Table 6.
Description of the Dataset Variables - All the data variables marked with an asterisk (*) have undergone a transformation process to protect the identity of the inspected vessels.
| Variable | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Latitude | The latitude coordinate of the inspected vessel’s location | Text |
| Longitude | The longitude coordinate of the inspected vessel’s location | Text |
| Unit | Anonymized code representing the inspecting naval unit | Categorical |
| Sub_Type | The sub-type of the vessel registered during inspection | Categorical |
| Gear | Registered Fishing Gear of the vessel during inspection | Categorical |
| Result | The result of the inspection | Categorical |
| Infraction | The type of infraction committed by the vessel | Categorical |
| CFR | Anonymized CFR number associated with the vessel | Categorical |
| Vessel_Type | The vessel type registered in the EU FR data | Categorical |
| Main fishing gear | The registration of the main fishing gear used by the vessel in the EU FR data | Categorical |
| LOA* | Length overall of the vessel with added random noise (meters) | Float |
| LBP* | Length between perpendiculars of the vessel with added random noise (meters) | Float |
| Tonnage GT* | Gross tonnage of the vessel with added random noise | Float |
| Other tonnage* | Other tonnage information related to the vessel (Tonnes) | Float |
| Power of main engine* | The power of the main engine of the vessel with added random noise (kW) | Float |
| Power of auxiliary engine* | The power of the auxiliary engine of the vessel (kW) | Float |
| Hull material | The material used for the hull of the vessel | Categorical |
| Date of entry into service* | The date when the vessel entered into service with added random noise | Integer |
| Year of construction* | The year when the vessel was constructed with added random noise | Integer |
| real_local | Code associated with the vessel’s registration Local | Categorical |
| Local_Name | The name of the location where the vessel is registered (only for Portuguese vessels) | Categorical |
| I–XIV variables | Indicator variables for different types of infractions | Binary |
| number_infracs | The number of infractions registered for the vessel | Integer |
| Year | The year of the inspection | Integer |
| Month | The month of the inspection | Integer |
| Day | The day of the inspection | Integer |
| Period | The period of the day of the inspection | Categorical |
| NUTS II_Code | NUTS II code representing the region where the vessel is registered (only for Portuguese vessels) | Categorical |