S.L. 425.16 Art. 12Bluefin tuna cages.

(1) All cages referred in this regulation and used by

Maltese operators, shall be numbered in a visible and legible manner, in accordance with a unique numbering system that includes the letters EU.MLT, followed by three numbers, and a code established by the Director for the particular operator, as may be instructed the Director.

(2) The operators of aquaculture establishments shall cage specific BFT catches in separate and distinct cages according to the origin of the BFT, as may be directed by the Director in his authorisation according to regulation 10.

(3) The operators of aquaculture establishments shall ensure that they have accurate schematic plans of their aquaculture establishments, including the number of all cages and their accurate positioning, and such plans shall be accessible and provided to the Director at all times and as may be requested.

(4) Aquaculture establishments shall at all times conform to their schematic plans according to sub-regulation (4):

Provided that any variance from the schematic plans is prohibited unless authorised by the Director.

(5) The cages of aquaculture establishments shall be sealed by fisheries protection officers or as may be instructed by the Director, and may only be unsealed in the presence of fisheries protection officers, as may be authorised by the Director.