Council Regulation (EU) No 57/2011

of 18 January 2011

fixing for 2011 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU waters and, for EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43(3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) According to Article 43(3) of the Treaty, the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities.

(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy(1) requires that measures governing access to waters and resources and the sustainable pursuit of fishing activities be established taking into account available scientific, technical and economic advice and in particular reports drawn up by the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF).

(3) It is incumbent upon the Council to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities by fishery or by group of fisheries, including certain conditions functionally linked thereto, as appropriate. Fishing opportunities should be distributed among Member States in such a way as to assure each Member State relative stability of fishing activities for each stock or fishery and having due regard to the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy established in Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002.

(4) Where a total allowable catch (TAC) is allocated to one Member State only, it is appropriate to empower the Member State concerned in accordance with Article 2(1) of the Treaty to determine the level of such TAC. Provisions should be made to ensure that, when fixing that TAC level, the Member State concerned acts in a manner fully consistent with the principles and rules of the Common Fisheries Policy and ensures that the stock in question is exploited at levels that shall, with as high a probability as possible, produce maximum sustainable yield from 2015 onwards, including by taking the necessary measures to collect relevant data, assess the stock concerned and determine maximum sustainable yield levels of that stock.

(5) The TACs should be established on the basis of the available scientific advice, by taking into account the biological and socio-economic aspects whilst ensuring fair treatment between fishing sectors, as well as in the light of the opinions expressed during the consultation of stakeholders, in particular at the meetings with the Advisory Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture and the Regional Advisory Councils concerned.

(6) For stocks subject to specific multiannual plans, the TACs should be established in accordance with the rules laid down in those plans. Consequently, the TACs for stocks of hake, of Norway lobster, of sole in the Bay of Biscay, the Western Channel and the North Sea, of plaice in the North Sea, of herring to the west of Scotland and of cod in the Kattegat, North Sea, Skagerrak, eastern Channel, to the west of Scotland and in the Irish Sea should be established in accordance with the rules laid down in: Council Regulation (EC) No 811/2004 of 21 April 2004 establishing measures for the recovery of the northern hake stock(2); Council Regulation (EC) No 2166/2005 of 20 December 2005 establishing measures for the recovery of the Southern hake and Norway lobster stocks in the Cantabrian Sea and Western Iberian peninsula(3); Council Regulation (EC) No 388/2006 of 23 February 2006 establishing a multiannual plan for the sustainable exploitation of the stock of sole in the Bay of Biscay(4); Council Regulation (EC) No 509/2007 of 7 May 2007 establishing a multi-annual plan for the sustainable exploitation of the stock of sole in the Western Channel(5); Council Regulation (EC) No 676/2007 of 11 June 2007 establishing a multiannual plan for fisheries exploiting stocks of plaice and sole in the North Sea(6); Council Regulation (EC) No 1300/2008 of 18 December 2008 establishing a multi-annual plan for the stock of herring distributed to the west of Scotland and the fisheries exploiting that stock(7); Council Regulation (EC) No 1342/2008 of 18 December 2008 establishing a long-term plan for cod stocks and the fisheries exploiting those stocks(8) and Council Regulation (EC) No 302/2009 of 6 April 2009 concerning a multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean(9).

(7) In accordance with Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 of 6 May 1996 introducing additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs and quotas(10), the stocks that are subject to the various measures referred to therein should be identified.

(8) For certain species, such as certain species of sharks, even a limited fishing activity could result in a serious risk to their conservation. Fishing opportunities for such species should therefore be fully restricted through a general prohibition on fishing those species.

(9) Norway lobster is caught in mixed demersal fisheries together with various other species. In a zone to the west of Ireland known as the Porcupine Bank there is an urgent conservation need to reduce catches of Norway lobster as much as possible. It is therefore appropriate to limit the fishing opportunities in this area only to the catching of pelagic species with which Norway lobster is not caught.

(10) Considering the recent developments in fisheries targeting boarfish in ICES subareas VI, VII and VIII and in order to ensure sustainable management of this stock, it is appropriate to provide for catch limits for this stock.

(11) It is necessary to establish the fishing effort ceilings for 2011 in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 2166/2005, Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 509/2007, Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 676/2007, Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1342/2008 and Articles 5 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 302/2009, while taking into account Council Regulation (EC) No 754/2009 of 27 July 2009 excluding certain groups of vessels from the fishing effort regime laid down in Chapter III of Regulation (EC) No 1342/2008(11).

(12) A group of French vessels is excluded from the application of the fishing effort regime laid down in Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1342/2008 by virtue of Regulation (EC) 754/2009. On the basis of information provided by France in 2010, the exclusion of that group of vessels from the effort regime no longer constitutes a reduction of the administrative burden. Therefore one of the conditions for exclusion is no longer fulfilled. It is therefore appropriate to re-include that group of French vessels in the abovementioned fishing effort regime. Since the fishing management period established by Annex IIA to Regulation (EU) No 53/2010(12) ceases to apply on 31 January 2011, this re-inclusion should apply starting from 1 February 2011.

(13) It is necessary, following the advice from the ICES, to maintain and revise a system to manage sandeel in EU waters of ICES divisions IIa and IIIa and ICES subarea IV.

(14) In the light of the most recent scientific advice from the ICES and in accordance with the international commitments in the context of the North East Atlantic Fisheries Convention (NEAFC), it is necessary to limit the fishing effort on certain deep-sea species.

(15) In accordance with the procedure provided for in the agreements or protocols on fisheries relations with Norway(13), the Faroe Islands(14) and Greenland(15), the Union has held consultations on fishing rights with those partners. The consultations with the Faroe Islands have not been finalised and the arrangements for 2011 with that partner are expected to be concluded in early 2011. In order to avoid interruption of Union fishing activities whilst allowing for the necessary flexibility for the conclusion of those arrangements in early 2011, it is appropriate for the Union to establish the fishing opportunities for stocks subject to the agreement with the Faroe Islands on a provisional basis.

(16) The Union is a contracting party to several fisheries organisations and participates in other organisations as a cooperating non-party. Moreover, by virtue of the 2003 Act of Accession, fisheries agreements previously concluded by the Republic of Poland, such as the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Pollock resources in the central Bering Sea, are as from the date of accession of Poland to the European Union managed by the Union. Those fisheries organisations have recommended the introduction for 2011 of a number of measures, including fishing opportunities for EU vessels. Those fishing opportunities should be implemented in the law of the Union.

(17) At its Annual Meeting in 2010, the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) failed to reach consensus on the adoption of conservation measures for yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna and skipjack tuna. Nevertheless, the majority of Contracting Parties, including the Union, considered that the fishing opportunities for those three stocks should be regulated in order to ensure their sustainable management. It is therefore appropriate for the Union to adopt measures to that effect.

(18) At its Annual Meeting in 2010, the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) adopted tables indicating the under-utilisation and over-utilisation of the fishing opportunities of the ICCAT Contracting Parties. In that context, ICCAT adopted a decision observing that, during the year 2009, the Union had under-exploited its quota for Northern and Southern swordfish, bigeye tuna and Northern albacore. In order to respect the adjustments to the Union quotas established by the ICCAT, it is necessary for the distribution of the fishing opportunities arising from this under-utilisation to be carried out on the basis of the respective contribution of each Member State towards the under-utilisation without modifying the distribution key established in this Regulation concerning the annual allocation of TACs. At the same meeting the recovery plan for bluefin tuna was amended. ICCAT further adopted recommendations on the conservation of bigeye thresher sharks, hammerhead sharks and oceanic whitetip sharks. In order to contribute to the conservation of fish stocks it is necessary to implement those measures in the law of the Union.

(19) At its Annual Meeting in 2010, the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) revised the overall capacity of the fleets targeting tropical tunas between 2006-2008 as well as swordfish and albacore between 2007-2008. The IOTC also approved the implementation of fleet development plans. Furthermore, IOTC approved a Resolution on the conservation of thresher sharks (family Alopiidae) caught in association with fisheries in its area of competence.

(20) During the Third International Meeting, held in May 2007, for the creation of a Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (RFMO) in the high seas of the South Pacific (SPRFMO), the participants adopted interim measures, including fishing opportunities, in order to regulate pelagic fishing activities as well as bottom fisheries in that area until the establishment of such RFMO. Those interim measures have been revised at the 8th International Consultations for the Establishment of the SPRFMO in November 2009 and are expected to be revised again at the forthcoming 2nd Preparatory Conference for the SPRFMO Commission in January 2011. According to the agreement reached by the participants, those interim measures are voluntary and are not legally binding under international law. It is nevertheless advisable, in the light of the related provisions of the United Nations Fish Stock Agreement, to implement those measures in the law of the Union.

(21) At its Annual Meeting in 2010, the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO) adopted catch limits for four fish stocks in the SEAFO Convention Area. It is necessary to implement those catch limits in the law of the Union.

(22) In accordance with Article 291 of the Treaty, the measures necessary for the fixing of the catch limits for certain short-lived stocks should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(16) for reasons of urgency.

(23) Certain international measures which create or restrict fishing opportunities for the Union are adopted by the relevant RFMO at the end of the year and become applicable before the entry into force of this Regulation. It is therefore necessary for the provisions that implement such measures in the law of the Union to apply retroactively. In particular, since certain fishing opportunities in the CCAMLR Convention Area are laid down for a period of time starting from 1 December 2010, it is appropriate that the relevant provisions of this Regulation apply from that date. Such retroactive application would be without prejudice to the principle of legitimate expectations as CCAMLR members are forbidden to fish in the Convention Area without authorisation.

(24) The use of fishing opportunities set out in this Regulation is subject to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy(17), and in particular to Articles 33 and 34 thereof concerning the recording of catches and fishing effort and the notification of data on the exhaustion of fishing opportunities. It is therefore necessary to specify the codes to be used by Member States when sending data to the Commission relating to landings of stocks subject to this Regulation.

(25) In order to avoid the interruption of fishing activities and to ensure the livelihood of the fishermen of the Union, this Regulation should apply from 1 January 2011, except for the provisions concerning effort limits, which should apply from 1 February 2011, and specific provisions in particular regions, which should have a specific date of application as indicated in recital 23. For reasons of urgency, this Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication.

(26) Fishing opportunities should be used in full compliance with the applicable law of the Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

TITLE IU.K. SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS

[F1Article 1 U.K. Subject matter

This Regulation fixes the following fishing opportunities:

(a)

for the year 2011, catch limits for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks;

(b)

for the period from 1 February 2011 to 31 January 2012 , certain effort limits;

(c)

for the periods set out in Articles 20, 21 and 22 and in Annexes IE and V, fishing opportunities for certain stocks in the Convention Area of the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR);

(d)

for the periods set out in Article 28, fishing opportunities for certain stocks in the Convention Area of the Inter American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC); and

(e)

additional fishing opportunities for mackerel resulting from uncaught quota in 2010.]

Article 2U.K.Scope

If not otherwise provided for, this Regulation shall apply to:

(a)

EU vessels; and

(b)

third-country vessels in EU waters.

Article 3U.K.Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation the following definitions shall apply:

(a)

‘EU vessel’ means a fishing vessel flying the flag of a Member State and registered in the Union;

(b)

‘third-country vessel’ means a fishing vessel flying the flag of, and registered in, a third country;

(c)

‘EU waters’ means waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the Member States with the exception of waters adjacent to the territories mentioned in Annex II to the Treaty;

(d)

‘total allowable catch’ (TAC) means the quantity that can be taken and landed from each stock each year;

(e)

‘quota’ means a proportion of the TAC allocated to the Union, a Member State or a third country;

(f)

‘international waters’ means waters falling outside the sovereignty or jurisdiction of any State;

(g)

‘mesh size’ means the mesh size as determined in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 517/2008(18);

(h)

‘EU fishing fleet register’ means the register set up by the Commission in accordance with Article 15(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002;

(i)

‘fishing logbook’ means the logbook referred to in Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009;

Article 4U.K.Fishing zones

For the purposes of this Regulation, the following zone definitions shall apply:

(a)

ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) zones are as defined in Regulation (EC) No 218/2009(19);

(b)

‘Skagerrak’ means the area bounded on the west by a line drawn from the Hanstholm lighthouse to the Lindesnes lighthouse and on the south by a line drawn from the Skagen lighthouse to the Tistlarna lighthouse and from this point to the nearest point on the Swedish coast;

(c)

‘Kattegat’ means the area bounded on the north by a line drawn from the Skagen lighthouse to the Tistlarna lighthouse and from this point to the nearest point on the Swedish coast and on the south by a line drawn from Hasenøre to Gnibens Spids, from Korshage to Spodsbjerg and from Gilbjerg Hoved to Kullen;

(d)

‘VII (Porcupine Bank – Unit 16)’ means the area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:

  • 53° 30′ N 15° 00′ W,

  • 53° 30′ N 11° 00′ W,

  • 51° 30′ N 11° 00′ W,

  • 51° 30′ N 13° 00′ W,

  • 51° 00′ N 13° 00′ W,

  • 51° 00′ N 15° 00′ W,

  • 53° 30′ N 15° 00′ W;

(e)

‘Gulf of Cádiz’ means the area of ICES division IXa east of longitude 7° 23′ 48″ W;

(f)

CECAF (Eastern Central Atlantic or FAO major fishing zone 34) zones are as defined in Regulation (EC) No 216/2009(20);

(g)

NAFO (Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation) zones are as defined in Regulation (EC) No 217/2009(21);

(h)

the SEAFO (South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation) Convention Area is as defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South-East Atlantic Ocean(22);

(i)

the ICCAT (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) Convention Area is as defined in the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas(23);

(j)

the CCAMLR (Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources) Convention Area is as defined in Regulation (EC) No 601/2004(24);

(k)

the IATTC (Inter American Tropical Tuna Commission) Convention Area is as defined in the Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission established by the 1949 Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica(25);

(l)

the IOTC (Indian Ocean Tuna Commission) Area is as defined in the Agreement for the establishment of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission(26);

(m)

‘SPRFMO (South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation) Convention Area’ means the high seas area south of 10° N, north of the CCAMLR Convention Area, east of the SIOFA Convention Area as defined in the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement(27), and west of the areas of fisheries jurisdictions of South American States;

(n)

the WCPFC (Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission) Convention Area is as defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean(28);

(o)

‘high seas of the Bering Sea’ means the area of the high seas of the Bering Sea beyond 200 nautical miles from the baselines from which the breadth of the territorial sea of the coastal States of the Bering Sea is measured.

TITLE IIU.K. FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EU VESSELS

CHAPTER I U.K. General provisions

Article 5U.K.TACs and allocations

1.The TACs for EU vessels in EU waters or in certain non-EU waters and the allocation of such TACs among Member States, and the conditions functionally linked thereto, where appropriate, are set out in Annex I.

2.EU vessels are authorised to make catches, within the TACs set out in Annex I, in waters falling within the fisheries jurisdiction of the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and Norway, and the fishing zone around Jan Mayen, subject to the conditions set out in Article 15 of and Annex III to this Regulation and in Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008(29) and its implementing provisions.

3.The Commission shall fix TACs for capelin in Greenland waters of ICES subareas V and XIV available to the Union on the basis of the TAC and the allocation to the Union established by Greenland in accordance with the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community on the one hand, and the Government of Denmark and the Home Rule Government of Greenland, on the other hand, and the Protocol thereto.

4.In the light of scientific information collected during the first half of 2011, TACs set out in Annex I for the following stocks may be revised by the Commission in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 30(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002:

(a)sandeel in EU waters of ICES divisions IIa and IIIa and ICES subarea IV in accordance with Annex IID to this Regulation;

(b)the stock of Norway pout in EU waters of ICES divisions IIa and IIIa and ICES subarea IV and the stock of sprat in EU waters of ICES division IIa and ICES subarea IV.

Article 6U.K.Special provisions on certain TACs

1.Certain TACs in Annex IA, identified by a footnote with a cross-reference to this Article, shall be determined by the Member State concerned, on the basis of data collected and assessed by that Member State, at a level that:

(a)is consistent with the principles and rules of the Common Fisheries Policy, in particular the principle of sustainable exploitation of the stock; and

(b)shall, with as high probability as possible, result in the exploitation of the stock consistent with maximum sustainable yield from 2015 onwards.

2.By 28 February 2011, the Member State concerned shall inform the Commission of the level adopted in accordance with paragraph 1 and of the measures it intends to take to comply with that provision. In the light of this information, and where the conditions set out in Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 are met, the Commission may decide on emergency measures.

Article 7U.K.Additional allocation for vessels participating in trials on fully documented fisheries

1.For certain stocks listed in Annex IA and identified by a footnote with a cross-reference to this Article, a Member State may, under the conditions set out in paragraph 2 of this Article, grant to vessels participating in trials on fully documented fisheries additional allocation within an overall limit set out in Annex IA as a percentage of the quota allocated to that Member State.

2.A Member State may grant additional allocation to vessels only in accordance with the following conditions:

(a)the vessel makes use of a close circuit television cameras (CCTV), associated to a system of sensors that record all fishing and processing activities on board the vessel;

(b)an amount of the additional allocation granted to an individual vessel that participates in fully documented fisheries shall be no more than 75 % of the discards predicted by that type of vessel, and in any case shall not represent more than a 30 % increase of the vessel’s allocation;

(c)all catches of the relevant stock by that vessel shall be counted against its allocation.

3.Where a Member State detects that a vessel participating in trials on fully documented fisheries fails to comply with the conditions set out in paragraph 2 of this Article, it shall immediately withdraw the additional allocation granted to the vessel concerned and exclude it from participation in these trials for the rest of the year 2011.

4.A Member State intending to apply paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, shall, before any additional allocation is granted, submit to the Commission the following information:

Article 8U.K.Prohibited species

1.It shall be prohibited for EU vessels to fish for, to retain on board, to tranship or to land the following species:

(a)basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) and white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) in all EU and non-EU waters;

(b)angel shark (Squatina squatina) in all EU waters;

(c)common skate (Dipturus batis) in EU waters of ICES division IIa and ICES subareas III, IV, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X;

(d)undulate ray (Raja undulata) and white skate (Rostroraja alba) in EU waters of ICES subareas VI, VII, VIII, IX and X;

(e)porbeagle (Lamna nasus) in international waters; and

(f)guitarfishes (Rhinobatidae) in EU waters of ICES subareas I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X and XII.

2.The species referred to in paragraph 1 shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable.

Article 9U.K.Special provisions on allocations

1.The allocation of fishing opportunities among Member States as set out in this Regulation shall be without prejudice to:

(a)exchanges made pursuant to Article 20(5) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002;

(b)reallocations made pursuant to Article 37 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 or pursuant to Article 10(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008;

(c)additional landings allowed under Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96;

(d)quantities withheld in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96;

(e)deductions made pursuant to Articles 37, 105, 106 and 107 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

2.Except where otherwise specified in Annex I to this Regulation, Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall apply to stocks subject to precautionary TAC and Article 3(2) and (3) and Article 4 of that Regulation shall apply to stocks subject to analytical TAC.

Article 10U.K.Fishing effort limits

From 1 February 2011 to 31 January 2012, the fishing effort measures laid down in:

(a)

Annex IIA, shall apply for the management of certain stocks in the Kattegat, the Skagerrak, that part of ICES division IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat, ICES subarea IV and ICES divisions VIa, VIIa and VIId and EU waters of ICES divisions IIa and Vb;

(b)

Annex IIB, shall apply for the recovery of hake and Norway lobster in ICES divisions VIIIc and IXa, with the exception of the Gulf of Cádiz;

(c)

Annex IIC, shall apply for the management of the sole stock in ICES division VIIe.

Article 11U.K.Catch and effort limits for deep-sea fisheries

1.Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2347/2002(30) shall apply to Greenland halibut. The catching, retaining on board, transhipping and landing of Greenland halibut shall be subject to the conditions referred to in that Article.

2.Member States shall ensure that for 2011 the fishing effort levels, measured in kilowatt days absent from port, by vessels holding deep-sea fishing permits referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2347/2002 do not exceed 65 % of the average annual fishing effort deployed by the vessels of the Member State concerned in 2003 on trips when deep-sea fishing permits were held or deep-sea species, as listed in Annexes I and II to that Regulation, were caught. This paragraph shall apply only to fishing trips on which more than 100 kg of deep-sea species, other than greater silver smelt, were caught.

Article 12U.K.Conditions for landing catches and by-catches

Fish from stocks for which TACs are established shall be retained on board or landed only if:

(a)

the catches have been taken by vessels of a Member State having a quota and that quota is not exhausted; or

(b)

the catches consist of a share in a EU quota which has not been allocated by quota among Member States, and that EU quota has not been exhausted.

