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Council Regulation (EU) 2017/127 of 20 January 2017 fixing for 2017 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, for Union fishing vessels, in certain non-Union waters

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Council Regulation (EU) 2017/127

of 20 January 2017

fixing for 2017 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, for Union fishing vessels, in certain non-Union 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) Article 43(3) of the Treaty provides that the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, is to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities.

(2) Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council(1) requires that conservation measures be adopted taking into account available scientific, technical and economic advice, including, where relevant, reports drawn up by the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) and other advisory bodies, as well as in the light of any advice received from Advisory Councils.

(3) It is incumbent upon the Council to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities, including certain conditions functionally linked thereto, as appropriate. In accordance with Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, fishing opportunities should be fixed in accordance with the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy established in Article 2(2) of that Regulation. In accordance with Article 16(1) of that Regulation, fishing opportunities should be allocated to Member States in such a way as to ensure relative stability of fishing activities of each Member State for each fish stock or fishery.

(4) The total allowable catch (TACs) should therefore be established, in line with Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, on the basis of available scientific advice, taking into account biological and socioeconomic 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 of the Advisory Councils.

(5) The landing obligation referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 is introduced on a fishery-by-fishery basis. In the region covered by this Regulation, when a fishery falls under the landing obligation, all species in that fishery subject to catch limits should be landed. From 1 January 2017, the landing obligation applies to the species that define the fisheries. Article 16(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provides that, when the landing obligation in respect of a fish stock is introduced, fishing opportunities are to be fixed taking into account the change from fixing fishing opportunities that reflect landings to fixing fishing opportunities that reflect catches. On the basis of the joint recommendations submitted by the Member States and in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 the Commission adopted a number of delegated Regulations laying down specific discard plans applicable on a temporary basis for a maximum period of three years, in preparation for the full implementation of the landing obligation.

(6) The fishing opportunities for stocks of species falling under the landing obligation from 1 January 2017 should compensate for former discards and be based on scientific information and advice. In order to ensure fair compensation for the fish that has been previously discarded and that will have to be landed from 1 January 2017, a top-up should be calculated according to the following methodology: the new landings figure should be calculated by subtracting from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) figure of total catches the amounts that will continue to be discarded during the operation of the landing obligation; subsequently a top-up applied to the TAC figure should be proportional to the change between the new calculated landings figure and the previous ICES landings figure.

(7) Council Regulation (EC) No 1342/2008(2) has been amended by Regulation (EU) 2016/2094 of the European Parliament and of the Council(3), deleting Chapter III of Regulation (EC) No 1342/2008. For this reason, and in line with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/2250(4), as of 1 January 2017 the landing obligation of cod will apply to catches of cod in ICES subarea IV, ICES division IIIa and Union waters of ICES division IIa, in accordance with the Articles 1 and 3 of, and the Annex to, the Commission Delegated Regulation. For this reason, fishing opportunities for the cod stock should be fixed in accordance with Article 16(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, taking into account the amounts of fish that were discarded in the past and that now will have to be landed.

(8) According to scientific advice, sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in the Celtic Sea, Channel, Irish Sea and southern North Sea (ICES divisions IVb, IVc and VIIa, VIId–VIIh) remains in a perilous state and the stock continues to decline. The conservation measures to prohibit fishing for sea bass should therefore be maintained in ICES divisions VIIa, VIIb, VIIc, VIIg, VIIj and VIIk, with the exception of the waters within 12 nautical miles of the baseline under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom. Spawning aggregations of sea bass should be protected with commercial catches restricted further in 2017. On the basis of social and economic impacts limited fisheries using hooks and lines should be permitted, while providing for a closure to protect spawning aggregations. Additionally, due to incidental and unavoidable by-catches of sea bass by vessels using demersal trawls and seines, such by-catches should be limited to 3 % of the weight of the total catch of marine organisms on board with a maximum of 400 kilograms per month. For the same reasons, for fixed gillnets by-catches should be limited to 250 kilograms per month. Catches of recreational fishermen from the Northern stock and, for precautionary reasons, from the stock in the Bay of Biscay should be restricted by a daily limit.

(9) For some years, certain TACs for stocks of elasmobranchs (skates, sharks, rays) have been set at zero, with a linked provision establishing an obligation to immediately release accidental catches. The reason for this specific treatment is that the conservation status of those stocks is poor and, because of their high survival rates, discards will not raise fishing mortality rates for them, but are deemed as beneficial for the conservation of these species. As of 1 January 2015, however, catches of those species in pelagic fisheries have to be landed, unless they are covered by any of the derogations from the landing obligation foreseen in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Article 15(4)(a) of that Regulation allows such derogations for species in respect of which fishing is prohibited and which are identified as such in a Union legal act adopted in the area of the Common Fisheries Policy. Therefore, it is appropriate to prohibit the fishing of those species in the areas concerned.

(10) Pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, 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 sole in the Western Channel, of plaice and sole in the North Sea and of bluefin tuna in the Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean should be established in accordance with the rules laid down in Council Regulations (EC) No 509/2007(5), (EC) No 676/2007(6) and (EC) No 302/2009(7). The objective for the Southern hake stock as set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 2166/2005(8) is to rebuild the biomass of the stocks concerned to within safe biological limits, while staying in line with the scientific data. In accordance with scientific advice, in the absence of definitive data on a target spawning stock biomass and while taking into account changes in safe biological limits, it is appropriate, in order to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy as defined in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, to fix the TAC on the basis of maximum sustainable yield advice, as provided by ICES.

(11) As regards the stock of pollack in subareas IX and X and Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1, which was previously identified as whiting, it is appropriate to allocate to Portugal, additionally, fishing opportunities not exceeding 98 tonnes. The whiting TAC in those areas should be discontinued.

(12) As a result of the recent benchmark exercise, as regards the stock of herring to the west of Scotland, ICES has provided advice for the combined herring stocks in Divisions VIa, VIIb and VIIc (West of Scotland, West of Ireland). The advice covers two separate TACs (for VIaS, VIIb and VIIc on the one hand, and for Vb, VIb and VIaN on the other). According to ICES, a rebuilding plan has to be developed for these stocks. Since, according to scientific advice, the management plan for the northern stock(9) cannot be applied to the combined stocks and it is not possible to set separate fishing opportunities for these two stocks, a limited TAC is established to permit a commercially operated scientific sampling programme.

(13) For stocks for which there is no sufficient or reliable data in order to provide size estimates, management measures and TAC levels should follow the precautionary approach to fisheries management as defined in Article 4(1)(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, while taking into account stock-specific factors, including, in particular, available information on stock trends and mixed fisheries considerations.

(14) Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96(10) introduced additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs including, under Articles 3 and 4 of that Regulation, flexibility provisions for precautionary and analytical TACs. Under Article 2 of that Regulation, when fixing the TACs, the Council is to decide to which stocks Articles 3 or 4 of that Regulation shall not apply, in particular on the basis of the biological status of the stocks. More recently, the year-to-year flexibility mechanism was introduced by Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for all stocks that are subject to the landing obligation. Therefore, in order to avoid excessive flexibility that would undermine the principle of rational and responsible exploitation of marine biological resources, hinder the achievement of the objectives of the CFP and deteriorate the biological status of the stocks, it should be established that Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply to analytical TACs only where the year-to-year flexibility provided for in Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 is not used.

(15) Where a TAC relating to a stock is allocated to one Member State only, it is appropriate to empower that Member State 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.

(16) It is necessary to establish the fishing effort ceilings for 2017 in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 509/2007, Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 676/2007, and Articles 5 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 302/2009.

(17) In order to guarantee full use of fishing opportunities, it is appropriate to allow for the implementation of a flexible arrangement between some of the TAC areas where the same biological stock is concerned. It is thus appropriate in particular to allow a limited inter-area flexibility for haddock from area Vb and VIa to area IIa and IV.

(18) 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.

(19) At the 11th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, held in Quito from 3 to 9 November 2014, a number of species were added to the lists of protected species in Appendices I and II of the Convention, with effect from 8 February 2015. Therefore, it is appropriate to provide for the protection of those species with respect to Union fishing vessels fishing in all waters and non-Union fishing vessels fishing in Union waters.

(20) The use of fishing opportunities available to Union fishing vessels set out in this Regulation is subject to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009(11), and in particular to Articles 33 and 34 of that Regulation, 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.

(21) It is appropriate, following advice from the ICES, to maintain a specific system to manage sandeel and associated by-catches in Union waters of ICES divisions IIa and IIIa and ICES subarea IV. Given that the ICES scientific advice is expected to become available only in February 2017, it is appropriate to set the TAC and quotas for this stock provisionally at zero until such advice is released.

(22) In accordance with the procedure provided for in the agreements or protocols on fisheries relations with Norway(12) and the Faroe Islands(13), the Union has held consultations on fishing rights with those partners. In accordance with the procedure provided for in the agreement and protocol on fisheries relations with Greenland(14), the Joint Committee has established the level of fishing opportunities available for the Union in Greenland waters in 2017. It is therefore necessary to include these fishing opportunities in this Regulation.

(23) At its Annual Meeting in 2016, North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) adopted conservation measures on the two redfish stocks in the Irminger Sea. These measures should be implemented in the law of the Union.

(24) At its Annual Meeting in 2016, the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) adopted an extension of the TAC and quotas for North and South Atlantic albacore and North and South Atlantic swordfish and an extension of the TAC for yellowfin tuna. Furthermore, it also set a catch limit for North Atlantic blue shark, East Atlantic and West Atlantic sailfish, it set a TAC for Mediterranean swordfish and confirmed for 2017 TACs and quotas previously established for bluefin tuna and bigeye tuna. Concerning blue and white marlins, ICCAT confirmed for 2017 the TACs previously established and accepted the proposed payback plan proposed by the EU due to the overharvest by Spain in 2014 and 2015. As it is already the case for the stock of bluefin tuna, it is appropriate that catches in recreational fisheries of all other ICCAT stocks should be subject to the catch limits as adopted by that organisation. Furthermore, Union fishing vessels of at least 20 metre length fishing for bigeye tuna in the ICCAT Convention Area should be subject to the capacity limitations adopted by ICCAT in the ICCAT Recommendation 15-01. All these measures should be implemented in the law of the Union.

(25) At its 35th Annual Meeting in 2016, the Parties to the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) adopted catch limits for both target and by-catch species for 2016/2017 and 2017/2018. The uptake of such quota during 2016 should be considered when setting fishing opportunities for the year 2017.

(26) At its Annual Meeting in 2016, the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) adopted catch limits for yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares). It also adopted a measure reducing the use of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) and limiting the use of supply vessels. As the activities of supply vessels and the use of FADs are an integral part of the fishing effort exerted by the purse seine fleet, the measure should be implemented in the law of the Union.

(27) The Annual Meeting of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) will be held on 18-22 January 2017. It is appropriate that current measures in the SPRFMO Convention Area are provisionally maintained until such Annual Meeting is held. However, the stock of jack mackerel should not be targeted before a TAC is set as a result of that Annual Meeting.

(28) The Inter American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) failed to conclude its 90th Annual Meeting during 2016 and an Extraordinary Meeting will take place on 7-10 February 2017. It is appropriate that the current measures for yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna and skipjack tuna in the IATTC Convention Area are provisionally maintained until the Extraordinary Meeting is held.

(29) At its Annual Meeting in 2016, the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO) adopted a conservation measure for biennial TACs for Patagonian toothfish, deep sea red crab, alfonsinos and pelagic armourhead. A biennial TAC for orange roughy in Division B1 was also adopted, while the TAC for those species in the remainder of the SEAFO Convention Area was limited to one year. The currently applicable measures on allocation of fishing opportunities adopted by SEAFO should be implemented in the law of the Union.

(30) At its 13th Annual Meeting, the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) confirmed the conservation and management measures in place. Those measures should continue to be implemented in the law of the Union.

(31) At its 38th Annual Meeting in 2016, the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) adopted a number of fishing opportunities for 2017 of certain stocks in Subareas 1-4 of the NAFO Convention Area. Those measures should be implemented in the law of the Union.

(32) At its 40th Annual Meeting in 2016, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) adopted catch and effort limits for certain small pelagic stocks for the years 2017 and 2018 in the geographical subareas 17 and 18 (Adriatic Sea) of the GFCM Agreement Area. Those measures should be implemented in the law of the Union. The maximum catch limits established in Annex IL are fixed exclusively for one year and without prejudice to any other measures adopted in the future and any possible allocation scheme between Member States.

(33) Taking into account the particularities of the Slovenian fleet, their marginal impact on the stocks of small pelagic species it is appropriate to preserve the existing fishing patterns and to ensure access of the Slovenian fleet to a minimum quantity of small pelagic species.

(34) Certain international measures which create or restrict fishing opportunities for the Union are adopted by the relevant Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) 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 the fishing season in CCAMLR Convention Area runs from 1 December to 30 November, and thus certain fishing opportunities or prohibitions in the CCAMLR Convention Area are laid down for a period of time starting from 1 December 2016, it is appropriate that the relevant provisions of this Regulation apply from that date. Such retroactive application does not prejudice the principle of legitimate expectations as CCAMLR members are forbidden to fish in the CCAMLR Convention Area without authorisation.

(35) As regards the fishing opportunities for snow crab around the area of Svalbard, the Treaty of Paris of 1920 grants an equal and non-discriminatory access to resources for all parties to that Treaty, including with respect to fishing. The Union's view of this access as regards fishing for snow crab on the continental shelf around Svalbard has been set out in a note verbale to Norway dated 25 October 2016, in respect of a Norwegian regulation of the fishing for snow crab on its continental shelf, which in the Union's view disregards the specific provisions of the Treaty of Paris and in particular those laid down in Articles 2 and 3 thereof. In order to ensure that the exploitation of snow crab within the area of Svalbard is made consistent with such non-discriminatory management rules as may be set out by Norway, which enjoys sovereignty and jurisdiction in the area within the limits of the said Treaty, it is appropriate to fix the number of vessels that are authorised to conduct such fishery. The allocation of such fishing opportunities among Member States is limited to 2017. It is recalled that primary responsibility for ensuring compliance with applicable law lies with the flag Member States.

(36) In accordance with the declaration by the Union addressed to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on the granting of fishing opportunities in EU waters to fishing vessels flying the flag of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the exclusive economic zone off the coast of French Guiana(15), it is necessary to fix the fishing opportunities for snapper available to Venezuela in Union waters.

(37) Given that certain provisions are to be applied on a continuous basis, and in order to avoid legal uncertainty during the period between the end of 2017 and the date of entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for 2018, it is appropriate that the provisions concerning prohibitions and closed seasons continue to apply at the beginning of 2018, until the entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for 2018.

(38) In order to ensure uniform conditions for granting an individual Member State an authorisation to benefit from the system of managing its fishing effort allocations in accordance with a kilowatt days system, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council(16).

(39) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission relating to the granting of additional days at sea for permanent cessation of fishing activities and for enhanced scientific observer coverage as well as to establish the formats of spreadsheet for the collection and transmission of information concerning transfer of days at sea between fishing vessels flying the flag of a Member State.

(40) 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 2017, except for the provisions concerning fishing effort limits, which should apply from 1 February 2017, and certain provisions in particular regions, which should have a specific date of application. For reasons of urgency, this Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

TITLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1Subject matter

1.This Regulation fixes the fishing opportunities available in Union waters and, to Union fishing vessels, in certain non-Union waters for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks.

2.The fishing opportunities referred to in paragraph 1 include:

(a)catch limits for the year 2017 and, where specified in this Regulation, for the year 2018;

(b)fishing effort limits for the period from 1 February 2017 to 31 January 2018, except where other periods are established for effort limits in Articles 25 and 26 and Annex IIE;

(c)fishing opportunities for the period from 1 December 2016 to 30 November 2017 for certain stocks in the CCAMLR Convention Area;

(d)fishing opportunities for certain stocks in the IATTC Convention Area set out in Article 27 for the periods in 2017 and 2018 specified in that provision.

Article 2Scope

1.This Regulation shall apply to the following vessels:

(a)Union fishing vessels;

(b)third-country vessels in Union waters.

