The masters of Union fishing vessels shall accept on board scientific observers and cooperate with them in order to allow them to discharge their duties while on board Union fishing vessels, as well as the use of alternative data collection methods, where appropriate, set out in national work plans, without prejudice to international obligations.
Ligfidh máistrí shoithí iascaireachta an Aontais do bhreathnóirí eolaíocha teacht ar bord agus oibreoidh siad i gcomhar leo chun go mbeidh siad in ann a gcuid dualgas a dhéanamh agus iad ar bord soithí iascaireachta an Aontais, chomh maith le húsáid modhanna eile bailithe sonraí i gcás inarb iomchuí, a leagtar amach i bpleananna oibre náisiúnta, gan dochar do na hoibleagáidí idirnáisiúnta.