Article 13U.K.Restrictions on the use of certain fishing opportunities

1.The fishing opportunities fixed in Annex I for tusk, cod, megrim, anglerfish, haddock, whiting, hake, blue ling, ling, Norway lobster, plaice, pollack, saithe, skates and rays, sole and spurdog in ICES subarea VII or relevant divisions thereof, shall be restricted by the prohibition to fish or retain onboard any such species during the period from 1 May to 31 July 2011 in the Porcupine Bank. The relevant Annex I entries are identified by cross-reference to this Article.

2.For the purposes of this Article, the Porcupine Bank shall comprise the area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:

PointLatitudeLongitude
152° 27′ N12° 19′ W
252° 40′ N12° 30′ W
352° 47′ N12° 39,600′ W
452° 47′ N12° 56′ W
552° 13,5′ N13° 53,830′ W
651° 22′ N14° 24′ W
751° 22′ N14° 03′ W
852° 10′ N13° 25′ W
952° 32′ N13° 07,500′ W
1052° 43′ N12° 55′ W
1152° 43′ N12° 43′ W
1252° 38,800′ N12° 37′ W
1352° 27′ N12° 23′ W
1452° 27′ N12° 19′ W

3.By way of derogation from paragraph 1 of this Article, transit through the Porcupine Bank, carrying onboard the species referred to in that paragraph, shall be permitted in accordance with Article 50(3), (4) and (5) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

Article 14U.K.Data transmission

When, pursuant to Articles 33 and 34 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, Member States send to the Commission data relating to landings of quantities of stocks caught, they shall use the stock codes set out in Annex I to this Regulation.

CHAPTER II U.K. Fishing authorisation in third-country waters

Article 15U.K.Fishing authorisations

1.The maximum number of fishing authorisations for EU vessels fishing in waters of a third country is set out in Annex III.

2.Where one Member State transfers quota to another Member State (swap) in the fishing areas set out in Annex III on the basis of Article 20(5) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, the transfer shall include an appropriate transfer of fishing authorisations and shall be notified to the Commission. However, the total number of fishing authorisations for each fishing area, as set out in Annex III, shall not be exceeded.

CHAPTER III U.K. Fishing opportunities in waters of regional fisheries management organisations

Section 1 U.K. ICCAT Convention Area

Article 16U.K.Fishing and farming and fattening capacity limitations for bluefin tuna

1.The number of EU bait boats and trolling boats authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm in the Eastern Atlantic shall be limited as set out in point 1 of Annex IV.

2.The number of EU coastal artisanal fishing vessels authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm in the Mediterranean shall be limited as set out in point 2 of Annex IV.

3.The number of EU vessels fishing for bluefin tuna in the Adriatic Sea for farming purposes authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm shall be limited as set out in point 3 of Annex IV.

4.The number and total capacity in gross tonnage of fishing vessels authorised to fish for, retain on board, tranship, transport, or land bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean shall be limited as set out in point 4 of Annex IV.

5.The number of traps engaged in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery shall be limited as set out in point 5 of Annex IV.

6.The bluefin tuna farming capacity, the fattening capacity and the maximum input of wild caught bluefin tuna allocated to the farms in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean shall be limited as set out in point 6 of Annex IV.

Article 17U.K.Additional conditions to the bluefin tuna quota allocated in Annex ID

In addition to the prohibition period provided for in Article 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 302/2009, purse-seine fishing for bluefin tuna shall be prohibited in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean during the period from 15 April to 15 May 2011.

Article 18U.K.Recreational and sport fisheries

Member States shall allocate a specific quota of bluefin tuna for recreational and sport fisheries from their quotas allocated in Annex ID.

Article 19U.K.Sharks

1.Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of bigeye thresher sharks (Alopias superciliosus) in any fishery shall be prohibited.

2.It shall be prohibited to undertake a directed fishery for species of thresher sharks of the genus Alopias.

3.Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of hammerhead sharks of the family Sphyrnidae (except for the Sphyrna tiburo) in association with fisheries in the ICCAT Convention Area shall be prohibited.

4.Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus) taken in any fishery shall be prohibited.

Section 2 U.K. CCAMLR Convention Area

Article 20U.K.Prohibitions and catch limitations

1.Direct fishing of the species set out in Annex V, Part A, shall be prohibited in the zones and during the periods set out in that Annex.

2.For new and exploratory fisheries, the TACs and by-catch limits set out in Annex V, Part B, shall apply in the subareas set out in that Part.

Article 21U.K.Exploratory fisheries

1.Only those Member States which are members of the CCAMLR Commission may participate in longline exploratory fisheries for Dissostichus spp. in FAO Subareas 88.1 and 88.2 as well as in Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2 outside areas of national jurisdiction during the 2011 fishing season. If such a Member State intends to participate in such fisheries, it shall notify the CCAMLR Secretariat in accordance with Articles 7 and 7a of Regulation (EC) No 601/2004 and in any case no later than 24 July 2011.

2.With regard to FAO Subareas 88.1 and 88.2 as well as Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2 TACs and by-catch limits per subarea and division, and their distribution among Small Scale Research Units (SSRUs) within each of them, shall be as set out in Annex V, Part B. Fishing in any SSRU shall cease when the reported catch reaches the specified TAC, and that SSRU shall be closed to fishing for the remainder of the season.

3.Fishing shall take place over as large a geographical and bathymetric range as possible to obtain the information necessary to determine fishery potential and to avoid over-concentration of catch and fishing effort. However, fishing in FAO Subareas 88.1 and 88.2 as well as in Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2 shall be prohibited in depths less than 550 m.

Article 22U.K.Krill fishery during the 2011/2012 fishing season

1.Only those Member States which are members of the CCAMLR Commission may fish for krill (Euphausia superba) in the CCAMLR Convention Area during the 2011/2012 fishing season. If such a Member State intends to fish for krill in the CCAMLR Convention Area, it shall notify the CCAMLR Secretariat, in accordance with Article 5a of Regulation (EC) No 601/2004, and the Commission, and in any case no later than 1 June 2011:

(a)of its intention to fish for krill, using the format laid down in Annex V, Part C;

(b)of the net configuration form, using the format laid down in Annex V, Part D.

2.The notification referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall include the information provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 601/2004 for each vessel to be authorised by the Member State to participate in the krill fishery.

3.Member States intending to fish for krill in the CCAMLR Convention Area shall only notify authorised vessels flying their flag at the time of the notification.

4.Member States shall be entitled to authorise participation in a krill fishery by a vessel other than those notified to CCAMLR Secretariat in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article, if an authorised vessel is prevented from participation due to legitimate operational reasons or force majeure. In such circumstances the Member State concerned shall immediately inform the CCAMLR Secretariat and the Commission, providing:

(a)full details of the intended replacement vessel(s), including information provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 601/2004;

(b)a comprehensive account of the reasons justifying the replacement and any relevant supporting evidence or references.

5.Member States shall not authorise a vessel on either of the CCAMLR IUU Vessel Lists to participate in krill fisheries.

Section 3 U.K. IOTC Area

Article 23U.K.Limitation of fishing capacity of vessels fishing in the IOTC Area

1.The maximum number of EU vessels fishing for tropical tunas in the IOTC Area and the corresponding capacity in gross tonnage shall be as set out in point 1 of Annex VI.

2.The maximum number of EU vessels fishing for swordfish (Xiphias gladius) and albacore (Thunnus alalunga) in the IOTC Area and the corresponding capacity in gross tonnage shall be as set out in point 2 of Annex VI.

3.Member States may re-allocate vessels assigned to one of the two fisheries referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 to the other fishery, provided that they can demonstrate to the Commission that this change does not lead to an increase of fishing effort on the fish stocks involved.

4.Member States shall ensure that, where there is a proposed transfer of capacity to their fleet, vessels to be transferred are on the IOTC Record of Vessels or on the record of vessels of other tuna regional fisheries organisations. No vessels featuring on the list of vessels engaged in illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities (IUU vessels) of any RFMO may be transferred.

5.In order to take into account the implementation of the development plans submitted to the IOTC, Member States may only increase their fishing capacity beyond the ceilings referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, within the limits set out in those plans.

Article 24U.K.Sharks

1.Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of thresher sharks of all the species of the family Alopiidae in any fishery shall be prohibited.

2.The species referred to in paragraph 1 shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable.

Section 4 U.K. SPRFMO Convention Area

Article 25U.K.Pelagic fisheries – capacity limitation

Member States having actively exercised pelagic fisheries activities in the SPRFMO Convention Area in 2007, 2008, or 2009 shall limit the total level of gross tonnage of vessels flying their flag and fishing for pelagic stocks in 2011 to the levels of total 78 610 gross tonnage in that Area in such manner that sustainable exploitation of the pelagic fishery resources in South Pacific is ensured.

Article 26U.K.Pelagic fisheries - TACs

1.Only Member States having actively exercised pelagic fisheries activities in the SPRFMO Convention Area in the years 2007, 2008 or 2009, as referred to in Article 25, may fish for pelagic stocks in that Area in accordance with the TACs set out in Annex IJ.

2.Member States shall notify the Commission on a monthly basis of the names and characteristics, including gross tonnage, of their vessels engaged in the fishery referred to in this Article.

3.For the purpose of monitoring the fishery referred to in this Article, Member States shall send to the Commission, in order to communicate them to the SPRFMO Interim Secretariat, records from vessel monitoring systems (VMS), monthly catch reports and, where available, port calls at the latest by the fifteenth day of the following month.

Article 27U.K.Bottom fisheries

The Member States referred to in Article 25 shall limit bottom fishing effort or catch in the SPRFMO Convention Area to the average annual levels over the period from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2006 in terms of the number of fishing vessels and other parameters that reflect the level of catch, fishing effort and fishing capacity and to only those parts of the SPRFMO Convention Area where bottom fisheries has occurred during the previous fishing season.

Section 5 U.K. IATTC Convention Area

Article 28U.K.Purse-seine fisheries

1.The fishing by purse-seine vessels for yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) and skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) shall be prohibited:

(a)either from 29 July to 28 September 2011 or from 18 November 2011 to 18 January 2012 in the area defined by the following limits:

(b)from 29 September to 29 October 2011 in the area defined by the following limits:

2.The Member States concerned shall notify the Commission of the selected period of closure referred to in point (a) of paragraph 1 before 1 April 2011. All the purse-seine vessels of the Member States concerned shall stop purse-seine fishing in the areas defined in paragraph 1 during the period selected.

3.Purse-seine vessels fishing for tuna in the IATTC Convention Area shall retain on board and then land all yellowfin, bigeye and skipjack tuna caught, except fish considered unfit for human consumption for reasons other than size. A single exception shall be the final set of a trip when there may be insufficient well space remaining to accommodate all the tuna caught in that set.

Section 6 U.K. SEAFO Convention Area

Article 29U.K.Measures for the protection of deep water sharks

Directed fishing for the following deep water sharks in the SEAFO Convention Area shall be prohibited:

Section 7 U.K. WCPFC Convention Area

Article 30U.K.Fishing effort limitations for bigeye tuna, yellowfin tuna, skipjack tuna and south Pacific albacore

Member States shall ensure that the total fishing effort for bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) and south Pacific albacore (Thunnus alalunga) in the WCPFC Convention Area is limited to the fishing effort provided for in fisheries partnership agreements between the Union and coastal States in the region.

Article 31U.K.Closed area for FAD fishing

1.In the part of the WCPFC Convention Area located between 20° N and 20° S, fishing activities of purse-seine vessels making use of fish aggregating devices (FADs) shall be prohibited between 00:00 hours on 1 July 2011 and 24:00 hours on 30 September 2011. During that period, a purse-seine vessel may only engage in fishing operations within that part of the WCPFC Convention Area if it carries onboard an observer to monitor that at no time does the vessel:

(a)deploy or service a FAD or associated electronic device;

(b)fish on schools in association with FADs.

2.All purse-seine vessels fishing in the part of the WCPFC Convention Area referred to in paragraph 1 shall retain onboard and land or tranship all bigeye, yellowfin and skipjack tuna caught.

3.Paragraph 2 shall not apply in the following cases:

(a)in the final set of a trip, if the vessel has insufficient well space left to accommodate all fish;

(b)where the fish is unfit for human consumption for reasons other than those connected with size; or

(c)when a serious malfunction of freezer equipment occurs.

Article 32U.K.Closed areas for purse-seine fisheries

The fishing by purse-seine vessels for bigeye tuna and yellowfin tuna shall be prohibited in the following high seas areas:

(a)

the international waters enclosed by the boundaries of the exclusive economic zones (EEZ) of Indonesia, Palau, Micronesia and Papua New Guinea;

(b)

the international waters enclosed by the boundaries of the EEZ of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.

Article 33U.K.Limitations to the number of EU vessels authorised to fish swordfish

The maximum number of EU vessels authorised to fish for swordfish (Xiphias gladius) in areas south of 20° S of the WCPFC Convention Area shall be as indicated in Annex VII.

Section 8 U.K. Bering Sea

Article 34U.K.Prohibition on fishing in the high seas of the Bering Sea

Fishing for pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) in the high seas of the Bering Sea shall be prohibited.

TITLE IIIU.K. FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THIRD-COUNTRY VESSELS IN EU WATERS

Article 35U.K.TACs

Fishing vessels flying the flag of Norway and fishing vessels registered in the Faroe Islands shall be authorised to make catches in EU waters within the TACs set out in Annex I to this Regulation and subject to the conditions provided for in this Title and in Chapter III of Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008.

Article 36U.K.Fishing authorisations

1.The maximum number of fishing authorisations for third-country vessels fishing in EU waters is laid down in Annex VIII.

2.Fish from stocks for which TACs are fixed shall not be retained on board or landed unless the catches have been taken by third-country vessels having a quota and that quota is not exhausted.

Article 37U.K.Prohibited species

1.It shall be prohibited for third-country vessels to fish for, to retain on board, to tranship or to land the following species:

(a)basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) and white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) in all EU waters;

(b)angel shark (Squatina squatina) in all EU waters;

(c)common skate (Dipturus batis) in EU waters of ICES division IIa and ICES subareas III, IV, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X;

(d)undulate ray (Raja undulata) and white skate (Rostroraja alba) in EU waters of ICES subareas VI, VII, VIII, IX and X; and

(e)guitarfishes (Rhinobatidae) in EU waters of ICES subareas I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X and XII.

2.The species referred to in paragraph 1 shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable.

TITLE IVU.K. FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 38U.K.Amendment to Regulation (EC) No 754/2009

Point (h) of Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 754/2009 is deleted.

Article 39U.K.Entry into force and application

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

It shall apply from 1 January 2011.

However, Article 38 shall apply from 1 February 2011.

Where the fishing opportunities for the CCAMLR Convention Area are set for periods starting before 1 January 2011, Articles 20, 21 and 22 and Annexes IE and V shall apply with effect from the beginning of the respective periods of application of those fishing opportunities.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

ANNEX IU.K. TACS APPLICABLE TO EU VESSELS IN AREAS WHERE TACS EXIST AND TO THIRD-COUNTRY VESSELS IN EU WATERS, BY SPECIES AND BY AREA (IN TONNES LIVE WEIGHT, EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)

The following tables set out the TACs and quotas (in tonnes live weight, except where otherwise specified) by stock, and conditions functionally linked thereto, where appropriate.

All TACs set out in this Annex shall be considered as quotas for the purposes of this Regulation and shall therefore be subject to the rules set out in Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, and in particular Articles 33 and 34 thereof. The references to fishing zones are references to ICES zones, unless otherwise specified.

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 Latin names and common names is given for the purposes of this Regulation:

Scientific nameAlpha-3 codeCommon name
Amblyraja radiataRJRStarry ray
Ammodytes spp.SANSandeels
Argentina silusARUGreater silver smelt
Beryx spp.ALFAlfonsinos
Brosme brosmeUSKTusk
CaproidaeBORBoarfish
Centrophorus squamosusGUQLeafscale gulper shark
Centroscymnus coelolepisCYOPortuguese dogfish
Chaceon maritaeCGEDeep sea red crab
Champsocephalus gunnariANIAntarctic icefish
Chionoecetes spp.PCRSnow crab
Clupea harengusHERHerring
Coryphaenoides rupestrisRNGRoundnose grenadier
Dalatias lichaSCKKitefin shark
Deania calceaDCABirdbeak dogfish
Dipturus batisRJBCommon skate
Dissostichus eleginoidesTOPPatagonian toothfish
Engraulis encrasicolusANEAnchovy
Etmopterus princepsETRGreat lanternshark
Etmopterus pusillusETPSmooth lanternshark
Euphausia superbaKRIKrill
Gadus morhuaCODCod
Galeorhinus galeusGAGTope shark
Glyptocephalus cynoglossusWITWitch flounder
Hippoglossoides platessoidesPLAAmerican plaice
Hippoglossus hippoglossusHALAtlantic halibut
Hoplostethus atlanticusORYOrange roughy
Illex illecebrosusSQIShortfin squid
Lamna nasusPORPorbeagle
Lepidonotothen squamifronsNOSGrey rockcod
Lepidorhombus spp.LEZMegrims
Leucoraja circularisRJISandy ray
Leucoraja fullonicaRJFShagreen ray
Leucoraja naevusRJNCuckoo ray
Limanda ferrugineaYELYellowtail flounder
Limanda limandaDABDab
LophiidaeANFAnglerfish
Macrourus spp.GRVGrenadiers
Makaira nigricansBUMBlue marlin
Mallotus villosusCAPCapelin
Martialia hyadesiSQSSquid
Melanogrammus aeglefinusHADHaddock
Merlangius merlangusWHGWhiting
Merluccius merlucciusHKEHake
Micromesistius poutassouWHBBlue whiting
Microstomus kittLEMLemon sole
Molva dypterygiaBLIBlue ling
Molva molvaLINLing
Nephrops norvegicusNEPNorway lobster
Pandalus borealisPRANorthern prawn
Paralomis spp.PAICrabs
Penaeus spp.PEN‘Penaeus’ shrimps
Platichthys flesusFLEFlounder
Pleuronectes platessaPLEPlaice
PleuronectiformesFLXFlatfish
Pollachius pollachiusPOLPollack
Pollachius virensPOKSaithe
Psetta maximaTURTurbot
Raja brachyuraRJHBlonde ray
Raja clavataRJCThornback ray
Raja (Dipturus) nidarosiensisJADNorwegian skate
Raja microocellataRJESmall-eyed ray
Raja montaguiRJMSpotted ray
Raja undulataRJUUndulate ray
Rajiformes - RajidaeSRXSkates and rays
Reinhardtius hippoglossoidesGHLGreenland halibut
Rostroraja albaRJAWhite skate
Scomber scombrusMACMackerel
Scophthalmus rhombusBLLBrill
Sebastes spp.REDRedfish
Solea soleaSOLCommon sole
Solea spp.SOXSole
Sprattus sprattusSPRSprat
Squalus acanthiasDGSSpurdog/dogfish
Tetrapturus albidusWHMWhite marlin
Thunnus maccoyiiSBFSouthern bluefin tuna
Thunnus obesusBETBigeye tuna
Thunnus thynnusBFTBluefin tuna
Trachurus spp.JAXHorse mackerel
Trisopterus esmarkiiNOPNorway pout
Urophycis tenuisHKWWhite hake
Xiphias gladiusSWOSwordfish

The following table of correspondences of common names and Latin names is given exclusively for explanatory purposes:

AlfonsinosALF Beryx spp.
American plaicePLA Hippoglossoides platessoides
AnchovyANE Engraulis encrasicolus
AnglerfishANF Lophiidae
Antarctic icefishANI Champsocephalus gunnari
Atlantic halibutHAL Hippoglossus hippoglossus
Bigeye tunaBET Thunnus obesus
Birdbeak dogfishDCA Deania calcea
Blonde rayRJH Raja brachyura
Blue lingBLI Molva dypterygia
Blue marlinBUM Makaira nigricans
Blue whitingWHB Micromesistius poutassou
Bluefin tunaBFT Thunnus thynnus
BoarfishBOR Caproidae
BrillBLL Scophthalmus rhombus
CapelinCAP Mallotus villosus
CodCOD Gadus morhua
Common skateRJB Dipturus batis
Common soleSOL Solea solea
CrabsPAI Paralomis spp.
Cuckoo rayRJN Leucoraja naevus
DabDAB Limanda limanda
Deep sea red crabCGE Chaceon maritae
FlatfishFLX Pleuronectiformes
FlounderFLE Platichthys flesus
Great lanternsharkETR Etmopterus princeps
Greater silver smeltARU Argentina silus
Greenland halibutGHL Reinhardtius hippoglossoides
GrenadiersGRV Macrourus spp.
Grey rockcodNOS Lepidonotothen squamifrons
HaddockHAD Melanogrammus aeglefinus
HakeHKE Merluccius merluccius
HerringHER Clupea harengus
Horse mackerelJAX Trachurus spp.
Kitefin sharkSCK Dalatias licha
KrillKRI Euphausia superba
Leafscale gulper sharkGUQ Centrophorus squamosus
Lemon soleLEM Microstomus kitt
LingLIN Molva molva
MackerelMAC Scomber scombrus
MegrimsLEZ Lepidorhombus spp.
Northern prawnPRA Pandalus borealis
Norway lobsterNEP Nephrops norvegicus
Norway poutNOP Trisopterus esmarkii
Norwegian skateJAD Raja (Dipturus) nidarosiensis
Orange roughyORY Hoplostethus atlanticus
Patagonian toothfishTOP Dissostichus eleginoides
‘Penaeus’ shrimpsPEN Penaeus spp.
PlaicePLE Pleuronectes platessa
PollackPOL Pollachius pollachius
PorbeaglePOR Lamna nasus
Portuguese dogfishCYO Centroscymnus coelolepis
RedfishRED Sebastes spp.
Roundnose grenadierRNG Coryphaenoides rupestris
SaithePOK Pollachius virens
SandeelsSAN Ammodytes spp.
Sandy rayRJI Leucoraja circularis
Shagreen rayRJF Leucoraja fullonica
Shortfin squidSQI Illex illecebrosus
Skates and raysSRX Rajiformes - Rajidae
Small-eyed rayRJE Raja microocellata
Smooth lanternsharkETP Etmopterus pusillus
Snow crabPCR Chionoecetes spp.
SoleSOX Solea spp.
Southern bluefin tunaSBF Thunnus maccoyii
Spotted rayRJM Raja montagui
SpratSPR Sprattus sprattus
Spurdog/dogfishDGS Squalus acanthias
SquidSQS Martialia hyadesi
Starry rayRJR Amblyraja radiata
SwordfishSWO Xiphias gladius
Thornback rayRJC Raja clavata
Tope sharkGAG Galeorhinus galeus
TurbotTUR Psetta maxima
TuskUSK Brosme brosme
Undulate rayRJU Raja undulata
White hakeHKW Urophycis tenuis
White marlinWHM Tetrapturus albidus
White skateRJA Rostroraja alba
WhitingWHG Merlangius merlangus
Witch flounderWIT Glyptocephalus cynoglossus
Yellowtail flounderYEL Limanda ferruginea

ANNEX IA

Skagerrak, Kattegat, ICES subareas I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV, EU waters of CECAF, French Guyana waters U.K.