2.This Regulation shall also apply to recreational fisheries where they are expressly referred to in the relevant provisions.

Article 3Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 apply. In addition, the following definitions shall apply:

(a)

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

(b)

‘recreational fisheries’ means non-commercial fishing activities exploiting marine biological resources such as for recreation, tourism or sport;

(c)

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

(d)

‘total allowable catch’ (TAC) means:

(i)

in fisheries subject to the landing obligation referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the quantity of fish that can be caught from each stock each year;

(ii)

in all other fisheries, the quantity of fish that can be 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)

‘analytical assessments’ means quantitative evaluations of trends in a given stock, based on data about the stock's biology and exploitation, which scientific review has indicated to be of sufficient quality to provide scientific advice on options for future catches;

(g)

‘mesh size’ means the mesh size of fishing nets as determined in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 517/2008(17);

(h)

‘Union fishing fleet register’ means the register set up by the Commission in accordance with Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

(i)

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

Article 4Fishing 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 the geographical areas specified in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 218/2009(18);

(b)

‘Skagerrak’ means the geographical 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 geographical 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)

‘Functional Unit 16 of ICES subarea VII’ means the geographical 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)

‘Functional Unit 26 of ICES division IXa’ means the geographical area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:

  • 43° 00′ N 8° 00′ W,

  • 43° 00′ N 10° 00′ W,

  • 42° 00′ N 10° 00′ W,

  • 42° 00′ N 8° 00′ W;

(f)

‘Functional Unit 27 of ICES division IXa’ means the geographical area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:

  • 42° 00′ N 8° 00′ W,

  • 42° 00′ N 10° 00′ W,

  • 38° 30′ N 10° 00′ W,

  • 38° 30′ N 9° 00′ W,

  • 40° 00′ N 9° 00′ W,

  • 40° 00′ N 8° 00′ W;

(g)

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

(h)

CECAF (Committee for Eastern Central Atlantic Fisheries) areas are the geographical areas specified in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 216/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council(19);

(i)

NAFO (Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation) areas are the geographical areas specified in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 217/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council(20);

(j)

‘SEAFO (South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South-East Atlantic Ocean(21);

(k)

‘ICCAT (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas(22);

(l)

‘CCAMLR (Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in point (a) of Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 601/2004(23);

(m)

‘IATTC (Inter — American Tropical Tuna Commission) Convention Area’ is the geographical area 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(24);

(n)

‘IOTC (Indian Ocean Tuna Commission) Area of Competence’ is the geographical area defined in the Agreement for the establishment of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission(25);

(o)

‘SPRFMO (South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation) Convention Area’ is the high seas geographical 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(26), and west of the areas of fisheries jurisdictions of South American States;

(p)

‘WCPFC (Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean(27);

(q)

‘GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean) geographical subareas’ are the areas defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council(28).

(r)

‘high seas of the Bering Sea’ is the geographical 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;

(s)

‘overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC’ is the geographical area defined by the following limits:

  • longitude 150° W,

  • longitude 130° W,

  • latitude 4° S,

  • latitude 50° S.

TITLE II FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS

CHAPTER I General provisions

Article 5TACs and allocations

1.The TACs for Union fishing vessels in Union waters or certain non-Union 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.Union fishing vessels shall be authorised to make catches, within the TACs set out in Annex I, in waters falling within the fisheries jurisdiction of the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Norway, and the fishing zone around Jan Mayen, subject to the condition set out in Article 14 of, and Annex III to, this Regulation and in Council Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008(29) and its implementing provisions.

Article 6TACs to be determined by Member States

1.The TACs for certain fish stocks shall be determined by the Member State concerned. Those stocks are identified in Annex I.

2.The TACs to be determined by a Member State shall:

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

(b)result:

(i)

if analytical assessments are available, in the exploitation of the stock consistent with maximum sustainable yield from 2017 onwards, with as high a probability as possible;

(ii)

if analytical assessments are unavailable or incomplete, in the exploitation of the stock consistent with the precautionary approach to fisheries management.

3.By 15 March 2017, each Member State concerned shall submit the following information to the Commission:

(a)the TACs adopted;

(b)the data collected and assessed by the Member State concerned on which the TACs adopted are based;

(c)details on how the TACs adopted comply with paragraph 2.

Article 7Conditions for landing catches and by-catches

1.Catches that are not subject to the landing obligation established in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall be retained on board or landed only if they:

(a)have been taken by vessels flying the flag of a Member State having a quota and that quota has not been exhausted; or

(b)consist of a share in a Union quota which has not been allocated by quota among Member States, and that Union quota has not been exhausted.

2.The stocks of non-target species within safe biological limits referred to in Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 are identified in Annex I to this Regulation for the purposes of the derogation from the obligation to count catches against the relevant quotas provided for in that Article.

Article 8Fishing effort limits

For the periods referred to in Article 1(2)(b), the following fishing effort measures shall apply:

(a)

Annex IIA for the management of plaice and sole stocks in ICES subarea IV;

(b)

Annex IIB 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 for the management of the sole stock in ICES division VIIe.

Article 9Measures on Sea bass fisheries

1.It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels to fish for sea bass in ICES divisions VIIb, VIIc, VIIj and VIIk, as well as in the waters of ICES divisions VIIa and VIIg that are more than 12 nautical miles from the baseline under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom. It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels to retain on board, tranship, relocate or land sea bass caught in that area.

2.It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels as well as for any commercial fisheries from shore to fish for sea bass and to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land sea bass caught in the following areas:

(a)ICES divisions IVb, IVc, VIId, VIIe, VIIf and VIIh;

(b)waters within 12 nautical miles from baseline under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom in ICES divisions VIIa and VIIg.

By derogation from the first subparagraph, the following measures shall apply regarding sea bass in the areas referred to in that subparagraph:

(a)a Union fishing vessel deploying demersal trawls and seines(30) may retain on board unavoidable by-catches of sea bass that do not exceed 3 % of the weight of the total catches of marine organisms on board in any single day. The catches of sea bass retained on board by a Union fishing vessel on the basis of this derogation may not exceed 400 kilograms per month;

(b)in January 2017 and from 1 April to 31 December 2017, Union fishing vessels using hooks and lines(31), may fish for sea bass and retain on board, relocate, tranship or land sea bass caught in that area not exceeding 10 tonnes per vessel per year;

(c)Union fishing vessels using fixed gillnets(32) may retain on board unavoidable by-catches of sea bass not exceeding 250 kilograms per month.

The above derogations shall apply to Union fishing vessels that have recorded catches of sea bass over the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2016: in point (b) with recorded catches using hooks and lines, and in point (c) with recorded catches using fixed gillnets.

3.The catch limits set in paragraph 2 shall not be transferable between vessels. Member States shall report to the Commission catches of sea bass per type of gear not later than 20 days after the end of each month.

4.From 1 January to 30 June 2017 in recreational fisheries in ICES divisions IVb, IVc, VIIa and from VIId to VIIh, only catch-and-release fishing for sea bass, including from shore, shall be allowed. During this period, it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land sea bass caught in that area.

5.In recreational fisheries, including from shore, not more than one specimen of sea bass may be retained per fisherman per day during the following periods and in the following areas:

(a)from 1 July to 31 December 2017 in ICES divisions IVb, IVc, VIIa and from VIId to VIIh;

(b)from 1 January to 31 December 2017 in ICES divisions VIIj and VIIk.

6.From 1 January to 31 December 2017 in recreational fisheries in ICES divisions VIIIa and VIIIb, a maximum of five fish per fisherman may be retained each day.

Article 10Special provisions on allocations of fishing opportunities

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 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

(b)deductions and reallocations made pursuant to Article 37 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009;

(c)reallocations made pursuant to Article 10(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008;

(d)additional landings allowed under Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 and Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

(e)quantities withheld in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 and Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

(f)deductions made pursuant to Articles 105, 106 and 107 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009;

(g)quota transfers and exchanges pursuant to Article 15 of this Regulation.

2.Stocks which are subject to precautionary or analytical TACs are identified in Annex I to this Regulation for the purposes of the year-to-year management of TACs and quotas provided for in Regulation (EC) No 847/96.

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

4.Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply where a Member State uses the year-to-year flexibility provided for in Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

Article 11Closed fishing seasons

1.It shall be prohibited to fish or retain on board any of the following species in the Porcupine Bank during the period from 1 May to 31 May 2017: cod, megrims, anglerfish, haddock, whiting, hake, Norway lobster, plaice, pollack, saithe, skates and rays, common sole, tusk, blue ling, ling and picked dogfish.

For the purposes of this paragraph, the Porcupine Bank shall comprise the geographical 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

By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, transit through the Porcupine Bank while carrying on board 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.

2.Commercial fishing for sandeel with demersal trawl, seine or similar towed gears with a mesh size of less than 16 millimetres shall be prohibited in ICES divisions IIa, IIIa and ICES subarea IV from 1 January to 31 March 2017 and from 1 August to 31 December 2017.

The prohibition set out in the first subparagraph shall also apply to third-country vessels authorised to fish for sandeel and associated by-catches in Union waters of ICES subarea IV.

Article 12Prohibitions

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

(a)starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) in Union waters of ICES divisions IIa, IIIa and VIId and ICES subarea IV;

(b)white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) in all waters;

(c)leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus) in Union waters of ICES division IIa and subarea IV and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas I and XIV;

(d)Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) in Union waters of ICES division IIa and subarea IV and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas I and XIV;

(e)basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) in all waters;

(f)kitefin shark (Dalatias licha) in Union waters of ICES division IIa and subarea IV and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas I and XIV;

(g)birdbeak dogfish (Deania calcea) in Union waters of ICES division IIa and subarea IV and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas I and XIV;

(h)common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia) in Union waters of ICES division IIa and ICES subareas III, IV, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X;

(i)great lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps) in Union waters of ICES division IIa and subarea IV and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas I and XIV;

(j)smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus) in Union waters of ICES division IIa and subarea IV and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas I, V, VI, VII, VIII, XII and XIV;

(k)tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus) when taken with longlines in Union waters of ICES division IIa and subarea IV and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas I, V, VI, VII, VIII, XII and XIV;

(l)porbeagle (Lamna nasus) in all waters;

(m)reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) in all waters;

(n)giant manta ray (Manta birostris) in all waters;

(o)the following species of Mobula rays in all waters:

(i)

devil fish (Mobula mobular);

(ii)

lesser Guinean devil ray (Mobula rochebrunei);

(iii)

spinetail mobula (Mobula japanica);

(iv)

smoothtail mobula (Mobula thurstoni);

(v)

longhorned mobula (Mobula eregoodootenkee);

(vi)

Munk's devil ray (Mobula munkiana);

(vii)

Chilean devil ray (Mobula tarapacana);

(viii)

shortfin devil ray (Mobula kuhlii);

(ix)

lesser devil ray (Mobula hypostoma);

(p)the following species of sawfish (Pristidae) in all waters:

(i)

narrow sawfish (Anoxypristis cuspidata);

(ii)

dwarf sawfish (Pristis clavata);

(iii)

smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata);

(iv)

largetooth sawfish (Pristis pristis);

(v)

green sawfish (Pristis zijsron);

(q)thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Union waters of ICES division IIIa;

(r)Norwegian skate (Dipturus nidarosiensis) in Union waters of ICES divisions VIa, VIb, VIIa, VIIb, VIIc, VIIe, VIIf, VIIg, VIIh and VIIk;

(s)undulate ray (Raja undulata) in Union waters of ICES subareas VI and X;

(t)white skate (Rostroraja alba) in Union waters of ICES subareas VI, VII, VIII, IX and X;

(u)guitarfishes (Rhinobatidae) in Union waters of ICES subareas I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X and XII;

(v)picked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) in Union waters, with the exception of avoidance programmes as set out in Annex IA;

(w)angel shark (Squatina squatina) in Union waters.

2.When accidentally caught, species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.

Article 13Data transmission

When, pursuant to Articles 33 and 34 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, Member States submit 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 Fishing authorisations in third-country waters

Article 14Fishing authorisations

1.The maximum number of fishing authorisations for Union fishing 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 to this Regulation on the basis of Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, 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 to this Regulation, shall not be exceeded.

CHAPTER III Fishing opportunities in waters of regional fisheries management organisations

Article 15Quota transfers and exchanges

1.Where, under the rules of a regional fisheries management organisation (‘RFMO’), quota transfers or exchanges between the Contracting Parties to the RFMO are permitted, a Member State (‘the Member State concerned’) may discuss with a Contracting Party to the RFMO and, as appropriate, establish a possible outline of an intended quota transfer or exchange.

2.Upon notification to the Commission by the Member State concerned, the Commission may endorse the outline of the intended quota transfer or exchange that the Member State has discussed with the relevant Contracting Party to the RFMO. Thereupon, the Commission shall express, without undue delay, the consent to be bound by such quota transfer or exchange with the relevant Contracting Party to the RFMO. The Commission shall notify the secretariat of the RFMO of the agreed quota transfer or exchange in accordance with the rules of that organisation.

3.The Commission shall inform the Member States of the agreed quota transfer or exchange.

4.The fishing opportunities received from or transferred to the relevant Contracting Party to the RFMO under the quota transfer or exchange shall be deemed to be quotas allocated to, or deducted from, the allocation of the Member State concerned, as of the moment that the quota transfer or exchange takes effect in accordance with the terms of the agreement reached with the relevant Contracting Party to the RFMO or in accordance with the rules of the relevant RFMO, as appropriate. Such allocation shall not change the existing distribution key for the purpose of allocating fishing opportunities among Member States in accordance with the principle of relative stability of fishing activities.

5.This Article shall apply until 31 January 2018 for quota transfers from a RFMO Contracting Party to the Union and their subsequent allocation to Member States.

Section 1 ICCAT Convention Area

Article 16Fishing, farming and fattening capacity limitations

1.The number of Union 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 Union 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 Union fishing 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.

7.The maximum number of Union fishing vessels of at least 20 metres length that fish for bigeye tuna in the ICCAT Convention Area shall be limited as set out in point 7 of Annex IV.

Article 17Recreational fisheries

Where appropriate, Member States shall allocate a specific share for recreational fisheries from their quotas allocated in Annex ID.

Article 18Sharks

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 Alopias genus.

3.Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of hammerhead sharks of the Sphyrnidae family (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.

5.Retaining on board silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis) taken in any fishery shall be prohibited.

Section 2 CCAMLR Convention Area

Article 19Prohibitions and catch limitations

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

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

Article 20Exploratory fisheries

1.Member States may participate in longline exploratory fisheries for toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) in FAO subareas 88.1 and 88.2 as well as in divisions 58.4.1, 58.4.2 and 58.4.3a outside areas of national jurisdiction in 2017. If 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 1 June 2017.

2.With regard to FAO subareas 88.1 and 88.2 as well as divisions 58.4.1, 58.4.2 and 58.4.3a, 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 Part B of Annex V. Fishing in any SSRU shall cease when the reported catch reaches the specified TAC, and the 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, 58.4.2 and 58.4.3a shall be prohibited in depths less than 550 metres.

Article 21Krill fishery during the 2017/2018 fishing season

1.If a Member State intends to fish for krill (Euphausia superba) in the CCAMLR Convention Area during the 2017/2018 fishing season, it shall notify the Commission, no later than 1 May 2017, using the format laid down in Part C of Annex V to this Regulation of its intention to fish for krill. On the basis of the information provided by Member States, the Commission shall submit the notifications to the CCAMLR Secretariat no later than 30 May 2017.

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.A Member State intending to fish for krill in the CCAMLR Convention Area shall notify its intention to do so only in respect of authorised vessels either flying its flag at the time of the notification or flying the flag of another CCAMLR member that are expected, at the time the fishery takes place, to be flying the flag of that Member State.

4.Member States shall be entitled to authorise participation in a krill fishery by vessels 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 States 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 any CCAMLR illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) Vessel List to participate in krill fisheries.

