Enter the information for the vessel responsible for the catch that is being exported. When adding a vessel, it is more efficient to click ‘Add Vessel via Lookup’, which will open a window where you can search for vessels in the DFO database (see Lookup Tables). However, if the vessel does not appear when using Lookup, you may enter this information manually by clicking ‘Add Vessel’.
The following is a screen shot of the Vessel tab for a Catch Certificate – Standard:
Below is the Vessel Lookup Window:
Multiple Vessels Displayed:
When searching for a vessel, the FCS Vessel Lookup system may display multiple vessels with the same name, VRN, and Region. Multiple results are displayed because the system extracts vessels from multiple databases at Fisheries and Oceans. It is acceptable to use any of these vessels as long as the Vessel Name, VRN, and Region match that of the required vessel.
Once you search and find the vessel that you need, click the ‘OK’ button at the bottom-right of the window. This should insert the vessel information on the screen. You will then be required to add the mandatory vessel information in the remaining blue fields.
A screen shot of the Vessel tab is shown below.
1. Vessel Name – The registered name of the vessel.
2. VRN – The Vessel Registration Number.
3. Vessel Length – The overall length of the vessel in metres.
4. Flag – Country where the vessel is registered. It is defaulted to Canada.
5. Home Port – The registered home port of the vessel. If the homeport is unknown, Applicants should contact the fisher to obtain this information.
6. Call Sign – Unique designation for a transmitting station, provided by Industry Canada. N/A or not issued is acceptable if you do not have this information.
7. International Maritime Organization Number (IMO) – The IMO number is a unique identifier for ships. This field can be left blank if you do not know this information.
8. Lloyds Number – Lloyds Registration Number for the vessel. This field can be left blank if you do not know this information.
9. Master Name – Name of the master of the fishing vessel.
10. Authorized Processing Type on Board – Select whether or not there is authorized processing on-board. If processing is done on the vessel, then select ‘Processed’ from the drop down menu.
11. Fishing License Number – Valid fishing license number used for the catch.
12. Fishing License Description – Enter the species fished
13. Fishing License Expiry Date – Select the date when the fishing license expires
14. Add Vessel/Add Vessel(s) via Lookup Buttons – Choose ‘Add Vessel’ or ‘Add Vessel(s) via Lookup’ to add the vessel.
Note: It is preferable to add via look up using the VRN.
15. Remove Vessel Button – Click this button to remove the current vessel.
16. INMARSAT Information – Mobile Satellite Number, Fax, Telephone, or E-mail, if applicable.