SpeciesSandeelAmmodytes spp.ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(SAN/04-N.)
Denmark0

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

United Kingdom0
EU0
TACNot relevant
a

Excluding waters within six miles of UK baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula.

b

At least 98 % of landings counted against the TAC must be of sandeel. By-catches of dab, mackerel and whiting are to be counted against the remaining 2 % of the TAC

Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following sandeel management areas, as defined in Annex IID:

Zone EU waters of sandeel management areas
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(SAN/*234_1) (SAN/*234_2) (SAN/*234_3) (SAN/*234_4) (SAN/*234_5) (SAN/*234_6) (SAN/*234_7)
Denmark 282 989 32 072 9 434 9 434 0 395 0
United Kingdom 6 186 701 206 206 0 9 0
Germany 433 49 14 14 0 1 0
Sweden 10 392 1 178 346 346 0 15 0
EU 300 000 34 000 10 000 10 000 0 420 0
Norway 20 000 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 320 000 34 000 10 000 10 000 0 420 0
[F1Species Sandeel and associated by-catches Ammodytes spp. Zone EU waters of IIa, IIIa and IV a (SAN/2A3A4.)
Denmark 334 324

Analytical TAC

United Kingdom 7 308
Germany 511
Sweden 12 277
EU 354 420 b
Norway 20 000
TAC 374 420]
SpeciesGreater silver smeltArgentina silusZoneEU and international waters of I and II(ARU/1/2.)
Germany28

Analytical TAC

France9
The Netherlands22
United Kingdom44
EU103
TAC103
SpeciesGreater silver smeltArgentina silusZoneEU waters of III and IV(ARU/3/4.)
Denmark1 040

Analytical TAC

Germany11
France8
Ireland8
The Netherlands49
Sweden41
United Kingdom19
EU1 176
TAC1 176
SpeciesGreater silver smeltArgentina silusZoneEU and international waters of V, VI and VII(ARU/567.)
Germany357

Analytical TAC

France8
Ireland331
The Netherlands3 733
United Kingdom262
EU4 691
TAC4 691
a

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

SpeciesTuskBrosme brosmeZoneEU and international waters of I, II and XIV(USK/1214EI)
Germany6a

Analytical TAC

France6a
United Kingdom6a
Others3a
EU21a
TAC21
SpeciesTuskBrosme brosmeZoneIIIa; EU waters of Subdivisions 22-32(USK/3A/BCD)
Denmark12

Analytical TAC

Sweden6
Germany6
EU24
TAC24
a

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

SpeciesTuskBrosme brosmeZoneEU waters of IV(USK/04-C.)
Denmark53

Analytical TAC

Germany16
France37
Sweden5
United Kingdom80
Others5a
EU196
TAC196
a

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

b

To be fished in EU waters of IIa, IV, Vb, VI and VII.

c

Of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in 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 Vb, VI and VII shall not exceed 3 000 tonnes.

d

Including ling. The quotas for Norway are ling 6 490 tonnes, and tusk 2 923 tonnes and are interchangeable of up to 2 000 tonnes and may only be fished with long-lines in Vb, VI and VII.

SpeciesTuskBrosme brosmeZoneEU and international waters of V, VI and VII(USK/567EI.)
Germany4

Analytical TAC

Article 13 of this Regulation applies.

Spain14
France172
Ireland17
United Kingdom83
Others4a
EU294
Norway2 923b c d
TAC3 217
SpeciesTuskBrosme brosmeZoneNorwegian waters of IV(USK/04-N.)
Belgium0

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Denmark165
Germany1
France0
The Netherlands0
United Kingdom4
EU170
TACNot relevant
SpeciesBoarfishCaproidaeZoneEU and international waters of VI, VII and VIII(BOR/678-.)
Denmark7 900

Precautionary TAC

Ireland22 227
United Kingdom1 223
All Member States1 650
EU33 000
TAC33 000
a

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.

b

Up to 50 % of this amount may be fished in EU waters of IV.]

[F1Species Herring a Clupea harengus Zone IIIa (HER/03A.)
Denmark 12 608 b

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Germany 202 b
Sweden 13 189 b
EU 25 999 b
TAC 30 000
a

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. Member States must inform the Commission of their landings of herring distinguishing between IVa and IVb.

b

Up to 50 000 tonnes of which may be taken in EU waters of IVa and IVb. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

Special condition:

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

Norwegian waters south of 62° N(HER/*04N-)
EU50 000
SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneEU and Norwegian waters of IV north of 53° 30′ N(HER/4AB.)
Denmark27 707

Analytical TAC.

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Germany17 423
France11 888
The Netherlands26 579
Sweden2 035
United Kingdom29 832
EU115 464
Norway58 000b
TAC200 000
a

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

SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(HER/04-N.)
Sweden846a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

EU846
TAC200 000
a

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.

SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneBy-catches in IIIa(HER/03A-BC)
Denmark5 692

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Germany51
Sweden916
EU6 659
TAC6 659
a

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.

SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneBy-catches in IV, VIId and in EU waters of IIa(HER/2A47DX)
Belgium82

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Denmark15 833
Germany82
France82
The Netherlands82
Sweden77
United Kingdom301
EU16 539
TAC16 539
a

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.

b

Except Blackwater stock: reference is to the herring stock in the maritime region of the Thames estuary within a zone delimited by a rhumb 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

Up to 50 % of this quota may be taken in IVb. However, the use of this special condition must be notified in advance to the Commission (HER/*04B.).

SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneIVc, VIIdb(HER/4CXB7D)
Belgium7 100c

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Denmark395c
Germany248c
France6 447c
The Netherlands10 092c
United Kingdom2 254c
EU26 536
TAC26 536
a

Reference is to the herring stock in 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.]

[F1Species Herring Clupea harengus Zone EU and international waters of Vb, VIb and VIaN a (HER/5B6ANB)
Germany 2 513

Analytical TAC

France 475
Ireland 3 396
The Netherlands 2 513
United Kingdom 13 584
EU 22 481
TAC 22 481
a

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

SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneVIIb, VIIc; VIaSa(HER/6AS7BC)
Ireland4 065

Analytical TAC

The Netherlands406
EU4 471
TAC4 471
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.

b

Article 6 of this Regulation applies.

c

Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 2.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneVI Clydea(HER/06ACL.)
United KingdomTo be establishedb

Precautionary TAC

EUTo be establishedc
TACTo be establishedc
a

This zone is reduced by the area added to VIIg, VIIh, VIIj and VIIk 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 harengusZoneVIIaa(HER/07A/MM)
Ireland1 374

Analytical TAC

United Kingdom3 906
EU5 280
TAC5 280
SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneVIIe and VIIf(HER/7EF.)
France490

Precautionary TAC

United Kingdom490
EU980
TAC980
a

This zone 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 harengusZoneVIIga, VIIha, VIIja and VIIka(HER/7G-K.)
Germany147

Analytical TAC

France815
Ireland11 407
The Netherlands815
United Kingdom16
EU13 200
TAC13 200
SpeciesAnchovyEngraulis encrasicolusZoneIX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(ANE/9/3411)
Spain3 635

Analytical TAC

Portugal3 965
EU7 600
TAC7 600
a

In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels participating in trials on fully documented fisheries additional allocation within an overall limit of an additional 12 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, under the conditions set out in Article 7 of this Regulation.

SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneSkagerrak(COD/03AN.)
Belgium10a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Denmark3 068a
Germany77a
The Netherlands19a
Sweden537a
EU3 711
TAC3 835
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneKattegat(COD/03AS.)
Denmark118

Analytical TAC

Germany2
Sweden70
EU190
TAC190
a

In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels participating in trials on fully documented fisheries additional allocation within an overall limit of an additional 12 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, under the conditions set out in Article 7 of this Regulation.

b

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

Special condition:

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

Norwegian waters of IV(COD/*04N-)
EU19 363
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneIV; EU waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat(COD/2A3AX4)
Belgium793a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Denmark4 557a
Germany2 889a
France980a
The Netherlands2 575a
Sweden30a
United Kingdom10 455a
EU22 279
Norway4 563b
TAC26 842
a

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

SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(COD/04-N.)
Sweden382a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

EU382
TACNot relevant
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneVIb; EU and international waters of Vb west of 12° 00′ W and of XII and XIV(COD/5W6-14)
Belgium0

Precautionary TAC

Germany1
France12
Ireland17
United Kingdom48
EU78
TAC78
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneVIa; EU and international waters of Vb east of 12° 00′ W(COD/5BE6A)
Belgium0

Analytical TAC

Germany3
France29
Ireland40
United Kingdom110
EU182
TAC182
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneVIIa(COD/07A.)
Belgium7

Analytical TAC

France19
Ireland332
The Netherlands2
United Kingdom146
EU506
TAC506
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneVIIb, VIIc, VIIe-k, VIII, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(COD/7XAD34)
Belgium167

Analytical TAC

Article 13 of this Regulation applies.

France2 735
Ireland825
The Netherlands1
United Kingdom295
EU4 023
TAC4 023
a

In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels participating in trials on fully documented fisheries additional allocation within an overall limit of an additional 12 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, under the conditions set out in Article 7 of this Regulation.

SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneVIId(COD/07D.)
Belgium67a

Analytical TAC

France1 313a
The Netherlands39a
United Kingdom145a
EU1 564
TAC1 564
SpeciesPorbeagleLamna nasusZoneEU and international waters of III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X and XII(POR/3-12)
Denmark0

Analytical TAC

France0
Germany0
Ireland0
Spain0
United Kingdom0
EU0
0
TAC0
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.ZoneEU waters of IIa and IV(LEZ/2AC4-C)
Belgium6

Analytical TAC

Denmark5
Germany5
France30
The Netherlands24
United Kingdom1 775
EU1 845
TAC1 845
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.ZoneVI; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV[X1(LEZ/56-14)]
Spain385

Analytical TAC

France1 501
Ireland439
United Kingdom1 062
EU3 387
TAC3 387
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.ZoneVII(LEZ/07.)
Belgium494

Analytical TAC

Article 13 of this Regulation applies.

Spain5 490
France6 663
Ireland3 029
United Kingdom2 624
EU18 300
TAC18 300
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.ZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(LEZ/8ABDE.)
Spain999

Analytical TAC

France807
EU1 806
TAC1 806
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.ZoneVIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(LEZ/8C3411)
Spain1 010

Analytical TAC

France50
Portugal34
EU1 094
TAC1 094
SpeciesDab and flounderLimanda limanda and Platichthys flesusZoneEU waters of IIa and IV(D/F/2AC4-C)
Belgium503

Precautionary TAC

Denmark1 888
Germany2 832
France196
The Netherlands11 421
Sweden6
United Kingdom1 588
EU18 434
TAC18 434
a

Of which up to 5 % may be fished in: VI; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (ANF/*56-14).

SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneEU waters of IIa and IV(ANF/2AC4-C)
Belgium341a

Analytical TAC

Denmark752a
Germany367a
France70a
The Netherlands258a
Sweden9a
United Kingdom7 846a
EU9 643a
TAC9 643
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneNorwegian waters of IV(ANF/04-N.)
Belgium45

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Denmark1 152
Germany18
The Netherlands16
United Kingdom269
EU1 500
TACNot relevant
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneVI; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV[X1(ANF/56-14)]
Belgium196

Analytical TAC

Germany224
Spain210
France2 412
Ireland546
The Netherlands189
United Kingdom1 679
EU5 456
TAC5 456
a

Of which up to 5 % may be fished in VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (ANF/*8ABDE).

SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneVII(ANF/07.)
Belgium2 984a

Analytical TAC

Article 13 of this Regulation applies.

Germany333a
Spain1 186a
France19 149a
Ireland2 447a
The Netherlands386a
United Kingdom5 807a
EU32 292a
TAC32 292a
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(ANF/8ABDE.)
Spain1 318

Analytical TAC

France7 335
EU8 653
TAC8 653
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneVIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(ANF/8C3411)
Spain1 310

Analytical TAC

France1
Portugal260
EU1 571
TAC1 571
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneIIIa; EU waters of Subdivisions 22-32 (HAD/3A/BCD)(HAD/3A/BCD)
Belgium10

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Denmark1 688
Germany107
The Netherlands2
Sweden200
EU2 007
TAC2 095

Special condition:

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

Norwegian waters of IV(HAD/*04N-)
EU19 662
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneIV; EU waters of IIa(HAD/2AC4.)
Belgium196

Analytical TAC

Denmark1 349
Germany858
France1 496
The Netherlands147
Sweden136
United Kingdom22 250
EU26 432
Norway7 625
TAC34 057
a

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

SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(HAD/04-N.)
Sweden707a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

EU707
TACNot relevant
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneEU and international waters VIb, XII and XIV(HAD/6B1214)
Belgium8

Analytical TAC

Germany10
France413
Ireland295
United Kingdom3 022
EU3 748
TAC3 748
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneEU and international waters of Vb and VIa(HAD/5BC6A.)
Belgium2

Analytical TAC

Germany3
France111
Ireland328
United Kingdom1 561
EU2 005
TAC2 005
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneVIIb-k, VIII, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(HAD/7X7A34)
Belgium148

Analytical TAC

Article 13 of this Regulation applies.

France8 877
Ireland2 959
United Kingdom1 332
EU13 316
TAC13 316
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneVIIa(HAD/07A.)
Belgium21

Analytical TAC

France95
Ireland570
United Kingdom631
EU1 317
TAC1 317
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneIIIa(WHG/03A.)
Denmark929

Precautionary TAC

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

The Netherlands3
Sweden99
EU1 031
TAC1 050
a

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

Special condition:

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

Norwegian waters of IV(WHG/*04N-)
EU9 044
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneIV; EU waters of IIa(WHG/2AC4.)
Belgium286

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Denmark1 236
Germany321
France1 857
The Netherlands714
Sweden2
United Kingdom8 933
EU13 349
Norway1 483a
TAC14 832
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneVI; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV[X1(WHG/56-14)]
Germany2

Analytical TAC

France39
Ireland97
United Kingdom185
EU323
TAC323
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneVIIa(WHG/07A.)
Belgium0

Analytical TAC

France4
Ireland68
The Netherlands0
United Kingdom46
EU118
TAC118
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneVIIb, VIIc, VIId, VIIe, VIIf, VIIg, VIIh, VIIj and VIIk(WHG/7X7A-C)
Belgium158

Analytical TAC

Article 13 of this Regulation applies.

France9 726
Ireland4 865
The Netherlands79
United Kingdom1 740
EU16 568
TAC16 568
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneVIII(WHG/08.)
Spain1 270

Precautionary TAC

France1 905
EU3 175
TAC3 175
a

Article 6 of this Regulation applies.

b

Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 1.

SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneIX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(WHG/9/3411)
PortugalTo be establisheda

Precautionary TAC

EUTo be establishedb
TACTo be establishedb
a

By-catches of cod, haddock and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species.

SpeciesWhiting and PollackMerlangius merlangus and Pollachius pollachiusZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(W/P/04-N.)
Sweden190a

Precautionary TAC.

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

EU190
TACNot relevant
a

Within an overall TAC of 55 105 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.

SpeciesHakeMerluccius merlucciusZoneIIIa; EU waters of Subdivisions 22-32(HKE/3A/BCD)
Denmark1 531

Analytical TAC

Sweden130
EU1 661
TAC1 661a
a

Within an overall TAC of 55 105 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.

SpeciesHakeMerluccius merlucciusZoneEU waters of IIa and IV(HKE/2AC4-C)
Belgium28

Analytical TAC

Denmark1 119
Germany128
France248
The Netherlands64
United Kingdom348
EU1 935
TAC1 935a
a

Transfers of this quota may be effected to EU waters of IIa and IV. However, such transfers must be notified in advance to the Commission.

b

Within an overall TAC of 55 105 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.

Special condition:

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

VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(HKE/*8ABDE)
Belgium37
Spain1 469
France1 469
Ireland184
The Netherlands18
United Kingdom827
EU4 004
SpeciesHakeMerluccius merlucciusZoneVI and VII; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(HKE/571214)
Belgium284a

Analytical TAC

Article 13 of this Regulation applies.

Spain9 109
France14 067a
Ireland1 704
The Netherlands183a
United Kingdom5 553a
EU30 900
TAC30 900b
a

Transfers of this quota may be effected to IV and EU waters of IIa. However, such transfers must be notified in advance to the Commission.

b

Within an overall TAC of 55 105 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.

Special condition:

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

VI and VII; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(HKE/*57-14)
Belgium2
Spain1 837
France3 305
The Netherlands6
EU5 150
SpeciesHakeMerluccius merlucciusZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(HKE/8ABDE.)
Belgium9a

Analytical TAC

Spain6 341
France14 241
The Netherlands18a
EU20 609
TAC20 609b
SpeciesHakeMerluccius merlucciusZoneVIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(HKE/8C3411)
Spain6 844

Analytical TAC

France657
Portugal3 194
EU10 695
TAC10 695
SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneNorwegian waters of II and IV[X1(WHB/24-N.)]
Denmark0

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

United Kingdom0
EU0
TAC0
a

Of which up to 68 % may be fished in the Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen (WHB/*NZJM1).

b

Transfers of this quota may be effected to VIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1. Such transfers must be notified in advance to the Commission.]

[F1Species Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou Zone EU and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV (WHB/1X14)
Denmark 1 533 a

Analytical TAC

Germany 596 a
Spain 1 300 a b
France 1 067 a
Ireland 1 187 a
The Netherlands 1 869 a
Portugal 121 a b
Sweden 379 a
United Kingdom 1 990 a
EU 10 042 a
TAC 40 100
a

Of which up to 68 % may be fished in Norwegian EEZ or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen (WHB/*NZJM2).

SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneVIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(WHB/8C3411)
Spain824

Analytical TAC

Portugal206
EU1 030a
TAC40 100
a

To be counted against Norway's catch limits established under the Coastal States arrangement.

b

The catch in IV shall be no more than 1 615 tonnes, i.e. 25 % of Norway's access level.

SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneEU waters of II, IVa, V, VI north of 56° 30′ N and VII west of 12° W(WHB/24A567)
Norway6 461a b

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

TAC40 100
SpeciesLemon sole and witchMicrostomus kitt and Glyptocephalus cynoglossusZoneEU waters of IIa and IV(L/W/2AC4-C)
Belgium346

Precautionary TAC

Denmark953
Germany122
France261
The Netherlands793
Sweden11
United Kingdom3 905
EU6 391
TAC6 391
a

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

b

To be fished in EU waters of IIa, IV, Vb, VI and VII.

c

Special rules apply in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1288/2009 d and point 7 of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 e .

d

Council Regulation (EC) No 1288/2009 of 27 November 2009 establishing transitional technical measures from 1 January 2010 to 30 June 2011 ( OJ L 347, 24.12.2009, p. 6 ).

e

Council Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 of 16 January 2009 fixing for 2009 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 ( OJ L 22, 26.1.2009, p. 1 ).]

[F1Species Blue ling Molva dypterygia Zone EU waters and international waters of Vb, VI, VII (BLI/5B67-) c
Germany 20

Analytical TAC

Article 13 of this Regulation applies.

Estonia 3
Spain 62
France 1 422
Ireland 5
Lithuania 1
Poland 1
United Kingdom 362
Others 5 a
EU 1 717
Norway 150 b
TAC 2 032
a

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

SpeciesBlue lingMolva dypterygiaZoneInternational waters of XII(BLI/12INT-)a
Estonia2

Analytical TAC

Spain778
France19
Lithuania7
United Kingdom7
Others2a
EU815
TAC815
a

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

SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneEU and international waters of I and II(LIN/1/2.)
Denmark8

Analytical TAC

Germany8
France8
United Kingdom8
Others4a
EU36
TAC36
a

[X1Quota may be fished in EU waters of IIIa and IIIbcd only.]

SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneIIIa; [X1EU waters of IIIbcd](LIN/3A/BCD)
Belgium7a

Analytical TAC

Denmark51
Germany7a
Sweden20
United Kingdom7a
EU92
TAC92
SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneEU waters of IV[X1(LIN/04-C.)]
Belgium16

Analytical TAC

Denmark243
Germany150
France135
The Netherlands5
Sweden10
United Kingdom1 869
EU2 428
TAC2 428
SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneEU and international waters of V(LIN/05.)
Belgium9

Precautionary TAC

Denmark6
Germany6
France6
United Kingdom6
EU33
TAC33
a

Of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in 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 VI and VII shall not exceed 3 000 tonnes.

b

Including tusk. The quotas for Norway are ling 6 140 tonnes and tusk 2 923 tonnes and are interchangeable of up to 2 000 tonnes and may only be fished with long-lines in Vb, VI and VII.]

[F1Species Ling Molva molva Zone EU and international waters of VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV (LIN/6X14.)
Belgium 30

Analytical TAC

Article 13 of this Regulation applies.

Denmark 5
Germany 109
Spain 2 211
France 2 357
Ireland 591
Portugal 5
United Kingdom 2 716
EU 8 024
Norway 6 140 a b
TAC 14 164
SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneNorwegian waters of IV(LIN/04-N.)
Belgium6

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Denmark747
Germany21
France8
The Netherlands1
United Kingdom67
EU850
TACNot relevant
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneIIIa; EU waters of Subdivisions 22-32(NEP/3A/BCD)
Denmark3 800

Analytical TAC

Germany11
Sweden1 359
EU5 170
TAC5 170
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneEU waters of IIa and IV(NEP/2AC4-C)
Belgium1 227

Analytical TAC

Denmark1 227
Germany18
France36
The Netherlands631
United Kingdom20 315
EU23 454
TAC23 454
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneNorwegian waters of IV(NEP/04-N.)
Denmark1 135

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Germany1
United Kingdom64
EU1 200
TACNot relevant
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneVI; EU and international waters of Vb(NEP/5BC6.)
Spain28

Analytical TAC

France111
Ireland185
United Kingdom13 357
EU13 681
TAC13 681
a

Of which no more than the following quotas may be taken in VII (Porcupine Bank – Unit 16) (NEP/*07U16):

Spain 377
France 241
Ireland 454
United Kingdom 188
EU 1 260
[F1Species Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Zone VII (NEP/07.)
Spain 1 306 a

Analytical TAC

France 5 291 a
Ireland 8 025 a
United Kingdom 7 137 a
EU 21 759 a
TAC 21 759] a
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(NEP/8ABDE.)
Spain234

Analytical TAC

France3 665
EU3 899
TAC3 899
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneVIIIc(NEP/08C.)
Spain87

Analytical TAC

France4
EU91
TAC91
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneIX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(NEP/9/3411)
Spain76

Analytical TAC

Portugal227
EU303
TAC303
SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealisZoneIIIa(PRA/03A.)
Denmark2 891

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Sweden1 557
EU4 448
TAC8 330
SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealisZoneEU waters of IIa and IV(PRA/2AC4-C)
Denmark2 673

Analytical TAC

The Netherlands25
Sweden108
United Kingdom792
EU3 598
TAC3 598
a

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

SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealisZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(PRA/04-N.)
Denmark357

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Sweden123a
EU480
TACNot relevant
a

Article 6 of this Regulation applies.

b

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

c

Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 1.

Species‘Penaeus’ shrimpsPenaeus spp.ZoneFrench Guyana waters(PEN/FGU.)
FranceTo be establisheda b

Precautionary TAC

EUTo be establishedb c
TACTo be establishedb c
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneSkagerrak(PLE/03AN.)
Belgium48

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Denmark6 189
Germany32
The Netherlands1 190
Sweden332
EU7 791
TAC7 950
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneKattegat(PLE/03AS.)
Denmark1 769

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Germany20
Sweden199
EU1 988
TAC1 988

Special condition:

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

Norwegian waters of IV(PLE/*04N-)
EU28 527
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneIV; EU waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat(PLE/2A3AX4)
Belgium4 238

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Denmark13 772
Germany3 973
France795
The Netherlands26 485
United Kingdom19 599
EU68 862
Norway4 538
TAC73 400
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVI; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV[X1(PLE/56-14)]
France10

Precautionary TAC

Ireland275
United Kingdom408
EU693
TAC693
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIIa(PLE/07A.)
Belgium42

Analytical TAC

France18
Ireland1 063
The Netherlands13
United Kingdom491
EU1 627
TAC1 627
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIIb and VIIc(PLE/7BC.)
France16

Precautionary TAC

Article 13 of this Regulation applies.

Ireland62
EU78
TAC78
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIId and VIIe(PLE/7DE.)
Belgium763

Analytical TAC

France2 545
United Kingdom1 357
EU4 665
TAC4 665
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIIf and VIIg(PLE/7FG.)
Belgium56

Analytical TAC

France101
Ireland200
United Kingdom53
EU410
TAC410
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIIh, VIIj and VIIk(PLE/7HJK.)
Belgium12

Analytical TAC

Article 13 of this Regulation applies.

France23
Ireland81
The Netherlands46
United Kingdom23
EU185
TAC185
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIII, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(PLE/8/3411)
Spain66

Precautionary TAC

France263
Portugal66
EU395
TAC395
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachiusZoneVI; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV[X1(POL/56-14)]
Spain6

Precautionary TAC

France190
Ireland56
United Kingdom145
EU397
TAC397
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachiusZoneVII(POL/07.)
Belgium420

Precautionary TAC

Article 13 of this Regulation applies.

Spain25
France9 667
Ireland1 030
United Kingdom2 353
EU13 495
TAC13 495
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachiusZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(POL/8ABDE.)
Spain252

Precautionary TAC

France1 230
EU1 482
TAC1 482
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachiusZoneVIIIc(POL/08C.)
Spain208

Precautionary TAC

France23
EU231
TAC231
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachiusZoneIX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(POL/9/3411)
Spain273

Precautionary TAC

Portugal9
EU282
TAC282
a

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

SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneIIIa and IV; EU waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc, and Subdivisions 22-32(POK/2A34.)
Belgium32

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Denmark3 788
Germany9 565
France22 508
The Netherlands96
Sweden520
United Kingdom7 333
EU43 842
Norway49 476a
TAC93 318
SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneVI; EU and international waters of Vb, XII and XIV[X1(POK/56-14)]
Germany543

Analytical TAC

France5 393
Ireland429
United Kingdom3 317
EU9 682
TAC9 682
a

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

SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(POK/04-N.)
Sweden880a

Analytical TAC

EU880
TACNot relevant
SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneVII, VIII, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(POK/7/3411)
Belgium6

Precautionary TAC

Article 13 of this Regulation applies.

France1 375
Ireland1 516
United Kingdom446
EU3 343
TAC3 343
SpeciesTurbot and brillPsetta maxima and Scopthalmus rhombusZoneEU waters of IIa and IV(T/B/2AC4-C)
Belgium340

Precautionary TAC

Denmark727
Germany186
France88
The Netherlands2 579
Sweden5
United Kingdom717
EU4 642
TAC4 642
a

Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/2AC4-C), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/2AC4-C), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/2AC4-C), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/2AC4-C) and starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) (RJR/2AC4-C) shall be reported separately.

b

By-catch quota. These species shall not comprise more than 25 % by live weight of the catch retained on board per fishing trip. This condition applies only to vessels over 15 metres’ length overall.

c

Does not apply to common skate (Dipturus batis). Catches of this species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

SpeciesSkates and raysRajidaeZoneEU waters of IIa and IV(SRX/2AC4-C)
Belgium235a b c

Analytical TAC

Denmark9a b c
Germany12a b c
France37a b c
The Netherlands201a b c
United Kingdom903a b c
EU1 397a c
TAC1 397c
a

[X1Catches of cuckoo ray ( Leucoraja naevus ) (RJN/03A-C.), thornback ray ( Raja clavata ) (RJC/03A-C.), blonde ray ( Raja brachyura ) (RJH/03A-C.), spotted ray ( Raja montagui ) (RJM/03A-C.) and starry ray ( Amblyraja radiata ) (RJR/03A-C.) shall be reported separately.]

b

Does not apply to common skate (Dipturus batis). Catches of this species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

SpeciesSkates and raysRajidaeZoneEU waters of IIIa[X1(SRX/03A-C.)]
Denmark45a b

Analytical TAC

Sweden13a b
EU58a b
TAC58b
a

Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/67AKXD), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/67AKXD), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/67AKXD), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/ 67AKXD), small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/67AKXD), sandy ray (Leucoraja circularis) (RJI/67AKXD) and shagreen ray (Leucoraja fullonica) (RJF/67AKXD) shall be reported separately.

b

Does not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata), common skate (Dipturus batis), Norwegian skate (Raja (Dipturus) nidarosiensis) and white skate (Rostroraja alba). Catches of these species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

c

Of which up to 5 % may be fished in EU waters of VIId (SRX/*07D.).

SpeciesSkates and raysRajidaeZoneEU waters of VIa, VIb, VIIa-c and VIIe-k(SRX/67AKXD)
Belgium1 027a b c

Analytical TAC

Article 13 of this Regulation applies.

Estonia6a b c
France4 612a b c
Germany14a b c
Ireland1 485a b c
Lithuania24a b c
Netherlands4a b c
Portugal25a b c
Spain1 241a b c
United Kingdom2 941a b c
EU11 379a b c
TAC11 379b
a

Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/07D.), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/07D.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/07D.), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/07D.) and starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) (RJR/07D.) shall be reported separately.

b

Does not apply to common skate (Dipturus batis) and undulate ray (Raja undulata). Catches of these species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

c

Of which up to 5 % may be fished in EU waters of VIa, VIb, VIIa-c and VIIe-k (SRX/*67AKD).

SpeciesSkates and raysRajidaeZoneEU waters of VIId(SRX/07D.)
Belgium80a b c

Analytical TAC

France670a b c
The Netherlands4a b c
United Kingdom133a b c
EU887a b c
TAC887b
a

Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/89-C.), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/89-C.) shall be reported separately.

b

Does not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata), common skate (Dipturus batis) and white skate (Rostroraja alba). Catches of these species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

SpeciesSkates and raysRajidaeZoneEU waters of VIII and IX(SRX/89-C.)
Belgium9a b

Analytical TAC

France1 760a b
Portugal1 426a b
Spain1 435a b
United Kingdom10a b
EU4 640a b
TAC4 640b
a

Of which 350 tonnes are allocated to Norway and are to be taken in the EU waters of IIa and VI. In VI this quantity may only be fished with long-lines.

SpeciesGreenland HalibutReinhardtius hippoglossoidesZoneEU waters of IIa and IV; EU and international waters of Vb and VI(GHL/2A-C46)
Denmark2

Analytical TAC

Germany3
Estonia2
Spain2
France31
Ireland2
Lithuania2
Poland2
United Kingdom123
EU169
TAC520a
a

Including 242 tonnes to be taken in Norwegian waters south of 62° N (MAC/*04N-).

b

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

c

May also be taken in Norwegian waters of IVa.

d

To be deducted from Norway’s share of the TAC (access quota). This amount includes Norway’s share in the North Sea TAC of the amount of 47 197 tonnes. This quota may be fished in IVa only, except for 3 000 tonnes that may be fished in IIIa.

e

Includes 323 tonnes of quota transferred from unused 2010 fishing opportunities.

Special condition:

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

f

Includes 183 tonnes of quota transferred from unused 2010 fishing opportunities.

IIIa (MAC/*03A.) IIIa and IVbc (MAC/*3A4BC) IVb (MAC/*04B.) IVc (MAC/*04C.) VI, international waters of IIa, from 1 January to 31 March 2011 and in December 2011 (MAC/*2A6.)
Denmark 0 4 130 0 0 9 764 a
France 0 490 0 0 0
The Netherlands 0 490 0 0 0
Sweden 0 0 390 10 1 847
United Kingdom 0 490 0 0 0
Norway 3 000 0 0 0 0
[F1Species Mackerel Scomber scombrus Zone IIIa and IV; EU waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and IIId (MAC/2A34.)
Belgium 517 c

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Denmark 18 084 c e
Germany 539 c
France 1 629 c
The Netherlands 1 640 c
Sweden 4 860 a b c
United Kingdom 1 518 c
EU 28 787 a c e
Norway 169 019 d
TAC Not relevant]
a

May be fished in IIa, VIa north of 56° 30’ N, IVa, VIId, VIIe, VIIf and VIIh.

b

An additional 33 804 tonnes of access quota may be fished by Norway north of 56° 30’ N and counted against its catch limit.

c

Includes 674 tonnes of quota omitted from the 2010 fishing opportunities.

Special condition:

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

EU and Norwegian waters of IVa (MAC/*04A-EN) During the periods from 1 January to 15 February 2011 and from 1 September to 31 December 2011 Norwegian waters of IIa (MAC/*2AN-)
Germany 8 326 849
France 5 551 566
Ireland 27 754 2 832
The Netherlands 12 142 1 238
United Kingdom 76 325 7 789
EU 130 098 13 274
[F1Species Mackerel Scomber scombrus Zone VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of IIa, XII and XIV (MAC/2CX14-)
Germany 20 694

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Spain 22
Estonia 172
France 13 797
Ireland 68 978
Latvia 127
Lithuania 127
The Netherlands 30 177
Poland 1 457
United Kingdom 189 694
EU 325 245 c
Norway 14 050 a b
TAC Not relevant]
a

Quantities subject to exchanges with other Member States may be taken in VIIIa, VIIIb and VIIId (MAC/*8ABD.). However, the quantities provided by Spain, Portugal or France for exchange purposes and to be taken in VIIIa, VIIIb and VIIId shall not exceed 25 % of the quotas of the donor Member State.

Special condition:

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

VIIIb (MAC/*08B.)
Spain 2 570
France 17
Portugal 531
[F1Species Mackerel Scomber scombrus Zone VIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (MAC/8C3411)
Spain 30 609 a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

France 203 a
Portugal 6 327 a
EU 37 139
TAC Not relevant]
a

Catches taken in IVa (MAC/*4A.) and in IIa (MAC/*02A.) to be reported separately.

b

Includes 272 tonnes of quota transferred from unused 2010 fishing opportunities.]

[F1Species Mackerel Scomber scombrus Zone Norwegian waters of IIa and IVa (MAC/2A4A-N.)
Denmark 13 018 a b

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

EU 13 018 a b
TAC Not relevant
a

Quota may be fished in EU waters of IIIa, Subdivisions 22-32 only.

b

Of which no more than 744 tonnes may be fished in IIIa.

SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneIIIa; EU waters of Subdivisions 22-32(SOL/3A/BCD)
Denmark704

Analytical TAC

Germany41a
The Netherlands68a
Sweden27
EU840
TAC840b
a

May be fished only in EU waters of IV.

SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneEU waters of II and IV[X1(SOL/24-C.)]
Belgium1 171

Analytical TAC

Denmark535
Germany937
France234
The Netherlands10 571
United Kingdom602
EU14 050
Norway50a
TAC14 100
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVI; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV[X1(SOL/56-14)]
Ireland48

Precautionary TAC

United Kingdom12
EU60
TAC60
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIIa(SOL/07A.)
Belgium179

Analytical TAC

France2
Ireland73
The Netherlands56
United Kingdom80
EU390
TAC390
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIIb and VIIc(SOL/7BC.)
France7

Precautionary TAC

Article 13 of this Regulation applies.

Ireland37
EU44
TAC44
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIId(SOL/07D.)
Belgium1 306

Analytical TAC

France2 613
United Kingdom933
EU4 852
TAC4 852
a

In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels participating in trials on fully documented fisheries additional allocation within an overall limit of an additional 5 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, under the conditions set out in Article 7 of this Regulation.

SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIIe(SOL/07E.)
Belgium25a

Analytical TAC

France267a
United Kingdom418a
EU710
TAC710
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIIf and VIIg(SOL/7FG.)
Belgium775

Analytical TAC

France78
Ireland39
United Kingdom349
EU1 241
TAC1 241
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIIh, VIIj, and VIIk(SOL/7HJK.)
Belgium35

Analytical TAC

Article 13 of this Regulation applies.

France71
Ireland190
The Netherlands56
United Kingdom71
EU423
TAC423
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIIIa and VIIIb(SOL/8AB.)
Belgium53

Analytical TAC

Spain10
France3 895
The Netherlands292
EU4 250
TAC4 250
SpeciesSole [X1Solea spp.]ZoneVIIIc, VIIId, VIIIe, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(SOX/8CDE34)
Spain403

Precautionary TAC

Portugal669
EU1 072
TAC1 072
a

At least 95 % of landings counted against the TAC must be of sprat. By-catches of dab, whiting and haddock to be counted against the remaining 5 % of the TAC.

SpeciesSprat and associated by-catchesSprattus sprattusZoneIIIa(SPR/03A.)
Denmark34 843

Precautionary TAC

Germany73
Sweden13 184
EU48 100a
TAC52 000
a

Including sandeel.

b

May only be fished in EU waters of IV.

c

Preliminary TAC. The final TAC will be established in the light of new scientific advice during the first half of 2011.

d

At least 98 % of landings counted against the TAC must be of sprat. By-catches of dab and whiting are to be counted against the remaining 2 % of the TAC.]

[F1Species Sprat and associated by-catches Sprattus sprattus Zone EU waters of IIa and IV (SPR/2AC4-C)
Belgium 1 835

Precautionary TAC

Denmark 145 273
Germany 1 835
France 1 835
The Netherlands 1 835
Sweden 1 330 a
United Kingdom 6 057
EU 160 000 d
Norway 10 000 b
TAC 170 000 c
SpeciesSpratSprattus sprattusZoneVIId and VIIe(SPR/7DE.)
Belgium27

Precautionary TAC

Denmark1 762
Germany27
France379
The Netherlands379
United Kingdom2 847
EU5 421
TAC5 421
SpeciesSpurdog/dogfishSqualus acanthiasZoneEU waters of IIIa(DGS/03A-C.)
Denmark0

Analytical TAC

Sweden0
EU0
TAC0
a

Catches taken with longlines of tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus), kitefin shark (Dalatias licha), bird beak dogfish (Deania calcea), leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus), greater lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps), smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus), Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) and spurdog (Squalus acanthias) are included. Catches of these species shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable.

SpeciesSpurdog/dogfishSqualus acanthiasZoneEU waters of IIa and IV(DGS/2AC4-C)
Belgium0a

Analytical TAC

Denmark0a
Germany0a
France0a
The Netherlands0a
Sweden0a
United Kingdom0a
EU0a
TAC0a
a

Catches taken with longlines of tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus), kitefin shark (Dalatias licha), bird beak dogfish (Deania calcea), leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus), greater lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps), smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus), Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) and spurdog (Squalus acanthias) are included. Catches of these species shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable.