Section 3 IOTC Area of Competence

Article 22Limitation of fishing capacity of vessels fishing in the IOTC Area of Competence

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

2.The maximum number of Union fishing vessels fishing for swordfish (Xiphias gladius) and albacore (Thunnus alalunga) in the IOTC Area of Competence 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. Furthermore, no vessels featuring on the list of vessels engaged in IUU fishing activities of any RFMO may be transferred.

5.Member States may only increase their fishing capacity beyond the ceilings referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 within the limits set out in the development plans submitted to the IOTC.

Article 23Drifting fish aggregating devices (FADs) and supply vessels

1.A purse seine vessel shall not deploy more than 425 active drifting FADs at any one time.

2.The number of Union supply vessels shall not exceed half of the Union purse-seine vessels. For the purposes of this paragraph, the number of Union supply vessels and Union purse-seine vessels shall be established on the basis of the IOTC register of active vessels.

Article 24Sharks

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

2.Retaining on board, transshipping or landing any part or whole carcass of oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus) in any fishery shall be prohibited, except for vessels under 24 metres overall length engaged solely in fishing operations within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Member State whose flag they fly, and provided that their catch is destined solely for local consumption.

3.When accidentally caught, species referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.

Section 4 SPRFMO Convention Area

Article 25Pelagic fisheries

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

2.Member States referred to in paragraph 1 shall limit the total level of gross tonnage of vessels flying their flag and fishing for pelagic stocks in 2017 to the total Union level of 78 600 gross tonnage in that area.

3.The fishing opportunities set out in Annex IJ may only be used under the condition that Member States send to the Commission the list of vessels actively fishing or engaged in transhipment in the SPRFMO Convention Area, records from vessel monitoring systems, monthly catch reports and, where available, port calls at the latest by the fifth day of the following month, in order to communicate this information to the SPRFMO Secretariat.

Article 26Bottom fisheries

1.Member States shall limit their bottom fishing catch or effort in 2017 in the SPRFMO Convention Area to those parts of the Convention Area where bottom fishing has occurred from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2006 and to a level that does not exceed the annual average levels of catches or effort parameters in that period. They may fish beyond the track record only if SPRFMO endorses their plan to fish beyond the track record.

2.Member States without a track record in bottom fishing catch or effort in the SPRFMO Convention Area over the period from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2006 shall not fish, unless SPRFMO endorses their plan to fish without the track record.

Section 5 IATTC Convention Area

Article 27Purse-seine fisheries

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

(a)from 29 July to 28 September 2017 or from 18 November 2017 to 18 January 2018 in the area defined by the following limits:

  • (a)the Pacific coastlines of the Americas,

  • longitude 150° W,

  • latitude 40° N,

  • latitude 40° S;

(b)from 29 September to 29 October 2017 in the area defined by the following limits:

  • (b)longitude 96° W,

  • longitude 110° W,

  • latitude 4° N,

  • latitude 3° S.

2.The Member States concerned shall notify the Commission of the selected period of closure referred to in paragraph 1 before 1 April 2017. All the purse-seine vessels of the Member States concerned shall stop purse-seine fishing in the areas defined in paragraph 1 during the selected period.

3.Purse-seine vessels fishing for tuna in the IATTC Convention Area shall retain on board and then land or tranship all yellowfin, bigeye and skipjack tuna caught.

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

(a)where the fish is considered unfit for human consumption for reasons other than size; or

(b)during the final set of a trip when there may be insufficient well space remaining to accommodate all the tuna caught in that set.

Article 28Prohibition of fishing for oceanic whitetip sharks

1.It shall be prohibited to fish for oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus) in the IATTC Convention Area, and to retain on board, to tranship, to store, to offer to sell, to sell or to land any part or whole carcass of oceanic whitetip sharks caught in that area.

2.When accidentally caught, the species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released by vessel operators.

3.Vessel operators shall:

(a)record the number of releases with indication of status (dead or alive);

(b)report the information specified in point (a) to the Member State of which they are nationals. Member States shall transmit the information collected during the previous year to the Commission by 31 January.

Article 29Prohibition of fishing for Mobulid rays

It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels in the IATTC Convention Area to fish for, to retain on board, to tranship, to land, to store, to offer to sell or to sell any part or whole carcass of Mobulid rays (family Mobulidae, which includes the genera Manta and Mobula). As soon as Union fishing vessels notice that Mobulid rays have been caught, Union fishing vessels shall promptly release them alive and unharmed wherever possible.

Section 6 SEAFO Convention Area

Article 30Prohibition of fishing for deep water sharks

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

  • ghost catshark (Apristurus manis),

  • blurred smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus bigelowi),

  • shorttail lanternshark (Etmopterus brachyurus),

  • great lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps),

  • smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus),

  • skates (Rajidae),

  • velvet dogfish (Scymnodon squamulosus),

  • deep-sea sharks of the Selachimorpha super-order,

  • picked dogfish (Squalus acanthias).

Section 7 WCPFC Convention Area

Article 31Conditions for bigeye tuna, yellowfin tuna, skipjack tuna and south Pacific albacore fisheries

1.Member States shall ensure that the number of fishing days allocated to purse-seine vessels fishing for bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) and skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) in the part of the WCPFC Convention Area located in the high seas between 20° N and 20° S does not exceed 403 days.

2.Union fishing vessels shall not target south Pacific albacore (Thunnus alalunga) in the WCPFC Convention Area south of 20° S.

3.Member States shall ensure that catches of bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) by longliners do not exceed 2 000 tonnes in 2017.

4.Member States shall ensure that the by-catch of bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) by purse seiners do not exceed 2 857 tonnes in 2017.

Article 32Closed 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 FADs shall be prohibited between 00:00 hours of 1 July 2017 and 24:00 hours of 31 October 2017. During that period, a purse-seine vessel may only engage in fishing operations within that part of the WCPFC Convention Area if it carries on board 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 on board 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 size; or

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

Article 33Limitations to the number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for swordfish

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

Article 34Silky sharks and oceanic whitetip sharks

1.Retaining on board, transhipping, storing or landing any part or whole carcass of the following species in the WCPFC Convention Area shall be prohibited:

(a)silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis),

(b)oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus).

2.When accidentally caught, species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.

Article 35Overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC

1.Vessels listed exclusively in the WCPFC register shall apply the measures set out in this Section when fishing in the overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC as defined in Article 4(s).

2.Vessels listed in both the WCPFC register and the IATTC register and vessels listed exclusively in the IATTC register shall apply the measures set out in Article 27(1)(a), (2), (3) and (4) and Article 28 when fishing in the overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC as defined in Article 4(s).

Section 8 GFCM Agreement Area

Article 36Small pelagic stocks in geographical subareas 17 and 18

1.Catches of small pelagic stocks by Union fishing vessels in the geographical subareas 17 and 18 shall not exceed the levels exerted in 2014, reported in accordance with Article 24 of Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011, as set out in Annex IL to this Regulation.

2.Union fishing vessels targeting small pelagics in geographical subareas 17 and 18 shall not exceed 180 fishing days per year. Within this total of 180 fishing days, a maximum of 144 fishing days targeting sardine and a maximum of 144 fishing days targeting anchovy shall apply.

Section 9 Bering Sea

Article 37Prohibition 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 III FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THIRD-COUNTRY VESSELS IN UNION WATERS

Article 38TACs

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

Article 39Fishing authorisations

Fishing vessels flying the flag of Venezuela shall be subject to the conditions provided for in this Regulation and in Chapter III of Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008. The maximum number of fishing authorisations for third-country vessels fishing in Union waters shall be as set out in Annex VIII.

Article 40Conditions for landing catches and by-catches

The conditions specified in Article 7 shall apply to catches and by-catches of third-country vessels fishing under the authorisations specified in Article 39.

Article 41Prohibitions

1.It shall be prohibited for third-country vessels to fish for, to retain on board, to tranship or to land the following species whenever they are found in Union waters:

(a)starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) in Union waters of ICES divisions IIa, IIIa and VIId and ICES subarea IV;

(b)the following species of sawfish in Union waters:

(i)

narrow sawfish (Anoxypristis cuspidata);

(ii)

dwarf sawfish (Pristis clavata);

(iii)

smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata);

(iv)

largetooth sawfish (Pristis pristis);

(v)

green sawfish (Pristis zijsron);

(c)basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) and white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) in Union waters;

(d)common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia) in Union waters of ICES division IIa and ICES subareas III, IV, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X;

(e)tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus) when taken with longlines in Union waters of ICES division IIa and ICES subareas I, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, XII and XIV;

(f)smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus) in Union waters of ICES division IIa and ICES subareas I, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, XII and XIV;

(g)kitefin shark (Dalatias licha), birdbeak dogfish (Deania calcea), leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus), great lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps) and Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) in Union waters of ICES division IIa and ICES subareas I, IV and XIV;

(h)porbeagle (Lamna nasus) in Union waters;

(i)reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) in Union waters;

(j)giant manta ray (Manta birostris) in Union waters;

(k)the following species of Mobula rays in Union waters:

(i)

devil fish (Mobula mobular);

(ii)

lesser Guinean devil ray (Mobula rochebrunei);

(iii)

spinetail mobula (Mobula japanica);

(iv)

smoothtail mobula (Mobula thurstoni);

(v)

longhorned mobula (Mobula eregoodootenkee);

(vi)

Munk's devil ray (Mobula munkiana);

(vii)

Chilean devil ray (Mobula tarapacana);

(viii)

shortfin devil ray (Mobula kuhlii);

(ix)

lesser devil ray (Mobula hypostoma);

(l)thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Union waters of ICES division IIIa;

(m)Norwegian skate (Dipturus nidarosiensis) in Union waters of ICES divisions VIa, VIb, VIIa, VIIb, VIIc, VIIe, VIIf, VIIg, VIIh and VIIk;

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

(o)guitarfishes (Rhinobatidae) in Union waters of ICES subareas I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X and XII;

(p)picked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) in Union waters;

(q)angel shark (Squatina squatina) in Union waters.

2.When accidentally caught, the species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.

TITLE IV FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 42Committee procedure

1.The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.

2.Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.

Article 43Transitional provision

Articles 9, 11(2), 12, 18, 19, 24, 28, 29, 30, 34, 37, 41 shall continue to apply, mutatis mutandis, in 2018 until the entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for 2018.

Article 44Entry into force

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 2017.

However, Article 8 shall apply from 1 February 2017.

The provisions on fishing opportunities set out in Articles 19, 20 and 21 and Annexes IE and V for certain stocks in the CCAMLR Convention Area shall apply from 1 December 2016.

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

Done at Brussels, 20 January 2017.

For the Council

The President

L. Grech

LIST OF ANNEXES

ANNEX I:TACs applicable to Union fishing vessels in areas where TACs exist by species and by area
ANNEX IA:Skagerrak, Kattegat, ICES subareas I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV, Union waters of CECAF, French Guiana waters
ANNEX IB:North East Atlantic and Greenland, ICES subareas I, II, V, XII and XIV and Greenland waters of NAFO 1
ANNEX IC:North West Atlantic — NAFO Convention Area
ANNEX ID:ICCAT Convention Area
ANNEX IE:Antarctic — CCAMLR Convention Area
ANNEX IF:South-East Atlantic Ocean — SEAFO Convention Area
ANNEX IG:Southern bluefin tuna — areas of distribution
ANNEX IH:WCPFC Convention Area
ANNEX IJ:SPRFMO Convention Area
ANNEX IKIOTC Area of Competence
ANNEX ILGFCM Agreement Area
ANNEX IIA:Fishing effort for vessels in ICES subarea IV
ANNEX IIB: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 Cádiz
ANNEX IIC:Fishing effort for vessels in the context of the management of Western Channel sole stocks in ICES division VIIe
ANNEX IID:Management areas for sandeel in ICES divisions IIa, IIIa and ICES subarea IV
ANNEX III:Maximum number of fishing authorisations for Union fishing vessels in third-country waters
ANNEX IV:ICCAT Convention Area
ANNEX V:CCAMLR Convention Area
ANNEX VI:IOTC Area of Competence
ANNEX VII:WCPFC Convention Area
ANNEX VIII:Quantitative limitations of fishing authorisations for third-country vessels fishing in Union waters

ANNEX I TACs APPLICABLE TO UNION FISHING VESSELS IN AREAS WHERE TACs EXIST BY SPECIES AND BY AREA

The tables in Annexes IA, IB, IC, ID, IE, IF, IG, IH, IJ, IK and IL set out the TACs and quotas (in tonnes live weight, except where otherwise specified) by stock, and the conditions functionally linked thereto, where appropriate.

All fishing opportunities set out in this Annex shall be subject to the rules set out in Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009(33), and in particular Articles 33 and 34 of that Regulation.

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. Only Latin names identify species for regulatory purposes; vernacular names are provided for ease of reference.

For the purposes of this Regulation, the following comparative table of Latin names and common names is provided:

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 spp.GERDeep sea red crab
Chaenocephalus aceratusSSIBlackfin icefish
Champsocephalus gunnariANIMackerel icefish
Channichthys rhinoceratusLICUnicorn icefish
Chionoecetes spp.PCRSnow crab
Clupea harengusHERHerring
Coryphaenoides rupestrisRNGRoundnose grenadier
Dalatias lichaSCKKitefin shark
Deania calceaDCABirdbeak dogfish
Dicentrarchus labraxBSSSea bass
Dipturus batis (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia)RJBCommon skate complex
Dissostichus eleginoidesTOPPatagonian toothfish
Dissostichus mawsoniTOAAntarctic toothfish
Dissostichus spp.TOTToothfish
Engraulis encrasicolusANEAnchovy
Etmopterus princepsETRGreat lanternshark
Etmopterus pusillusETPSmooth lanternshark
Euphausia superbaKRIKrill
Gadus morhuaCODCod
Galeorhinus galeusGAGTope shark
Glyptocephalus cynoglossusWITWitch flounder
Gobionotothen gibberifronsNOGHumped rockcod
Hippoglossoides platessoidesPLAAmerican plaice
Hippoglossus hippoglossusHALAtlantic halibut
Hoplostethus atlanticusORYOrange roughy
Illex illecebrosusSQIShortfin squid
Istiophorus albicansSAISailfish
Lamna nasusPORPorbeagle
Lepidonotothen squamifronsNOSGrey rockcod
Lepidorhombus spp.LEZMegrims
Leucoraja naevusRJNCuckoo ray
Limanda ferrugineaYELYellowtail flounder
Limanda limandaDABCommon dab
LophiidaeANFAnglerfish
Macrourus spp.GRVGrenadiers
Makaira nigricansBUMBlue marlin
Mallotus villosusCAPCapelin
Manta birostrisRMBGiant manta ray
Martialia hyadesiSQSSquid
Melanogrammus aeglefinusHADHaddock
Merlangius merlangusWHGWhiting
Merluccius merlucciusHKEHake
Micromesistius poutassouWHBBlue whiting
Microstomus kittLEMLemon sole
Molva dypterygiaBLIBlue ling
Molva molvaLINLing
Nephrops norvegicusNEPNorway lobster
Notothenia rossiiNORMarbled rockcod
Pandalus borealisPRANorthern prawn
Paralomis spp.PAICrabs
Penaeus spp.PEN‘Penaeus’ shrimps
Platichthys flesusFLEEuropean flounder
Pleuronectes platessaPLEPlaice
PleuronectiformesFLXFlatfish
Pollachius pollachiusPOLPollack
Pollachius virensPOKSaithe
Prionace glaucaBSHBlue shark
Psetta maximaTURTurbot
Pseudochaenichthys georgianusSGISouth Georgia icefish
Pseudopentaceros spp.EDWPelagic armourhead
Rostroraja albaRJAWhite skate
Raja brachyuraRJHBlonde ray
Raja circularisRJISandy ray
Raja clavataRJCThornback ray
Raja fullonicaRJFShagreen ray
Dipturus nidarosiensisJADNorwegian skate
Raja microocellataRJESmall-eyed ray
Raja montaguiRJMSpotted ray
Raja undulataRJUUndulate ray
RajiformesSRXSkates and rays
Reinhardtius hippoglossoidesGHLGreenland halibut
Sardina pilchardusPILSardine
Scomber scombrusMACMackerel
Scophthalmus rhombusBLLBrill
Sebastes spp.REDRedfish
Solea soleaSOLCommon sole
Solea spp.SOOSole
Sprattus sprattusSPRSprat
Squalus acanthiasDGSPicked dogfish
Tetrapturus albidusWHMWhite marlin
Thunnus albacaresYFTYellowfin tuna
Thunnus maccoyiiSBFSouthern bluefin tuna
Thunnus obesusBETBigeye tuna
Thunnus thynnusBFTBluefin tuna
Trachurus murphyiCJMJack mackerel
Trachurus spp.JAXHorse mackerel
Trisopterus esmarkiiNOPNorway pout
Urophycis tenuisHKWWhite hake
Xiphias gladiusSWOSwordfish

