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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 IBU.K.SKAGERRAK, KATTEGAT, NORTH SEA AND WESTERN COMMUNITY WATERSICES areas Vb (EC waters), VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, CECAF (EC waters), and French Guyana

SpeciesSandeelAmmodytidae ZoneIV (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.

SpeciesSandeelAmmodytidae ZoneIIaa, 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 silus ZoneI, II (Community waters and international waters)
Germany31
France10
The Netherlands25
United Kingdom50
EC116
SpeciesGreater silver smeltArgentina silus ZoneIII, IV (Community waters and international waters)
Denmark1 180
Germany12
France8
Ireland8
The Netherlands55
Sweden46
United Kingdom21
EC1 331
SpeciesGreater silver smeltArgentina silus ZoneV, 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 brosme ZoneEC waters of zones IIa, IV, Vb, VI, VIIUSK/2A47-C
ECNot relevanta
Norway4 000b c
TACNot relevant
SpeciesTuskBrosme brosme ZoneIV (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 maximus ZoneEC 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 harengus ZoneIIIaHER/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/04 B

b

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

[F1Species Herring a Clupea harengus Zone IV north of 53 o  30′ N HER/4AB
Denmark 95 211
Germany 57 215
France 20 548
The Netherlands 56 745
Sweden 5 443
United Kingdom 70 395
EC 305 557
Norway 60 000 b
TAC 535 000 Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.

Special conditions: U.K.

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

Norwegian waters south of 62 o N (HER/*04N-)
EC 60 000]
a

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

SpeciesHerringClupea harengus ZoneNorwegian 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 harengus ZoneIIIaHER/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 harengus ZoneIIa (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 harengus ZoneIVcb, 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 harengus ZoneVb, 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 harengus ZoneVIaSa, 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 harengus ZoneVIa 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 harengus ZoneVIIaaHER/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 harengus ZoneVIIe,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 harengus ZoneVIIg,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 encrasicolus ZoneVIIIANE/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 encrasicolus ZoneIX, 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 morhua ZoneSkagerrakCOD/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 morhua ZoneKattegatCOD/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.

SpeciesCodGadus morhua ZoneIIa (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.

Special conditions:U.K.

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

Norwegian waters(COD/*04N-)
EC19 694
SpeciesCodGadus morhua ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° NCOD/04-N.
Sweden411
EC411
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesCodGadus morhua ZoneVb (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.

Special conditions:U.K.

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

Vb (EC zone), VIa(COD/*5BC6A)
Belgium1
Germany10
France110
Ireland156
United Kingdom415
EC692
SpeciesCodGadus morhua ZoneVIIaCOD/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 morhua ZoneVIIb-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 flesus ZoneIIa (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.
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae ZoneIIa (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.
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae ZoneIV (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.
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae ZoneVb (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.
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae ZoneVIIANF/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.
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae ZoneVIIIa,b,d,eANF/8ABDE.
Spain932
France5 188
EC6 120
TAC6 120Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae ZoneVIIIc, 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 aeglefinus ZoneIIIa, 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.

SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus ZoneIIa (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.

Special conditions:U.K.

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

Norwegian waters(HAD/*04N-)
EC38 175
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus ZoneNorwegian 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 aeglefinus ZoneVIb, 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 aeglefinus ZoneVb, 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.
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus ZoneVII, 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.

Special conditions:U.K.

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

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.
a

Excluding an estimated 750 tonnes of industrial by-catch.

SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus ZoneIIIaWHG/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.

SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus ZoneIIa (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.

Special conditions:U.K.

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

Norwegian waters(WHG/*04N-)
EC17 073
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus ZoneVb (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 merlangus ZoneVIIaWHG/07A.
Belgium1
France18
Ireland296
The Netherlands0
United Kingdom199
EC514
TAC514Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus ZoneVIIb-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 merlangus ZoneVIIIWHG/08.
Spain1 440
France2 160
EC3 600
TAC3 600Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus ZoneIX, 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 pollachius ZoneNorwegian 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 merluccius ZoneIIIa, 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 merluccius ZoneIIa (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.

SpeciesHakeMerluccius merluccius ZoneVb (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.

Special conditions:U.K.

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

VIIIabde(HKE/*8ABDE)
Belgium28
Spain1 137
France1 137
Ireland142
The Netherlands14
United Kingdom639
EC3 096
a

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

SpeciesHakeMerluccius merluccius ZoneVIIIa,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.

Special conditions:U.K.

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

Vb (EC waters), VI, VII, XII, XIV (HKE/*57-14)
Belgium1
Spain1 420
France2 557
The Netherlands4
EC3 982
SpeciesHakeMerluccius merluccius ZoneVIIIc, 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 poutassou ZoneIIa (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 poutassou ZoneIV (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.

SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassou ZoneV, 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:U.K.

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

IVaWHB/*04A-C
Norway40 000
SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassou ZoneVIIIa,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.

Special conditions:U.K.

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).U.K.

SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassou ZoneVIIIc, 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 cynoglossus ZoneIIa (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 dypterigia ZoneIIa, 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 dypterigia ZoneEC 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 molva ZoneI, II (Community waters and international waters)
Denmark10
Germany10
France10
United Kingdom10
Othersa5
EC45
a

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

[F2Species Ling Molva molva Zone III (Community waters and international waters)
Belgium 10 a
Denmark 76
Germany 10
Sweden 30
United Kingdom 10 a
EC 136
SpeciesLingMolva molva ZoneIV (Community waters and international waters)
Belgium25
Denmark397
Germany246
France221
The Netherlands8
Sweden17
United Kingdom3 052
EC3 966
SpeciesLingMolva molva ZoneV (Community waters and international waters)
Belgium12
Denmark9
Germany9
France9
United Kingdom9
EC48
SpeciesLingMolva molva ZoneVI, 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 molva ZoneEC waters of zones IIa, IV, Vb, VI, VIILIN/2A47-C
ECNot relevanta
Norway6 800b c
Faroe Islands800d e
TACNot relevant
SpeciesLingMolva molva ZoneIV (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 norvegicus ZoneIIIa (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 norvegicus ZoneIIa (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 norvegicus ZoneIV (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 norvegicus ZoneVb (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 norvegicus ZoneVIINEP/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 norvegicus ZoneVIIIa,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 norvegicus ZoneVIIIcNEP/08C.
Spain156
France6
EC162
TAC162Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus ZoneIX, 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 borealis ZoneIIIaPRA/03A.
Denmark3 717
Sweden2 002
EC5 719
TAC10 710Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
[F2Species Northern prawn Pandalus borealis Zone IIa (EC waters), IV (EC waters) PRA/2AC4-C
Denmark 3 700
The Netherlands 35
Sweden 149
United Kingdom 1 096
EC 4 980
TAC 4 980 Precautionary 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 borealis ZoneNorwegian 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 platessa ZoneSkagerrakPLE/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 platessa ZoneKattegatPLE/03AS.
Denmark1 691
Germany19
Sweden190
EC1 900
TAC1 900Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa ZoneIIa (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.

Special conditions:U.K.

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

Norwegian waters(PLE/*04N-)
EC30 000
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa ZoneVb (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 platessa ZoneVIIaPLE/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 platessa ZoneVIIb,cPLE/7BC.
France32
Ireland128
EC160
TAC160Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa ZoneVIId,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 platessa ZoneVIIf,gPLE/7FG.
Belgium73
France132
Ireland202
United Kingdom69
EC476
TAC476Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa ZoneVIIh,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 platessa ZoneVIII, 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 pollachius ZoneVb (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 pollachius ZoneVIIPOL/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 pollachius ZoneVIIIa,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 pollachius ZoneVIIIcPOL/08C.
Spain295
France33
EC328
TAC328Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachius ZoneIX, 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.

SpeciesSaithePollachius virens ZoneIIa (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.

Special conditions:U.K.

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

Norwegian waters(POK/*04N-)
EC69 600
SpeciesSaithePollachius virens ZoneNorwegian 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 virens ZoneVb (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 virens ZoneVII, 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 rhombus ZoneIIa (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 raysRajidae ZoneIIa (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 long lines.

b

To be taken in EC waters of II and VI.]

[F3Species Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides Zone IIa (Community waters), IV, VI (Community waters and international waters)
Denmark 10
Germany 18
Estonia 10
Spain 10
France 168
Ireland 10
Lithuania 10
Poland 10
United Kingdom 661
EC 1 052
Norway 145 a b
TAC Not 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.

SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrus ZoneIIa (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.

Special conditions:U.K.

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

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
a

May be fished only in IIa, VIa (north of 56 o  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.

[F1Species Mackerel Scomber scombrus Zone IIa (non-EC waters), Vb (EC waters and international waters), VI, VII, VIIIa, b, d, e, XII, XIV MAC/2CX14-
Germany 13 845
Spain 20
Estonia 115
France 9 231
Ireland 46 149
Latvia 85
Lithuania 85
The Netherlands 20 190
Poland 844
United Kingdom 126 913
EC 217 477
Norway 8 500 a
Faroe Islands 3 322 b
TAC 420 000 c Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not apply.

Special conditions: U.K.

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. U.K.

a

 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
Germany 4 175
Spain 0
France 2 784
Ireland 13 918
The Netherlands 6 089
United Kingdom 38 274
EC 65 240
Norway 8 500
Faroe Islands 1 002 a
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.).

SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrus ZoneVIIIc, 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.

Special conditions:U.K.

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

VIIIb(MAC/*08B.)
Spain1 722
France11
Portugal356
[F1Species Common sole Solea solea Zone IIIa, IIIb, c, d (EC waters) SOL/3A/BCD
Denmark 755
Germany 44
The Netherlands 73
Sweden 28
EC 900
TAC 900 Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.]
SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea ZoneII, 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 solea ZoneVb (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 solea ZoneVIIaSOL/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 solea ZoneVIIb,cSOL/7BC.
France10
Ireland55
EC65
TAC65Precautionary TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea ZoneVIIf,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 solea ZoneVIIh,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 solea ZoneVIIIa,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 sprattus ZoneIIIaSPR/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 sprattus ZoneIIa (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 sprattus ZoneVIIdeSPR/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 acanthias ZoneIIa (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 o  30′ N) and VIIe, f, h.

b

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

[F1Species Horse mackerel Trachurus spp. Zone Vb (EC waters and international waters), VI, VII, VIIIa, b, d, e, XII, XIV JAX/578/14
Denmark 12 088
Germany 9 662
Spain 13 195
France 6 384
Ireland 31 454
The Netherlands 46 096
Portugal 1 277
United Kingdom 13 067
EC 133 223
Faroe Islands 4 955 a b
TAC 137 000 Analytical TAC where Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 do not 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 esmarki ZoneIIa (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 esmarki ZoneIV (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 fish ZoneIV (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.]

[F2Species Combined quota Zone EC waters of zones Vb, VI, VII R/G/5B67-C
EC Not relevant
Norway 600 a
TAC Not relevant
a

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

SpeciesOther species ZoneIV (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.]

[F2Species Other species Zone EC waters of zones IIa, IV, VIa north of 56° 30' N OTH/2A46AN
EC Not relevant
Norway 4 720 a
Faroe Islands 400 b
TAC Not relevant

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