SpeciesSpurdog/dogfishSqualus acanthiasZoneEU and international waters of I, V, VI, VII, VIII, XII and XIV(DGS/15X14)
Belgium0a

Analytical TAC

Article 13 of this Regulation applies.

Germany0a
Spain0a
France0a
Ireland0a
The Netherlands0a
Portugal0a
United Kingdom0a
EU0a
TAC0a
a

Up to 5 % of this quota fished in division VIId may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the zone: EU waters of IIa, IVa, VI, VIIa-c,VIIe-k, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV. However, the use of this special condition must be notified in advance to the Commission (JAX/*2A-14).

b

May only be fished in EU waters of IV.

c

At least 95 % of landings counted against the TAC must be of horse mackerel. By-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel are to be counted against the remaining 5 % of the TAC.

SpeciesHorse mackerel and associated by-catchesTrachurus spp.ZoneEU waters of IVb, IVc and VIId(JAX/4BC7D)
Belgium47

Precautionary TAC

Denmark20 447
Germany1 805a
Spain380
France1 696a
Ireland1 286
The Netherlands12 310a
Portugal43
Sweden75
United Kingdom4 866a
EU42 955c
Norway3 550b
TAC46 505
a

Up to 5 % of this quota fished in EU waters of IIa or IVa before 30 June 2011 may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning EU waters of IVb, IVc and VIId. However, the use of this special condition must be notified in advance to the Commission (JAX/*4BC7D).

b

Up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in VIId. However, the use of this special condition must be notified in advance to the Commission (JAX/*07D).

c

At least 95 % of landings counted against the TAC must be of horse mackerel. By-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel are to be counted against the remaining 5 % of the TAC.]

[F1Species Horse mackerel and associated by-catches Trachurus spp. Zone EU waters of IIa, IVa; VI, VIIa-c,VIIe-k, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (JAX/2A-14)
Denmark 15 781 a

Analytical TAC

Germany 12 314 a b
Spain 16 795
France 6 338 a b
Ireland 41 010 a
The Netherlands 49 406 a b
Portugal 1 618
Sweden 675 a
United Kingdom 14 850 a b
EU 158 787 c
TAC 158 787
a

Of which, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98b, no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm. For the purposes of the control of this quantity, the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the landings shall be 1,20.

b

Council Regulation (EC) No 850/98 of 30 March 1998 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms (OJ L 125, 27.4.1998, p. 1).

c

Up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in zone IX. However, the use of this special condition must be notified in advance to the Commission (JAX/*09.).

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.ZoneVIIIc(JAX/08C.)
Spain22 521a c

Analytical TAC

France390a
Portugal2 226a c
EU25 137
TAC25 137
a

Of which, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98, no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm. For the purposes of the control of this quantity, the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the landings shall be 1,20.

b

Up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in zone VIIIc. However, the use of this special condition must be notified in advance to the Commission (JAX/*08C).

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.ZoneIX(JAX/09.)
Spain7 654a b

Analytical TAC

Portugal21 931a b
EU29 585
TAC29 585
a

Waters adjacent to the Azores.

b

Of which, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98, no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm. For the purposes of the control of this quantity, the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the landings shall be 1,20.

c

Article 6 of this Regulation applies.

d

Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 3.

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.ZoneX; EU waters of CECAFa(JAX/X34PRT)
PortugalTo be establishedb c

Precautionary TAC

EUTo be establishedd
TACTo be establishedd
a

Waters adjacent to Madeira.

b

Of which, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98, no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm. For the purposes of the control of this quantity, the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the landings shall be 1,20.

c

Article 6 of this Regulation applies.

d

Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 3.

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.ZoneEU waters of CECAFa(JAX/341PRT)
PortugalTo be establishedb c

Precautionary TAC

EUTo be establishedd
TACTo be establishedd
a

Waters adjacent to the Canary Islands.

b

Article 6 of this Regulation applies.

c

Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 2.

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.ZoneEU waters of CECAFa(JAX/341SPN)
SpainTo be establishedb

Precautionary TAC

EUTo be establishedc
TACTo be establishedc
SpeciesNorway pout and associated by-catchesTrisopterus esmarkiZoneIIIa; EU waters of IIa and IV(NOP/2A3A4.)
Denmark0

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Germany0
The Netherlands0
EU0
Norway0
TAC0
SpeciesNorway poutTrisopterus esmarkiZoneNorwegian waters of IV(NOP/04-N.)
Denmark0

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

United Kingdom0
EU0
TACNot relevant
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 fishZoneNorwegian waters of IV(I/F/04-N.)
Sweden800a b

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

EU800
TACNot relevant
a

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

SpeciesCombined quotaZoneEU waters of Vb, VI and VII(R/G/5B67-C)
EUNot relevant

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Norway140a
TACNot relevant
a

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

b

Including fisheries not specifically mentioned. Exceptions may be introduced after consultations, as appropriate.

SpeciesOther speciesZoneNorwegian waters of IV(OTH/04-N.)
Belgium27

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Denmark2 500
Germany282
France116
The Netherlands200
SwedenNot relevanta
United Kingdom1 875
EU5 000b
TACNot relevant
a

Limited to IIa and IV.

b

Including fisheries not specifically mentioned. Exceptions may be introduced after consultations, as appropriate.

SpeciesOther speciesZoneEU waters of IIa, IV and VIa north of 56° 30′ N(OTH/2A46AN)
EUNot relevant

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Norway2 720a b
TACNot relevant

ANNEX IB

NORTH EAST ATLANTIC AND GREENLAND ICES subareas I, II, V, XII and XIV and Greenland waters of NAFO 0 and 1 U.K.

SpeciesSnow crabChionoecetes spp.ZoneGreenland waters of NAFO 0 and 1(PCR/N01GRN)
Ireland62
Spain437
EU499
TACNot relevant
a

When reporting catches to the Commission the quantities fished in each of the following areas shall also be reported: NEAFC Regulatory Area, EU waters, Faroese waters, Norwegian waters, the fishery zone around Jan Mayen, the fishery protection zone around Svalbard.

b

Catches taken against this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC (access quota). This quota may be fished in EU waters north of 62° N.

Special condition:

Within the limits of the abovementioned EU share of the TAC (64 319 tonnes), no more than 57 887 tonnes may be taken in the following zone:

Norwegian waters north of 62° N and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen

(HER/*2AJMN)

SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneEU, Norwegian and international waters of I and II(HER/1/2.)
Belgium22a

Analytical TAC

Denmark22 039a
Germany3 859a
Spain73a
France951a
Ireland5 705a
The Netherlands7 886a
Poland1 115a
Portugal73a
Finland341a
Sweden8 166a
United Kingdom14 089a
EU64 319a
Norway602 680b
TAC988 000
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneNorwegian waters of I and II(COD/1N2AB.)
Germany1 707

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 847/96 does not apply.

Greece211
Spain1 904
Ireland211
France1 567
Portugal1 904
United Kingdom6 623
EU14 127
TACNot relevant
a

May be fished East or West. In East Greenland the fishery is permitted only from 1 July – 31 December 2011.

b

The fishery shall be conducted with 100 % observer coverage and with VMS. A maximum of 70 % of the quota must be taken in one of the areas below. In addition, a minimum effort of 20 hauls of at least 45 minutes fishing time should be conducted in each area:

AreaBoundary
1.East Greenland
North of 64° N East of 44° W
2.East Greenland
South of 64° N East of 44° W
3.West Greenland
West of 44° W
c

The fishery may be carried out with a maximum of 3 vessels.

SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneGreenland waters of NAFO 0 and 1; Greenland waters of V and XIV(COD/N01514)
Germany2 045a b

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

United Kingdom455a b
EU2 500a b c
TACNot relevant
a

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

b

The allocation of the share of the cod stock available to the Union 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 and IIb(COD/1/2B.)
Germany4 703

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Spain11 397
France2 066
Poland2 136
Portugal2 378
United Kingdom3 045
Other Member States250a
EU25 975b
TAC689 000
[F1Species Cod and haddock Gadus morhua and Melanogrammus aeglefinus Zone Faroese waters of Vb (C/H/05B-F.)
Germany 0

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

France 0
United Kingdom 0
EU 0
TAC Not relevant]
a

To be fished by no more than six EU demersal long-liners targeting Atlantic halibut. Catches of associated species to be counted against this quota.

b

Of which 75 tonnes to be fished only with long-lines, are allocated to Norway.

SpeciesAtlantic halibutHippoglossus hippoglossusZoneGreenland waters of V and XIV(HAL/514GRN)
Portugal1 000a
EU1 075b
TACNot relevant
a

Of which 75 tonnes to be fished with long-lines, are allocated to Norway.

SpeciesAtlantic halibutHippoglossus hippoglossusZoneGreenland waters of NAFO 0 and 1(HAL/N01GRN)
EU75a
TACNot relevant
SpeciesCapelinMallotus villosusZoneIIb(CAP/02B.)
EU0
TAC0
a

Of which 10 074 tonnes are allocated to Iceland.

b

To be fished until 30 April 2011.

SpeciesCapelinMallotus villosusZoneGreenland waters of V and XIV(CAP/514GRN)
All Member States0
Not allocated5 326
EU15 400a b
TACNot relevant
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneNorwegian waters of I and II(HAD/1N2AB.)
Germany289

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

France174
United Kingdom887
EU1 350
TACNot relevant
a

TAC agreed by the Union, Faroe Islands, Norway and Iceland.]

[F1Species Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou Zone Faroese waters (WHB/2A4AXF)
Denmark 0

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Germany 0
France 0
The Netherlands 0
United Kingdom 0
EU 0
TAC 40 100 a
[F1Species Ling and blue ling Molva molva and Molva dypterygia Zone Faroese waters of Vb (B/L/05B-F.)
Germany 0

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

France 0
United Kingdom 0
EU 0
TAC Not relevant]
a

Of which 3 100 tonnes are allocated to Norway.]

[F1Species Northern prawn Pandalus borealis Zone Greenland waters of V and XIV (PRA/514GRN)
Denmark 1 950

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

France 1 950
EU 7 000 a
TAC Not relevant
SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealisZoneGreenland waters of NAFO 0 and 1(PRA/N01GRN)
Denmark2 000

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

France2 000
EU4 000
TACNot relevant
SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneNorwegian waters of I and II(POK/1N2AB.)
Germany2 040

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

France328
United Kingdom182
EU2 550
TACNot relevant
SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneInternational waters of I and II(POK/1/2INT)
EU0
TACNot relevant
[F1Species Saithe Pollachius virens Zone Faroese waters of Vb (POK/05B-F.)
Belgium 0

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Germany 0
France 0
The Netherlands 0
United Kingdom 0
EU 0
TAC Not relevant]
a

Only as by-catch.

SpeciesGreenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoidesZoneNorwegian waters of I and II(GHL/1N2AB.)
Germany25a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

United Kingdom25a
EU50a
TACNot relevant
SpeciesGreenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoidesZoneInternational waters of I and II(GHL/1/2INT)
EU0
TACNot relevant
a

Of which 824 tonnes are allocated to Norway.]

[F1Species Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides Zone Greenland waters of V and XIV (GHL/514GRN)
Germany 5 867

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

United Kingdom 309
EU 7 000 a
TAC Not relevant
a

Of which 800 tonnes are allocated to Norway to be fished in NAFO 1 only.]

[F1Species Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides Zone Greenland waters of NAFO 0 and 1 (GHL/N01GRN)
Germany 1 850

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

EU 2 650 a
TAC Not relevant
a

May not be fished from 1 January to 9 May 2011 .

[F1Species Redfish (shallow pelagic) Sebastes spp. Zone EU and international waters of V; international waters of XII and XIV (RED/51214S)
Estonia 0 a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Germany 0 a
Spain 0 a
France 0 a
Ireland 0 a
Latvia 0 a
The Netherlands 0 a
Poland 0 a
Portugal 0 a
United Kingdom 0 a
EU 0 a
TAC 0 a
a

May only be taken within the area bounded by the lines joining the following coordinates:

Point No Latitude N Longitude W
1 64° 45’ 28° 30’
2 62° 50’ 25° 45’
3 61° 55’ 26° 45’
4 61° 00’ 26° 30’
5 59° 00’ 30° 00’
6 59° 00’ 34° 00’
7 61° 30’ 34° 00’
8 62° 50’ 36° 00’
9 64° 45’ 28° 30’
b

May not be fished from 1 January to 9 May 2011 .]

Species Redfish (deep pelagic) Sebastes spp. Zone EU and international waters of V; international waters of XII and XIV (RED/51214D)
Estonia 177 a b

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Germany 3 569 a b
Spain 633 a b
France 336 a b
Ireland 1 a b
Latvia 64 a b
The Netherlands 2 a b
Poland 324 a b
Portugal 757 a b
United Kingdom 8 a b
EU 5 871 a b
TAC 38 000 a b
a

Only as by-catch.

SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.ZoneNorwegian waters of I and II(RED/1N2AB.)
Germany766a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Spain95a
France84a
Portugal405a
United Kingdom150a
EU1 500a
TACNot relevant
a

The fishery will only take place within the period from 15 August to 30 November 2011. The fishery will be closed when the TAC is fully utilised by NEAFC Contracting Parties. The Commission shall inform Member States of the date on which the Secretariat of NEAFC has notified NEAFC Contracting Parties that the TAC has been fully utilised. From this date Member States shall prohibit directed fishery for redfish by vessels flying their flag.

b

Vessels shall limit their by-catches of redfish in other fisheries to a maximum of 1 % of the total catch retained on board.

SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.ZoneInternational waters of I and II(RED/1/2INT)
EUNot relevanta b

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

TAC7 900
a

May only be fished by pelagic trawl. May be fished East or West.

b

The quota may be fished in the NEAFC Regulatory Area on the condition that reporting conditions established by Greenland are fulfilled (RED/*51214). When fished in the NEAFC Regulatory Area, redfish may only be taken as of 10 May 2011 as deep pelagic redfish, and only within the area bounded by the lines joining the following coordinates (RED/*5-14).

Point No Latitude N Longitude W
1 64° 45’ 28° 30’
2 62° 50’ 25° 45’
3 61° 55’ 26° 45’
4 61° 00’ 26° 30’
5 59° 00’ 30° 00’
6 59° 00’ 34° 00’
7 61° 30’ 34° 00’
8 62° 50’ 36° 00’
9 64° 45’ 28° 30’
[F1Species Redfish (pelagic) Sebastes spp. Zone Greenland waters of V and XIV (RED/514GRN)
Germany 5 164 a b

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

France 26 a b
United Kingdom 37 a b
EU 5 227 a b
TAC Not relevant]
a

Including unavoidable by-catches (cod not allowed).

b

To be fished between July and December 2011.

c

Provisional quota pending the conclusions of fisheries consultations with Iceland for 2011.

SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.ZoneIcelandic waters of Va(RED/05A-IS)
Belgium0a b c

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Germany0a b c
France0a b c
United Kingdom0a b c
EU0a b c
TACNot relevant
SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.ZoneFaroese waters Vb(RED/05B-F.)
Belgium0

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Germany0
France0
United Kingdom0
EU0
TACNot relevant
a

By-catches are defined as any catches of species not covered by the vessel's target species indicated on the fishing authorisation. May be fished East or West.

b

Of which 120 tonnes of roundnose grenadier are allocated to Norway to be fished in V, XIV and NAFO 1 only.

SpeciesBy-catchesZoneGreenland waters of NAFO 0 and 1(XBC/N01GRN)
EU2 300a b
TACNot relevant
a

Only as by-catch.

SpeciesOther speciesaZoneNorwegian waters of I and II(OTH/1N2AB.)
Germany117a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

France47a
United Kingdom186a
EU350a
TACNot relevant
a

Excluding fish species of no commercial value.]

[F1Species Other species a Zone Faroese waters of Vb (OTH/05B-F.)
Germany 0

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

France 0
United Kingdom 0
EU 0
TAC Not relevant
[F1Species Flatfish Zone Faroese waters of Vb (FLX/05B-F.)
Germany 0

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

France 0
United Kingdom 0
EU 0
TAC Not relevant]

ANNEX IC

NORTH WEST ATLANTIC NAFO Convention Area U.K.

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

a

No direct fishing is permitted under this quota. This species may be caught only as by-catch within the limits defined in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1386/2007b.

b

Council Regulation (EC) No 1386/2007 of 22 October 2007 laying down conservation and enforcement measures applicable in the Regulatory Area of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (OJ L 318, 5.12.2007, p. 1).

SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneNAFO 2J3KL(COD/N2J3KL)
EU0a
TAC0a
a

No direct fishing is permitted under this quota. This species may be caught only as by-catch within the limits defined in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1386/2007.

SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneNAFO 3NO(COD/N3NO.)
EU0a
TAC0a
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneNAFO 3M(COD/N3M.)
Estonia111
Germany449
Latvia111
Lithuania111
Poland379
Spain1 448
France200
Portugal1 947
United Kingdom947
EU5 703
TAC10 000
a

No direct fishing is permitted under this quota. This species may be caught only as by-catch within the limits defined in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1386/2007.

SpeciesWitch flounderGlyptocephalus cynoglossusZoneNAFO 2J3KL(WIT/N2J3KL)
EU0a
TAC0a
a

No direct fishing is permitted under this quota. This species may be caught only as by-catch within the limits defined in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1386/2007.

SpeciesWitch flounderGlyptocephalus cynoglossusZoneNAFO 3NO(WIT/N3NO.)
EU0a
TAC0a
a

No direct fishing is permitted under this quota. This species may be caught only as by-catch within the limits defined in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1386/2007.

SpeciesAmerican plaiceHippoglossoides platessoidesZoneNAFO 3M(PLA/N3M.)
EU0a
TAC0a
a

No direct fishing is permitted under this quota. This species may be caught only as by-catch within the limits defined in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1386/2007.

SpeciesAmerican plaiceHippoglossoides platessoidesZoneNAFO 3LNO(PLA/N3LNO.)
EU0a
TAC0a
a

To be fished between 1 July and 31 December 2011.

b

No specified Union's share. An amount of 29 458 tonnes is available to Canada and the Member States of the Union except Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.

SpeciesShortfin squidIllex illecebrosusZoneNAFO sub-zones 3 and 4(SQI/N34.)
Estonia128a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Latvia128a
Lithuania128a
Poland227a
EU a b
TAC34 000
a

Despite having access to a shared quota of 85 tonnes for the Union, it is decided to set this amount to 0. No direct fishing is permitted under this quota. This species may be caught only as by-catch within the limits defined in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1386/2007.

b

Catches taken by vessels under this quota shall be reported to the flag Member State and communicated to the Executive Secretary of NAFO via the Commission at 24-hour intervals.

SpeciesYellowtail flounderLimanda ferrugineaZoneNAFO 3LNO(YEL/N3LNO.)
EU0a b
TAC17 000
a

No direct fishing is permitted under this quota. This species may be caught only as by-catch within the limits defined in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1386/2007.

SpeciesCapelinMallotus villosusZoneNAFO 3NO(CAP/N3NO.)
EU0a
TAC0a
a

Not including the box bounded by the following coordinates:

Point No Latitude N Longitude W
1 47° 20’ 0 46° 40’ 0
2 47° 20’ 0 46° 30’ 0
3 46° 00’ 0 46° 30’ 0
4 46° 00’ 0 46° 40’ 0
b

Except Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.]

[F1Species Northern prawn Pandalus borealis Zone NAFO 3L a (PRA/N3L.)
Estonia 214

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Latvia 214
Lithuania 214
Poland 214
Other Member States 213 b
EU 1 069
TAC 19 200
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

Moreover, fishing for shrimp is prohibited from 1 June to 31 December 2011 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 1627/94c.

Member StateMaximum number of vesselsMaximum number of fishing days
Denmark00
Estonia00
Spain00
Latvia00
Lithuania00
Poland00
Portugal00

Each Member State shall, within 25 days following the calendar month in which the catches are made, report monthly to the Commission the number of fishing days and the catches made in Division 3M and in the areas defined in footnote 1.

c

Council Regulation (EC) No 1627/94 of 27 June 1994 laying down general provisions concerning special fishing permits (OJ L 171, 6.7.1994, p. 7).

d

No direct fishing is permitted under this quota. This species may be caught only as by-catch within the limits defined in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1386/2007.

SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealisZoneNAFO 3Ma(PRA/*N3M.)
TACNot relevantb d
SpeciesGreenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoidesZoneNAFO 3LMNO(GHL/N3LMNO)
Estonia344,8

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Germany352,3
Latvia48,5
Lithuania24,6
Spain4 722
Portugal1 973,8
EU7 466
TAC12 734
SpeciesSkateRajidaeZoneNAFO 3LNO(SRX/N3LNO.)
Spain5 833

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Portugal1 132
Estonia485
Lithuania106
EU7 556
TAC12 000
SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.ZoneNAFO 3LN(RED/N3LN.)
Estonia297
Germany203
Latvia297
Lithuania297
EU1 094
TAC6 000
a

This quota is subject to compliance with the TAC of 10 000 tonnes established for this stock for all NAFO Contracting Parties. Upon exhaustion of the TAC, the directed fishery for this stock must be stopped irrespective of the level of catches.

SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.ZoneNAFO 3M(RED/N3M.)
Estonia1 571a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Germany513a
Spain233a
Latvia1 571a
Lithuania1 571a
Portugal2 354a
EU7 813a
TAC10 000a
SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.ZoneNAFO 3O(RED/N3O.)
Spain1 771

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Portugal5 229
EU7 000
TAC20 000
SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.ZoneNAFO Subarea 2, Divisions IF and 3K(RED/N1F3K.)
Latvia269
Lithuania2 234
TAC2 503
SpeciesWhite hakeUrophycis tenuisZoneNAFO 3NO(HKW/N3NO.)
Spain1 528

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Portugal2 001
EU3 529
TAC6 000

ANNEX ID

HIGHLY MIGRATORY FISH – All areas U.K.

TACs in these areas are adopted in the framework of international fisheries organisations on tuna fisheries, such as ICCAT.

a

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

b

Within this TAC, the following catch limits and allocation between Member States shall apply to catches of bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm by the vessels referred to in point 1 of Annex IV (BFT/*8301):

Spain 350,51
France 158,14
EU 508,65
c

Within this TAC, the following catch limits and allocation between Member States shall apply to catches of bluefin tuna weighing no less than 6,4 kg or measuring no less than 70 cm by the vessels referred to in point 1 of Annex IV (BFT/*641):

c

This quantity may be revised by the Commission upon request from France, up to an amount of 100 tonnes as indicated by ICCAT Recommendation 08-05.

France 45 a
EU 45
e

Within this TAC, the following catch limits and allocation between Member States shall apply to catches of bluefin tuna between and 8 kg and 30 kg by the vessels referred to in point 2 of Annex IV (BFT/*8302):

Spain 48,22
France 47,57
Italy 37,55
Cyprus 1,34
Malta 3,08
EU 137,77
f

Within this TAC, the following catch limit and allocation between Member States shall apply to catches of bluefin tuna between and 8 kg and 30 kg by the vessels referred to in point 3 of Annex IV (BFT/*643):

Italy 37,55
EU 37,55
[F1Species Bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus Zone Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W, and Mediterranean (BFT/AE045W)
Cyprus 66,98 d
Greece 124,37
Spain 2 411,01 b d
France 958,42 b c d
Italy 1 787,91 d e
Malta 153,99 d
Portugal 226,84
Other Member States 26,9 a
EU 5 756,41 b c d e
TAC 12 900]
a

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

SpeciesSwordfishXiphias gladiusZoneAtlantic Ocean, North of 5° N(SWO/AN05N)
Spain7 184,1
Portugal1 480,0
Other Member States332,9a
EU8 996,9
TAC13 700
SpeciesSwordfishXiphias gladiusZoneAtlantic Ocean, South of 5° N(SWO/AS05N)
Spain4 967,3
Portugal351,2
EU5 318,5
TAC15 000
a

The number of EU vessels fishing for northern albacore as a target species is fixed to 1 253 in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 520/2007b

b

Council Regulation (EC) No 520/2007 of 7 May 2007 laying down technical measures for the conservation of certain stocks of highly migratory species (OJ L 123, 12.5.2007, p. 3).

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 12 of Regulation (EC) No 520/2007:

Member StateMaximum number of vessels
Ireland50
Spain730
France151
United Kingdom12
Portugal310
SpeciesNorthern albacoreThunnus alalungaZoneAtlantic Ocean, north of 5° N(ALB/AN05N)
Ireland3 553,9c
Spain15 996,9c
France5 562,1c
United Kingdom273,9c
Portugal2 530,0c
ĖU27 916,8a
TAC28 000
SpeciesSouthern albacoreThunnus alalungaZoneAtlantic Ocean, south of 5° N(ALB/AS05N)
Spain943,7
France311
Portugal660
EU1 914,7
TAC29 900
SpeciesBigeye tunaThunnus obesusZoneAtlantic Ocean(BET/ATLANT)
Spain15 799,6
France9 017,7
Portugal5 049,7
EU29 867
TAC85 000
SpeciesBlue marlinMakaira nigricansZoneAtlantic Ocean(BUM/ATLANT)
Spain34
Portugal69
EU103
TACNot relevant
SpeciesWhite marlinTetrapturus albidusZoneAtlantic Ocean(WHM/ATLANT)
Spain28,5
Portugal18
EU46,5
TACNot relevant

ANNEX IE

ANTARCTIC CCAMLR Convention Area U.K.

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

SpeciesAntarctic icefishChampsocephalus gunnariZoneFAO 48.3 Antarctic(ANI/F483.)
TAC2 305
a

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:

  • 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,

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

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

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

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

  • then southwesterly along the geodesic to the point of commencement.

b

This TAC is applicable for the period from 1 December 2010 to 30 November 2011.

SpeciesAntarctic icefishChampsocephalus gunnariZoneFAO 58.5.2 Antarctica(ANI/F5852.)
TAC78b
a

This TAC is applicable for longline fishery for the period from 1 May to 31 August 2011 and for pot fishery for the period from 1 December 2010 to 30 November 2011.

Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quota, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the Subareas 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)900
Management Area C: 40° W to 33° 30′ W – 52° 30′ S to 56° S (TOP/*F483C)2 100
SpeciesAntarctic toothfishDissostichus eleginoidesZoneFAO 48.3 Antarctic(TOP/F483.)
TAC3 000a
a

This TAC is applicable within the area bounded by latitudes 55° 30′ S and 57° 20′ S and by longitudes 25° 30′ W and 29° 30′ W.

SpeciesAntarctic toothfishDissostichus eleginoidesZoneFAO 48.4 Antarctic North(TOP/F484N.)
TAC40a
a

This TAC is applicable within the area bounded by latitudes 57° 20′ S and 60° 00′ S and by longitudes 24° 30′ W and 29° 00′ W.

SpeciesAntarctic toothfishDissostichus spp.ZoneFAO 48.4 Antarctic South(TOP/F484S.)
TAC30a
a

This TAC is applicable for west of 79° 20′ E only. Fishing east of this meridian within this zone is prohibited.

SpeciesAntarctic toothfishDissostichus eleginoidesZoneFAO 58.5.2 Antarctic(TOP/F5852.)
TAC2 550a
a

This TAC is applicable for the period from 1 December 2010 to 30 November 2011.

Special conditions:

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

Division 48.1 (KRI/*F481.) 155 000
Division 48.2 (KRI/*F482.) 279 000
Division 48.3 (KRI/*F483.) 279 000
Division 48.4 (KRI/*F484.) 93 000
SpeciesKrillEuphausia superbaZoneFAO 48(KRI/F48.)
TAC5 610 000a
a

This TAC is applicable for the period from 1 December 2010 to 30 November 2011.

Special conditions:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quota, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the subareas 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
SpeciesKrillEuphausia superbaZoneFAO 58.4.1 Antarctic(KRI/F5841.)
TAC440 000a
a

This TAC is applicable for the period from 1 December 2010 to 30 November 2011.

Special conditions:

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

Division 58.4.2 west of 55° E

(KRI/*F-42W)

1 448 000

Division 58.4.2 east of 55° E

(KRI/*F-42E)

1 080 000
SpeciesKrillEuphausia superbaZoneFAO 58.4.2 Antarctic(KRI/F5842.)
TAC2 645 000a
a

Only as by-catch.

b

This TAC is applicable for the period from 1 December 2010 to 30 November 2011.

SpeciesGrey rockcodLepidonotothen squamifronsZoneFAO 58.5.2 Antarctic(NOS/F5852.)
TAC80a b
a

This TAC is applicable for the period from 1 December 2010 to 30 November 2011.

SpeciesCrabsParalomis spp.ZoneFAO 48.3 Antarctic(PAI/F483.)
TAC1 600a
a

Only as by-catch.

b

This TAC is applicable for the period from 1 December 2010 to 30 November 2011.

SpeciesGrenadiersMacrourus spp.ZoneFAO 58.5.2 Antarctic(GRV/F5852.)
TAC360a b
a

Only as by-catch.

b

This TAC is applicable for the period from 1 December 2010 to 30 November 2011.

SpeciesOther speciesZoneFAO 58.5.2 Antarctic(OTH/F5852.)
TAC50a b
a

Only as by-catch.

b

This TAC is applicable for the period from 1 December 2010 to 30 November 2011.

SpeciesSkates and raysRajidaeZoneFAO 58.5.2 Antarctic(SRX/F5852.)
TAC120a b
a

Only as by-catch.

b

This TAC is applicable for the period from 1 December 2010 to 30 November 2011.

SpeciesUnicorn icefishChannichthys rhinoceratusZoneFAO 58.5.2 Antarctic(LIC/F5852.)
TAC150a b

ANNEX IF

SOUTH-EAST ATLANTIC OCEAN SEAFO Convention Area U.K.

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

SpeciesAlfonsinosBeryx spp.ZoneSEAFO(ALF/SEAFO)
TAC200

Analytical TAC

a

For the purpose of this TAC, the area open to the fishery is defined as having:

  • its western boundary on the longitude 0° E,

  • its northern boundary on the latitude 20° S,

  • its southern boundary on the latitude 28° S, and

  • the eastern boundary outer limits of the Namibian EEZ.

SpeciesDeep-sea red crabChaceon maritaeZoneSEAFO Sub-Division B1a(CGE/F47NAM)
TAC200

Analytical TAC

SpeciesDeep-sea red crabChaceon maritaeZoneSEAFO, excluding Sub-Division B1(CGE/F47X)
TAC200

Analytical TAC

SpeciesPatagonian toothfishDissostichus eleginoidesZoneSEAFO(TOP/SEAFO)
TAC230

Analytical TAC

a

For the purpose of this Annex, the area open to the fishery is defined as having:

  • its western boundary on the longitude 0° E,

  • its northern boundary on the latitude 20° S,

  • its southern boundary on the latitude 28° S, and

  • the eastern boundary outer limits of the Namibian EEZ.

SpeciesOrange roughyHoplostethus atlanticusZoneSEAFO Sub-Division B1a(ORY/F47NAM)
TAC0

Analytical TAC

SpeciesOrange roughyHoplostethus atlanticusZoneSEAFO, excluding Sub-Division B1(ORY/F47X)
TAC50

Analytical TAC

ANNEX IG

SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA – All areas

a

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

SpeciesSouthern bluefin tunaThunnus maccoyiiZoneAll areas(SBF/F41-81)
EU10a

Analytical TAC

TAC9 449

[F1ANNEX IH

WCPFC Convention Area

Species Swordfish Xiphias gladius Zone WCPFC Convention Area south of 20° S (SWO/F7120S)
EU 3 170,36

Analytical TAC

TAC Not relevant]

[F1ANNEX IJ

SPRFMO Convention Area

Species Jack mackerel Trachurus murphyi Zone SPRFMO Convention Area (CJM/SPRFMO)
Germany 10 223,67
The Netherlands 11 080,8
Lithuania 7 112,63
Poland 12 231,9
EU 40 649]

ANNEX IIAU.K. FISHING EFFORT FOR VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF CERTAIN STOCKS IN ICES DIVISIONS IIIa, VIa, VIIa, VIId, ICES SUBAREA IV AND EU WATERS OF ICES DIVISIONS IIa AND Vb

1. Scope U.K.

1.1.This Annex shall apply to EU vessels carrying on board or deploying any of the gears referred to in point 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1342/2008 and present in any of the geographical areas referred to in point 2 of that Annex.U.K.

1.2.This Annex shall not apply to vessels of less than 10 metres’ length overall. These vessels shall not be required to carry special fishing permits issued in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1627/94. Member States concerned shall assess the fishing effort of those vessels by effort groups to which they belong, using appropriate sampling methods. During 2011, the Commission shall seek scientific advice for evaluating the effort deployment of those vessels, with a view to their future inclusion into the effort regime.U.K.

2. Regulated gears and geographical areas U.K.

For the purposes of this Annex, the regulated gears referred to in point 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1342/2008 and geographical areas referred to in point 2 of that Annex shall apply.

3. Maximum allowable fishing effort U.K.

3.1.The maximum allowable effort referred to in Article 12(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1342/2008 and in Article 9(2) of Regulation (EC) No 676/2007 for the 2011 management period, from 1 February 2011 to 31 January 2012, for each of the effort groups of each Member State is set out in Appendix 1 to this Annex.U.K.

3.2.The maximum levels of annual fishing effort set in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1954/2003(31) shall not affect the maximum allowable fishing effort set in this Annex.U.K.

4. Member States’ obligations U.K.

4.1.Member States shall manage the maximum allowable effort in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 676/2007, Article 4 and Articles 13 to 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1342/2008 and Articles 26 to 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.U.K.

4.2.Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 shall apply to vessels falling under the scope of this Annex. The geographical area referred to in that Article shall be understood, for the purpose of cod management, as each of the geographical areas referred to in point 2 of this Annex and, for the purpose of sole and plaice management, as ICES subarea IV.U.K.

5. Allocation of fishing effort U.K.

5.1.If a Member State deems so appropriate in order to reinforce the sustainable implementation of this effort regime, it shall not permit fishing with a regulated gear in any of the geographical areas to which this Annex applies by any of its vessels which has no record of such fishing activity, unless it ensures that equivalent capacity, measured in kilowatts, is prevented from fishing in the regulated area.U.K.

5.2.A Member State may establish management periods for allocating all or parts of the maximum allowable effort to individual vessels or groups of vessels. In such case, the number of days or hours for which a vessel may be present within the area during a management period shall be fixed at the discretion of the Member State concerned. During any such management periods, the Member State may reallocate effort between individual vessels or groups of vessels.U.K.

5.3.If a Member State authorises vessels to be present within an area by hours, it shall continue measuring the consumption of days in accordance with the conditions referred to in point 4 of this Annex. Upon request by the Commission, the Member State shall demonstrate its precautionary measures taken to avoid an excessive consumption of effort within the area due to a vessel terminating presences in the area before the end of a 24-hour period.U.K.

6. Communication of relevant data U.K.

6.1.Without prejudice to Articles 33 and 34 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, Member States shall transmit to the Commission, on its request, the data on fishing effort deployed by their fishing vessels in the previous month and the months before, using the reporting format set out in Appendix 2.U.K.

6.2.The data shall be sent to the appropriate electronic mailbox address, which the Commission shall communicate to the Member States. When a data transfer to the Fisheries Data Exchange System (or any future data system decided by the Commission) will become operational, the Member State shall transmit the data to the system before the fifteenth of each month, referring to the effort deployed up to the end of the previous month. The Commission shall notify Member States the date at which the system shall be used for transmission at least two months in advance of the first due date. The first fishing effort declaration that will be sent to the system shall include the effort deployed since 1 February 2011. Member States shall transmit to the Commission, on its request, the data on fishing effort deployed by their fishing vessels during the month of January 2011.U.K.

Appendix 1 to Annex IIA

Maximum allowable fishing effort in kilowatt days

Geographical areaRegulated gearDKDESE
(a)Kattegat
TR1197 9294 21216 610
TR21 106 7226 987436 675
TR3441 8720490
BT1000
BT2000
GN115 45626 53413 102
GT22 645022 060
LL1 100025 339
Geographical areaRegulated gearBEDKDEESFRIENLSEUK
(b)Skagerrak, that part of ICES division IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat; ICES subarea IV and EU waters of ICES division IIa; ICES division VIId
TR11 0944 139 2761 073 6681 7221 840 286192314 506210 3487 561 687
TR2236 7683 474 212436 66607 942 31213 418914 458738 4736 268 834
TR302 545 0092570101 316036 6171 0248 482
BT11 427 5741 157 26529 271000999 80801 739 759
BT25 818 58784 0531 525 67901 230 378031 303 63406 710 298
GN163 5312 307 977224 4840342 5790438 66474 925546 303
GT0224 12446704 338 3150048 96814 004
LL056 3120245125 14100110 468134 880
Geographical areaRegulated gearBEFRIENLUK
(c)ICES division VIIa
TR1064 25744 7190452 789
TR213 554992584 04701 450 985
TR3001 42200
BT100000
BT2843 7820514 584200 000111 693
GN047118 25505 970
GT0000158
LL000070 614
Geographical areaRegulated gearBEDEESFRIEUK
(d)ICES division VIa and EU waters of ICES division Vb
TR108 36301 980 786166 0101 377 697
TR200034 926479 0432 972 845
TR3000027316 027
BT100000117 544
BT200003 8014 626
GN035 44213 836150 1985 697213 454
GT00001 953145
LL001 402 142163 1304 250630 040

Appendix 2 to Annex IIA

Table II

Reporting format

Member StateGearAreaYearMonthCumulative declaration
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)

Table III

Data format

a

Information relevant for transmission of data by fixed-length formatting.

Name of fieldMaximum number of characters/digitsAlignmentaL(eft)/R(ight)Definition and comments
(1)Member State
3Member State (Alpha-3 ISO code) in which the vessel is registered
(2)Gear
3

One of the following gear types

  • TR1

  • TR2

  • TR3

  • BT1

  • BT2

  • GN

  • GT

  • LL

(3)Area
8L

One of the following areas

  • 03AS

  • 02A0407D

  • 07A

  • 06A

(4)Year
4The year of the month for which the declaration is done
(5)Month
2Month for which the fishing effort declaration is done (expressed by two digits between 01 and 12)
(6)Cumulative declaration
13RCumulative amount of fishing effort expressed in kilowatt days from 1 January of the year (4) until the end of the month (5)

ANNEX IIBU.K. FISHING EFFORT FOR VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RECOVERY OF CERTAIN SOUTHERN HAKE AND NORWAY LOBSTER STOCKS IN ICES DIVISIONS VIIIc AND IXa EXCLUDING THE GULF OF CADIZ

1. Scope U.K.

This Annex shall apply to EU vessels of 10 metres’ length overall or more carrying on board or deploying trawls, Danish seines or similar gears of mesh size equal to or larger than 32 mm and gill-nets of mesh size equal to or larger than 60 mm or bottom longlines, and present in ICES divisions VIIIc and IXa excluding the Gulf of Cadiz.

2. Definitions U.K.

For the purposes of this Annex:

(a)

‘gear grouping’ means the grouping of trawls, Danish seines or similar gears of mesh size equal to or larger than 32 mm and gill-nets of mesh size equal to or larger than 60 mm and bottom longlines;

(b)

‘regulated gear’ means any of the two gear categories belonging to the gear grouping;

(c)

‘area’ means ICES divisions VIIIc and IXa excluding the Gulf of Cadiz;

(d)

‘2011 management period’ means the period from 1 February 2011 to 31 January 2012;

(e)

‘special conditions’ means the special conditions set out in point 5.2. of this Annex.

3. Vessels concerned by fishing effort limitations U.K.

3.1.A Member State shall not authorise fishing with a regulated gear in the area by any of its vessels which have no record of such fishing activity in the years 2002 to 2010 in the area, excluding the record of fishing activities as a result of transfer of days between fishing vessels, unless it ensures that equivalent capacity, measured in kilowatts, is prevented from fishing in the area.U.K.
3.2.A vessel flying the flag of a Member State having no quotas in the area shall not be authorised to fish in the area with a regulated gear, unless the vessel is allocated a quota after a transfer as permitted in accordance with Article 20(5) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 and is allocated days at sea in accordance with point 10 or 11 of this Annex.U.K.

4. General obligations and limitation in activity U.K.

4.1.Member States shall manage the maximum allowable effort in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 2166/2005 and Articles 26 to 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.U.K.
4.2.Without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, each Member State shall ensure that, when carrying on board any regulated gear, EU vessels flying its flag shall be present within the area for no more than the number of days specified in point 5 of this Annex.U.K.
4.3.Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 shall apply to vessels falling under the scope of this Annex. The geographical area referred to in that Article shall be understood as the area defined in point 2 of this Annex.U.K.

NUMBER OF DAYS PRESENT WITHIN THE AREA ALLOCATED TO EU VESSELS U.K.

