1. The competent authority shall inspect livestock vessels before any loading of animals in order to verify in particular that:
(a)
the livestock vessel is built and equipped for the number and the type of animals to be transported;
(b)
compartments where animals are to be accommodated remain in a good state of repair;
(c)
the equipment referred to in Chapter IV of Annex I remains in good working order.
2. The competent authority shall inspect the following before and during any loading/unloading of livestock vessels to ensure that:
(a)
the animals are fit to continue their journey;
(b)
loading/unloading operations are being carried out in compliance with Chapter III of Annex I;
(c)
feed and water arrangements are in accordance with Section 2 of Chapter IV of Annex I.