Article 5U.K.Objective of the plan
1.The plan referred to in Article 1 shall ensure the sustainable exploitation of the cod stocks on the basis of maximum sustainable yield.
2.The objective set out in paragraph 1 shall be attained while maintaining the following fishing mortality on cod on appropriate age groups:
| Stock | Fishing mortality |
|---|---|
| Cod in the Kattegat | 0,4 |
| Cod to the west of Scotland | 0,4 |
| Cod in the Irish Sea | 0,4 |
3.For the cod stock in the North Sea, the Skagerrak and the eastern Channel, the objective set out in paragraph 1 shall be attained while maintaining the fishing mortality on cod on appropriate age groups referred to in Article 8.