5. Maximum number of days U.K.

5.1.During the 2011 management period, the maximum number of days at sea for which a Member State may authorise a vessel flying its flag to be present within the area having carried on board any regulated gear is shown in Table I.U.K.
[F15.2. For the purposes of fixing the maximum number of days at sea that an EU vessel may be authorised by its flag Member State to be present within the area, the following special conditions shall apply in accordance with Table I: U.K.
(a)

the total landings of hake in the year 2008 or 2009 made by the vessel shall represent less than 5 tonnes or less than 3 % of the total landings in live weight; and

(b)

the total landings of Norway lobster in the year 2008 or 2009 made by the vessel shall represent less than 2,5 tonnes according to the landings in live weight.]

5.3.The special conditions referred to in point 5.2. might be transferred from one vessel to one or more other vessels which replace that vessel in the fleet, provided that the replacing vessel uses similar gear and does not have in any year of its operation a record of landings of hake and Norway lobster higher than the weights specified in point 5.2.U.K.
5.4.A Member State may manage its fishing effort allocations in accordance with a kilowatt days system. By that system it may authorise any vessel concerned for any regulated gear and special conditions as set out in Table I to be present within the area for a maximum number of days which is different from that set out in that Table, provided that the overall amount of kilowatt days corresponding to the regulated gear and to the special conditions referred to in point 5.2. is respected.U.K.

This overall amount of kilowatt days shall be the sum of all individual fishing efforts allocated to the vessels flying the flag of that Member State and qualified for the regulated gear and, where applicable, the special conditions. Such individual fishing efforts shall be calculated in kilowatt days by multiplying the engine power of each vessel by the number of days at sea it would benefit from, according to Table I, if this point were not applied. For as long as the number of days is unlimited according to Table I, the relevant number of days the vessel would benefit from is 360.

5.5.A Member State wishing to benefit from the system referred to in point 5.4. shall submit a request to the Commission with reports in electronic format containing for the gear grouping and special conditions as laid down in Table I the details of the calculation based on:U.K.

On the basis of that description, the Commission may authorise that Member State to benefit from the system referred to in point 5.4.

6. Management periods U.K.

6.1.A Member State may divide the days present within the area given in Table I into management periods of durations of one or more calendar months.U.K.
6.2.The number of days or hours for which a vessel may be present within the area during a management period shall be fixed by the Member State concerned.U.K.

Where a Member State authorises vessels to be present within the area by hours, the Member State shall continue measuring the consumption of days as specified in point 4.1. Upon request by the Commission, the Member State shall demonstrate its precautionary measures taken to avoid an excessive consumption of days within the area due to a vessel terminating presences in the area before the end of a 24-hour period.

7. Allocation of additional days for permanent cessation of fishing activities U.K.

7.1.An additional number of days at sea on which a vessel may be authorised by its flag Member State to be present within the area when carrying on board any regulated gear may be allocated to Member States by the Commission on the basis of permanent cessations of fishing activities that have taken place between 1 February 2010 and 31 January 2011 either in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999(32), Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006(33) or resulting from other circumstances duly motivated by Member States. Any vessels for which it can be demonstrated that they have been definitively withdrawn from the area may also be considered.U.K.

The effort expended in 2003 measured in kilowatt days of the withdrawn vessels using the gears in question shall be divided by the effort expended by all vessels using those gears during 2003. The additional number of days at sea shall be then calculated by multiplying the ratio so obtained by the number of days that would have been allocated according to Table I. Any part of a day resulting from this calculation shall be rounded to the nearest whole day.

This point shall not apply where a vessel has been replaced in accordance with point 3 or 5.3. of this Annex, or when the withdrawal has already been used in previous years to obtain additional days at sea.

7.2.Member States wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 7.1. shall submit a request to the Commission with reports in electronic format containing, for the gear grouping and special conditions as laid down in Table I, the details of the calculation based on:U.K.
7.3.On the basis of such a request the Commission may amend the number of days defined in point 5.1. for that Member State in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 30(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002.U.K.
7.4.During the 2011 management period, a Member State may re-allocate those additional numbers of days at sea to all or part of the vessels remaining in fleet and qualified for the regulated gears. Additional days stemming from a withdrawn vessel that benefited from a special condition referred to in point 5.2.(a) or (b) may not be allocated to a vessel remaining active that does not benefit from a special condition.U.K.
7.5.Any additional number of days resulting from a permanent cessation of fishing activities allocated by the Commission for the 2010 management period shall be included in the maximum number of days per Member State shown in Table I and shall be allocated to the gear groupings in Table I and shall be subject to the adjustment in days at sea ceilings resulting from this Regulation for the 2011 management period.U.K.
7.6.By way of derogation from points 7.1., 7.2. and 7.3., the Commission may exceptionally grant a Member State an allocation of additional days during the 2011 management period on the basis of permanent cessation of fishing activities that have taken place from 1 February 2004 to 31 January 2010 and which have not been the subject of a prior request for additional days.U.K.

8. Allocation of additional days for enhanced scientific observer coverage U.K.

8.1.Three additional days on which a vessel may be present within the area when carrying onboard any regulated gear may be allocated to Member States by the Commission on the basis of an enhanced programme of scientific observer coverage in partnership between scientists and the fishing industry. Such a programme shall focus in particular on levels of discarding and on catch composition and go beyond the requirements on data collection, as laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No 199/2008 of 25 February 2008 concerning the establishment of a Community framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the Common Fisheries Policy(34) and its implementing rules for national programmes.U.K.

Scientific observers shall be independent from the owner, the master of the vessel and any crew member.

8.2.Member States wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 8.1. shall submit a description of their enhanced scientific observer coverage programme to the Commission for approval.U.K.
8.3.On the basis of this description, and after consultation with STECF, the Commission may amend the number of days defined in point 5.1. for that Member State and for the vessels, the area and gear concerned by the enhanced programme of scientific observers in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 30(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002.U.K.
8.4.If an enhanced scientific observer coverage programme submitted by a Member State has been approved by the Commission in the past and the Member State wishes to continue its application without changes, the Member State shall inform the Commission of the continuation of that programme four weeks before the beginning of the period for which the programme applies.U.K.

9. Special conditions for the allocation of days U.K.

[F19.1. If a vessel has received an unlimited number of days resulting from compliance with the special conditions, the vessel’s landings in the 2011 management period shall not exceed 5 tonnes or 3 % of the total landings in live weight of hake and 2,5 tonnes in live weight of Norway lobster.] U.K.
9.2.When either of these conditions is not met by a vessel, that vessel shall with immediate effect no longer be entitled to the allocation of days corresponding to the given special condition.U.K.
Table I
Maximum number of days a vessel may be present within the area by fishing gear per year
Special conditionRegulated gearMaximum number of days
Bottom trawls, Danish seines and similar trawls of mesh size ≥ 32 mm, gill-nets of mesh size ≥ 60 mm and bottom longlinesES158
FR142
PT172
5.2.(a) and 5.2.(b) Bottom trawls, Danish seines and similar trawls of mesh size ≥ 32 mm, gill-nets of mesh size ≥ 60 mm and bottom longlines Unlimited

EXCHANGES OF FISHING EFFORT ALLOCATIONS U.K.

10. Transfer of days between vessels flying the flag of a Member State U.K.

10.1.A Member State may permit any fishing vessel flying its flag to transfer days present within the area for which it has been authorised to another vessel flying its flag within the area, provided that the product of the days received by a vessel multiplied by its engine power in kilowatts (kilowatt days) is equal to or less than the product of the days transferred by the donor vessel and the engine power in kilowatts of that vessel. The engine power in kilowatts of the vessels shall be that recorded for each vessel in the EU fishing fleet register.U.K.
10.2.The total number of days present within the area transferred under point 10.1. multiplied by the engine power in kilowatts of the donor vessel shall not be higher than the donor vessel's average annual days track record in the area as verified by the fishing logbook in the years 2008 and 2009 multiplied by the engine power in kilowatts of that vessel.U.K.
10.3.The transfer of days as described in point 10.1. shall be permitted only between vessels operating with any regulated gear and during the same management period.U.K.
10.4.Transfer of days is only permitted for vessels benefiting from an allocation of fishing days without special conditions.U.K.
10.5.On request from the Commission, Member States shall provide information on the transfers that have taken place. Formats of spreadsheet for the collection and transmission of information referred to in this point may be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 30(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002.U.K.

11. Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of different Member States U.K.

Member States may permit transfer of days present within the area for the same management period and within the area between any fishing vessels flying their flags provided that points 3.1., 3.2., and 10 apply mutatis mutandis. Where Member States decide to authorise such a transfer, they shall notify the Commission, before the transfer takes place, the details of the transfer, including the number of days, the fishing effort and, where applicable, the fishing quotas relating thereto.

REPORTING OBLIGATIONS U.K.

12. Collection of relevant data U.K.

Member States, on the basis of information used for the management of fishing days present within the area as set out in this Annex, shall collect on a quarterly basis the information about total fishing effort deployed within the area for towed gears and static gears, effort deployed by vessels using different types of gear in the area, and the engine power of those vessels in kW.

13. Communication of relevant data U.K.

Upon request from the Commission, Member States shall make available to the Commission a spreadsheet with the data referred to in point 12 in the format specified in Tables II and III by sending it to the appropriate electronic mailbox address, which shall be communicated to the Member States by the Commission. Member States shall, upon the Commission's request, send to the Commission detailed information on effort allocated and consumed covering all or parts of the 2010 and 2011 management periods, using the data format specified in Tables IV and V.

Table II

Reporting format kW-day information by year

Member StateGearYearCumulative effort declaration
(1)(2)(3)(4)
Table III

Data format kW-day information by year

a

Information relevant for transmission of data by fixed-length formatting.

Name of fieldMaximum number of characters/digitsAlignmentaL(eft)/R(ight)Definition and comments
(1)Member State
3Member State (Alpha-3 ISO code) in which the vessel is registered
(2)Gear
2

One of the following gear types:

TR

=

trawls, Danish seines and similar gear ≥ 32 mm

GN

=

gillnets ≥ 60 mm

LL

=

bottom longlines

(3)Year
4Either 2006 or 2007 or 2008 or 2009 or 2010 or 2011
(4)Cumulative effort declaration
7RCumulative amount of fishing effort expressed in kilowatt days deployed from 1 January until 31 December of the year
Table IV

Reporting format for vessel-related information

Member StateCFRExternal markingLength of management periodGear notifiedSpecial condition applying to notified gear(s)Days eligible using notified gear(s)Days spent with notified gear(s)Transfer of days
No 1No 2No 3No 1No 2No 3No 1No 2No 3No 1No 2No 3
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(5)(5)(5)(6)(6)(6)(6)(7)(7)(7)(7)(8)(8)(8)(8)(9)
Table V

Data format for vessel-related information

a

Information relevant for transmission of data by fixed-length formatting.

b

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1381/87 of 20 May 1987 establishing detailed rules concerning the marking and documentation of fishing vessels (OJ L 132, 21.5.1987, p. 9).

Name of fieldMaximum number of characters/digitsAlignmentaL(eft)/R(ight)Definition and comments
(1)Member State
3Member State (Alpha-3 ISO code) in which vessel is registered
(2)CFR
12

EU fishing fleet register number

Unique identification number of a fishing vessel

Member State (Alpha-3 ISO code) followed by an identifying series (9 characters). Where a series has fewer than 9 characters, additional zeros must be inserted on the left hand side

(3)External marking
14LUnder Regulation (EEC) No 1381/87b
(4)Length of management period
2LLength of the management period measured in months
(5)Gears notified
2L

One of the following gear types

TR

=

trawls, Danish seines and similar gear ≥ 32 mm

GN

=

gillnets ≥ 60 mm

LL

=

bottom longlines

(6)Special condition applying to notified gear(s)
2LIndication of which, if any, of the special condition referred to in point 5.2.(a) or (b) of Annex IIB that apply
(7)Days eligible using notified gear(s)
3LNumber of days for which the vessel is eligible under Annex IIB for the choice of gears and length of management period notified
(8)Days spent with notified gear(s)
3LNumber of days the vessel actually spent present within the area and using a gear corresponding to gear notified during the notified management period
(9)Transfers of days
4LFor days transferred indicate ‘– number of days transferred’ and for days received indicate ‘+ number of days transferred’

ANNEX IICU.K. FISHING EFFORT FOR VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF WESTERN CHANNEL SOLE STOCKS ICES DIVISION VIIe

GENERAL PROVISIONS U.K.

1. Scope U.K.

1.1.This Annex shall apply to EU vessels of 10 metres’ length overall or more carrying on board or deploying any of the gears referred to in point 2, and present in ICES division VIIe. For the purposes of this Annex, a reference to the 2011 management period means the period from 1 February 2011 to 31 January 2012.U.K.
1.2.Vessels fishing with static nets with mesh size equal to or larger than 120 mm and with track records of less than 300 kg live weight of sole according to the fishing logbook in 2004 shall be exempt from this Annex on condition that:U.K.
(a)

such vessels catch less than 300 kg live weight of sole during the 2011 management period;

(b)

such vessels do not tranship any fish at sea to another vessel; and

(c)

each Member State concerned make a report to the Commission by 31 July 2011 and 31 January 2012 on these vessels’ track records for sole in 2004 and catches of sole in 2011.

When either of these conditions is not met, the vessels concerned shall with immediate effect cease to be exempt from this Annex.

[F12. Fishing gear U.K.

For the purposes of this Annex, the following groupings of fishing gears shall apply:

(a)

beam trawls of mesh size equal to or greater than 80 mm;

(b)

static nets including gill-nets, trammel-nets and tangle-nets with mesh size equal to or less than 220 mm.]

3. General obligations and limitation in activity U.K.

3.1.Member States shall manage the maximum allowable effort in accordance with Articles 26 to 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.U.K.
3.2.Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 shall apply to vessels falling under the scope of this Annex. The geographical area referred to in that Article shall be understood as the ICES division VIIe.U.K.

IMPLEMENTATION OF FISHING EFFORT LIMITATIONS U.K.

4. Vessels concerned by fishing effort limitations U.K.

4.1.Vessels using gear types identified in point 2 and fishing in areas defined in point 1 shall hold a special fishing permit issued in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1627/94.U.K.
4.2.A Member State shall not permit fishing with a gear belonging to a grouping of fishing gears referred to in point 2 in the area by any of its vessels which have no record of such fishing activity in the years 2002 to 2010 in that area unless it ensures that equivalent capacity, measured in kilowatts, is prevented from fishing in the regulated area.U.K.
4.3.However, a vessel with a track record of using a gear belonging to a grouping of fishing gears referred to in point 2 may be authorised to use a different fishing gear, provided that the number of days allocated to this latter gear is greater than or equal to the number of days allocated to the first gear.U.K.
4.4.A vessel flying the flag of a Member State having no quotas in the area defined in point 1 shall not be permitted to fish in that area with a gear belonging to a grouping of fishing gear referred to in point 2, unless the vessel is allocated a quota after a transfer as permitted in accordance with the Article 20(5) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 and is allocated days at sea in accordance with point 10 or 11 of this Annex.U.K.

5. Limitations in activity U.K.

Each Member State shall ensure that, when carrying on board any of the groupings of fishing gears referred to in point 2, fishing vessels flying its flag and registered in the Union shall be present within the area for no more than the number of days set out in point 6.

NUMBER OF DAYS PRESENT WITHIN THE AREA ALLOCATED TO EU VESSELS U.K.

6. Maximum number of days U.K.

6.1.During the 2011 management period, the maximum number of days at sea for which a Member State may authorise a vessel flying its flag to be present within the area having carried on board and used any one of the fishing gears referred to in point 2 is shown in Table I.U.K.
6.2.During the 2011 management period, a Member State may manage its fishing effort allocation according to a kilowatt days system. By that system it may authorise any vessel concerned to be present within the area for a maximum number of days which is different from that set out in Table I for any one of the groupings of fishing gears laid down in that Table, provided that the overall amount of kilowatt days corresponding to such a grouping is respected.U.K.

For a specific grouping of fishing gears, the overall amount of kilowatt days shall be the sum of all individual fishing efforts allocated to the vessels flying the flag of the Member State concerned and qualified for that specific grouping. Such individual fishing efforts shall be calculated in kilowatt days by multiplying the engine power of each vessel by the number of days at sea it would benefit from, according to Table I, if this point were not applied.

6.3.A Member State wishing to benefit from the system referred to in point 6.2. shall submit a request to the Commission with reports in electronic format containing for each grouping of fishing gears the details of the calculation based on:U.K.

On the basis of that description, the Commission may authorise that Member State to benefit from the system referred to in point 6.2.

7. Management periods U.K.

7.1.A Member State may divide the days present within the area given in Table I into management periods of durations of one or more calendar months.U.K.
7.2.The number of days or hours for which a vessel may be present within the area during a management period shall be fixed at the discretion of the Member State concerned.U.K.

In case that a Member State authorises vessels to be present within the area by hours, the Member State shall continue measuring the consumption of days as specified in point 3. Upon request by the Commission, the Member State shall demonstrate its precautionary measures taken to avoid an excessive consumption of days within the area due to a vessel terminating presences in the area that do not coincide with the end of a 24-hours period.

8. Allocation of additional days for permanent cessations of fishing activities U.K.

8.1.An additional number of days at sea on which a vessel may be authorised by its flag Member State to be present within the geographical area when carrying on board any of the gears referred to in point 2 may be allocated to Member States by the Commission on the basis of permanent cessations of fishing activities that have taken place since 1 January 2004 either in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 or Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 or Regulation (EC) No 744/2008(35), or resulting from other circumstances duly motivated by Member States.U.K.

The effort expended in 2003 measured in kilowatt days of the withdrawn vessels using the gear in question shall be divided by the effort expended by all vessels using that gear during 2003. The additional number of days at sea shall be then calculated by multiplying the ratio so obtained by the number of days that would have been allocated according to Table I. Any part of a day resulting from this calculation shall be rounded to the nearest whole day.

This point shall not apply where a vessel has been replaced in accordance with point 4.2. or when the withdrawal has already been used in previous years to obtain additional days at sea.

8.2.Member States wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 8.1. shall submit a request to the Commission with reports in electronic format containing for each grouping of fishing gears the details of the calculation based on:U.K.
8.3.On the basis of such a request the Commission may amend the number of days defined in point 6.2. for that Member State in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 30(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002.U.K.
8.4.During the 2011 management period, a Member State may re-allocate those additional numbers of days at sea to all or parts of the vessels remaining in fleet and qualified for the relevant grouping of fishing gears.U.K.
8.5.A Member State may not re-allocate in the 2011 management period any additional number of days resulting from a permanent cessation of activity previously allocated by the Commission, unless the Commission has taken a decision that reassesses those additional numbers of days on the basis of the current gear groupings and limitations in days at sea. Upon the Member State's request to reassess the number of days, the Member State is provisionally authorised to reallocate 50 % of the additional number of days, until the Commission takes its decision.U.K.

9. Allocation of additional days for enhanced scientific observer coverage U.K.

9.1.Three additional days on which a vessel may be present within the area when carrying onboard any of the groupings of fishing gear referred to in point 2 may be allocated between 1 February 2011 and 31 January 2012 to Member States by the Commission on the basis of an enhanced programme of scientific observer coverage in partnership between scientists and the fishing industry. Such a programme shall focus in particular on levels of discarding and on catch composition and go beyond the requirements on data collection, as laid down in Regulation (EC) No 199/2008 and Regulation (EC) No 665/2008(36) for national programmes.U.K.

Observers shall be independent from the owner, the master of the fishing vessel and any crew member.

9.2.Member States wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 9.1. shall submit a description of their enhanced scientific observer coverage programme to the Commission for approval.U.K.
9.3.On the basis of this description, and after consultation with STECF, the Commission may amend the number of days defined in point 6.1. for that Member State and for the vessels, the area and gear concerned by the enhanced programme of observers in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 30(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002.U.K.
9.4.If an enhanced scientific observer coverage programme submitted by a Member State has been approved by the Commission in the past and the Member State wishes to continue its application without changes, the Member State shall inform the Commission of the continuation of that programme four weeks before the beginning of the period for which the programme applies.U.K.
[F1Table I
Gear point 2 Denomination Only the gear groupings as defined in point 2 are used Western Channel
2(a) Beam trawls of mesh size ≥ 80 mm 164
2(b) Static nets with mesh size ≤ 220 mm 164]

EXCHANGES OF FISHING EFFORT ALLOCATIONS U.K.

10. Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of a Member State U.K.

