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• Operation ID - the numeric ID that identifies the operation in the system. This ID is a useful shorthand when identifying operation while talking to eLandings support personnel, and coordinating with business partners in setting up custom processing operations.
• Port - the physical location of the operation
• Proc Code - the ADF&G processor code or intent to operate license, often referred to as the metal code plate
• Registered Buyer# - the registered buyer permit number which authorizes the person on the permit to receive and make an IFQ landing by an IFQ or CDQ permit holder
• Status - the status of the operation. For a more detailed explanation see Operation Status.  Operation statuses you will see are:
  • Pending - this status means the operation has been created but has not been approved by the overseeing agencies.
  • Enabled - the normal status for operations that are in use and are able to submit reports.

  • Superseded- Operations are defined by the specific permit combinations entered when registering in the eLandings system. If any permits related to your operation change, this signifies the need to supersede previous operations. This function will enable users to view all reports made by an operation despite any changes in the pieces that define a specific operation.

    The capability to supersede an operation is new function that is not currently available. It will be available in a future release.

  • Closed - the status indicating that an operation is no longer active, and cannot submit new reports.
• Type - the type of the operation, as specified during setup.
  • Catcher/Seller (CS) - A vessel that catches and sells unprocessed or limited processed catch to individuals (e.g. via dockside sales) for personal consumption but not for resale. Catcher Seller operations cannot do custom processing for other, nor can they have custom processing done for them.
  • Catcher Vessel (CV) - A vessel that actively engages in catching product before transferring it to a tender vessel for trans-shipment to a processor.
  • Buyer Exporter (BE) - Receives catch from fishers, but exports the catch out of the country, usually to Canada, without processing the catch into other products. 
  • Direct Marketer (DM) - Receives catch from fishers, but exports the catch out of the state, without processing the catch into other products.
  • Plant/Recievers (PL) - A  shore based processing plant or seafood receiver. These are the most common type of operation, and are able to do custom processing or receiving on behalf of another operation. Usually the parent operation of other types.
  • At-Sea Operations (AS) - An At-Sea operation is a Catcher/Processor, mothership, or floating processor that is receiving or processing fish in State waters and/or in waters of the EEZ off the coast of Alaska away from an established port. At-Sea operations can also do custom processing or receiving for another operation. The following are types of AS operations:
    • Catcher Processors 
    • Motherships
    • Inshore Floating Processors
  • Custom Processing Relationships (CP) - The purchaser/owner of the seafood product may have another processor or operation receive, expedite, or process seafood on their behalf.
  • Buying Stations (BS) - Receives unprocessed catch from vessel for trans-shipment or delivery to a PL or mothership but does not process the catch itself. 
  • Tenders - A tender operation is a vessel that is attendant to catcher vessels and is used to transport or ferry unprocessed fish or shellfish received from another vessel to a shore side processor or mothership.
• Fed Permit - required permit for processors that receive or process groundfish harvested in the GOA or BSAI.

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From the Operations and Users screen you can add tenders, buying stations and custom processors.  

Add Tenders

A tender operation is a vessel that is attendant to catcher vessels and is used to transport or ferry unprocessed fish or shellfish received from another vessel to a shoreside processor or mothership. The tender is acts as an agent of the processor or mothership and passes the product along to their parent operation for processing.

To add a tender, select the edit icon and click on the Add Tender menu item.  

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• Select or Enter the ADFG Number of the Tender.
• Click the Save Button to associate the vessel with the parent operation.

Add Buying Station

A Buying Station is an operation that receives unprocessed catch from vessel for trans-shipment or delivery to a shoreside processing plant or mothership and that does not process those fish (NMFS 679.2 Definitions). A buying station can be considered an annex of the plant or mothership for which it is doing receiving. Buying Stations may be completely shore based, such as a truck being loaded for transport to a distant plant, or may be a scow (a barge-like vessel). Tenders are a special type of buying station that have their own operation type.

The process of adding a buying station is quite similar. 

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• Enter the Name of the new Buying Station.
• If the buying station will receive IFQ crab, a unique Registered Crab Receiver number must be provided. 
• A Vehicle License Number is not a required field, but must be completed if you are a vessel applying for a federal  fishery permit and you do not have USCG documentation. 
• Click the Save Button to associate the buying station with the parent operation.

Add Custom Processor

This is a special operation type that involves an "owner" of fish in conjunction with a fish "processor". This type of operation must be setup in eLandings by the "owner" of the fish and requires permits from both operations involved, this specifically defines it in the system.

The purchaser/owner of the seafood product may have another processor or operation receive, expedite, or process seafood on their behalf. The operation that is in possession of the seafood product, but not the owner or a direct agent for the owner is a Custom Processor. The eLandings interagency working group define a Custom Processor as a processor, business, or entity that provides the service of seafood receiving, expediting, or processing but has not purchased (does not own) the seafood, and is not acting as an agent for the owner.

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• To enable the operation you will need to print, sign, and fax the new operation registration form to NMFS. 
• The form can be found by clicking the Edit menu to the top/left of the screen and selecting the newly enabled  Print Registration menu item.

Until an agency staff person enables the operation, it will remain in pending status.
If you feel you've made a mistake you can always click on the Cancel Button.

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