Code of Federal Regulations Title 50. Wildlife and Fisheries § 50.300.43 Observers

(1) To board the vessel for scientific, compliance, monitoring and other functions at the point and time notified by the Pacific Island Parties to the Secretary.

(2) Without interfering unduly with the lawful operation of the vessel, to have full access to and use of facilities and equipment on board the vessel that the observer may determine are necessary to carry out observer duties;  have full access to the bridge, fish on board, and areas that may be used to hold, process, weigh and store fish;  remove samples;  have full access to vessel's records, including its log and documentation for the purpose of inspection and copying;  have reasonable access to navigation equipment, charts, and radios, and gather any other information relating to fisheries in the Licensing Area.

(3) To disembark at the point and time notified by the Pacific Island Parties to the Secretary.

(4) To carry out observer duties safely.