10.1.A Member State may permit any of its fishing vessels flying its flag to transfer days present within the area for which it has been authorised to another of its vessels flying its flag within the area provided that the product of the days received by a vessel and its engine power in kilowatts (kilowatt days) is equal to or less than the product of the days transferred by the donor vessel and the engine power in kilowatts of that vessel. The engine power in kilowatts of the vessels shall be that recorded for each vessel in the EU fishing fleet register.U.K.
10.2.The total number of days present within the area, multiplied by the engine power in kilowatts of the donor vessel, shall not be higher than the donor vessel's average annual days track record in the area as verified by the fishing logbook in the years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 multiplied by the engine power in kilowatts of that vessel.U.K.
10.3.The transfer of days as described in point 10.1. shall be permitted only between vessels operating within the same gear grouping referred to in point 2 and during the same management period.U.K.
10.4.On request from the Commission, Member States shall provide reports on the transfers that have taken place. A detailed format of spreadsheet for making these reports available to the Commission may be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 30(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002.U.K.

11. Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of different Member States U.K.

Member States may permit transfer of days present within the area for the same management period and within the area between any fishing vessels flying their flags provided that points 4.2., 4.4., 6 and 10 apply mutatis mutandis. Where Member States decide to authorise such a transfer, as a preliminary they shall notify the Commission before the transfer takes place, the details of the transfer, including the number of days transferred, the fishing effort and, where applicable, the fishing quotas relating thereto, as agreed between them.

REPORTING OBLIGATIONS U.K.

12. Collection of relevant data U.K.

Member States, on the basis of information used for the management of fishing days present within the area as set out in this Annex, shall collect for each annual quarter the information about total fishing effort deployed within the area for towed gears and static gears and effort deployed by vessels using different types of gear in the area concerned by this Annex.

13. Communication of relevant data U.K.

Upon request from the Commission, Member States shall make available to the Commission a spreadsheet with the data referred to in point 12 in the format specified in Tables II and III by sending it to the appropriate electronic mailbox address, which shall be communicated to the Member States by the Commission. Member States shall, upon the Commission's request, send to the Commission detailed information on effort allocated and consumed covering all or parts of the 2010 and 2011 management periods, using the data format specified in Tables IV and V.

Table II

Reporting format kW-day information by year

Member StateGearYearCumulative effort declaration
(1)(2)(3)(4)
Table III

Data format kW-day information by year

a

Information relevant for transmission of data by fixed-length formatting.

Name of fieldMaximum number of characters/digitsAlignmentaL(eft)/R(ight)Definition and comments
(1)Member State
3Member State (Alpha-3 ISO code) in which the vessel is registered
(2)Gear
2

One of the following gear types:

BT

=

beam trawls ≥ 80 mm

GN

=

gillnet < 220 mm

TN

=

trammel net or entangling net < 220 mm

(3)Year
4Either 2006 or 2007 or 2008 or 2009 or 2010 or 2011
(4)Cumulative effort declaration
7RCumulative amount of fishing effort expressed in kilowatt days deployed from 1 January until 31 December of the year
Table IV

Reporting format for vessel-related information

Member StateCFRExternal markingLength of management periodGear notifiedDays eligible using notified gear(s)Days spent with notified gear(s)Transfer of days
No 1No 2No 3No 1No 2No 3No 1No 2No 3
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(5)(5)(5)(6)(6)(6)(6)(7)(7)(7)(7)(8)
Table V

Data format for vessel-related information

a

Information relevant for transmission of data by fixed-length formatting.

Name of fieldMaximum number of characters/digitsAlignmentaL(eft)/R(ight)Definition and comments
(1)Member State
3Member State (Alpha-3 ISO code) in which vessel is registered
(2)CFR
12

EU fishing fleet register number

Unique identification number of a fishing vessel

Member State (Alpha-3 ISO code) followed by an identifying series (9 characters). Where a series has fewer than 9 characters, additional zeros must be inserted on the left hand side

(3)External marking
14LUnder Regulation (EEC) No 1381/87
(4)Length of management period
2LLength of the management period measured in months
(5)Gears notified
2L

One of the following gear types:

BT

=

beam trawls ≥ 80 mm

GN

=

gillnet < 220 mm

TN

=

trammel net or entangling net < 220 mm

(6)Special condition applying to notified gear(s)
3LNumber of days for which the vessel is eligible under Annex IIC for the choice of gears and length of management period notified
(8)Days spent with notified gear(s)
3LNumber of days the vessel actually spent present within the area and using a gear corresponding to gear notified during the notified management period
(9)Transfers of days
4LFor days transferred indicate ‘– number of days transferred’ and for days received indicate ‘+ number of days transferred’

ANNEX IIDU.K. FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VESSELS FISHING FOR SANDEEL IN ICES DIVISIONS IIa, IIIa AND ICES SUBAREA IV

1.The conditions laid down in this Annex shall apply to EU vessels fishing in EU waters of ICES divisions IIa, IIIa and ICES subarea IV with demersal trawl, seine or similar towed gears with a mesh size of less than 16 mm.U.K.

2.The conditions laid down in this Annex shall apply to third-country vessels authorised to fish for sandeel in EU waters of ICES subarea IV unless otherwise specified, or as a consequence of consultations between the Union and Norway as set out in the Agreed Record of conclusions between the European Union and Norway.U.K.

3.For the purposes of this Annex, sandeel management areas shall be as shown below and in the Appendix to this Annex:U.K.

Sandeel management areaICES statistical rectangles
131-34 E9-F2; 35 E9- F3; 36 E9-F4; 37 E9-F5; 38-40 F0-F5; 41 F5-F6
231-34 F3-F4; 35 F4-F6; 36 F5-F8; 37-40 F6-F8; 41 F7-F8
341 F1-F4; 42-43 F1-F9; 44 F1-G0; 45-46 F1-G1; 47 G0
438-40 E7-E9; 41-46 E6-F0
547-51 E6 + F0-F5; 52 E6-F5
641-43 G0-G3; 44 G1
747-51 E7-E9

4.Based on advice from ICES and the STECF on the fishing opportunities for sandeel in each of the sandeel management areas defined in point 3, the Commission will endeavour to revise the TACs and quotas and the special conditions for sandeel in EU waters of ICES divisions IIa and IIIa and ICES subarea IV, as laid down in Annex I, by 1 March 2011.U.K.

5.Commercial fishing with demersal trawl, seine or similar towed gears with a mesh size of less than 16 mm shall be prohibited from 1 January until 31 March 2011 and from 1 August until 31 December 2011.U.K.

Appendix 1 to Annex IID

Sandeel Management Areas U.K.

ANNEX IIIU.K.

Maximum number of fishing authorisations for EU vessels fishing in third-country waters

a

Without prejudice to additional licences granted to Sweden by Norway in accordance with established practice.

Area of fishingFisheryNumber of fishing authorisationsAllocation of fishing authorisations amongst Member StatesMaximum number of vessels present at any time
Norwegian waters and fishery zone around Jan MayenHerring, north of 62° 00′ N93DK: 32, DE: 6, FR: 1, IE: 9, NL: 11, PL: 1, SV: 12, UK: 2169
Demersal species, north of 62° 00′ N80DE: 16, IE: 1, ES: 20, FR: 18, PT: 9, UK: 1450
Mackerel70a
Industrial species, south of 62° 00′ N480DK: 450, UK: 30150

ANNEX IVU.K. ICCAT CONVENTION AREA

1.Maximum number of EU bait boats and trolling boats authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm in the Eastern AtlanticU.K.

Spain63
France44
EU107

2.Maximum number of EU coastal artisanal fishing vessels authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm in the MediterraneanU.K.

Spain139
France86
Italy35
Cyprus25
Malta83
EU368

3.Maximum number of EU vessels authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm in the Adriatic Sea for farming purposesU.K.

Italy68
EU68

4.Maximum number and total capacity in gross tonnage of fishing vessels of each Member State that may be authorised to fish for, retain on board, tranship, transport, or land bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean(37).U.K.

Table A
a

This number may be further increased, provided that the international obligations of the Union are fulfilled.

b

Polyvalent vessels, using multi-gear equipment (longline, handline, trolling line).

c

From which 8 vessels are longliners.

d

Polyvalent vessels, using multi-gear equipment (longline, handline, trolling line).

Number of fishing vessels
CyprusGreeceItalyFranceSpainMalta
Purse Seiners119a1760
Longliners10b03008183
Baitboat0008610
Handline0002920
Trawler00078c00
Other artisanal0250d087330
Table B
Total capacity in gross tonnage
CyprusGreeceItalyFranceSpainMalta
Purse Seinerspmpmpmpmpmpm
Longlinerspmpmpmpmpmpm
Baitboatpmpmpmpmpmpm
Handlinepmpmpmpmpmpm
Trawlerpmpmpmpmpmpm
Other artisanalpmpmpmpmpmpm

5.Maximum number of traps engaged in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery authorised by each Member StateU.K.

a

This number may be further increased, provided that the international obligations of the Union are fulfilled.

Number of traps
Spain6
Italy6
Portugal1a

6.Maximum bluefin tuna farming capacity and fattening capacity for each Member State and maximum input of wild caught bluefin tuna that each Member State may allocate to its farms in the eastern Atlantic and MediterraneanU.K.

Table A
Maximum tuna farming capacity and fattening capacity
Number of farmsCapacity (in tonnes)
Spain1411 852
Italy1513 000
Greece22 100
Cyprus33 000
Malta812 300
Table B
Maximum input of wild caught bluefin tuna (in tonnes)
Spain5 855
Italy3 764
Greece785
Cyprus2 195
Malta8 768

ANNEX VU.K. CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA

PART AU.K. PROHIBITION OF DIRECTED FISHING IN CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA

a

Except for scientific research purposes.

b

Excluding waters subject to national jurisdiction (EEZs).

Target speciesZonePeriod of prohibition
Sharks (all species)Convention AreaAll year
Notothenia rossii

FAO 48.1. Antarctic, in the Peninsula Area

FAO 48.2. Antarctic, around the South Orkneys

FAO 48.3. Antarctic, around South Georgia

All year
Finfish

FAO 48.1. Antarctica

FAO 48.2. Antarctica

All year

Gobionotothen gibberifrons

Chaenocephalus aceratus

Pseudochaenichthys georgianus

Lepidonotothen squamifrons

Patagonotothen guntheri

Electrona carlsbergi a

FAO 48.3.All year
Dissostichus spp.FAO 48.5. Antarctic1 December 2010 to 30 November 2011
Dissostichus spp.

FAO 88.3. Antarctica

FAO 58.5.1. Antarctica b

FAO 58.5.2. Antarctic east of 79° 20′ E and outside the EEZ to the west of 79° 20′ Ea

FAO 88.2. Antarctic north of 65° Sa

FAO 58.4.4. Antarctica b

FAO 58.6. Antarctica

FAO 58.7. Antarctica

All year
Lepidonotothen squamifronsFAO 58.4.4.a bAll year
All species except Champsocephalus gunnari and Dissostichus eleginoidesFAO 58.5.2. Antarctic1 December 2010 to 30 November 2011
Dissostichus mawsoniFAO 48.4. Antarctica within the area bounded by latitudes 55° 30′ S and 57° 20′ S and by longitudes 25° 30′ W and 29° 30′ WAll year

PART BU.K. CATCH AND BY-CATCH LIMITS FOR NEW AND EXPLORATORY FISHERIES IN THE CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA IN 2010/11

a

Rules for catch limits for by-catch species per SSRU, applicable within total by-catch limits per Subarea:

  • skates and rays: 5 % of the catch limit for Dissostichus spp. or 50 tonnes, whichever is greatest,

  • Macrourus spp.: 16 % of the catch limit for Dissostichus spp. or 20 tonnes, whichever is greatest,

  • other species: 20 tonnes per SSRU.

Subarea/DivisionRegionSeasonSSRU Dissotichus spp. catch limit(tonnes)By-catch catch limit (tonnes)
Skates and rays Macrourus spp.Other species
58.4.1.Whole Division1 December 2010 to 30 November 2011

SSRU A, B, D, F and H: 0

SSRU C: 100

SSRU E: 50

SSRU G: 60

Total 210All Division: 50All Division: 33All Division: 20
58.4.2.Whole Division1 December 2010 to 30 November 2011

SSRU A: 30

SSRU B, C and D: 0

SSRU E: 40

Total 70All Division: 50All Division: 20All Division: 20
88.1.All Subarea1 December 2010 to 31 August 2011

SSRU A: 0

SSRUs B, C and G: 372

SSRUs D, E and F: 0

SSRUs H, I and K: 2 104

SSRUs J and L: 374

SSRU M: 0

Total 2 850

142

SSRU A: 0

SSRU B, C and G: 50

SSRU D, E and F: 0

SSRU H, I and K: 105

SSRU J and L: 50

SSRU M: 0

430

SSRU A: 0

SSRU B, C and G: 40

SSRU D, E and F: 0

SSRU H, I and K: 320

SSRU J and L: 70

SSRU M: 0

20

SSRU A: 0

SSRU B, C and G: 60

SSRU D, E and F: 0

SSRU H, I and K: 60

SSRU J and L: 40

SSRU M: 0

88.2.South of 65° S1 December 2010 to 31 August 2011

SSRU A and B: 0

SSRUs C, D, F and G: 214

SSRU E: 361

Total 575a

50a

SSRU A and B: 0

SSRU C, D, F and G: 50

SSRU E: 50

92a

SSRU A and B: 0

SSRU C, D, F and G: 34

SSRU E: 58

20

SSRU A and B: 0

SSRU C, D, F and G: 80

SSRU E: 20

PART CU.K. NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A FISHERY FOR EUPHAUSIA SUPERBA

Contracting Party: …

Fishing season: …

Name of vessel: …

Expected level of catch (tonnes): …

Fishing technique:

 Conventional trawl

 Continuous fishing system

 Pumping to clear codend

 Other approved methods: Please specify

Methods used for direct estimate of green weight of krill caughta:

Products to be derived from the catch and their conversion factorsb:

a

The notification shall include a description of the exact detailed method of estimation of green weight of krill caught and, if conversion factors are applied, the exact detailed method of how each conversion factor was derived. Member States are not required to re-submit such a description in the following seasons, unless change in the method of green weight estimation occurred.

b

Information to be provided to the extent possible.

c

Conversion factor = whole weight/processed weight.

Product type% of catchConversion factorc
DecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov
Subarea/Division48.1
48.2
48.3
48.4
48.5
48.6
58.4.1
58.4.2
88.1
88.2
88.3
XTick boxes where and when you are most likely to operate
Precautionary catch limits not set, therefore considered as exploratory fisheries

Note that the details you provide here are for information only and do not preclude you from operating in areas or times which you did not specify.

PART DU.K. NET CONFIGURATION AND USE OF FISHING TECHNIQUES

Net opening (mouth) circumference (m)Vertical opening (m)Horizontal opening (m)

Net panel length and mesh size

PanelLength (m)Mesh size (mm)
1st panel
2nd panel
3rd panel
Final panel (Codend)

Provide diagram of each net configuration used

Use of multiple fishing technique(38): Yes No

Fishing techniqueExpected proportion of time to be used ( %)
1
2
3
4
5
Total 100 %

Presence of marine mammal exclusion device(39): Yes No

Provide explanation of fishing techniques, gear configuration and characteristics and fishing patterns:

ANNEX VIU.K. IOTC AREA

1.Maximum number of EU vessels authorised to fish for tropical tunas in the IOTC AreaU.K.

Member StateMaximum number of vesselsCapacity (gross tonnage)
Spain2261 364
France2233 604
Portugal51 627
EU4996 595

2.Maximum number of EU vessels authorised to fish for swordfish and albacore in the IOTC AreaU.K.

a

In addition, France may authorise, until the end of 2011, 15 fishing vessels flying its flag and registered exclusively in La Réunion, provided that these vessels do not exceed the maximum combined capacity of 3 375 gross tonnage.

Member StateMaximum number of vesselsCapacity (gross tonnage)
Spain2711 590
Francea262 007
Portugal156 925
United Kingdom41 400
EU7221 922

3.The vessels referred to in point 1 shall also be authorised to fish for swordfish and albacore in the IOTC Area.U.K.

4.The vessels referred to in point 2 shall also be authorised to fish for tropical tunas in the IOTC Area.U.K.

[F1ANNEX VII U.K.

WCPFC CONVENTION AREA

Maximum number of EU vessels authorised to fish for swordfish in areas south of 20° S of the WCPFC Convention Area

Spain 14
EU 14]

ANNEX VIIIU.K.

Quantitative limitations of fishing authorisations for third-country vessels fishing in EU waters

a

To issue these fishing authorisations, proof must be produced that a valid contract exists between the ship owner applying for the fishing authorisation and a processing undertaking situated in the Department of French Guyana, and that it includes an obligation to land at least 75 % of all snapper catches from the vessel concerned in that department so that they may be processed in that undertaking's plant. Such a contract must be endorsed by the French authorities, which shall ensure that it is consistent both with the actual capacity of the contracting processing undertaking and with the objectives for the development of the Guyanese economy. A copy of the duly endorsed contract shall be appended to the fishing authorisation application. Where such an endorsement is refused, the French authorities shall give notification of this refusal and state their reasons for it to the party concerned and to the Commission.

Flag StateFisheryNumber of fishing authorisationsMaximum number of vessels present at any time
NorwayHerring, north of 62° 00′ N2020
VenezuelaaSnappers (French Guyana waters)4141
(12)

Council Regulation (EU) No 53/2010 of 14 January 2010 fixing for 2010 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU waters and, for EU vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (OJ L 21, 26.1.2010, p. 1).

(13)

Agreement on fisheries between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (OJ L 226, 29.8.1980, p. 48).

(14)

Agreement on fisheries between the European Economic Community, of the one part, and the Government of Denmark and the Home Government of the Faeroe Islands, of the other part (OJ L 226, 29.8.1980, p. 12).

(15)

Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community on the one hand, and the Government of Denmark and the Home Rule Government of Greenland, on the other hand (OJ L 172, 30.6.2007, p. 4) and Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in that Agreement (OJ L 172, 30.6.2007, p. 9).

(18)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 517/2008 of 10 June 2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 850/98 as regards the determination of the mesh size and assessing the thickness of twine of fishing nets (OJ L 151, 11.6.2008, p. 5).

(19)

Regulation (EC) No 218/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on the submission of nominal catch statistics by Member States fishing in the north-east Atlantic (recast) (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 70).

(20)

Regulation (EC) No 216/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on the submission of nominal catch statistics by Member States fishing in certain areas other than those of the North Atlantic (recast) (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 1).

(21)

Regulation (EC) No 217/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on the submission of catch and activity statistics by Member States fishing in the north-west Atlantic (recast) (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 42).

(22)

Concluded by Council Decision 2002/738/EC (OJ L 234, 31.8.2002, p. 39).

(23)

The Union acceded by Council Decision 86/238/EEC (OJ L 162, 18.6.1986, p. 33).

(24)

Council Regulation (EC) No 601/2004 of 22 March 2004 laying down certain control measures applicable to fishing activities in the area covered by the Convention on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources (OJ L 97, 1.4.2004, p. 16).

(25)

Concluded by Council Decision 2006/539/EC (OJ L 224, 16.8.2006, p. 22).

(26)

The Union acceded by Council Decision 95/399/EC (OJ L 236, 5.10.1995, p. 24).

(27)

Concluded by Council Decision 2008/780/EC (OJ L 268, 9.10.2008, p. 27).

(28)

The Union acceded by Council Decision 2005/75/EC (OJ L 32, 4.2.2005, p. 1).

(29)

Council Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008 of 29 September 2008 concerning authorisations for fishing activities of Community fishing vessels outside Community waters and the access of third country vessels to Community waters (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 33).

(30)

Council Regulation (EC) No 2347/2002 of 16 December 2002 establishing specific access requirements and associated conditions applicable to fishing for deep-sea stocks (OJ L 351, 28.12.2002, p. 6).

(31)

Council Regulation (EC) No 1954/2003 of 4 November 2003 on the management of the fishing effort relating to certain Community fishing areas and resources (OJ L 289, 7.11.2003, p. 1).

(32)

Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 10).

(33)

Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1).

(35)

Council Regulation (EC) No 744/2008 of 24 July 2008 instituting a temporary specific action aiming to promote the restructuring of the European Community fishing fleets affected by the economic crisis (OJ L 202, 31.7.2008, p. 1).

(36)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 665/2008 of 14 July 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 199/2008 concerning the establishment of a Community framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 186, 15.7.2008, p. 3).

(37)

Tables A and B, including the distribution per Member State within each of the vessel categories, shall be revised after the adoption of the EU capacity plans by the ICCAT Inter ssessional Compliance Committee in February 2011, provided that the overall limits set by such plan for each of these categories are not increased.

(38)

If yes, frequency of switch between fishing techniques: …

(39)

If yes, provide design of the device: