member State shall prepare a sampling plan for the deployment of observers and sampling at port that shall ensure collection of representative data that are adequate for the assessment and management of the deep-sea fish stocks. The sampling plan shall be approved by the Commission on the basis of a scientific and statistical evaluation within six months after the entry into force of this Regulation. 3. Detailed rules for the application of paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 11(2). 4. The scientific observer shall: (a) record independently in a logbook the information referred to in Article 5; (b) present a report to the competent authorities of the Member State concerned within 20 days following the termination of the observation period. A copy of this report shall be sent to the Commission, within 30 days after receipt of a written request; (c) perform additional duties as required in the sampling plan. 5. The scientific observer shall not be any of the following: (a) a relative of the master of the vessel or other officer serving on the vessel to which the observer is assigned; (b) an employee of the master of the vessel to which he is assigned; (c) an employee of the master's representative; (d) an employee of a company controlled by the master or his representative; (e) a relative of the master's representative.