The following comparative table of common names and Latin names is provided exclusively for explanatory purposes:

Common nameAlpha-3 codeScientific name
AlfonsinosALF Beryx spp.
American plaicePLA Hippoglossoides platessoides
AnchovyANE Engraulis encrasicolus
AnglerfishANF Lophiidae
Antarctic toothfishTOA Dissostichus mawsoni
Atlantic halibutHAL Hippoglossus hippoglossus
Bigeye tunaBET Thunnus obesus
Birdbeak dogfishDCA Deania calcea
Blackfin icefishSSI Chaenocephalus aceratus
Blonde rayRJH Raja brachyura
Blue lingBLI Molva dypterygia
Blue marlinBUM Makaira nigricans
Blue whitingWHB Micromesistius poutassou
Bluefin tunaBFT Thunnus thynnus
Blue sharkBSH Prionace glauca
BoarfishBOR Caproidae
BrillBLL Scophthalmus rhombus
CapelinCAP Mallotus villosus
CodCOD Gadus morhua
Common dabDAB Limanda limanda
Common skate complexRJB Dipturus batis (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia)
Common soleSOL Solea solea
CrabsPAI Paralomis spp.
Cuckoo rayRJN Leucoraja naevus
Deep sea red crabGER Chaceon spp.
European flounderFLE Platichthys flesus
FlatfishFLX Pleuronectiformes
Giant manta rayRMB Manta birostris
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.
Humped rockcodNOG Gobionotothen gibberifrons
Jack mackerelCJM Trachurus murphyi
Kitefin sharkSCK Dalatias licha
KrillKRI Euphausia superba
Leafscale gulper sharkGUQ Centrophorus squamosus
Lemon soleLEM Microstomus kitt
LingLIN Molva molva
MackerelMAC Scomber scombrus
Mackerel icefishANI Champsocephalus gunnari
Marbled rockcodNOR Notothenia rossii
MegrimsLEZ Lepidorhombus spp.
Northern prawnPRA Pandalus borealis
Norway lobsterNEP Nephrops norvegicus
Norway poutNOP Trisopterus esmarkii
Norwegian skateJAD Dipturus nidarosiensis
Orange roughyORY Hoplostethus atlanticus
Patagonian toothfishTOP Dissostichus eleginoides
Pelagic armourheadEDW Pseudopentaceros spp.
‘Penaeus’ shrimpsPEN Penaeus spp.
Picked dogfishDGS Squalus acanthias
PlaicePLE Pleuronectes platessa
PollackPOL Pollachius pollachius
PorbeaglePOR Lamna nasus
Portuguese dogfishCYO Centroscymnus coelolepis
RedfishRED Sebastes spp.
Roundnose grenadierRNG Coryphaenoides rupestris
SailfishSAI Istiophorus albicans
SaithePOK Pollachius virens
SandeelsSAN Ammodytes spp.
Sandy rayRJI Raja circularis
SardinePIL Sardina pilchardus
Sea bassBSS Dicentrarchus labrax
Shagreen rayRJF Raja fullonica
Shortfin squidSQI Illex illecebrosus
Skates and raysSRX Rajiformes
Small-eyed rayRJE Raja microocellata
Smooth lanternsharkETP Etmopterus pusillus
Snow crabPCR Chionoecetes spp.
SoleSOO Solea spp.
South Georgia icefishSGI Pseudochaenichthys georgianus
Southern bluefin tunaSBF Thunnus maccoyii
Spotted rayRJM Raja montagui
SpratSPR Sprattus sprattus
SquidSQS Martialia hyadesi
Starry rayRJR Amblyraja radiata
SwordfishSWO Xiphias gladius
Thornback rayRJC Raja clavata
ToothfishTOT Dissostichus spp.
Tope sharkGAG Galeorhinus galeus
TurbotTUR Psetta maxima
TuskUSK Brosme brosme
Undulate rayRJU Raja undulata
Unicorn icefishLIC Channichthys rhinoceratus
White hakeHKW Urophycis tenuis
White marlinWHM Tetrapturus albidus
White skateRJA Rostroraja alba
WhitingWHG Merlangius merlangus
Witch flounderWIT Glyptocephalus cynoglossus
Yellowfin tunaYFT Thunnus albacares
Yellowtail flounderYEL Limanda ferruginea

ANNEX IA SKAGERRAK, KATTEGAT, ICES SUBAREAS I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII AND XIV, UNION WATERS OF CECAF, FRENCH GUIANA WATERS

Species:SandeelAmmodytes spp. Zone:Norwegian waters of IV(SAN/04-N.)
Denmark0
United Kingdom0
Union0
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

b

Without prejudice to the landing obligation, by-catches of dab, whiting and mackerel may consist of up to 2 % of the quota (OT1/*2A3A4). Where a Member State uses this provision in respect of a by-catch species in this fishery, no inter-species flexibility provision may be used by that Member State in respect of by-catches of that species.

Special condition:

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:

ZoneUnion waters of sandeel management areas
1234567
(SAN/234_1)(SAN/234_2)(SAN/234_3)(SAN/234_4)(SAN/234_5)(SAN/234_6)(SAN/234_7)
Denmark0000000
United Kingdom0000000
Germany0000000
Sweden0000000
Union0000000
Total0000000
Species:Sandeel and associated by-catchesAmmodytes spp. Zone:Union waters of IIa, IIIa and IVa
Denmark0b
United Kingdom0b
Germany0b
Sweden0b
Union0
TAC0

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:Greater silver smeltArgentina silus Zone:Union and international waters of I and II(ARU/1/2.)
Germany24
France8
The Netherlands19
United Kingdom39
Union90
TAC90Precautionary TAC
Species:Greater silver smeltArgentina silus Zone:Union waters of III and IV(ARU/34-C)
Denmark911
Germany9
France7
Ireland7
The Netherlands43
Sweden35
United Kingdom16
Union1 028
TAC1 028Precautionary TAC
Species:Greater silver smeltArgentina silus Zone:Union and international waters of V, VI and VII(ARU/567.)
Germany296
France6
Ireland274
The Netherlands3 091
United Kingdom217
Union3 884
TAC3 884Precautionary TAC
a

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

Species:TuskBrosme brosme Zone:Union and international waters of I, II and XIV(USK/1214EI)
Germany6a
France6a
United Kingdom6a
Others3a
Union21a
TAC21Precautionary TAC
Species:TuskBrosme brosme Zone:IIIa; Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32(USK/3A/BCD)
Denmark15
Sweden7
Germany7
Union29
TAC29Precautionary TAC
a

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

Species:TuskBrosme brosme Zone:Union waters of IV(USK/04-C.)
Denmark64
Germany19
France44
Sweden6
United Kingdom96
Others6a
Union235
TAC235Precautionary TAC
a

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

b

To be fished in Union waters of IIa, IV, Vb, VI and VII (USK/*24X7C).

c

Special condition: 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 the following amount in tonnes (OTH/*5B67-): 3 000

d

Including ling. The following quotas for Norway shall only be fished with long-lines in Vb, VI and VII:

Ling (LIN/*5B67-)6 500
Tusk (USK/*5B67-)2 923
e

The tusk and ling quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following amount, in tonnes: 2 000

Species:TuskBrosme brosme Zone:Union and international waters of V, VI and VII(USK/567EI.)
Germany13
Spain46
France548
Ireland53
United Kingdom264
Others13a
Union937
Norway2 923b c d e
TAC3 860

Precautionary TAC

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

Species:TuskBrosme brosme Zone:Norwegian waters of IV(USK/04-N.)
Belgium0
Denmark165
Germany1
France0
The Netherlands0
United Kingdom4
Union170
TACNot relevant

Precautionary TAC

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

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

Species:BoarfishCaproidae Zone:Union and international waters of VI, VII and VIII(BOR/678-)
Denmark6 696
Ireland18 858
United Kingdom1 734
Union27 288
TAC27 288Precautionary TAC
a

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

b

Special condition: up to 50 % of this amount may be fished in Union waters of IV (HER/*04-C.).

c

May only be fished in the Skagerrak (HER/*03AN.).

Species:HerringaClupea harengus Zone:IIIa(HER/03A.)
Denmark21 131b
Germany338b
Sweden22 104b
Union43 573b
Norway6 767
Faroe Islands400c
TAC50 740

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

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

b

Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC. Within the limit of this quota, no more than the quantity given below may be taken in Union waters of IVa and IVb (HER/*4AB-C).

50 000

Special condition:

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

c

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

Norwegian waters south of 62° N (HER/*04N-)a
Union50 000
Species:Herringa Clupea harengus Zone:Union and Norwegian waters of IV north of 53° 30′ N(HER/4AB.)
Denmark82 745
Germany51 032
France23 561
The Netherlands60 285
Sweden4 897
United Kingdom66 268
Union288 788
Faroe Islands200
Norway139 666b
TAC481 608

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

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

Species:Herringa Clupea harengus Zone:Norwegian waters south of 62° N(HER/04-N.)
Sweden1 151a
Union1 151
TAC481 608

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

Exclusively for catches of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.

Species:Herringa Clupea harengus Zone:IIIa(HER/03A-BC)
Denmark5 692
Germany51
Sweden916
Union6 659
TAC6 659

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Exclusively for catches of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.

Species:Herringa Clupea harengus Zone:IV, VIId and Union waters of IIa(HER/2A47DX)
Belgium56
Denmark10 891
Germany56
France56
The Netherlands56
Sweden53
United Kingdom207
Union11 375
TAC11 375

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Exclusively for catches 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

Special condition: up to 50 % of this quota may be taken in IVb (HER/*04B.).

Species:Herringa Clupea harengus Zone:IVc, VIIdb(HER/4CXB7D)
Belgium9 308c
Denmark1 201c
Germany741c
France13 136c
The Netherlands23 463c
United Kingdom5 105c
Union52 954
TAC481 608

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Reference is to the herring stock in the part of ICES zone VIa which lies east of the meridian of longitude 7° W and north of the parallel of latitude 55° N, or west of the meridian of longitude 7° W and north of the parallel of latitude 56° N, excluding the Clyde.

b

It shall be prohibited to target any herring in the part of the ICES zones subject to this TAC that lies between 56° N and 57° 30′ N, with the exception of a six nautical mile belt measured from the baseline of the United Kingdom's territorial sea.

Species:HerringClupea harengus Zone:Union and international waters of Vb, VIb and VIaNa(HER/5B6ANB)
Germany466b
France88b
Ireland630b
The Netherlands466b
United Kingdom2 520b
Union4 170b
TAC4 170Analytical TAC
a

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

Species:HerringClupea harengus Zone:VIaSa, VIIb, VIIc(HER/6AS7BC)
Ireland1 482
The Netherlands148
Union1 630
TAC1 630

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

Clyde stock: reference is to the herring stock in the maritime area situated to the north-east of a line drawn between:

  • the Mull of Kintyre (55° 17,9′ N, 05° 47,8′ W);

  • a point at position (55° 04′ N, 05° 23′ W) and;

  • Corsewall Point (55° 00,5′ N, 05° 09,4′ W).D265

b

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of the United Kingdom.

Species:HerringClupea harengus Zone:VI Clydea(HER/06ACL.)
United KingdomTo be established
UnionTo be establishedb
TACTo be establishedb

Precautionary TAC

Article 6(2) of this Regulation applies.

a

This zone is reduced 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.

Species:HerringClupea harengus Zone:VIIaa(HER/07A/MM)
Ireland1 074
United Kingdom3 053
Union4 127
TAC4 127

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:HerringClupea harengus Zone:VIIe and VIIf(HER/7EF.)
France465
United Kingdom465
Union930
TAC930Precautionary TAC
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.

Species:HerringClupea harengus Zone:VIIga, VIIha, VIIja and VIIka(HER/7G-K.)
Germany161
France893
Ireland12 502
The Netherlands893
United Kingdom18
Union14 467
TAC14 467

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:AnchovyEngraulis encrasicolus Zone:VIII(ANE/08.)
Spain29 700
France3 300
Union33 000
TAC33 000Analytical TAC
Species:AnchovyEngraulis encrasicolus Zone:IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(ANE/9/3411)
Spain5 978
Portugal6 522
Union12 500
TAC12 500Precautionary TAC
Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:Skagerrak(COD/03AN.)
Belgium14
Denmark4 596
Germany115
The Netherlands29
Sweden804
Union5 558
TAC5 744

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

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

Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:Kattegat(COD/03AS.)
Denmark324a
Germany7a
Sweden194a
Union525a
TAC525aPrecautionary TAC
a

May be taken in Union 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-)
Union28 293
Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:IV; Union waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat(COD/2A3AX4)
Belgium1 159
Denmark6 659
Germany4 222
France1 432
The Netherlands3 762
Sweden44
United Kingdom15 275
Union32 553
Norway6 667a
TAC39 220

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

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

Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:Norwegian waters south of 62° N(COD/04-N.)
Sweden382a
Union382
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:VIb; Union and international waters of Vb west of 12° 00′ W and of XII and XIV(COD/5W6-14)
Belgium0
Germany1
France12
Ireland16
United Kingdom45
Union74
TAC74Precautionary TAC
a

By-catch of cod in the area covered by this TAC may be landed provided that it does not comprise more than 1,5 % of the live weight of the total catch retained on board per fishing trip. This provision shall not apply for catches subject to the landing obligation,

Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:VIa; Union and international waters of Vb east of 12° 00′ W(COD/5BE6A)
Belgium0
Germany0
France0
Ireland0
United Kingdom0
Union0
TAC0aAnalytical TAC
a

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

Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:VIIa(COD/07A.)
Belgium2a
France5a
Ireland97a
The Netherlands0a
United Kingdom42a
Union146a
TAC146aAnalytical TAC
Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:VIIb, VIIc, VIIe-k, VIII, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(COD/7XAD34)
Belgium109
France1 789
Ireland739
The Netherlands0
United Kingdom193
Union2 830
TAC2 830

Analytical TAC

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:VIId(COD/07D.)
Belgium88
France1 730
The Netherlands51
United Kingdom190
Union2 059
TAC2 059

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:MegrimsLepidorhombus spp. Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(LEZ/2AC4-C)
Belgium8
Denmark7
Germany7
France43
The Netherlands34
United Kingdom2 540
Union2 639
TAC2 639

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:MegrimsLepidorhombus spp. Zone:Union and international waters of Vb; VI; international waters of XII and XIV(LEZ/56-14)
Spain646
France2 518
Ireland736
United Kingdom1 782
Union5 682
TAC5 682

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

5 % of this quota may be used in VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (LEZ/*8ABDE) for by-catches in directed fisheries for sole.

b

5 % of this quota may be fished in VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (LEZ/*8ABDE).

Species:MegrimsLepidorhombus spp. Zone:VII(LEZ/07.)
Belgium370a
Spain4 107b
France4 985b
Ireland2 266a
United Kingdom1 963a
Union13 691
TAC13 691

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

Species:MegrimsLepidorhombus spp. Zone:VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(LEZ/8ABDE.)
Spain748
France604
Union1 352
TAC1 352

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:MegrimsLepidorhombus spp. Zone:VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(LEZ/8C3411)
Spain1 070
France53
Portugal36
Union1 159
TAC1 159

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:Common dab and European flounderLimanda limanda and Platichthys flesus Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(D/F/2AC4-C)
Belgium503
Denmark1 888
Germany2 832
France196
The Netherlands11 421
Sweden6
United Kingdom1 588
Union18 434
TAC18 434Precautionary TAC
a

Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in: VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (ANF/*56-14).

