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Council Regulation (EC) No 27/2005 of 22 December 2004 fixing for 2005 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required

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ANNEX IU.K.FISHING OPPORTUNITIES APPLICABLE TO COMMUNITY FISHING VESSELS IN AREAS WHERE CATCH LIMITATIONS EXIST AND FOR THIRD COUNTRIES VESSELS IN EC WATERS, BY SPECIES AND BY AREA (IN TONNES LIVE WEIGHT, EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)

All catch limitations set out in this Annex shall be considered as quotas for the purposes of Article 9 of this Regulation, and shall, therefore, be subject to the rules set out in Regulation (EC) No 2847/93, and in particular Articles 14 and 15 thereof.

Within each area, fish stocks are referred to following the alphabetical order of the Latin names of the species. The following table of correspondences of common names and Latin names is given for the purposes of this Regulation:

Common nameAlpha-3 codeScientific name
AlbacoreALB Thunnus alalunga
AlfonsinosALF Beryx spp.
American plaicePLA Hippoglossoides platessoides
AnchovyANE Engraulis encrasicolus
AnglerfishANF Lophiidae
Antarctic icefishANI Champsocephalus gunnari
Antarctic toothfishTOP Dissostichus eleginoides
Atlantic catfishCAT Anarhichas lupus
Atlantic halibutHAL Hippoglossus hippoglossus
Atlantic salmonSAL Salmo salar
Basking sharkBSK Cetorhinus maximus
Bigeye tunaBET Thunnus obesus
Birdbeak dogfishDCA Deania calcea
Black scabbardfishBSF Aphanopus carbo
Blackfin icefishSSI Chaenocephalus aceratus
Blue lingBLI Molva dypterigia
Blue marlinBUM Makaira nigricans
Blue whitingWHB Micromesistius poutassou
Bluefin tunaBFT Thunnus thynnus
CodCOD Gadus morhua
Common soleSOL Solea solea
CrabPAI Paralomis spp.
DabDAB Limanda limanda
FlatfishFLX Pleuronectiformes
FlounderFLX Platichthys flesus
ForkbeardsFOX Phycis spp.
Greater silver smeltARU Argentina silus
Greenland halibutGHL Reinhardtius hippoglossoides
GrenadierGRV Macrourus spp.
Great lantern sharkETR Etmopterus princeps
Grey rockcodNOS Lepidonotothen squamifrons
HaddockHAD Melanogrammus aeglefinus
HakeHKE Merluccius merluccius
HerringHER Clupea harengus
Horse mackerelJAX Trachurus spp.
Humped rockcodNOG Gobionotothen gibberifrons
Kitefin sharkSCK Dalatias licha
KrillKRI Euphausia superba
Lantern fishLAC Lampanyctus achirus
Leafscale gulper sharkGUQ Centrophorus squamosus
Lemon soleLEM Microstomus kitt
LingLIN Molva molva
MackerelMAC Scomber scombrus
Marbled rockcodNOR Notothenia rossii
MegrimsLEZ Lepidorhombus spp.
Northern prawnPRA Pandalus borealis
Norway lobsterNEP Nephrops norvegicus
Norway poutNOP Trisopterus esmarki
Orange roughyORY Hoplostethus atlanticus
‘Penaeus’ shrimpsPEN Penaeus spp.
PlaicePLE Pleuronectes platessa
Polar codPOC Boreogadus saida
PollackPOL Pollachius pollachius
PorbeaglePOR Lamna nasus
Portuguese dogfishCYO Centroscymnus coelolepis
RedfishRED Sebastes spp.
Red SeabreamSBR Pagellus bogaraveo
Roughead grenadierRHG Macrourus berglax
Roundnose grenadierRNG Coryphaenoides rupestris
SaithePOK Pollachius virens
SandeelSAN Ammodytidae
Short fin squidSQI Illex illecebrosus
Skates and raysSRX-RAJ Rajidae
Smooth lantern sharkETP Etmopterus pusillus
Snow crabPCR Chionoecetes spp.
South Georgian icefishSGI Pseudochaenichthys georgianus
Spanish lingSLI Molva macrophthalmus
SpratSPR Sprattus sprattus
SpurdogDGS Squalus acanthias
SwordfishSWO Xiphias gladius
Tope sharkGAG Galeorhinus galeus
TurbotTUR Psetta maxima
TuskUSK Brosme brosme
Unicorn icefishLIC Channichthys rhinoceratus
Velvet bellyETX Etmopterus spinax
White hakeHKW Urophycis tenuis
White marlinWHM Tetrapturus alba
WhitingWHG Merlangius merlangus
Witch flounderWIT Glyptocephalus cynoglossus
Yellowfin tunaYFT Thunnus albacares
Yellowtail flounderYEL Limanda ferruginea

ANNEX IABALTIC SEA

All TACs in this area, except for plaice and cod in Sub-divisions 25-32, are adopted in the framework of IBSFC.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneSub-divisions 30-31HER/3D30.; HER/3D31.
Finland52 471
Sweden11 529
EC64 000
TAC64 000Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneSub-divisions 22-24HER/3B23.; HER/3C22.; HER/3D24.
Denmark6 448
Germany25 380
Finland3
Poland5 985
Sweden8 184
EC46 000
TAC46 000Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Due to overfishing in 2003, the quota has been reduced by 30 tonnes in accordance with IBSFC decisions.

b

Due to overfishing in 2003, the quota has been reduced by 1 450 tonnes in accordance with IBSFC decisions.

c

Due to overfishing in 2003, the quota has been reduced by 1 480 tonnes in accordance with IBSFC decisions.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneSub-divisions 25-29 (except Gulf of Riga) and 32HER/3D25.; HER/3D26.; HER/3D27.; HER/3D28.; HER/3D29.; HER/3D32.
Denmark2 588
Germany686
Estonia13 218
Finland25 801
Latvia3 262
Lithuania3 405a
Poland27 862b
Sweden39 350
EC116 172c
TAC130 000Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Due to overfishing in 2003, the quota has been reduced by 576 tonnes in accordance with IBSFC decisions.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneGulf of RigaHER/03D.RG
Estonia16 972a
Latvia20 452
EC37 424a
TAC38 000Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Due to overfishing in 2003, the quota has been reduced by 6 tonnes in accordance with IBSFC decisions.

b

Due to overfishing in 2003, the quota has been reduced by 112 tonnes in accordance with IBSFC decisions.

c

Due to overfishing in 2003, the quota has been reduced by 118 tonnes in accordance with IBSFC decisions.

SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneSub-divisions 25-32 (EC waters)COD/3D25.; COD/3D26.; COD/3D27.; COD/3D28.; COD/3D29.; COD/3D30.; COD/3D31.; COD/3D32.
Denmark8 959
Germany3 564
Estonia873
Finland686
Latvia3 331
Lithuania2 189a
Poland10 203b
Sweden9 077
EC38 882c
TACN/AAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneSub-divisions 22-24 (EC waters)COD/3B23.; COD/3C22.; COD/3D24.
Denmark10 781
Germany5 271
Estonia239
Finland212
Latvia892
Lithuania579
Poland2 885
Sweden3 841
EC24 700
TAC24 700Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneIIIbcd (EC waters)PLE/3B23.; PLE/3C22.; PLE/3D24.; PLE/3D25.; PLE/3D26.; PLE/3D27.; PLE/3D28.; PLE/3D29.; PLE/3D30.; PLE/3D31.; PLE/3D32.
Denmark2 697
Germany300
Sweden203
Poland565
EC3 766
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 and of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

Expressed by number of individual fish.

SpeciesAtlantic salmonSalmo salarZoneIIIbcd (EC waters) excluding Sub-division 32SAL/3B23.; SAL/3C22.; SAL/3D24.; SAL/3D25.; SAL/3D26.; SAL/3D27.; SAL/3D28.; SAL/3D29.; SAL/3D30.; SAL/3D31.
Denmark93 512a
Germany10 404a
Estonia9 504a
Finland116 603a
Latvia59 478a
Lithuania6 992a
Poland28 368a
Sweden126 400a
EC451 260a
TAC460 000aAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Expressed by number of individual fish.

SpeciesAtlantic salmonSalmo salarZoneSub-division 32SAL/3D32.
Estonia1 581a
Finland13 838a
EC15 419a
TAC17 000aAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Due to overfishing in 2003, the quota has been reduced by 3 924 tonnes in accordance with IBSFC decisions.

