Livestock vessel inspection on loading and unloading
Article 20
1. The competent authority shall inspect livestock vessels before any loading of animals in order to verify in particular that: (a) the livestock vessel is built and equipped for the number and the type of animals to be transported; (b) compartments where animals are to be accommodated remain in a good state of repair; (c) the equipment referred to in Chapter IV of Annex I remains in good working order. 2. The competent authority shall inspect the following before and during any loading/unloading of livestock vessels to ensure that: (a) the animals are fit to continue their journey; (b) loading/unloading operations are being carried out in compliance with Chapter III of Annex I; (c) feed and water arrangements are in accordance with Section 2 of Chapter IV of Annex I.