Species:AnglerfishLophiidae Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(ANF/2AC4-C)
Belgium478a
Denmark1 054a
Germany515a
France98a
The Netherlands361a
Sweden12a
United Kingdom11 003a
Union13 521a
TAC13 521Precautionary TAC
Species:AnglerfishLophiidae Zone:Norwegian waters of IV(ANF/04-N.)
Belgium45
Denmark1 152
Germany18
The Netherlands16
United Kingdom269
Union1 500
TACNot relevant

Precautionary TAC

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

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

Species:AnglerfishLophiidae Zone:VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(ANF/56-14)
Belgium275
Germany314
Spain294
France3 383
Ireland765
The Netherlands265
United Kingdom2 354
Union7 650
TAC7 650Precautionary TAC
a

Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (ANF/*8ABDE).

Species:AnglerfishLophiidae Zone:VII(ANF/07.)
Belgium3 097a
Germany345a
Spain1 231a
France19 875a
Ireland2 540a
The Netherlands401a
United Kingdom6 027a
Union33 516a
TAC33 516a

Precautionary TAC

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

Species:AnglerfishLophiidae Zone:VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(ANF/8ABDE.)
Spain1 368
France7 612
Union8 980
TAC8 980Precautionary TAC
Species:AnglerfishLophiidae Zone:VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(ANF/8C3411)
Spain3 296
France3
Portugal656
Union3 955
TAC3 955

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:HaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:IIIa, Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32(HAD/3A/BCD)
Belgium10
Denmark1 667
Germany106
The Netherlands2
Sweden197
Union1 982
TAC2 069Analytical TAC

Special condition:

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

Norwegian waters of IV (HAD/*04N-)
Union19 641
Species:HaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:IV; Union waters of IIa(HAD/2AC4.)
Belgium196
Denmark1 348
Germany858
France1 495
The Netherlands147
Sweden136
United Kingdom22 225
Union26 405
Norway7 238
TAC33 643Analytical TAC
a

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

Species:HaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:Norwegian waters south of 62° N(HAD/04-N.)
Sweden707a
Union707
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:HaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:Union and international waters of VIb, XII and XIV(HAD/6B1214)
Belgium10
Germany36
France494
Ireland411
United Kingdom3 739
Union4 690
TAC4 690

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Not more than 10 % of this quota may be fished in IV; Union waters of IIa (HAD/*2AC4.).

Species:HaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:Union and international waters of Vb and VIa(HAD/5BC6A.)
Belgium4a
Germany5a
France204a
Ireland605
United Kingdom2 879a
Union3 697a
TAC3 697a

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:HaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:VIIb-k, VIII, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(HAD/7X7A34)
Belgium86
France5 168
Ireland1 722
United Kingdom775
Union7 751
TAC7 751

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

Species:HaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:VIIa(HAD/07A.)
Belgium33
France150
Ireland898
United Kingdom993
Union2 074
TAC2 074

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:WhitingMerlangius merlangus Zone:IIIa(WHG/03A.)
Denmark929
The Netherlands3
Sweden99
Union1 031
TAC1 050Precautionary TAC
a

May be taken in Union 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 zones:

Norwegian waters of IV (WHG/*04N-)
Union9 961
Species:WhitingMerlangius merlangus Zone:IV; Union waters of IIa(WHG/2AC4.)
Belgium315
Denmark1 361
Germany354
France2 045
The Netherlands787
Sweden3
United Kingdom9 838
Union14 703
Norway1 300a
TAC16 003

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

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

Species:WhitingMerlangius merlangus Zone:VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(WHG/56-14)
Germany1a
France26a
Ireland64a
United Kingdom122a
Union213a
TAC213aAnalytical TAC
Species:WhitingMerlangius merlangus Zone:VIIa(WHG/07A.)
Belgium0
France3
Ireland46
The Netherlands0
United Kingdom31
Union80
TAC80Precautionary TAC
Species:WhitingMerlangius merlangus Zone:VIIb, VIIc, VIId, VIIe, VIIf, VIIg, VIIh, VIIj and VIIk(WHG/7X7A-C)
Belgium268
France16 501
Ireland7 646
The Netherlands134
United Kingdom2 951
Union27 500
TAC27 500

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

Species:WhitingMerlangius merlangus Zone:VIII(WHG/08.)
Spain1 016
France1 524
Union2 540
TAC2 540Precautionary TAC
a

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

Species:Whiting and pollackMerlangius merlangus and Pollachius pollachius Zone:Norwegian waters south of 62° N(W/P/04-N.)
Sweden190a
Union190
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC
a

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

b

Within the following overall TAC for the northern stock of hake: 119 765

Species:HakeMerluccius merluccius Zone:IIIa; Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32(HKE/3A/BCD)
Denmark3 107a
Sweden264a
Union3 371
TAC3 371b

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Not more than 10 % of this quota may be used for by-catch in IIIa (HKE/*03A.).

b

Within the following overall TAC for the northern stock of hake: 119 765

Species:HakeMerluccius merluccius Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(HKE/2AC4-C)
Belgium56a
Denmark2 271a
Germany261a
France503a
The Netherlands130a
United Kingdom707a
Union3 928a
TAC3 928b

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

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

b

Within the following overall TAC for the northern stock of hake: 119 765

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)
Belgium80
Spain3 218
France3 218
Ireland402
The Netherlands40
United Kingdom1 810
Union8 767
Species:HakeMerluccius merluccius Zone:VI and VII; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(HKE/571214)
Belgium622a
Spain19 944
France30 800a
Ireland3 732
The Netherlands401a
United Kingdom12 159a
Union67 658
TAC67 658b

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

a

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

b

Within the following overall TAC for the northern stock of hake: 119 765

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; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (HKE/*57-14)
Belgium4
Spain3 994
France7 188
The Netherlands12
Union11 198
Species:HakeMerluccius merluccius Zone:VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(HKE/8ABDE.)
Belgium20a
Spain13 787
France30 961
The Netherlands40a
Union44 808
TAC44 808b

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:HakeMerluccius merluccius Zone:VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(HKE/8C3411)
Spain6 732
France646
Portugal3 142
Union10 520
TAC10 520

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:Blue whitingMicromesistius poutassou Zone:Norwegian waters of II and IV(WHB/24-N.)
Denmark0
United Kingdom0
Union0
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC
a

Special condition: within a total access quantity of 21 500 tonnes for the Union, Member States may fish up to the following percentage of their quotas in Faroese waters (WHB/*05-F.): 9,2 %

b

Transfers of this quota may be effected to VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission.

c

Special condition: from the EU quotas in Union and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV (WHB/*NZJM1) and in VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (WHB/*NZJM2), the following quantity may be fished in the Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen: 220 494

Species:Blue whitingMicromesistius poutassou Zone:Union and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV(WHB/1X14)
Denmark58 818a
Germany22 869a
Spain49 865a b
France40 933a
Ireland45 547a
The Netherlands71 721a
Portugal4 632a b
Sweden14 550a
United Kingdom76 319a
Union385 254a c
Norway110 000
Faroe Islands9 000
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Special condition: from the EU quotas in Union and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV (WHB/*NZJM1) and in VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (WHB/*NZJM2), the following quantity may be fished in the Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen: 220 494

Species:Blue whitingMicromesistius poutassou Zone:VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(WHB/8C3411)
Spain41 375
Portugal10 344
Union51 719a
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

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

b

Special condition: the catch in IVa shall be no more than the following amount (WHB/*04A-C): 55 124

This catch limit in IVa amounts to the following percentage of Norway's access quota: 25 %

c

To be counted against the catch limits of the Faroe Islands.

d

Special conditions: may also be fished in VIb (WHB/*06B-C). The catch in IVa shall be no more than the following amount (WHB/*04A-C): 5 375

Species:Blue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZone:Union waters of II, IVa, V, VI north of 56° 30′ N and VII west of 12° W(WHB/24A567)
Norway220 494a b
Faroe Islands21 500c d
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:Lemon sole and witch flounderMicrostomus kitt and Glyptocephalus cynoglossus Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(L/W/2AC4-C)
Belgium346
Denmark953
Germany122
France261
The Netherlands794
Sweden11
United Kingdom3 904
Union6 391
TAC6 391Precautionary TAC
a

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

b

To be fished in Union waters of IIa, IV, Vb, VI and VII (BLI/*24X7C).

c

By-catches of roundnose grenadier and black scabbardfish to be counted against this quota. To be fished in EU waters of VIa north of 56° 30′N and VIb. This provision shall not apply for catches subject to the landing obligation.

Species:Blue lingMolva dypterygia Zone:Union and international waters of Vb, VI, VII(BLI/5B67-)
Germany116
Estonia18
Spain365
France8 323
Ireland32
Lithuania7
Poland4
United Kingdom2 117
Others32a
Union11 014
Norway150b
Faroe Islands150c
TAC11 314

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

a

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

Species:Blue lingMolva dypterygia Zone:International waters of XII(BLI/12INT-)
Estonia1a
Spain341a
France8a
Lithuania3a
United Kingdom3a
Others1a
Union357a
TAC357aPrecautionary TAC
a

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

Species:Blue lingMolva dypterygia Zone:Union and international waters of II and IV(BLI/24-)
Denmark4
Germany4
Ireland4
France23
United Kingdom14
Others4a
Union53
TAC53Precautionary TAC
Species:Blue lingMolva dypterygia Zone:Union and international waters of III(BLI/03-)
Denmark3
Germany2
Sweden3
Union8
TAC8Precautionary TAC
a

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

Species:LingMolva molva Zone:Union and international waters of I and II(LIN/1/2.)
Denmark8
Germany8
France8
United Kingdom8
Others4a
Union36
TAC36Precautionary TAC
a

Quota may be fished in Union waters of IIIa and Union waters of IIIbcd only.

Species:LingMolva molva Zone:IIIa; Union waters of IIIbcd(LIN/3A/BCD)
Belgium6a
Denmark50
Germany6a
Sweden19
United Kingdom6a
Union87
TAC87Precautionary TAC
Species:LingMolva molva Zone:Union waters of IV(LIN/04-C.)
Belgium22
Denmark350
Germany216
France195
The Netherlands7
Sweden15
United Kingdom2 689
Union3 494
TAC3 494Precautionary TAC
Species:LingMolva molva Zone:Union and international waters of V(LIN/05EI.)
Belgium9
Denmark6
Germany6
France6
United Kingdom6
Union33
TAC33Precautionary TAC
a

Special condition: 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 the following amount in tonnes (OTH/*6X14.): 3 000

b

Including tusk. The quotas for Norway shall only be fished with long-lines in Vb, VI and VII, and they amount to:

Ling (LIN/*5B67-)6 500
Tusk (USK/*5B67-)2 923
c

The ling and tusk quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following amount, in tonnes: 2 000

d

Including tusk. To be fished in VIb and VIa north of 56° 30′ N (LIN/*6BAN.).

e

Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 20 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in VIa and VIb. 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 VIa and VIb shall not exceed the following amount in tonnes (OTH/*6AB.):75

Species:LingMolva molva Zone:Union and international waters of VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV(LIN/6X14.)
Belgium51
Denmark9
Germany187
Spain3 774
France4 024
Ireland1 008
Portugal9
United Kingdom4 634
Union13 696
Norway6 500a b c
Faroe Islands200d e
TAC20 396

Precautionary TAC

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

Species:LingMolva molva Zone:Norwegian waters of IV(LIN/04-N.)
Belgium9
Denmark1 187
Germany33
France13
The Netherlands2
United Kingdom106
Union1 350
TACNot relevant

Precautionary TAC

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

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

Species:Norway lobsterNephrops norvegicus Zone:IIIa; Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32(NEP/3A/BCD)
Denmark9 345
Germany27
Sweden3 343
Union12 715
TAC12 715Analytical TAC
Species:Norway lobsterNephrops norvegicus Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(NEP/2AC4-C)
Belgium1 048
Denmark1 048
Germany15
France31
The Netherlands539
United Kingdom17 353
Union20 034
TAC20 034Analytical TAC
Species:Norway lobsterNephrops norvegicus Zone:Norwegian waters of IV(NEP/04-N.)
Denmark947
Germany0
United Kingdom53
Union1 000
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:Norway lobsterNephrops norvegicus Zone:VI; Union and international waters of Vb(NEP/5BC6.)
Spain33
France133
Ireland222
United Kingdom16 019
Union16 407
TAC16 407

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Special condition:

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

Functional Unit 16 of ICES Subarea VII (NEP/*07U16):
Spain935
France586
Ireland1 124
United Kingdom455
Union3 100
Species:Norway lobsterNephrops norvegicus Zone:VII(NEP/07.)
Spain1 521
France6 166
Ireland9 352
United Kingdom8 317
Union25 356
TAC25 356

Analytical TAC

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

Species:Norway lobsterNephrops norvegicus Zone:VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(NEP/8ABDE.)
Spain250
France3 910
Union4 160
TAC4 160Analytical TAC
Species:Norway lobsterNephrops norvegicus Zone:VIIIc(NEP/08C.)
Spain0
France0
Union0
TAC0Precautionary TAC
a

Of which no more than 6 % may be taken in Functional Units 26 and 27 of ICES division IXa (NEP/*9U267).

Species:Norway lobsterNephrops norvegicus Zone:IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(NEP/9/3411)
Spain84a
Portugal252a
Union336a
TAC336Precautionary TAC
Species:Northern prawnPandalus borealis Zone:IIIa(PRA/03A.)
Denmark2 429
Sweden1 309
Union3 738
TAC7 000

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:Northern prawnPandalus borealis Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(PRA/2AC4-C)
Denmark1 818
The Netherlands17
Sweden73
United Kingdom538
Union2 446
TAC2 446Precautionary TAC
a

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

Species:Northern prawnPandalus borealis Zone:Norwegian waters south of 62° N(PRA/04-N.)
Denmark205
Sweden123a
Union328
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

b

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of France.

Species:‘Penaeus’ shrimpsPenaeus spp. Zone:French Guiana waters(PEN/FGU.)
Franceto be establisheda
Unionto be establisheda b
TACto be establisheda b

Precautionary TAC

Article 6(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:Skagerrak(PLE/03AN.)
Belgium106
Denmark13 733
Germany70
The Netherlands2 641
Sweden736
Union17 286
TAC17 639

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:Kattegat(PLE/03AS.)
Denmark2 086
Germany23
Sweden234
Union2 343
TAC2 343

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

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-)
Union49 578
Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:IV; Union waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat(PLE/2A3AX4)
Belgium7 435
Denmark24 164
Germany6 970
France1 394
The Netherlands46 471
United Kingdom34 388
Union120 822
Norway9 094
TAC129 917

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(PLE/56-14)
France9
Ireland261
United Kingdom388
Union658
TAC658Precautionary TAC
Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:VIIa(PLE/07A.)
Belgium28
France12
Ireland768
The Netherlands9
United Kingdom281
Union1 098
TAC1 098

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:VIIb and VIIc(PLE/7BC.)
France11
Ireland63
Union74
TAC74

Precautionary TAC

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:VIId and VIIe(PLE/7DE.)
Belgium1 640
France5 467
United Kingdom2 915
Union10 022
TAC10 022Analytical TAC
Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:VIIf and VIIg(PLE/7FG.)
Belgium55
France99
Ireland199
United Kingdom52
Union405
TAC405Precautionary TAC
Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:VIIh, VIIj and VIIk(PLE/7HJK.)
Belgium8
France16
Ireland56
The Netherlands32
United Kingdom16
Union128
TAC128

Precautionary TAC

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:VIII, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(PLE/8/3411)
Spain66
France263
Portugal66
Union395
TAC395Precautionary TAC
Species:PollackPollachius pollachius Zone:VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(POL/56-14)
Spain6
France190
Ireland56
United Kingdom145
Union397
TAC397Precautionary TAC
a

Special condition: of which up to 2 % may be fished in: VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (POL/*8ABDE).