SpeciesSpratSprattus sprattusZoneIIIbcd (EC waters)SPR/3B23.; SPR/3C22.; SPR/3D24.; SPR/3D25.; SPR/3D26.; SPR/3D27.; SPR/3D28.; SPR/3D29.; SPR/3D30.; SPR/3D31.; SPR/3D32.
Denmark48 785
Germany30 907
Estonia56 650
Finland25 538
Latvia68 420
Lithuania24 750
Poland141 275a
Sweden94 311
EC490 636a
TAC550 000Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.

ANNEX IBSKAGERRAK, KATTEGAT, NORTH SEA AND WESTERN COMMUNITY WATERSICES areas Vb (EC waters), VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, CECAF (EC waters), and French Guyana

SpeciesSandeelAmmodytidaeZoneIV (Norwegian waters)SAN/04-N.
Denmark9 500
United Kingdom500
EC10 000
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

EC waters excluding waters within 6 miles of UK baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula.

b

Except Denmark and the United Kingdom.

c

To be taken in the North Sea.

SpeciesSandeelAmmodytidaeZoneIIaa, IIIa, IVaSAN/2A3A4.
Denmark618 767
United Kingdom13 525
All Member States23 668b
EC655 960
Norway5 000c
TAC660 960Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesGreater silver smeltArgentina silusZoneI, II (Community waters and international waters)
Germany31
France10
The Netherlands25
United Kingdom50
EC116
SpeciesGreater silver smeltArgentina silusZoneIII, IV (Community waters and international waters)
Denmark1 180
Germany12
France8
Ireland8
The Netherlands55
Sweden46
United Kingdom21
EC1 331
SpeciesGreater silver smeltArgentina silusZoneV, VI, VII (Community waters and international waters)
Germany405
France9
Ireland375
The Netherlands4 225
United Kingdom297
EC5 310
TAC5 310
a

Specified in Regulation (EC) No 2270/2004.

b

Of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in Sub-areas Vb, VI and VII. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in Sub-areas Vb, VI and VII shall not exceed 3 000 tonnes.

c

Including ling. The quotas for Norway are ling 6 800 tonnes, and tusk 4 000 tonnes and are interchangeable of up to 2 000 tonnes and may only be fished with long-lines in ICES Division Vb and Sub-areas VI and VII.

SpeciesTuskBrosme brosmeZoneEC waters of zones IIa, IV, Vb, VI, VIIUSK/2A47-C
ECNot relevanta
Norway4 000b c
TACNot relevant
SpeciesTuskBrosme brosmeZoneIV (Norwegian waters)USK/04-N.
Belgium1
Denmark191
Germany1
France1
The Netherlands1
United Kingdom5
EC200
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesBasking sharkCetorhinus maximusZoneEC waters of zones IV, VI and VIIBSK/467.
EC0
TAC0
a

Landed as the entire catch or sorted from the remainder of the catch.

b

To be taken in Skagerrak.

SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneIIIaHER/03A.
Denmark40 104
Germany642
Sweden41 950
EC82 696
Faroe Islands500b
TAC96 000Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Landed as the entire catch or sorted from the remainder of the catch, Member States must inform the Commission of their landings of herring distinguishing between ICES Divisions IVa and IVb (zones HER/04A. and HER/04B.).

b

May be taken in EC waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:

Norwegian waters south of 62° N(HER/*04N-)
EC50 000
SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneIV north of 53°30′ NHER/4AB.
Denmark95 211
Germany57 215
France20 548
The Netherlands56 745
Sweden5 443
United Kingdom70 395
EC305 557
Norway50 000b
TAC535 000Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quota for these species.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° NHER/04-N.
Sweden1 102a
EC1 102
TACNot relevant
a

By-catches of herring taken in fisheries for species other than herring and landed unsorted.

SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneIIIaHER/03A-BC
Denmark20 642
Germany184
Sweden3 324
EC24 150
TAC24 150Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

By-catches of herring taken in fisheries for species other than herring and landed unsorted.

SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneIIa (EC waters), IV, VIIdHER/2A47DX
Belgium248
Denmark47 865
Germany248
France248
The Netherlands248
Sweden234
United Kingdom909
EC50 000
TAC50 000Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Landed as the entire catch or sorted from the remainder of the catch.

b

Except Blackwater stock: reference is to the herring stock in the maritime region of the Thames estuary within a zone delimited by a line running due south from Landguard Point (51°56′ N, 1°19.1′ E) to latitude 51°33′ N and hence due west to a point on the coast of the United Kingdom.

c

Transfers of up to 50 % of this quota may be affected to ICES Division IVb. However, such transfers must be notified in advance to the Commission.

SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneIVcb, VIIdHER/4CXB7D
Belgium9 684c
Denmark1 882c
Germany1 131c
France19 341c
The Netherlands34 704c
United Kingdom7 551c
EC74 293
TAC535 000Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Reference is to the herring stock in ICES Division VIa, north of 56°00′ N and in that part of VIa which is situated east of 07°00′ W and north of 55°00′ N, excluding the Clyde.

b

This quota may only be taken in Division VIa north of 56°30′ N.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneVb, VIaNa (EC waters), VIbHER/5B6ANB
Germany3 291
France623
Ireland4 447
The Netherlands3 291
United Kingdom17 788
EC29 440
Faroe Islands660b
TAC30 100Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

Reference is to the herring stock in ICES Division VIa, south of 56°00′ N and west of 07°00′ W.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneVIaSa, VIIbcHER/6AS7BC
Ireland12 727
The Netherlands1 273
EC14 000
TAC14 000Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

Clyde stock: reference is to the herring stock in the maritime area situated to the north-east of a line drawn between the Mull of Kintyre and Corsewall Point.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneVIa ClydeaHER/06ACL.
United Kingdom1 000
EC1 000
TAC1 000Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

ICES Division VIIa is reduced by the area added to the ICES area VIIghjk bounded:

  • to the north by latitude 52°30′ N

  • to the south by latitude 52°00′ N

  • to the west by the coast of Ireland

  • to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom

SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneVIIaaHER/07A/MM
Ireland1 250
United Kingdom3 550
EC4 800
TAC4 800Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneVIIe,fHER/7EF.
France500
United Kingdom500
EC1 000
TAC1 000Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

ICES Division VIIg,h,j,k is increased by the area bounded:

  • to the north by latitude 52°30′ N,

  • to the south by latitude 52°00′ N,

  • to the west by the coast of Ireland,

  • to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneVIIg,h,j,kaHER/7G-K.
Germany144
France802
Ireland11 236
The Netherlands802
United Kingdom16
EC13 000
TAC13 000Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesAnchovyEngraulis encrasicolusZoneVIIIANE/08.
Spain27 000
France3 000
EC30 000
TAC30 000Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesAnchovyEngraulis encrasicolusZoneIX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters)ANE/9/3411
Spain3 826
Portugal4 174
EC8 000
TAC8 000Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneSkagerrakCOD/03AN.
Belgium10
Denmark3 119
Germany78
The Netherlands20
Sweden546
EC3 773
TAC3 900Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneKattegatCOD/03AS.
Denmark617
Germany13
Sweden370
EC1 000
TAC1 000Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

May be taken in EC waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:

Norwegian waters(COD/*04N-)
EC19 694
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneIIa (EC waters), IVCOD/2AC4.
Belgium807
Denmark4 635
Germany2 939
France997
The Netherlands2 619
Sweden31
United Kingdom10 631
EC22 659
Norway4 641a
TAC27 300Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° NCOD/04-N.
Sweden411
EC411
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:

Vb (EC zone), VIa(COD/*5BC6A)
Belgium1
Germany10
France110
Ireland156
United Kingdom415
EC692
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneVb (EC waters), VI, XII, XIVCOD/561214
Belgium1
Germany11
France114
Ireland162
United Kingdom433
EC721
TAC721Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneVIIaCOD/07A.
Belgium29
France79
Ireland1 416
The Netherlands7
United Kingdom619
EC2 150
TAC2 150Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneVIIb-k, VIII, IX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters)COD/7X7A34
Belgium266
France4 554
Ireland849
The Netherlands38
United Kingdom493
EC6 200
TAC6 200Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.ZoneIIa (EC waters), IV (EC waters)LEZ/2AC4-C
Belgium5
Denmark4
Germany4
France28
The Netherlands22
United Kingdom1 677
EC1 740
TAC1 740Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.ZoneVb (EC waters), VI, XII, XIVLEZ/561214
Spain327
France1 277
Ireland373
United Kingdom903
EC2 880
TAC2 880Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.ZoneVIILEZ/07.
Belgium520
Spain5 779
France7 013
Ireland3 189
United Kingdom2 762
EC19 263
TAC19 263Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.ZoneVIIIabdeLEZ/8ABDE.
Spain1 238
France999
EC2 237
TAC2 237Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.ZoneVIIIc, IX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters)LEZ/8C3411
Spain1 233
France62
Portugal41
EC1 336
TAC1 336Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesDab and flounderLimanda limanda and Platichthys flesusZoneIIa (EC waters), IV (EC waters)D/F/2AC4-C
Belgium491
Denmark1 844
Germany2 766
France192
The Netherlands11 151
Sweden6
United Kingdom1 550
EC18 000
TAC18 000Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneIIa (EC waters), IV (EC waters)ANF/2AC4-C
Belgium365
Denmark804
Germany393
France75
The Netherlands276
Sweden9
United Kingdom8 392
EC10 314
TAC10 314Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneIV (Norwegian waters)ANF/04-N.
Belgium54
Denmark1 381
Germany22
The Netherlands20
United Kingdom323
EC1 800
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneVb (EC waters), VI, XII, XIVANF/561214
Belgium168
Germany192
Spain180
France2 073
Ireland469
The Netherlands162
United Kingdom1 442
EC4 686
TAC4 686Analytical TAC where Article 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneVIIANF/07.
Belgium2 318
Germany258
Spain921
France14 874
Ireland1 901
The Netherlands300
United Kingdom4 510
EC25 082
TAC25 082Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneVIIIa,b,d,eANF/8ABDE.
Spain932
France5 188
EC6 120
TAC6 120Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneVIIIc, IX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters)ANF/8C3411
Spain1 629
France2
Portugal324
EC1 955
TAC1 955Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

Excluding an estimated 239 tonnes of industrial by-catch.

SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneIIIa, IIIbcd (EC waters)HAD/3A/BCD
Belgium18
Denmark3 036
Germany193
The Netherlands4
Sweden359
EC3 610a
TAC4 018Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply
a

Excluding an estimate of 578 tonnes of industrial by-catch.

Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:

Norwegian waters(HAD/*04N-)
EC38 175
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneIIa (EC waters), IVHAD/2AC4.
Belgium544
Denmark3 742
Germany2 381
France4 150
The Netherlands408
Sweden264
United Kingdom39 832
EC51 321a
Norway14 679
TAC66 000Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneNorwegian waters, south of 62° NHAD/04-N.
Sweden761
EC761
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneVIb, XII, XIVHAD/6B1214
Belgium2
Germany2
France77
Ireland55
United Kingdom566
EC702
TAC702Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneVb, VIa (EC waters)HAD/5BC6A.
Belgium17
Germany20
France838
Ireland598
United Kingdom6 127
EC7 600
TAC7 600Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in division:

VIIa(HAD/*07A.)
Belgium24
France109
Ireland649
United Kingdom718
EC1 500
When reporting to the Commission the uptake of their quotas, Member States shall specify quantities taken in VIIa. Landings of haddock caught in Division VIIa shall be prohibited when the totality of such landings exceeds 1 500 tonnes.
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneVII, VIII, IX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters)HAD/7/3411
Belgium128
France7 680
Ireland2 560
United Kingdom1 152
EC11 520
TAC11 520Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

Excluding an estimated 750 tonnes of industrial by-catch.

SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneIIIaWHG/03A.
Denmark651
The Netherlands2
Sweden70
EC723a
TAC1 500Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Excluding an estimated 5 400 tonnes of industrial by-catch.

b

May be taken in EC waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified.

Norwegian waters(WHG/*04N-)
EC17 073
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneIIa (EC waters), IVWHG/2AC4.
Belgium605
Denmark2 618
Germany681
France3 935
The Netherlands1 513
Sweden4
United Kingdom10 444
EC19 800a
Norway2 800b
TAC28 000Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneVb (EC waters), VI, XII, XIVWHG/561214
Germany10
France195
Ireland478
United Kingdom917
EC1 600
TAC1 600Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneVIIaWHG/07A.
Belgium1
France18
Ireland296
The Netherlands0
United Kingdom199
EC514
TAC514Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneVIIb-kWHG/7X7A.
Belgium211
France12 960
Ireland6 006
The Netherlands105
United Kingdom2 318
EC21 600
TAC21 600Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneVIIIWHG/08.
Spain1 440
France2 160
EC3 600
TAC3 600Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneIX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters)WHG/9/3411
Portugal816
EC816
TAC816Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesWhiting and PollackMerlangius merlangus and Pollachius pollachiusZoneNorwegian waters, south of 62° NW/P/04-N.
Sweden190
EC190
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Within an overall TAC of 42 600 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.

SpeciesHakeMerluccius merlucciusZoneIIIa, IIIbcd (EC waters)HKE/3A/BCD
Denmark1 183
Sweden101
EC1 284
TAC1 284aAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

Within an overall TAC of 42 600 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.

SpeciesHakeMerluccius merlucciusZoneIIa (EC waters), IV (EC waters)HKE/2AC4-C
Belgium21
Denmark866
Germany99
France191
The Netherlands50
United Kingdom269
EC1 496
TAC1 496aAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

Within an overall TAC of 42 600 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.

Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:

VIIIabde(HKE/*8ABDE)
Belgium28
Spain1 137
France1 137
Ireland142
The Netherlands14
United Kingdom639
EC3 096
SpeciesHakeMerluccius merlucciusZoneVb (EC waters), VI, VII, XII, XIVHKE/571214
Belgium220
Spain7 042
France10 873
Ireland1 318
The Netherlands142
United Kingdom4 293
EC23 888
TAC23 888aAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

Within an overall TAC of 42 600 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.

Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:

Vb (EC waters), VI, VII, XII, XIV (HKE/*57-14)
Belgium1
Spain1 420
France2 557
The Netherlands4
EC3 982
SpeciesHakeMerluccius merlucciusZoneVIIIa,b,d,eHKE/8ABDE.
Belgium7
Spain4 902
France11 009
The Netherlands14
EC15 932
TAC15 932aAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesHakeMerluccius merlucciusZoneVIIIc, IX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters)HKE/8C3411
Spain3 819
France367
Portugal1 782
EC5 968
TAC5 968Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

Within a total quota of 120 000 tonnes in EC waters.

SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneIIa (EC waters), IV (EC waters)WHB/2AC4-C
Denmark118 475
Germany195
The Netherlands359
Sweden382
United Kingdom2 613
EC122 024
Norway40 000a
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneIV (Norwegian waters)WHB/04-N.
Denmark18 050
United Kingdom950
EC19 000
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Of which up to 75 % may be taken in areas VIIIc, IX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters).

b

May be fished in EC waters in areas II, IVa, VIa north of 56°30′N, VIb, VII west of 12°W.

c

Of which up to pm tonnes may consist of argentine (Argentina spp.).

d

Catches of blue whiting may include unavoidable catches of argentine (Argentina spp.)

e

May be fished in EC waters in areas VIa north of 56°30′ N, VIb, VII west of 12° W.

Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:

IVa WHB/*04A-C
Norway40 000
SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneV, VI, VII, XII and XIVWHB/571214
Denmark9 803
Germany37 947
Spain63 244a
France52 809
Ireland75 893
The Netherlands119 216
Portugal4 743a
United Kingdom110 678
EC474 333
Norway120 000b c
Faroe Islands45 000d e
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
Special conditions:

Any part of the abovementioned quotas may be fished in ICES Division Vb (EC waters), sub-areas VI, VII, XII and XIV (WHB/*5B-14).

SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneVIIIa,b,d,eWHB/8ABDE.
Spain24 404
France18 936
Portugal3 661
United Kingdom17 672
EC64 673
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneVIIIc, IX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters)WHB/8C3411
Spain107 382
Portugal26 845
EC134 227
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesLemon sole and witchMicrostomus kitt and Glyptocephalus cynoglossusZoneIIa (EC waters), IV (EC waters)L/W/2AC4-C
Belgium352
Denmark970
Germany125
France265
The Netherlands807
Sweden11
United Kingdom3 970
EC6 500
TAC6 500Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

Specified in Regulation (EC) No 2270/2004.

SpeciesBlue lingMolva dypterigiaZoneIIa, IV, Vb, VI, VII (Community waters)BLI/2A47-C
ECNot relevanta
Norway200
TACNot relevant
a

To be fished by trawl, by-catches of roundnose grenadier and black scabbard fish to be counted against this quota.

SpeciesBlue lingMolva dypterigiaZoneEC waters of zones VIa (north of 56°30′ N), VIbBLI/6AN6B.
Faroe Islands900a
TACNot relevant
a

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneI, II (Community waters and international waters)
Denmark10
Germany10
France10
United Kingdom10
Othersa5
EC45
a

May not be fished in Division 3 IIIb,c,d.

SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneIII (Community waters and international waters)
Belgium10a
Denmark4 976
Germany610
Sweden1 930
United Kingdom610a
EC8 136
SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneIV (Community waters and international waters)
Belgium25
Denmark397
Germany246
France221
The Netherlands8
Sweden17
United Kingdom3 052
EC3 966
SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneV (Community waters and international waters)
Belgium12
Denmark9
Germany9
France9
United Kingdom9
EC48
SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneVI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII, XIV (Community waters and international waters)
Belgium56
Denmark10
Germany204
Spain4 124
France4 397
Ireland1 102
Portugal10
United Kingdom5 063
EC14 966
a

Specified in Regulation (EC) No 2270/2004.

b

Of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in Sub-areas VI and VII. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in Sub-areas VI and VII shall not exceed 3 000 tonnes.

c

Including tusk. The quotas for Norway are ling 6 000 tonnes, and tusk 4 000 tonnes and are interchangeable of up to 2 000 tonnes and may only be fished with longlines in ICES Division Vb and Sub-areas VI and VII.

d

Including blue ling and tusk. Only to be taken by long lines in VIa (north of 56°30′ N) and VIb.

e

Of which an incidental catch of other species of 20 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in Sub-area VI. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in Sub-area VI shall not exceed 75 tonnes.

SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneEC waters of zones IIa, IV, Vb, VI, VIILIN/2A47-C
ECNot relevanta
Norway6 800b c
Faroe Islands800d e
TACNot relevant
SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneIV (Norwegian waters)LIN/04-N.
Belgium7
Denmark878
Germany25
France10
The Netherlands1
United Kingdom79
EC1 000
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneIIIa (EC waters), IIIbcd (EC waters)NEP/3A/BCD
Denmark3 454
Germany10
Sweden1 236
EC4 700
TAC4 700Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneIIa (EC waters), IV (EC waters)NEP/2AC4-C
Belgium1 117
Denmark1 117
Germany16
France33
The Netherlands575
United Kingdom18 492
EC21 350
TAC21 350Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneIV (Norwegian waters)NEP/04-N.
Denmark946
Germany1
United Kingdom53
EC1 000
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneVb (EC waters), VINEP/5BC6.
Spain26
France103
Ireland172
United Kingdom12 399
EC12 700
TAC12 700Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneVIINEP/07.
Spain1 173
France4 753
Ireland7 207
United Kingdom6 411
EC19 544
TAC19 544Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneVIIIa,b,d,eNEP/8ABDE.
Spain186
France2 914
EC3 100
TAC3 100Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneVIIIcNEP/08C.
Spain156
France6
EC162
TAC162Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneIX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters)NEP/9/3411
Spain135
Portugal405
EC540
TAC540Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealisZoneIIIaPRA/03A.
Denmark3 717
Sweden2 002
EC5 719
TAC10 710Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealisZoneIIa (EC waters), IV (EC waters)PRA/2AC4-C
Denmark3 626
The Netherlands34
Sweden146
United Kingdom1 074
EC4 880
TAC4 980Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quotas for these species.

SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealisZoneNorwegian waters, south of 62°NPRA/04-N.
Denmark900
Sweden151a
EC1 051
TACNot relevant
a

Fishing for shrimps Penaeus subtilis and Penaeus brasiliensis is prohibited in waters less than 30 m deep.

Species‘Penaeus’ shrimpsPenaeus spp.ZoneFrench GuyanaPEN/FGU.
France4 000a
EC4 000a
Barbados24a
Guyana24a
Suriname0a
Trinidad and Tobago60a
TAC4 108aPrecautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneSkagerrakPLE/03AN.
Belgium46
Denmark5 917
Germany30
The Netherlands1 138
Sweden317
EC7 448
TAC7 600Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneKattegatPLE/03AS.
Denmark1 691
Germany19
Sweden190
EC1 900
TAC1 900Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:

Norwegian waters(PLE/*04N-)
EC30 000
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneIIa (EC waters), IVPLE/2AC4.
Belgium3 530
Denmark11 474
Germany3 310
France662
The Netherlands22 066
United Kingdom16 328
EC57 370
Norway1 630
TAC59 000Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVb (EC waters), VI, XII, XIVPLE/561214
France27
Ireland358
United Kingdom597
EC982
TAC982Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIIaPLE/07A.
Belgium41
France18
Ireland1 051
The Netherlands13
United Kingdom485
EC1 608
TAC1 608Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIIb,cPLE/7BC.
France32
Ireland128
EC160
TAC160Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIId,ePLE/7DE.
Belgium843
France2 810
United Kingdom1 498
EC5 151
TAC5 151Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIIf,gPLE/7FG.
Belgium73
France132
Ireland202
United Kingdom69
EC476
TAC476Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIIh,j,kPLE/7HJK.
Belgium29
France58
Ireland204
The Netherlands117
United Kingdom58
EC466
TAC466Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIII, IX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters)PLE/8/3411
Spain75
France298
Portugal75
EC448
TAC448Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachiusZoneVb (EC waters), VI, XII, XIVPOL/561214
Spain8
France270
Ireland79
United Kingdom206
EC563
TAC563Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachiusZoneVIIPOL/07.
Belgium529
Spain32
France12 177
Ireland1 298
United Kingdom2 964
EC17 000
TAC17 000Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachiusZoneVIIIa,b,d,ePOL/8ABDE.
Spain286
France1 394
EC1 680
TAC1 680Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachiusZoneVIIIcPOL/08C.
Spain295
France33
EC328
TAC328Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachiusZoneIX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters)POL/9/3411
Spain278
Portugal10
EC288
TAC288Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

May only be taken in IV (EC waters) and Skagerrak. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:

Norwegian waters(POK/*04N-)
EC69 600
SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneIIa (EC waters), IIIa, IIIbcd (EC waters), IVPOK/2A34.
Belgium51
Denmark6 013
Germany15 184
France35 733
The Netherlands152
Sweden826
United Kingdom11 641
EC69 600
Norway75 400a
TAC145 000Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneNorwegian waters south of 62°NPOK/04-N.
Sweden947
EC947
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneVb (EC waters), VI, XII, XIVPOK/561214
Germany984
France9 774
Ireland494
United Kingdom3 792
EC15 044
TAC15 044Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneVII, VIII, IX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters)POK/7X1034
Belgium14
France3 137
Ireland1 568
United Kingdom855
EC5 574
TAC5 574Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesTurbot and brillPsetta maxima and Scopthalmus rhombusZoneIIa (EC waters), IV (EC waters)T/B/2AC4-C
Belgium334
Denmark713
Germany182
France86
The Netherlands2 527
Sweden5
United Kingdom703
EC4 550
TAC4 550Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesSkates and raysRajidaeZoneIIa (EC waters), IV (EC waters)SRX/2AC4-C
Belgium542
Denmark21
Germany27
France85
The Netherlands462
United Kingdom2 083
EC3 220
TAC3 220Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

Fishing in VI is restricted to longlines.

b

To be taken in EC waters of IIa and VI.

c

Provisional quota, pending the conclusion of fisheries consultations with Norway for 2005.

SpeciesGreenland HalibutReinhardtius hippoglossoidesZoneIIa (Community waters) IV, VI (Community waters and international waters)
Denmark10
Germany18
Estonia10
Spain10
France168
Ireland10
Poland10
United Kingdom661
EC1 042
Norway145a b c
TACNot relevant
a

Including a fishery by this Member State of 1 865 tonnes of mackerel in ICES Division IIIa and in EC waters of ICES Division IVab (MAC/*3A4AB).

b

Including 315 tonnes to be taken in Norwegian waters of ICES Sub-area IV (MAC/*04N-).

c

When fishing in Norwegian waters, by-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quotas for these species.

d

To be deducted from Norway’s share of the TAC (access quota). This quota may be fished in division IVa only, except for 3 000 tonnes that may be fished in division IIIa.

e

TAC agreed by the EC, Norway and Faroe Islands for the northern area.

Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:

IIIaMAC/*03A.IIIa, IVb,cMAC/*3A4BCIVbMAC/*04B.IVcMAC/*04C.IIa (non-EC waters), VI, from 1 January to 31 March 2005MAC/*2A6.
Denmark4 1304 020
France467
The Netherlands470
Sweden39010
United Kingdom435
Norway3 000
SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrusZoneIIa (EC waters), IIIa, IIIb,c,d (EC waters), IVMAC/2A34.
Belgium148
Denmark11 866
Germany155
France467
The Netherlands470
Sweden3 526a b c
United Kingdom435
EC17 067b
Norway28 676d
TAC420 000eAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

May be fished only in IIa, VIa (north of 56°30′N), IVa, VIId, e, f, h.

b

Of which 1 002 tonnes may be fished in ICES Division IVa north of 59°N (EC zone) from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 October to 31 December. A quantity of 2 763 tonnes of the Faroe Islands' own quota may be fished in ICES Division VIa (north of 56°30′N) throughout the year and/or in ICES Divisions VIIe, f, h, and/or ICES Division IVa.

c

TAC agreed by the EC, Norway and Faroe Islands for the northern area.

Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified, and only during the periods 1 January to 15 February and 1 October to 31 December.

d

North of 59°N (EC zone) from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 October to 31 December.

IVa (EC waters)MAC/*04A-C
Germany4 175
Spain0
France2 784
Ireland13 918
The Netherlands6 089
United Kingdom38 274
EC65 240
Norway8 500
Faroe Islands1 002a
SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrusZoneIIa (non-EC waters), Vb (EC waters), VI, VII, VIIIa,b,d,e, XII, XIVMAC/2CX14-
Germany13 845
Spain20
Estonia115
France9 231
Ireland46 149
Latvia85
Lithuania85
The Netherlands20 190
Poland844
United Kingdom126 913
EC217 477
Norway8 500a
Faroe Islands3 322b
TAC420 000cAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

The quantities subject to exchange with other Member States may be taken, up to a limit of 25 % of the quota of the donor Member State, in ICES area VIIIa,b,d (MAC/*8ABD.).

Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified.

VIIIb(MAC/*08B.)
Spain1 722
France11
Portugal356
SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrusZoneVIIIc, IX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters)MAC/8C3411
Spain20 500a
France136a
Portugal4 237a
EC24 873
TAC24 873Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneIIIa, IIIbcd (EC waters)SOL/3A/BCD
Denmark437
Germany25
The Netherlands42
Sweden16
EC520
TAC520Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneII, IV (EC waters)SOL/24.
Belgium1 527
Denmark698
Germany1 221
France305
The Netherlands13 784
United Kingdom785
EC18 320
Norway280
TAC18 600Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVb (EC waters), VI, XII, XIVSOL/561214
Ireland54
United Kingdom14
EC68
TAC68Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIIaSOL/07A.
Belgium474
France6
Ireland117
The Netherlands150
United Kingdom213
EC960
TAC960Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIIb,cSOL/7BC.
France10
Ireland55
EC65
TAC65Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIIf,gSOL/7FG.
Belgium625
France63
Ireland31
United Kingdom281
EC1 000
TAC1 000Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIIh,j,kSOL/7HJK.
Belgium54
France108
Ireland293
The Netherlands87
United Kingdom108
EC650
TAC650Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIIIa,bSOL/8AB.
Belgium51
Spain9
France3 796
The Netherlands284
EC4 140
TAC4 140Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesSoleSolea spp.ZoneVIIIc,d,e, IX, X, CECAF 34.1.1 (EC waters)SOX/8CDE34
Spain458
Portugal758
EC1 216
TAC1 216Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesSpratSprattus sprattusZoneIIIaSPR/03A.
Denmark33 504
Germany70
Sweden12 676
EC46 250
TAC50 000Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Including sandeel.

b

May only be fished in sub-area IV (EC waters).

c

The quota includes a maximum by-catch of 1 200 tonnes of herring. Any by-catch of blue whiting shall be counted against the blue whiting quota established for fishing areas VIa, VIb and VII.

SpeciesSpratSprattus sprattusZoneIIa (EC waters), IV (EC waters)SPR/2AC4-C
Belgium2 877
Denmark227 669
Germany2 877
France2 877
The Netherlands2 877
Sweden1 330a
United Kingdom9 493
EC250 000
Norway1 000b
Faroe Islands6 000c
TAC257 000Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesSpratSprattus sprattusZoneVIIdeSPR/7DE.
Belgium38
Denmark2 496
Germany38
France538
The Netherlands538
United Kingdom4 032
EC7 680
TAC7 680Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

Including catches taken with long lines of tope shark and velvet belly, bird beak dogfish, leafscale gulper shark, greater lantern shark, smooth lantern shark and Portuguese dogfish. This quota may only be taken in ICES sub-areas IV, VI and VII.

SpeciesSpurdog/dogfishSqualus acanthiasZoneIIa (EC waters), IV (EC waters)DGS/2AC4-C
Belgium19
Denmark111
Germany20
France35
The Netherlands30
Sweden2
United Kingdom919
EC1 136
Norway100a
TAC1 236Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

May only be fished in sub-area IV (EC waters).

b

Within a total quota of 6 500 tonnes for ICES Sub-Areas IV, VIa (north of 56°30′N) and VII e,f,h.

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.ZoneIIa (EC waters), IV (EC waters)JAX/2AC4-C
Belgium64
Denmark27 547
Germany2 077
France44
Ireland1 599
The Netherlands4 469
Sweden750
United Kingdom4 066
EC40 616
Norway1 600a
Faroe Islands1 823b
TAC42 727Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

This quota may only be fished in ICES areas IV, VIa (north of 56°30′N) and VIIe, f, h.

b

Within a total quota of 6 500 tonnes for ICES Sub-areas IV, VIa (north of 56°30′N) and VIIe,f,h.

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.ZoneVb (EC waters), VI, VII, VIIIa,b,d,e, XII, XIVJAX/578/14
Denmark12 088
Germany9 662
Spain13 195
France6 384
Ireland31 454
The Netherlands46 096
Portugal1 277
United Kingdom13 067
EC133 223
Faroe Islands4 955a b
TAC137 000Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

Of which no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm, notwithstanding Article 19 of Council Regulation (EC) No 850/98. For the purposes of the control of this quantity, the weight of the landings shall be affected by a coefficient of 1.2.

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.ZoneVIIIc, IXJAX/8C9.
Spain29 587a
France377a
Portugal25 036a
EC55 000
TAC55 000Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

Waters adjacent to the Azores under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Portugal.

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.ZoneX, CECAFaJAX/X34PRT
Portugal3 200
EC3 200
TAC3 200Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

Waters adjacent to Madeira under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Portugal.

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.ZoneCECAF (EC waters)aJAX/341PRT
Portugal1 600
EC1 600
TAC1 600Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

Waters adjacent to the Canary Islands under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Spain.

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.ZoneCECAF (EC waters)aJAX/341SPN
Spain1 600
EC1 600
TAC1 600Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

This quota may be fished in ICES Division VIa, North of 56°30′N.

SpeciesNorway poutTrisopterus esmarkiZoneIIa (EC waters), IIIa, IV (EC waters)NOP/2A3A4.
Denmark0
Germany0
The Netherlands0
EC0
Norway1 000a
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
a

Including inextricably mixed horse mackerel.

b

Only as by-catches.

SpeciesNorway poutTrisopterus esmarkiZoneIV (Norwegian waters)NOP/04-N.
Denmark4 750a b
United Kingdom250a b
EC5 000a b
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe to be counted against the quotas for these species.

b

Of which no more than 400 tonnes of horse mackerel.

SpeciesIndustrial fishZoneIV (Norwegian waters)I/F/04-N.
Sweden800a b
EC800
TACNot relevant
a

Taken with long lines only, including rat tails, Mora mora and greater fork beard.

SpeciesCombined quotaZoneEC waters of zones Vb, VI, VIIR/G/5B67-C
ECNot subject to restriction
Norway600a
TACNot relevant
a

Quota allocated by Norway to Sweden of ‘other species’ at a traditional level.

SpeciesOther speciesZoneIV (Norwegian waters)OTH/04-N.
Belgium38
Denmark3 500
Germany395
France162
The Netherlands280
SwedenNot relevanta
United Kingdom2 625
EC7 000
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Limited to IIa and IV. Includes fisheries not specifically mentioned.

b

Limited to by-catches of whitefish in IV and VIa.

SpeciesOther speciesZoneEC waters of zones IIa, IV, VIa north of 56°30′NOTH/2A46AN
ECNot subject to restriction
Norway4 720a
Faroe Islands400b
TACNot relevant

ANNEX ICNORTH EAST ATLANTIC AND GREENLAND ICES

areas I, II, IIIa, IV, V, XII, XIV and NAFO 0, 1 (Greenland waters)

a

Provisional quota, pending the conclusions of fisheries consultations with Denmark (on behalf of the Faroe Islands and Greenland) for 2005.

SpeciesSnow crabChionoecetes spp.ZoneNAFO 0, 1 (Greenland waters)PCR/N01GRN
Ireland0a
Spain0a
EC0a
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Of which 315 tonnes are allocated to Norway.

b

Provisional quota, pending the conclusions of fisheries consultations with Denmark (on behalf of the Faroe Islands and Greenland) for 2005.

SpeciesRoundnose grenadierCoryphaenoides rupestrisZoneNAFO 0, 1 (Greenland waters)RNG/N01GRN
Germany1 035b
EC1 035a b
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Of which 285 tonnes are allocated to Norway.

b

Provisional quota, pending the conclusions of fisheries consultations with Denmark (on behalf of the Faroe Islands and Greenland) for 2005.

SpeciesRoundnose grenadierCoryphaenoides rupestrisZoneV, XIV (Greenland waters)RNG/514GRN
Germany0b
United Kingdom0b
EC285a b
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

May be fished in EC waters.

Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:

II, Vb north of 62° N (Faroese waters)(HER/*25B-F)
Belgium3
Denmark2 580
Germany452
Spain9
France111
Ireland668
The Netherlands924
Poland131
Portugal9
Finland40
Sweden956
United Kingdom1 650
SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneI, II (EC waters and International waters)HER/1/2.
Belgium27
Denmark26 909
Germany4 713
Spain89
France1 161
Ireland6 967
The Netherlands9 630
Poland1 362
Portugal89
Finland417
Sweden9 972
United Kingdom17 205
EC78 541
Faroe Islands7 548a
TAC890 000Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneI, II (Norwegian waters)COD/1N2AB.
Germany2 356
Greece292
Spain2 628
Ireland292
France2 163
Portugal2 628
United Kingdom9 140
EC19 499
TAC471 000Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Provisional quota, pending the conclusions of fisheries consultations with Denmark (on behalf of the Faroe Islands and Greenland) for 2005.

SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneNAFO 0, 1 (incl.V, XIV (Greenland waters))COD/N01514
Germany0a
United Kingdom0a
EC0a
TAC0Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Except Germany, Spain, France, Poland, Portugal and the United Kingdom.

b

The allocation of the share of the cod stock available to the Community in the zone Spitzbergen and Bear Island is entirely without prejudice to the rights and obligations deriving from the 1920 Treaty of Paris.

SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneI, II bCOD/1/2B.
Germany3 116
Spain8 056
France1 330
Poland1 460
Portugal1 701
United Kingdom1 995
All Member States100a
EC17 757b
TAC471 000Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesCod and haddockGadus morhua and Melanogrammus aeglefinusZoneVb (Faroese waters)C/H/05B-F.
Germany10
France60
United Kingdom430
EC500
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Of which 200 tonnes to be fished only with long lines, are allocated to Norway.

b

If by-catches of Atlantic halibut in trawl cod and redfish fisheries imply over-runs of this quota, the Greenland authorities will provide solutions to the effect that Community cod and redfish fisheries can nevertheless continue until the respective quotas have been exhausted.

c

Provisional quota, pending the conclusions of fisheries consultations with Denmark (on behalf of the Faroe Islands and Greenland) for 2005.

SpeciesAtlantic halibutHippoglossus hippoglossusZoneV, XIV (Greenland waters)HAL/514GRN
Portugal800c
EC1 000a b c
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Of which 200 tonnes, to be fished only with long lines, are allocated to Norway.

b

If by-catches of Atlantic halibut in trawl cod and redfish fisheries imply over-runs of this quota, the Greenland authorities will provide solutions to the effect that Community cod and redfish fisheries can nevertheless continue until the respective quotas have been exhausted.

c

Provisional quota, pending the conclusions of fisheries consultations with Denmark (on behalf of the Faroe Islands and Greenland) for 2005.

SpeciesAtlantic halibutHippoglossus hippoglossusZoneNAFO 0, 1 (Greenland waters)HAL/N01GRN
EC200a b c
TACNot relevant
SpeciesCapelinMallotus villosusZoneIIbCAP/02B.
EC0
TAC0
a

Provisional quota, pending the conclusions of fisheries consultations with Denmark (on behalf of the Faroe Islands and Greenland) for 2005.

SpeciesCapelinMallotus villosusZoneV, XIV (Greenland waters)CAP/514GRN
All Member States0a
EC0a
TACNot relevant
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneI, II (Norwegian waters)HAD/1N2AB.
Germany484
France291
United Kingdom1 485
EC2 260
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneI, II (international waters)WHB/1/2INT
EC70 000
TACNot relevant
SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneI, II (Norwegian waters)WHB/1/2-N.
Germany500
France500
EC1 000
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneVb (Faroese waters)WHB/05B-F.
Denmark7 040
Germany480
France768
The Netherlands672
United Kingdom7 040
EC16 000
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

By-catches up to 1 080 tonnes of roundnose grenadier and black scabbard fish to be counted against this quota.

SpeciesLing and Blue LingMolva molva and Molva dypterigiaZoneVb (Faroese waters)B/L/05B-F.
Germany950a
France2 106a
United Kingdom184a
EC3 240a
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Of which 2 750 tonnes are allocated to Norway and 1 150 tonnes to Faroe Islands.

b

Provisional quota, pending the conclusions of fisheries consultations with Denmark (on behalf of the Faroe Islands and Greenland) for 2005.

SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealisZoneV, XIV (Greenland waters)PRA/514GRN
Denmark887b
France887b
EC5 675a b
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Provisional quota, pending the conclusions of fisheries consultations with Denmark (on behalf of the Faroe Islands and Greenland) for 2005.

SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealisZoneNAFO 0, 1 (Greenland waters)PRA/N01GRN
Denmark2 000a
France2 000a
EC4 000a
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneI, II (Norwegian waters)POK/1N2AB.
Germany2 880
France463
United Kingdom257
EC3 600
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneI, II (International waters)POK/1/2INT
EC0
TACNot relevant
SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneVb (Faroese waters)POK/05B-F.
Belgium50
Germany310
France1 510
The Netherlands50
United Kingdom580
EC2 500
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesGreenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoidesZoneI, II (Norwegian waters)GHL/1N2AB.
Germany50
United Kingdom50
EC100
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesGreenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoidesZoneI, II (International waters)GHL/1/2INT
EC0
TACNot relevant
a

Of which 800 tonnes are allocated to Norway and 75 tonnes are allocated to the Faroe Islands.

b

Provisional quota, pending the conclusions of fisheries consultations with Denmark (on behalf of the Faroe Islands and Greenland) for 2005.

SpeciesGreenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoidesZoneV, XIV (Greenland waters)GHL/514GRN
Germany5 154b
United Kingdom271b
EC6 300a b
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Of which 800 tonnes are allocated to Norway and 150 tonnes are allocated to the Faroe Islands.

b

Provisional quota, pending the conclusions of fisheries consultations with Denmark (on behalf of the Faroe Islands and Greenland) for 2005.

SpeciesGreenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoidesZoneNAFO 0, 1 (Greenland waters)GHL/N01GRN
Germany550b
EC1 500a b
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

May also be fished in sub-area IV (Norwegian waters) and in Division IIa (non-EC waters)(MAC/*4N-2A).

SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrusZoneIIa (Norwegian waters)MAC/02A-N.
Denmark8 500a
EC8 500a
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

May be fished in IVa (EC waters)(MAC/*04A-C).

SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrusZoneVb (Faroese waters)MAC/05B-F.
Denmark2 763a
EC2 763
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

EC waters and international waters.

b

May be taken in the NAFO Regulatory Area Sub-area 2, Divisions IF and 3K but shall be counted against the quota for V, XII, XIV within a total quota of 25 000 tonnes (RED/*N1F3K).

SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.ZoneV, XII, XIVa bRED/51214.
Estonia344b
Germany6 986b
Spain1 227b
France652b
Ireland2b
Latvia562b
Lithuania3 625b
The Netherlands3b
Poland629b
Portugal1 466b
United Kingdom17b
EC15 513b
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Only as by-catch.

SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.ZoneI, II (Norwegian waters)RED/1N2AB.
Germany766a
Spain95a
France84a
Portugal405a
United Kingdom150a
EC1 500a
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

A maximum of 12 500 tonnes may be fished by pelagic trawl. Catches from the bottom trawl fishery and the pelagic trawl fishery shall be reported separately. May be fished East or West.

b

3 500 tonnes to be fished with pelagic trawl are allocated to Norway.

c

500 tonnes are allocated to the Faroe Islands. Catches from the bottom trawl and pelagic trawl fisheries shall be reported separately.

d

Provisional quota, pending the conclusions of fisheries consultations with Denmark (on behalf of the Faroe Islands and Greenland) for 2005.

SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.ZoneV, XIV (Greenland waters)RED/514GRN
Germany11 794d
France60d
United Kingdom84d
EC15 938a b c d
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.ZoneVb (Faroese waters)RED/05B-F.
Belgium29
Germany3 679
France249
United Kingdom43
EC4 000
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Refers to the combined by-catch of cod, catfish, skate, ling and tusk. The by-catch quantities of cod shall not exceed 100 tonnes. May be fished in the East or in West.

b

Provisional quota, pending the conclusions of fisheries consultations with Denmark (on behalf of the Faroe Islands and Greenland) for 2005.

SpeciesBy-catchesZoneNAFO 0, 1 (Greenland waters)XBC/N01GRN
EC2 000a b
TACNot relevant
a

Only as by-catch.

SpeciesOther speciesaZoneI, II (Norwegian waters)OTH/1N2AB.
Germany150a
France60a
United Kingdom240a
EC450a
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Excluding fish species of no commercial value.

SpeciesOther speciesaZoneVb (Faroese waters)OTH/05B-F.
Germany305
France275
United Kingdom180
EC760
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesFlatfishZoneVb (Faroese waters)FLX/05B-F.
Germany108
France84
United Kingdom408
EC600
TACNot relevantArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.

ANNEX IDNORTH WEST ATLANTIC

Area of NAFO

All TACs and associate conditions are adopted in the framework of NAFO.

a

There will be no direct fishing on this species, which will be caught only as by-catch within the rules set out in Article 28.

SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneNAFO 2J3KLCOD/N2J3KL
EC0a
TAC0a
a

There will be no direct fishing on this species, which will be caught only as by-catch within the rules set out in Article 28.

SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneNAFO 3NOCOD/N3NO.
EC0a
TAC0a
a

There will be no direct fishing on this species, which will be caught only as by-catch within the rules set out in Article 28.

SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneNAFO 3MCOD/N3M.
EC0a
TAC0a
a

There will be no direct fishing on this species, which will be caught only as by-catch within the rules set out in Article 28.

SpeciesWitch flounderGlyptocephalus cynoglossusZoneNAFO 2J3KLWIT/N2J3KL
EC0a
TAC0a
a

There will be no direct fishing on this species, which will be caught only as by-catch within the rules set out in Article 28.

SpeciesWitch flounderGlyptocephalus cynoglossusZoneNAFO 3NOWIT/N3NO.
EC0a
TAC0a
a

There will be no direct fishing on this species, which will be caught only as by-catch within the rules set out in Article 28.

SpeciesAmerican plaiceHippoglossoides platessoidesZoneNAFO 3MPLA/N3M.
EC0a
TAC0a
a

There will be no direct fishing on this species, which will be caught only as by-catch within the rules set out in Article 28.

SpeciesAmerican plaiceHippoglossoides platessoidesZoneNAFO 3LNOPLA/N3LNO.
EC0a
TAC0a
a

No specified Community share, an amount of 29 467 tonnes is available to Canada and the EC Member States except Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.

b

To be fished between 1 July and 31 December.

SpeciesShort fin squidIllex illecebrosusZoneNAFO sub-zones 3 and 4SQI/N34.
Estonia128b
Latvia128b
Lithuania128b
Poland227b
ECNot relevanta b
TAC34 000Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Despite having access to a shared quota of 76 tonnes for the Community, it is decided to set this amount to 0. There will be no directed fishing on this species, which will be caught only as by-catches within the rules set out in Article 28.

b

Catches taken by vessels under this quota shall be reported to the Flag Member State and forwarded to the Executive Secretary of NAFO via the Commission at 48 hour intervals.

SpeciesYellowtail flounderLimanda ferrugineaZoneNAFO 3LNOYEL/N3LNO.
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Poland
EC0a b
TAC15 000
a

There will be no direct fishing on this species, which will be caught only as by-catch within the rules set out in Article 28.

SpeciesCapelinMallotus villosusZoneNAFO 3NOCAP/N3NO.
EC0a
TAC0a
a

Not including the box bounded by the following coordinates:

Point NoLatitude NLongitude W
147°20′046°40′0
247°20′046°30′0
346°00′046°30′0
446°00′046°40′0
b

To be fished from 1 January to 31 March, 1 July to 14 September and 1 December to 31 December.

c

All Member States except Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.

SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealisZoneNAFO 3LaPRA/N3L.
Estonia144b
Latvia144b
Lithuania144b
Poland144b
EC144b c
TAC13 000Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Vessels may also fish this stock in Division 3L in the box bounded by the following coordinates:

Point NoLatitude NLongitude W
147°20′046°40′0
247°20′046°30′0
346°00′046°30′0
446°00′046°40′0

When conducting a fishery for shrimp in this box, vessels shall, whether or not crossing the line separating NAFO Divisions 3L and 3M, report in accordance with point 1.3 of the Annex to Council Regulation (EEC) No 189/92 of 27 January 1992 adopting provisions for the application of control measures adopted by the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (OJ L 21, 30.1.1992, p. 4. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1048/97 (OJ L 154, 12.6.1997, p. 1)).

Moreover, fishing for shrimp shall be prohibited from 1 June to 31 December 2005 in the area bounded by the following coordinates:

Point NoLatitude NLongitude W
147°55′045°00′0
247°30′044°15′0
346°55′044°15′0
446°35′044°30′0
546°35′045°40′0
647°30′045°40′0
747°55′045°00′0
b

Not relevant. Fishery managed by limitations in fishing effort. The Member States concerned shall issue special fishing permits for their fishing vessels engaging in this fishery, and shall notify those permits to the Commission prior to the commencement of the vessel's activity, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1627/94. By way of derogation from Article 8 of that Regulation, permits will only become valid if the Commission has not objected within five working days following the notification.

The maximum number of vessels and fishing time allowed shall be:

Member StateMaximum number of vesselsMaximum number of fishing days
Denmark2131
Estonia81 667
Spain10257
Latvia4490
Lithuania7579
Poland1100
Portugal169

Each Member State shall, within 25 days following the calendar month in which the catches are made, report monthly to the Commission the fishing days spent in Division 3M and in the area defined in footnote (1) above.

SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealisZoneNAFO 3MaPRA/N3M.
TAC b
SpeciesGreenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoidesZoneNAFO 3LMNOGHL/N3LMNO
Estonia380
Germany388
Latvia54
Lithuania27
Spain5 208
Portugal2 197
EC8 254
TAC14 079Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesSkatesRajidaeZoneNAFO 3LNOSRX/N3LNO.
Spain6 561
Portugal1 274
Estonia546
Lithuania119
EC8 500
TAC13 500Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

There will be no direct fishing on this species, which will be caught only as by-catch within the rules set out in Article 28.

SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.ZoneNAFO 3LNRED/N3LN.
EC0a
TAC0a
a

This quota is subject to compliance with the TAC of 5 000 tonnes established for this stock. Upon exhaustion of the TAC, the directed fishery for this stock shall be stopped irrespective of the level of catches.

SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.ZoneNAFO 3MRED/N3M.
Estonia1 571a
Germany513a
Spain233a
Latvia1 571a
Lithuania1 571a
Portugal2 354a
EC7 813a
TAC5 000aArticles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.ZoneNAFO 3ORED/N3O.
Spain1 771
Portugal5 229
EC7 000
TAC20 000Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesWhite hakeUrophycis tenuisZoneNAFO 3NOHKW/N3NO.
Spain2 160
Portugal2 835
EC5 000
TAC8 500Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.

ANNEX IEHIGHLY MIGRATORY FISH

All Areas

TACS in this area are adopted in the framework of international fisheries organisations on tuna fisheries, such as ICCAT and IATTC.

a

Cyprus and Malta may fish under the ICCAT ‘Others’ quota in accordance with the ICCAT Compliance Tables adopted at 2003 ICCAT Annual Meeting.

b

Except Cyprus, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Malta and Portugal, and only as by-catch.

SpeciesBluefin tunaThunnus thynnusZoneAtlantic Ocean, east of longitude 45° W, and MediterraneanBFT/AE045W
Cyprus a
Greece323,4
Spain6 276,7
France6 192,7
Italy4 888
Malta a
Portugal590,2
All Member States60b
EC18 331
TAC32 000Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

Except Spain and Portugal, and only as by-catch.

SpeciesSwordfishXiphias gladiusZoneAtlantic Ocean, north of latitude 5° NSWO/AN05N
Spain6 541,5
Portugal1 010,4
All Member States148,5a
EC7 700,4
TAC14 000Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesSwordfishXiphias gladiusZoneAtlantic Ocean, south of latitude 5° NSWO/AS05N
Spain6 595,6
Portugal371,1
EC6 966,7
TAC15 956Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
a

It is prohibited to use any gill net, bottom set gill net, trammel net and entangling net.

b

The number of Community fishing vessels fishing for Northern Albacore as a target species is fixed to pm vessels in accordance with Article 10 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 973/2001.

c

The distribution between the Member States of the maximum number of fishing vessels flying the flag of a Member State authorised to fish for Northern Albacore as a target species in accordance with Article 10 (4) of Regulation (EC) No 973/2001:

Member StateMaximum number of vessels
Ireland50
Spain730
France151
United Kingdom12
Portugal310
EC1 253
SpeciesNorthern AlbacoreGermo alalungaZoneAtlantic Ocean, north of latitude 5° NALB/AN05N
Ireland5 723,3a c
Spain31 383a c
France8 217a c
United Kingdom600,7a c
Portugal4 129,5a c
EC50 053,5a b
TAC34 500Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesSouthern AlbacoreGermo alalungaZoneAtlantic Ocean, south of latitude 5° NALB/AS05N
Spain943,7
France311
Portugal660
EC1 914,7
TAC30 915Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesBigeye TunaThunnus obesusZoneAtlantic OceanBET/ATLANT
Spain21 526,4
France9 438
Portugal13 511
EC44 475,4
TAC90 000Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesBlue marlinMakaira nigricansZoneAtlantic OceanBUM/ATLANT
EC103
TACNot relevant
SpeciesWhite marlinTetrapturus albaZoneAtlantic OceanWHM/ATLANT
EC46,5
TACNot relevant

ANNEX IFANTARCTICArea of CCAMLR

These TACs, adopted by CCAMLR, are not allocated to the members of CCAMLR and hence the Community share is undetermined. Catches are monitored by the Secretariat of CCAMLR, who will communicate when fishing must cease due to TAC exhaustion.

a

TAC to cover by-catches in any directed fishery. Wherever this by-catch TAC is exhausted, the directed fishery shall be closed.

SpeciesBlackfin icefishChaenocephalus aceratusZoneFAO 48.3 AntarcticSSI/F483.
TAC2 200a
a

TAC to cover by-catches in the fisheries for Dissostichus eleginoides and Champsocephalus gunnari. Wherever this by-catch TAC is exhausted, the corresponding fisheries shall be closed.

SpeciesUnicorn icefishChannichthys rhinoceratusZoneFAO 58.5.2 AntarcticLIC/F5852.
TAC150a
a

This TAC is applicable for the period 15 November 2004 to 14 November 2005. Fishing for this stock during the period 1 March to 31 May 2005 shall be limited to 894 tonnes.

SpeciesAntarctic icefishChampsocephalus gunnariZoneFAO 48.3 AntarcticANI/F483.
TAC3 574a
a

This TAC shall be applicable for the period 1 December 2004 to 30 November 2005.

b

For the purpose of this TAC, the area open to the fishery is defined as that portion of FAO statistical division 58.5.2 that lies within the area enclosed by a line:

(a)

starting at the point where the meridian of longitude 72°15′E intersects the Australia–France Maritime Delimitation Agreement Boundary then south along the meridian to its intersection with the parallel of latitude 53°25′S;

(b)

then east along that parallel to its intersection with the meridian of longitude 74°E;

(c)

then northeasterly along the geodesic to the intersection of the parallel of latitude 52°40′S and the meridian of longitude 76°E;

(d)

then north along the meridian to its intersection with the parallel of latitude 52°S;

(e)

then northwesterly along the geodesic to the intersection of the parallel of latitude 51°S with the meridian of longitude 74°30′E; and

(f)

then southwesterly along the geodesic to the point of commencement.

SpeciesAntarctic icefishChampsocephalus gunnariZoneFAO 58.5.2 AntarcticbANI/F5852.
TAC1 864a
a

This TAC shall be applicable for long-line fishery in the period 1 May to 31 August 2005 and for pot fishery 1 December 2004 to 30 November 2005.

b

Including 152 tonnes of skates and rays and 152 tonnes of Macrorus spp. as by-catch.

SpeciesAntarctic toothfishDissostichus eleginoidesZoneFAO 48.3 AntarcticTOP/F483.
TAC3 050a b
Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quota, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the sub-areas specified:

Management Area A:

48°W to 43°30′W –

52°30′S to 56°S

(TOP/*F483A)

0

Management Area B:

43°30′W to 40°W –

52°30′S to 56°S

(TOP/*F483B)

915

Management Area C:

40°W to 33°30′W –

52°30′S to 56°S

(TOP/*F483C)

2 135
a

To be fished only with long-lines.

b

This TAC shall be applicable during a fishing season defined as that applied in Sub-area 48.3, or until the catch limit for Dissostichus eleginoides in Sub-area 48.4 is reached, or until the catch limit for Dissostichus eleginoides in Sub-area 48.3, as specified above, is reached, whichever is sooner.

SpeciesAntarctic toothfishDissostichus eleginoidesZoneFAO 48.4 AntarcticTOP/F484.
TAC28a b
a

This TAC shall be applicable for the trawl fishery in the period 1 December 2004 to 30 November 2005 and for the long-line fishery in the period 1 May to 31 August 2005.

b

This TAC is applicable for West of 79°20′E only. Fishing east of this meridian within this zone is prohibited (see Annex XV).

SpeciesAntarctic toothfishDissostichus eleginoidesZoneFAO 58.5.2 AntarcticTOP/F5852.
TAC2 787a b
a

This TAC shall be applicable for the period 1 December 2004 to 30 November 2005.

SpeciesKrillEuphausia superbaZoneFAO 48KRI/F48.
TAC4 000 000a
Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quota, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the sub-areas specified:

Sub-area 48.1 (KRI/*F481.)1 008 000
Sub-area 48.2 (KRI/*F482.)1 104 000
Sub-area 48.3 (KRI/*F483.)1 056 000
Sub-area 48.4 (KRI/*F484.)832 000
a

This TAC shall be applicable for the period 1 December 2004 to 30 November 2005.

SpeciesKrillEuphausia superbaZoneFAO 58.4.1 AntarcticKRI/F5841.
TAC440 000a
Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quota, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the areas specified

Division 58.4.1 West of 115° E (KRI/*F-41W)277 000
Division 58.4.1 East of 115° E (KRI/*F-41E)163 000
a

This TAC shall be applicable for the period 1 December 2004 to 30 November 2005.

SpeciesKrillEuphausia superbaZoneFAO 58.4.2 AntarcticKRI/F5842.
TAC450 000a
a

TAC to cover by-catches in any directed fishery. Wherever this by-catch TAC is exhausted, the directed fishery shall be closed.

SpeciesHumped rockcodGobionotothen gibberifronsZoneFAO 48.3 AntarcticNOG/F483.
TAC1 470a
a

TAC to cover by-catches in any directed fishery. Wherever this by-catch TAC is exhausted, the directed fishery shall be closed.

SpeciesGrey rockcodLepidonotothen squamifronsZoneFAO 48.3 AntarcticNOS/F483.
TAC300a
a

TAC to cover by-catches in any directed fishery. Wherever this by-catch TAC is exhausted, the directed fishery shall be closed.

SpeciesGrey rockcodLepidonotothen squamifronsZoneFAO 58.5.2 AntarcticNOS/F5852.
TAC80a
a

TAC to cover by-catches in any directed fishery. Wherever this by-catch TAC is exhausted, the directed fishery shall be closed.

SpeciesMarbled rockcodNotothenia rossiiZoneFAO 48.3 AntarcticNOR/F483.
TAC300a
a

This TAC shall be applicable for the period 1 December 2004 to 30 November 2005.

SpeciesCrabParalomis spp.ZoneFAO 48.3 AntarcticPAI/F483.
TAC1 600a
a

TAC to cover by-catches in any directed fishery. Wherever this by-catch TAC is exhausted, the directed fishery shall be closed.

SpeciesSouth Georgia icefishPseudochaenichthus georgianusZoneFAO 48.3 AntarcticSGI/F483.
TAC300a
a

TAC to cover by-catches in the fisheries for Dissostichus eleginoides and Champsocephalus gunnari. Wherever this by-catch TAC is exhausted, the corresponding fisheries shall be closed.

SpeciesGrenadierMacrourus spp.ZoneFAO 58.5.2 AntarcticGRV/F5852.
TAC360a
a

TAC to cover by-catches in the fisheries for Dissostichus eleginoides and Champsocephalus gunnari. Wherever this by-catch TAC is exhausted, the corresponding fisheries shall be closed.

SpeciesOther speciesZoneFAO 58.5.2 AntarcticOTH/F5852.
TAC50a
a

TAC to cover by-catches in the fisheries for Dissostichus eleginoides and Champsocephalus gunnari. Wherever this by-catch TAC is exhausted, the corresponding fisheries shall be closed.

b

For the purposes of this TAC, skates and rays to be counted as one single species.

SpeciesSkates and raysRajaeZoneFAO 58.5.2 AntarcticSRX/F5852.
TAC120a b
a

This TAC is applicable for the period 1 December 2004 to 30 November 2005.

SpeciesSquidMartialia hyadesiZoneFAO 48.3 AntarcticSQS/F483.
TAC2 500a

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