Species:PollackPollachius pollachius Zone:VII(POL/07.)
Belgium378a
Spain23a
France8 700a
Ireland927a
United Kingdom2 118a
Union12 146a
TAC12 146

Precautionary TAC

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

Species:PollackPollachius pollachius Zone:VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(POL/8ABDE.)
Spain252
France1 230
Union1 482
TAC1 482Precautionary TAC
Species:PollackPollachius pollachius Zone:VIIIc(POL/08C.)
Spain208
France23
Union231
TAC231Precautionary TAC
a

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIIIc (POL/*08C.).

b

In addition to this TAC, Portugal may fish quantities of pollack not exceeding 98 tonnes.

Species:PollackPollachius pollachius Zone:IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(POL/9/3411)
Spain273a
Portugal9a b
Union282a
TAC282bPrecautionary TAC
a

May only be taken in Union waters of IV and in IIIa (POK/*3A4-C). Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

Species:SaithePollachius virens Zone:IIIa and IV; Union waters of IIa(POK/2A3A4.)
Belgium35
Denmark4 137
Germany10 447
France24 587
The Netherlands104
Sweden568
United Kingdom8 010
Union47 888
Norway52 399a
TAC100 287

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

To be fished north of 56° 30′ N (POK/*5614N).

Species:SaithePollachius virens Zone:VI; Union and international waters of Vb, XII and XIV(POK/56-14)
Germany527
France5 230
Ireland427
United Kingdom3 300
Union9 484
Norway510a
TAC9 994

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

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

Species:SaithePollachius virens Zone:Norwegian waters south of 62° N(POK/04-N.)
Sweden880a
Union880
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:SaithePollachius virens Zone:VII, VIII, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(POK/7/3411)
Belgium6
France1 245
Ireland1 491
United Kingdom434
Union3 176
TAC3 176

Precautionary TAC

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

Species:Turbot and brillPsetta maxima and Scopthalmus rhombus Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(T/B/2AC4-C)
Belgium362
Denmark773
Germany197
France93
The Netherlands2 745
Sweden5
United Kingdom762
Union4 937
TAC4 937Precautionary TAC
a

Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Union waters of IV (RJH/04-C.), cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/2AC4-C), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/2AC4-C) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/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. This provision shall not apply for catches subject to the landing obligation as set out in Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

c

Shall not apply to blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Union waters of IIa and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) in Union waters of IIa and IV. When accidentally caught, these species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishermen shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

Species:Skates and raysRajiformes Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(SRX/2AC4-C)
Belgium232a b c
Denmark9a b c
Germany11a b c
France36a b c
The Netherlands198a b c
United Kingdom892a b c
Union1 378a c
TAC1 378cPrecautionary TAC
a

Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/03A-C.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/03A-C.) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/03A-C.) shall be reported separately.

Species:Skates and raysRajiformes Zone:Union waters of IIIa(SRX/03A-C.)
Denmark37a
Sweden10a
Union47a
TAC47Precautionary TAC
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), sandy ray (Raja circularis) (RJI/67AKXD) and shagreen ray (Raja fullonica) (RJF/67AKXD) shall be reported separately.

b

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIId (SRX/*07D.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 41 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. 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.), sandy ray (Raja circularis) (RJI/*07D.) and shagreen ray (Raja fullonica) (RJF/*07D.) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and undulate ray (Raja undulata).

c

Shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata), except in Union waters of VIIf and VIIg. When accidentally caught, this species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishermen shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species. Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of small-eyed ray in Union waters of VIIf and VIIg (RJE/7FG) provided below may be taken:

Special condition:

of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIId and reported under the following code: (RJE/*07D.). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 41 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein.

Species:Small-eyed rayRaja microocellata Zone:Union waters of VIIf and VIIg(RJE/7FG)
Belgium14
Estonia0
France63
Germany0
Ireland20
Lithuania0
The Netherlands0
Portugal0
Spain17
United Kingdom40
Union154
TAC154Precautionary TAC
d

Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. In cases where it is not subject to the landing obligation, by-catch of undulate ray in area VIIe may only be landed whole or gutted. The catches shall remain under the quotas shown in the table below. The former provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 41 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. By-catches of undulate ray shall be reported separately under the following code: (RJU/67AKXD). Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of undulate ray given below may be taken:

Special condition:

of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIId and reported under the following code: (RJU/*07D.). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 41 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein.

Species:Undulate rayRaja undulata Zone:Union waters of VIIe(RJU/67AKXD)
Belgium15
Estonia0
France65
Germany0
Ireland21
Lithuania0
The Netherlands0
Portugal0
Spain18
United Kingdom42
Union161
TAC161Precautionary TAC
Species:Skates and raysRajiformes Zone:Union waters of VIa, VIb, VIIa-c and VIIe-k(SRX/67AKXD)
Belgium762a b c d
Estonia4a b c d
France3 417a b c d
Germany10a b c d
Ireland1 101a b c d
Lithuania18a b c d
The Netherlands3a b c d
Portugal19a b c d
Spain920a b c d
United Kingdom2 180a b c d
Union8 434a b c d
TAC8 434c d

Precautionary TAC

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

a

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

b

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIa, VIb, VIIa-c and VIIe-k (SRX/*67AKD). Catches of Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*67AKD), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*67AKD), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/*67AKD), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*67AKD) and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/*67AKD) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata).

c

Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. In cases where it is not subject to the landing obligation, by-catch of undulate ray in the area covered by this TAC may only be landed whole or gutted. The catches shall remain under the quotas shown in the table below. The former provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 41 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. By-catches of undulate ray shall be reported separately under the following code: (RJU/07D.). Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of undulate ray given below may be taken:

Special condition:

of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIIe and reported under the following code: (RJU/*67AKD). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 41 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein.

Species:Undulate rayRaja undulata Zone:Union waters of VIId(RJU/07D.)
Belgium2
France14
The Netherlands0
United Kingdom3
Union19
TAC19Precautionary TAC
Species:Skates and raysRajiformes Zone:Union waters of VIId(SRX/07D.)
Belgium96a b c
France802a b c
The Netherlands5a b c
United Kingdom160a b c
Union1 063a b c
TAC1 063cPrecautionary TAC
a

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

b

Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. In cases where it is not subject to the landing obligation, by-catch of undulate ray in subareas VIII and IX may only be landed whole or gutted. The catches shall remain under the quotas shown in the table below. The above provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 41 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. By-catches of undulate ray shall be reported separately under the codes indicated in the tables below. Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of undulate ray given below may be taken:

Species:Undulate rayRaja undulata Zone:Union waters of VIII(RJU/8-C.)
Belgium0
France12
Portugal9
Spain9
United Kingdom0
Union30
TAC30Precautionary TAC
Species:Undulate rayRaja undulata Zone:Union waters of IX(RJU/9-C.)
Belgium0
France18
Portugal15
Spain15
United Kingdom0
Union48
TAC48Precautionary TAC
Species:Skates and raysRajiformes Zone:Union waters of VIII and IX(SRX/89-C.)
Belgium8a b
France1 427a b
Portugal1 156a b
Spain1 163a b
United Kingdom8a b
Union3 762a b
TAC3 762bPrecautionary TAC
a

To be taken in Union waters of IIa and VI. In VI this quantity may only be fished with long-lines (GHL/*2A6-C).

Species:Greenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoides Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV; Union and international waters of Vb and VI(GHL/2A-C46)
Denmark16
Germany28
Estonia16
Spain16
France259
Ireland16
Lithuania16
Poland16
United Kingdom1 017
Union1 400
Norway1 100a
TAC2 500Analytical TAC
a

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

Norwegian waters of IIa (MAC/*02AN-)Faroese waters (MAC/*FRO1)
Belgium8688
Denmark2 9683 037
Germany9092
France271278
The Netherlands273279
Sweden813832
United Kingdom253259
Union4 7544 865
b

May also be taken in Norwegian waters of IVa (MAC/*4AN.).

c

Special condition: including the following tonnage to be taken in Norwegian waters of IIa and IVa (MAC/*04N-): 328

When fishing under this special condition, by-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quotas for these species.

d

To be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC (access quota). This amount includes the following Norwegian share in the North Sea TAC: 61 341

This quota may be fished in IVa only (MAC/*04A.), except for the following amount, in tonnes, which may be fished in IIIa (MAC/*03A.): 3 000

Special condition:

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

IIIaIIIa and IVbcIVbIVcVI, international waters of IIa, from 1 January to 15 February 2017 and from 1 September to 31 December 2017
(MAC/*03A.)(MAC/*3A4BC)(MAC/*04B.)(MAC/*04C.)(MAC/*2A6.)
Denmark04 1300013 219
France0490000
The Netherlands0490000
Sweden00390103 424
United Kingdom0490000
Norway3 0000000
Species:MackerelScomber scombrus Zone:IIIa and IV; Union waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32(MAC/2A34.)
Belgium639a b
Denmark22 031a b
Germany666a b
France2 013a b
The Netherlands2 026a b
Sweden6 034a b c
United Kingdom1 877a b
Union35 286a b c
Norway211 560d
TAC1 020 996Analytical TAC
a

May be fished in IIa, VIa north of 56° 30′ N, IVa, VIId, VIIe, VIIf and VIIh (MAC/*AX7H).

b

The following additional amount of access quota, in tonnes, may be fished by Norway North of 56°30′ N and counted against its catch limit (MAC/*N5630): 42 312

c

This amount shall be deducted from the Faroe Islands' catch limit (access quota). It may be fished only in VIa north of 56° 30′ N (MAC/*6AN56). However, from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 October to 31 December this quota may also be fished in IIa, IVa north of 59° (EU zone) (MAC/*24N59).

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:

Union waters of IIa; Union and Norwegian waters of IVa. During the periods from 1 January to 15 February 2017 and from 1 September to 31 December 2017(MAC/*4A-EN)Norwegian waters of IIa(MAC/*2AN-)Faroese waters(MAC/*FRO2)
Germany15 6482 1082 157
France10 4331 4041 438
Ireland52 1617 0287 192
The Netherlands22 8203 0733 146
United Kingdom143 44819 33119 778
Union244 51032 94433 711
Species:MackerelScomber scombrus Zone:VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of IIa, XII and XIV(MAC/2CX14-)
Germany25 928
Spain28
Estonia216
France17 287
Ireland86 426
Latvia159
Lithuania159
The Netherlands37 811
Poland1 826
United Kingdom237 677
Union407 517
Norway18 261a b
Faroe Islands38 576c
TAC1 020 996Analytical TAC
a

Special condition: 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.)
Spain3 227
France21
Portugal667
Species:MackerelScomber scombrus Zone:VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(MAC/8C3411)
Spain38 432a
France255a
Portugal7 944a
Union46 631
TAC1 020 996Analytical TAC
Species:MackerelScomber scombrus Zone:Norwegian waters of IIa and IVa(MAC/2A4A-N)
Denmark16 004
Union16 004
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC
a

Quota may be fished in Union waters of IIIa, subdivisions 22-32 only.

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:IIIa; Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32(SOL/3A/BCD)
Denmark463
Germany27a
The Netherlands44a
Sweden17
Union551
TAC551Analytical TAC
a

May be fished only in Union waters of IV (SOL/*04-C.).

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(SOL/24-C.)
Belgium1 343
Denmark614
Germany1 074
France269
The Netherlands12 122
United Kingdom691
Union16 113
Norway10a
TAC16 123

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(SOL/56-14)
Ireland46
United Kingdom11
Union57
TAC57Precautionary TAC
a

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

b

In addition to this TAC, the Member States having quota for sole in VIIa may decide by common agreement to allocate an overall total of 7 tonnes to one or more vessels carrying out the directed scientific fishery assessed by the STECF in order to improve scientific information on this stock (SOL/*07A.). The Member States concerned shall communicate the name(s) of the vessel(s) to the Commission before allowing any landings.

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:VIIa(SOL/07A.)
Belgium10a
France0a
Ireland17a
The Netherlands3a
United Kingdom10a
Union40a
TAC40a b

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:VIIb and VIIc(SOL/7BC.)
France6
Ireland36
Union42
TAC42

Precautionary TAC

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:VIId(SOL/07D.)
Belgium733
France1 467
United Kingdom524
Union2 724
TAC2 724Analytical TAC
Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:VIIe(SOL/07E.)
Belgium42
France443
United Kingdom693
Union1 178
TAC1 178

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:VIIf and VIIg(SOL/7FG.)
Belgium528
France53
Ireland26
United Kingdom238
Union845
TAC845

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:VIIh, VIIj and VIIk(SOL/7HJK.)
Belgium32
France64
Ireland171
The Netherlands51
United Kingdom64
Union382
TAC382

Precautionary TAC

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:VIIIa and VIIIb(SOL/8AB.)
Belgium42
Spain8
France3 135
The Netherlands235
Union3 420
TAC3 420Analytical TAC
Species:SoleSolea spp. Zone:VIIIc, VIIId, VIIIe, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(SOO/8CDE34)
Spain403
Portugal669
Union1 072
TAC1 072Precautionary TAC
a

Without prejudice to the landing obligation, by-catches of dab, whiting and haddock may consist of up to 5 % of the quota (OTH/*03A.). Where a Member State uses this provision in respect of a by-catch species in this fishery, no inter-species flexibility provision may be used by that Member State in respect of by-catches of that species.

Species:Sprat and associated by-catchesSprattus sprattus Zone:IIIa(SPR/03A.)
Denmark22 300a
Germany47a
Sweden8 437a
Union30 784
TAC33 280Precautionary TAC
a

Without prejudice to the landing obligation, by-catches of dab and whiting may consist of up to 2 % of the quota (OTH/*2AC4C). Where a Member State uses this provision in respect of a by-catch species in this fishery, no inter-species flexibility provision may be used by that Member State in respect of by-catches of that species.

b

Including sandeel.

c

May contain up to 4 % of by-catch of herring.

Species:Sprat and associated by-catchesSprattus sprattus Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(SPR/2AC4-C)
Belgium376a
Denmark29 755a
Germany376a
France376a
The Netherlands376a
Sweden1 330a b
United Kingdom1 241a
Union33 830
Norway0
Faroe Islands0c
TAC33 830Analytical TAC
Species:SpratSprattus sprattus Zone:VIId and VIIe(SPR/7DE.)
Belgium21
Denmark1 339
Germany21
France288
The Netherlands288
United Kingdom2 163
Union4 120
TAC4 120Precautionary TAC
a

Picked dogfish shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. When accidentally caught in fisheries where picked dogfish is not subject to the landing obligation, specimens shall not be harmed and shall be released immediately, as required by Articles 12 and 41 of this Regulation. By derogation from Article 12 of this Regulation, a vessel engaged in the by-catch avoidance programme that has been positively assessed by the STECF may land not more than 2 tonnes per month of picked dogfish that is dead at the moment when the fishing gear is hauled on board. Member States participating in the by-catch avoidance programme shall ensure that the total annual landings of picked dogfish on the basis of this derogation do not exceed the above amounts. They shall communicate the list of participating vessels to the Commission before allowing any landings. Member States shall exchange information about avoidance areas.

Species:Picked dogfishSqualus acanthias Zone:Union and international waters of I, V, VI, VII, VIII, XII and XIV(DGS/15X14)
Belgium20a
Germany4a
Spain10a
France83a
Ireland53a
The Netherlands0a
Portugal0a
United Kingdom100a
Union270a
TAC270a

Precautionary TAC

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

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

Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

a

Without prejudice to the landing obligation, by-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel may consist of up to 5 % of the quota (OTH/*4BC7D). Where a Member State uses this provision in respect of a by-catch species in this fishery, no inter-species flexibility provision may be used by that Member State in respect of by-catches of that species.

b

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in division VIId may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the following zone: Union waters of IIa, IVa, VI, VIIa-c,VIIe-k, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (JAX/*2A-14).

c

May be fished in Union waters of IVa but may not be fished in Union waters of VIId (JAX/*04-C.).

Species:Horse mackerel and associated by-catchesTrachurus spp. Zone:Union waters of IVb, IVc and VIId(JAX/4BC7D)
Belgium16a
Denmark6 973a
Germany616a b
Spain129a
France578a b
Ireland438a
The Netherlands4 198a b
Portugal15a
Sweden75a
United Kingdom1 659a b
Union14 697
Norway3 550c
TAC18 247Precautionary TAC
a

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in Union waters of IIa or IVa before 30 June 2017 may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the zone of Union waters of IVb, IVc and VIId (JAX/*4BC7D).

b

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in VIId (JAX/*07D.). Under this special condition, and in accordance with footnote (3), by-catches of boarfish and whiting shall be reported separately under the following code: (OTH/*07D.).

c

Without prejudice to the landing obligation, by-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel may consist of up to 5 % of the quota (OTH/*2A-14). Where a Member State uses this provision in respect of a by-catch species in this fishery, no inter-species flexibility provision may be used by that Member State in respect of by-catches of that species.

d

Limited to IVa, VIa (north of 56° 30′ N only), VIIe, VIIf, VIIh.

e

Special condition: up to 50 % of this quota may be fished in VIIIc (JAX/*08C2). Under this special condition, and in accordance with footnote (3), by-catches of boarfish and whiting shall be reported separately under the following code: (OTH/*08C2).

Species:Horse mackerel and associated by-catchesTrachurus spp. Zone:Union waters of IIa, IVa; VI, VIIa-c,VIIe-k, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(JAX/2A-14)
Denmark8 140a c
Germany6 351a b c
Spain8 663c e
France3 269a b c e
Ireland21 153a c
The Netherlands25 484a b c
Portugal834c e
Sweden675a c
United Kingdom7 660a b c
Union82 229
Faroe Islands1 600d
TAC83 829Analytical TAC
a

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in IX (JAX/*09.).

Species:Horse mackerelTrachurus spp. Zone:VIIIc(JAX/08C.)
Spain11 890a
France206
Portugal1 175a
Union13 271
TAC13 271Analytical TAC
a

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in VIIIc (JAX/*08C).

Species:Horse mackerelTrachurus spp. Zone:IX(JAX/09.)
Spain18 977a
Portugal54 372a
Union73 349
TAC73 349

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Waters adjacent to the Azores.

b

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Portugal.

Species:Horse mackerelTrachurus spp. Zone:X; Union waters of CECAFa(JAX/X34PRT)
PortugalTo be established
UnionTo be establishedb
TACTo be establishedb

Precautionary TAC

Article 6(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Waters adjacent to Madeira.

b

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Portugal.

Species:Horse mackerelTrachurus spp. Zone:Union waters of CECAFa(JAX/341PRT)
PortugalTo be established
UnionTo be establishedb
TACTo be establishedb

Precautionary TAC

Article 6(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Waters adjacent to the Canary Islands.

b

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Spain.

Species:Horse mackerelTrachurus spp. Zone:Union waters of CECAFa(JAX/341SPN)
SpainTo be established
UnionTo be establishedb
TACTo be establishedb

Precautionary TAC

Article 6(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Without prejudice to the landing obligation, by-catches of haddock and whiting may consist of up to 5 % of the quota (OT2/*2A3A4). Where a Member State uses this provision in respect of a by-catch species in this fishery, no inter-species flexibility provision may be used by that Member State in respect of by-catches of that species.

b

Quota may be fished in Union waters of ICES zones IIa, IIIa and IV only.

c

Union quota may only be fished from 1 November 2016 to 31 October 2017.

d

A sorting grid shall be used.

e

A sorting grid shall be used. Includes a maximum of 15 % of unavoidable by-catches (NOP/*2A3A4), to be counted against this quota.

Species:Norway pout and associated by-catchesTrisopterus esmarkii Zone:IIIa; Union waters of IIa and IV(NOP/2A3A4.)
Denmark141 819a
Germany27a b
The Netherlands104a b
Union141 950a c
Norway25 000d
Faroe Islands9 300e
TAC238 981

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:Norway pout and associated by-catchesTrisopterus esmarkii Zone:Norwegian waters of IV(NOP/04-N.)
Denmark0
United Kingdom0
Union0
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

b

Special condition: of which no more than the following amount of horse mackerel (JAX/*04-N.): 0

Species:Industrial fish Zone:Norwegian waters of IV(I/F/04-N.)
Sweden800a b
Union800
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC
a

Taken with long-lines only.

Species:Other species Zone:Union waters of Vb, VI and VII(OTH/5B67-C)
UnionNot relevant
Norway250a
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC
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.

Species:Other species Zone:Norwegian waters of IV(OTH/04-N.)
Belgium52
Denmark4 750
Germany535
France220
The Netherlands380
SwedenNot relevanta
United Kingdom3 563
Union9 500b
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC
a

Limited to IIa and IV (OTH/*2A4-C).

b

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

c

To be fished in IV and VIa north of 56° 30′ N (OTH/*46AN).

Species:Other species Zone:Union waters of IIa, IV and VIa north of 56° 30′ N(OTH/2A46AN)
UnionNot relevant
Norway5 250a b
Faroe Islands150c
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC

ANNEX IB NORTH EAST ATLANTIC AND GREENLAND, ICES SUBAREAS I, II, V, XII AND XIV AND GREENLAND WATERS OF NAFO 1

a

When reporting catches to the Commission the quantities fished in each of the following areas shall also be reported: NEAFC Regulatory Area and Union waters.

b

May be fished in Union waters north of 62° N.

c

To be counted against the catch limits of the Faroe Islands.

d

To be counted against the catch limits of Norway.

Special condition:

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

Norwegian waters north of 62° N and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen (HER/*2AJMN)
37 854
II, Vb north of 62° N (Faroese waters) (HER/*25B-F)
Belgium2
Denmark2 055
Germany360
Spain7
France89
Ireland532
The Netherlands736
Poland104
Portugal7
Finland32
Sweden762
United Kingdom1 314
Species:HerringClupea harengus Zone:Union, Faroese, Norwegian and international waters of I and II(HER/1/2-)
Belgium15a
Denmark14 409a
Germany2 524a
Spain48a
France622a
Ireland3 731a
The Netherlands5 157a
Poland729a
Portugal48a
Finland223a
Sweden5 340a
United Kingdom9 213a
Union42 059a
Faroe Islands6 000b c
Norway37 854b d
TAC646 075Analytical TAC
Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:Norwegian waters of I and II(COD/1N2AB.)
Germany2 779
Greece344
Spain3 100
Ireland344
France2 551
Portugal3 100
United Kingdom10 784
Union23 002
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

Except for by-catches, the following conditions shall apply to these quotas:

1.

They may not be fished between 1 April and 31 May 2017.

2.

EU vessels may choose to fish in either or both of the following areas:

Reporting codeGeographical limits
COD/GRL1The part of the Greenlandic fishing zone that lies within NAFO sub-area 1F West of 44° 00′ W and South of 60° 45′ N, that portion of NAFO subarea 1 lying south of the parallel of 60° 45′ north latitude (Cape Desolation) and the part of the Greenlandic fishing zone within ICES division XIVb that lies East of 44° 00′ W and South of 62° 30′ N.
COD/GRL2The part of the Greenlandic fishing area that lies within ICES division XIVb North of 62° 30′ N.
Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of XIV(COD/N1GL14)
Germany1 800a
United Kingdom400a
Union2 200a
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

b

The allocation of the share of the cod stock available to the Union in the zone Svalbard and Bear Island and the associated by-catches of haddock are entirely without prejudice to the rights and obligations deriving from the 1920 Treaty of Paris.

c

By-catches of haddock may represent up to 14 % per haul. The by-catch quantities of haddock are in addition to the quota for cod.

Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:I and IIb(COD/1/2B.)
Germany6 554c
Spain13 152c
France3 100c
Poland2 716c
Portugal2 638c
United Kingdom4 374c
Other Member States491a c
Union33 025b
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:Cod and haddockGadus morhua and Melanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:Faroese waters of Vb(C/H/05B-F.)
Germany19
France114
United Kingdom817
Union950
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

Special condition: roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) (RNG/514GRN) and roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax) (RHG/514GRN) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately.

b

The total amount below, in tonnes, is allocated to Norway and can be fished in either this TAC zone or Greenland waters of NAFO 1 (GRV/514N1G). Special condition for this amount: roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) (RNG/514N1G) and roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax) (RHG/514N1G) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately.

90

Species:GrenadiersMacrourus spp. Zone:Greenland waters of V and XIV(GRV/514GRN)
Union10a
TACNot relevantb

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

Special condition: roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) (RNG/N1GRN.) and roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax) (RHG/N1GRN.) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately.

b

The total amount below, in tonnes, is allocated to Norway and can be fished in either this TAC zone or Greenland waters of V and XIV (GRV/514N1G). Special condition for this amount: roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) (RNG/514N1G) and roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax) (RHG/514N1G) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately.

90

Species:GrenadiersMacrourus spp. Zone:Greenland waters of NAFO 1(GRV/N1GRN.)
Union10a
TACNot relevantb

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:CapelinMallotus villosus Zone:IIb(CAP/02B.)
Union0
TAC0Analytical TAC
a

Denmark, Germany, Sweden and the United Kingdom may access the ‘All Member States’ quota only once they have exhausted their own quota. However, Member States with more than 10 % of the Union quota shall not access the ‘All Member States’ quota at all.

b

For a fishing period from 20 June to 30 April of the following year.

Species:CapelinMallotus villosus Zone:Greenland waters of V and XIV(CAP/514GRN)
Denmark0
Germany0
Sweden0
United Kingdom0
All Member States0a
Union0b
Norway0b
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:HaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:Norwegian waters of I and II(HAD/1N2AB.)
Germany257
France154
United Kingdom789
Union1 200
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

Catches of blue whiting may include unavoidable by-catches of greater silver smelt.

Species:Blue whitingMicromesistius poutassou Zone:Faroese waters(WHB/2A4AXF)
Denmark1 100
Germany75
France120
The Netherlands105
United Kingdom1 100
Union2 500a
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

By-catches of roundnose grenadier and black scabbardfish may be counted against this quota, up to the following limit (OTH/*05B-F):0

Species:Ling and blue lingMolva molva and molva dypterygia Zone:Faroese waters of Vb(B/L/05B-F.)
Germany586
France1 300
United Kingdom114
Union2 000a
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:Northern prawnPandalus borealis Zone:Greenland waters of V and XIV(PRA/514GRN)
Denmark575
France575
Union1 150
Norway1 750
Faroe Islands1 250
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:Northern prawnPandalus borealis Zone:Greenland waters of NAFO 1(PRA/N1GRN.)
Denmark1 300
France1 300
Union2 600
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:SaithePollachius virens Zone:Norwegian waters of I and II(POK/1N2AB.)
Germany2 040
France328
United Kingdom182
Union2 550
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:SaithePollachius virens Zone:International waters of I and II(POK/1/2INT)
Union0
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC
Species:SaithePollachius virens Zone:Faroese waters of Vb(POK/05B-F.)
Belgium56
Germany347
France1 691
The Netherlands56
United Kingdom650
Union2 800
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:Greenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoides Zone:Norwegian waters of I and II(GHL/1N2AB.)
Germany25a
United Kingdom25a
Union50a
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:Greenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoides Zone:International waters of I and II(GHL/1/2INT)
Union900a
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC
a

To be fished south of 68° N.

Species:Greenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoides Zone:Greenland waters of NAFO 1(GHL/N1GRN.)
Germany1 925a
Union1 925a
Norway575a
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

To be fished by no more than 6 vessels at the same time.

Species:Greenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoides Zone:Greenland waters of V and XIV(GHL/514GRN)
Germany4 289
United Kingdom226
Union4 515a
Norway575
Faroe Islands110
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:Redfish (shallow pelagic)Sebastes spp. Zone:Union and international waters of V; international waters of XII and XIV(RED/51214S)
Estonia0
Germany0
Spain0
France0
Ireland0
Latvia0
The Netherlands0
Poland0
Portugal0
United Kingdom0
Union0
TAC0

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

PointLatitudeLongitude
164° 45′ N28° 30′ W
262° 50′ N25° 45′ W
361° 55′ N26° 45′ W
461° 00′ N26° 30′ W
559° 00′ N30° 00′ W
659° 00′ N34° 00′ W
761° 30′ N34° 00′ W
862° 50′ N36° 00′ W
964° 45′ N28° 30′ W
b

May only be taken from 10 May to 1 July 2017.

Species:Redfish (deep pelagic)Sebastes spp. Zone:Union and international waters of V; international waters of XII and XIV(RED/51214D)
Estonia35a b
Germany707a b
Spain124a b
France66a b
Ireland0a b
Latvia13a b
The Netherlands0a b
Poland64a b
Portugal148a b
United Kingdom2a b
Union1 159a b
TAC7 500a b

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:RedfishSebastes spp. Zone:Norwegian waters of I and II(RED/1N2AB.)
Germany766
Spain95
France84
Portugal405
United Kingdom150
Union1 500
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

The fishery may only take place within the period from 1 July to 31 December 2017. The fishery will be closed when the TAC is fully utilised by NEAFC Contracting Parties. From the closure 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.

c

Provisional catch limit to cover catches of all NEAFC contracting parties,

Species:RedfishSebastes spp. Zone:International waters of I and II(RED/1/2INT)
Unionto be establisheda b
TAC8 000c

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

May only be fished from 10 May to 1 July.

b

May only be fished in Greenland waters within the Redfish Conservation Area bounded by the lines joining the following coordinates:

PointLatitudeLongitude
164° 45′ N28° 30′ W
262° 50′ N25° 45′ W
361° 55′ N26° 45′ W
461° 00′ N26° 30′ W
559° 00′ N30° 00′ W
659° 00′ N34° 00′ W
761° 30′ N34° 00′ W
862° 50′ N36° 00′ W
964° 45′ N28° 30′ W
c

Special condition: this quota may also be fished in international waters of the Redfish Conservation Area mentioned above (RED/*5-14P).

d

May only be fished in Greenland Waters of V and XIV (RED/*514GN).

Species:Redfish (pelagic)Sebastes spp. Zone:Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of V and XIV(RED/N1G14P)
Germany962a b c
France5a b c
United Kingdom7a b c
Union974a b c
Norway740a b
Faroe Islands50a b d
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

May only be fished by trawl, and only North and West of the line defined by the following coordinates:

PointLatitudeLongitude
159° 15′ N54° 26′ W
259° 15′ N44° 00′ W
359° 30′ N42° 45′ W
460° 00′ N42° 00′ W
562° 00′ N40° 30′ W
662° 00′ N40° 00′ W
762° 40′ N40° 15′ W
863° 09′ N39° 40′ W
963° 30′ N37° 15′ W
1064° 20′ N35° 00′ W
1165° 15′ N32° 30′ W
1265° 15′ N29° 50′ W
Species:Redfish (demersal)Sebastes spp. Zone:Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of V and XIV(RED/N1G14D)
Germany1 581a
France8a
United Kingdom11a
Union1 600a
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:RedfishSebastes spp. Zone:Faroese waters of Vb(RED/05B-F.)
Belgium3
Germany368
France25
United Kingdom4
Union400
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:Other species Zone:Norwegian waters of I and II(OTH/1N2AB.)
Germany117a
France47a
United Kingdom186a
Union350a
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

Excluding fish species of no commercial value.

Species:Other speciesa Zone:Faroese waters of Vb(OTH/05B-F.)
Germany322
France289
United Kingdom189
Union800
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:Flatfish Zone:Faroese waters of Vb(FLX/05B-F.)
Germany18
France14
United Kingdom68
Union100
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

By-catches of grenadiers (Macrourus spp.) shall be reported in line with the following fishing opportunities tables: grenadiers in Greenland waters of V and XIV (GRV/514GRN) and grenadiers in Greenland waters of NAFO 1 (GRV/N1GRN.)

Species:By-catchesa Zone:Greenland waters(B-C/GRL)
Union900
TACNot relevant

Precautionary TAC

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

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

ANNEX IC

NORTH WEST ATLANTIC NAFO CONVENTION AREA

a

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is the greatest.

Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:NAFO 2J3KL(COD/N2J3KL)
Union0a
TAC0a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the limits of a maximum of 1 000 kg or 4 %, whichever is greater.

Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:NAFO 3NO(COD/N3NO.)
Union0a
TAC0a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:NAFO 3M(COD/N3M.)
Estonia155
Germany649
Latvia155
Lithuania155
Poland529
Spain1 993
France278
Portugal2 733
United Kingdom1 298
Union7 945
TAC13 931

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is the greatest.

Species:Witch flounderGlyptocephalus cynoglossus Zone:NAFO 3L(WIT/N3L.)
Union0a
TAC0a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:Witch flounderGlyptocephalus cynoglossus Zone:NAFO 3NO(WIT/N3NO.)
Estonia98
Latvia98
Lithuania98
Union295
TAC2 225

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is the greatest.

Species:American plaiceHippoglossoides platessoides Zone:NAFO 3M(PLA/N3M.)
Union0a
TAC0a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is the greatest.

Species:American plaiceHippoglossoides platessoides Zone:NAFO 3LNO(PLA/N3LNO.)
Union0a
TAC0a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

To be fished between 1 July and 31 December 2017.

b

No specified Union's share. The amount specified below, in tonnes, is available to Canada and the Member States of the Union except Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. 29 467

Species:Shortfin squidIllex illecebrosus Zone:NAFO Subareas 3 and 4(SQI/N34.)
Estonia128a
Latvia128a
Lithuania128a
Poland227a
UnionNot relevanta b
TAC34 000

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 2 500 kg or 10 %, whichever is the greatest. However, when the yellowtail flounder quota assigned by NAFO to Contracting Parties without a specific share of the stock is exhausted, by-catch limits shall be: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater.

Species:Yellowtail flounderLimanda ferruginea Zone:NAFO 3LNO(YEL/N3LNO.)
Union0a
TAC17 000

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is the greatest.

Species:CapelinMallotus villosus Zone:NAFO 3NO(CAP/N3NO.)
Union0a
TAC0a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

Not including the box bounded by the following coordinates:

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

Fishing is prohibited at a depth less than 200 metres in the area West of a line bound by the following coordiantes:

Point NoLatitude NLongitude W
146° 00′ 047° 49′ 0
246° 25′ 047° 27′ 0
346° 42′047° 25′ 0
446° 48′ 047° 25′ 50
547° 16′ 5047° 43′ 50
c

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is the greatest.

Species:Northern prawnPandalus borealis Zone:NAFO 3LNOa b(PRA/N3LNO.)
Estonia0c
Latvia0c
Lithuania0c
Poland0c
Spain0c
Portugal0c
Union0c
TAC0c

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

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

Moreover, fishing for shrimp is prohibited from 1 June to 31 December 2017 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 fishing authorisations for their fishing vessels engaging in this fishery and shall notify those authorisations to the Commission prior to the commencement of the vessel's activity, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

Member StateMaximum number of vesselsMaximum number of fishing days
Denmark00
Estonia00
Spain00
Latvia00
Lithuania00
Poland00
Portugal00
Species:Northern prawnPandalus borealis Zone:NAFO 3Ma(PRA/*N3M.)
TACNot relevantbAnalytical TAC
Species:Greenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoides Zone:NAFO 3LMNO(GHL/N3LMNO)
Estonia297
Germany303
Latvia42
Lithuania21
Spain4 067
Portugal1 700
Union6 430
TAC10 966

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:SkateRajidae Zone:NAFO 3LNO(SKA/N3LNO.)
Estonia283
Lithuania62
Spain3 403
Portugal660
Union4 408
TAC7 000

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:RedfishSebastes spp. Zone:NAFO 3LN(RED/N3LN.)
Estonia702
Germany483
Latvia702
Lithuania702
Union2 589
TAC14 200

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

This quota is subject to compliance with the TAC as shown, which is established for this stock for all NAFO Contracting Parties. Within that TAC, no more than the following mid-term limit may be fished before 1 July 2017: 3 500

Species:RedfishSebastes spp. Zone:NAFO 3M(RED/N3M.)
Estonia1 571a
Germany513a
Latvia1 571a
Lithuania1 571a
Spain233a
Portugal2 354a
Union7 813a
TAC7 000a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:RedfishSebastes spp. Zone:NAFO 3O(RED/N3O.)
Spain1 771
Portugal5 229
Union7 000
TAC20 000

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is the greatest.

Species:RedfishSebastes spp. Zone:NAFO Subarea 2, Divisions 1F and 3K(RED/N1F3K.)
Latvia0a
Lithuania0a
Union0a
TAC0a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

Where, in accordance with Annex IA of the NAFO Conservation and Enforcement Measures, a positive vote by the Contracting Parties confirms the TAC to be 2 000 tonnes, the corresponding Union and Member State quotas shall be deemed to be as below:

Spain509
Portugal667
Union1 176
Species:White hakeUrophycis tenuis Zone:NAFO 3NO(HKW/N3NO.)
Spain255
Portugal333
Union588a
TAC1 000

Analytical TAC

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

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

ANNEX ID ICCAT CONVENTION AREA

The TACs adopted in the framework of ICCAT for bluefin tuna, North and South Atlantic swordfish, North and Sounth Atlantic albacore, bigeye tuna, blue marlin and white marlin are allocated to the Contracting Parties, Cooperating non-Contracting Parties, Entities or Fishing Entities (CPCs) of ICCAT and their Union's share is therefore determined.

The TACs adopted in the framework of ICCAT for Mediterranean swordfish, yellowfin tuna and blue sharks are not allocated to the CPCs of ICCAT and hence their Union's share is undetermined.

a

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

b

Special condition: 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):

Spain642,92
France298,67
Union941,59
c

Special condition: 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):

France100
Union100
d

Special condition: within this TAC, the following catch limits and allocations between Member States shall apply to catches of bluefin tuna between and 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm by the vessels referred to in point 2 of Annex IV (BFT/*8302):

Spain84,87
France83,74
Italy66,09
Cyprus5,42
Malta7,98
Union247,1
e

Special condition: within this TAC, the following catch limits and allocations between Member States shall apply to catches of bluefin tuna between and 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm by the vessels referred to in point 3 of Annex IV (BFT/*643):

Italy66,10
Union66,10
f

Special Condition: within this TAC, the following catch limits and allocations 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 3 of Annex IV for farming purposes (BFT/*8303F):

Croatia595,63
Union595,63
Species:Bluefin tunaThunnus thynnus Zone:Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W, and Mediterranean(BFT/AE45WM)
Cyprus117,66d
Greece218,7
Spain4 243,57b d
France4 187,3b c d
Croatia661,82f
Italy3 304,82d e
Malta271,14d
Portugal399,03
Other Member States47,32a
Union13 451,36b c d e
TAC22 705

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

b

Special condition: up to 2,39 % of this amount may be fished in the Atlantic Ocean, South of 5° N (SWO/*AS05N).

Species:SwordfishXiphias gladius Zone:Atlantic Ocean, North of 5° N(SWO/AN05N)
Spain6 384,14b
Portugal1 170,83b
Other Member States130,74a b
Union7 685,7
TAC13 700

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

Special condition: up to 3,51 % of this amount may be fished in the Atlantic Ocean, North of 5° N (SWO/*AN05N).

Species:SwordfishXiphias gladius Zone:Atlantic Ocean, South of 5° N(SWO/AS05N)
Spain4 715,27a
Portugal508,90a
Union5 224,17
TAC15 000

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

The number of Union fishing vessels fishing for northern albacore as a target species, in accordance with Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC) No 520/2007 [1], shall be as follows: 1 253

[1]

Council Regulation (EC) No 520/2007 of 7 May 2007 laying down technical measures for the conservation of certain stocks of highly migratory species and repealing Regulation (EC) No 973/2001 (OJ L 123, 12.5.2007, p. 3).

Species:Northern albacoreThunnus alalunga Zone:Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N(ALB/AN05N)
Ireland2 514,31
Spain14 981,13
France6 771,01
United Kingdom258,87
Portugal2 413,8
Union26 939,13a
TAC28 000

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:Southern albacoreThunnus alalunga Zone:Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N(ALB/AS05N)
Spain905,86
France297,70
Portugal633,94
Union1 837,5
TAC24 000

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:Bigeye tunaThunnus obesus Zone:Atlantic Ocean(BET/ATLANT)
Spain11 299,61
France4 799,58
Portugal4 289,86
Union20 389,05
TAC65 000

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:Blue marlinMakaira nigricans Zone:Atlantic Ocean(BUM/ATLANT)
Spain0
France377,43
Portugal52,32
Union429,75
TAC1 985

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:White marlinTetrapturus albidus Zone:Atlantic Ocean(WHM/ATLANT)
Spain2,45
Portugal21,45
Union23,9
TAC355

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:Yellowfin tunaThunnus albacares Zone:Atlantic Ocean,(YFT/ATLANT)
TAC110 000

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:SailfishIsthiophorus albicans Zone:Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W(SAIL/AE45W)
TAC1 271

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:SailfishIsthiophorus albicans Zone:Atlantic Ocean, west of 45° W(SAIL/AW45W)
TAC1 030

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

The time period and the calculation method used by ICCAT to set the catch limit for North Atlantic blue shark shall not prejudge the time period and the calculation method used to define any future allocation key at EU level

Species:Blue sharkPrionace glauca Zone:Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N(BSH/AN05N)
TAC39 102a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:SwordfishXiphias gladius Zone:Mediterranean(SWO/M)
TAC10 500

Analytical TAC

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

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

ANNEX IE

ANTARCTIC CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA

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 shall cease due to TAC exhaustion.

Unless specified otherwise, these TACs are applicable for the period from 1 December 2016 to 30 November 2017.

Species:Mackerel icefishChampsocephalus gunnari Zone:FAO 48.3 Antarctic(ANI/F483.)
TAC2 074

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

For the purpose of this TAC, the area open to the fishery is specified 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.

Species:Mackerel icefishChampsocephalus gunnari Zone:FAO 58.5.2 Antarctica(ANI/F5852.)
TAC561

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:Blackfin icefishChaenocephalus aceratus Zone:FAO 48.3 Antarctic(SSI/F483.)
TAC2 200a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:Unicorn icefishChannichthys rhinoceratus Zone:FAO 58.5.2 Antarctic(LIC/F5852.)
TAC1 663a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

This TAC is applicable for longline fishery for the period from 16 April to 14 September 2017 and for pot fishery for the period from 1 December 2016 to 30 November 2017.

Special condition:

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):825
Management Area C: 40° W to 33° 30′ W — 52° 30′ S to 56° S (TOP/*F483C):1 925
Species:Patagonian toothfishDissostichus eleginoides Zone:FAO 48.3 Antarctic(TOP/F483.)
TAC2 750a

Analytical TAC

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

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

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.

Species:Patagonian toothfishDissostichus eleginoides Zone:FAO 48.4 Antarctic North(TOP/F484N.)
TAC47a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:Patagonian toothfishDissostichus eleginoides Zone:FAO 58.5.2 Antarctic(TOP/F5852.)
TAC3 405a

Analytical TAC

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

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

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.

Species:Antarctic toothfishDissostichus mawsoni Zone:FAO 48.4 Antarctic South(TOA/F484S.)
TAC38a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Special condition:

Within the limits of a total combined catch of 620 000 tonnes, 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
Species:KrillEuphausia superba Zone:FAO 48(KRI/F48.)
TAC5 610 000

Analytical TAC

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

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

Special condition:

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
Species:KrillEuphausia superba Zone:FAO 58.4.1 Antarctic(KRI/F5841.)
TAC440 000

Analytical TAC

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

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

Special condition:

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):260 000
Division 58.4.2 east of 55° E (KRI/*F-42E):192 000
Species:KrillEuphausia superba Zone:FAO 58.4.2 Antarctic(KRI/F5842.)
TAC2 645 000

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:Humped rockcodGobionotothen gibberifrons Zone:FAO 48.3 Antarctic(NOG/F483.)
TAC1 470a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:Grey rockcodLepidonotothen squamifrons Zone:FAO 48.3 Antarctic(NOS/F483.)
TAC300a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:Grey rockcodLepidonotothen squamifrons Zone:FAO 58.5.2 Antarctic(NOS/F5852.)
TAC80a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:Bigeye grenadier and idge scaled rattailMacrourus holotrachys and Macrourus carinatus Zone:FAO 58.5.2 Antarctic(GR1/F5852.)
TAC360a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:Caml grenadier and Whitson's grenadierMacrourus caml and Macrourus whitsoni Zone:FAO 58.5.2 Antarctic(GR2/F5852.)
TAC409a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:GrenadiersMacrourus spp. Zone:FAO 48.3 Antarctic(SRX/F483.)
TAC138a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:GrenadiersMacrourus spp. Zone:FAO 48.4 Antarctic(GRV/F484.)
TAC13,6a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:Marbled rockcodNotothenia rossii Zone:FAO 48.3 Antarctic(NOR/F483.)
TAC300a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Species:CrabsParalomis spp. Zone:FAO 48.3 Antarctic(PAI/F483.)
TAC0

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:South Georgia icefishPseudochaenichthys georgianus Zone:FAO 48.3 Antarctic(SGI/F483.)
TAC300a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:Skates and raysRajiformes Zone:FAO 48.3 Antarctic(SRX/F483.)
TAC138a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:Skates and raysRajiformes Zone:FAO 48.4 Antarctic(SRX/F484.)
TAC4,3a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:Skates and raysRajiformes Zone:FAO 58.5.2 Antarctic(SRX/F5852.)
TAC120a

Analytical TAC

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

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

a

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

Species:Other species Zone:FAO 58.5.2 Antarctic(OTH/F5852.)
TAC50a

Analytical TAC

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

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

ANNEX IF

SOUTH-EAST ATLANTIC OCEAN SEAFO CONVENTION AREA

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, which will communicate when fishing shall cease due to a TAC exhaustion.

a

No more than 132 tonnes may be taken in Division B1 (ALF/*F47NA).

Species:AlfonsinosBeryx spp. Zone:SEAFO(ALF/SEAFO)
TAC200aPrecautionary 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.

Species:Deep-sea red crabChaceon spp. Zone:SEAFO Sub-Division B1a(GER/F47NAM)
TAC180aPrecautionary TAC
Species:Deep-sea red crabChaceon spp. Zone:SEAFO, excluding Sub-Division B1(GER/F47X)
TAC200Precautionary TAC
Species:Patagonian toothfishDissostichus eleginoides Zone:SEAFO Sub-Area D(TOP/F47D)
TAC266Precautionary TAC
Species:Patagonian toothfishDissostichus eleginoides Zone:SEAFO, excluding Sub-Area D(TOP/F47-D)
TAC0Precautionary 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.

b

Except for a by-catch allowance of 4 tonnes (ORY/*F47NA).

Species:Orange roughyHoplostethus atlanticus Zone:SEAFO Sub-Division B1a(ORY/F47NAM)
TAC0bPrecautionary TAC
Species:Orange roughyHoplostethus atlanticus Zone:SEAFO, excluding Sub-Division B1(ORY/F47X)
TAC50Precautionary TAC
Species:Pelagic armourheadPseudopentaceros spp. Zone:SEAFO(EDW/SEAFO)
TAC135Precautionary TAC

ANNEX IG SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA — AREAS OF DISTRIBUTION

a

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

Species:Southern bluefin tunaThunnus maccoyii Zone:All areas of distribution(SBF/F41-81)
Union10a
TAC14 467

Analytical TAC

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

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

ANNEX IH WCPFC CONVENTION AREA

Species:SwordfishXiphias gladius Zone:WCPFC Convention Area south of 20° S(SWO/F7120S)
Union3 170,36
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC

ANNEX IJ SPRFMO CONVENTION AREA

a

To be modified after the annual meeting of the SPRFMO Commission on 25-29 January 2017

Species:Jack mackerelTrachurus murphyi Zone:SPRFMO Convention Area(CJM/SPRFMO)
Germanyto be establisheda
The Netherlandsto be establisheda
Lithuaniato be establisheda
Polandto be establisheda
Unionto be establisheda
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

ANNEX IK IOTC AREA OF COMPETENCE

Species:Yellowfin tunaThunnus albacares Zone:IOTC Area of Competence(YFT/IOTC)
France29 501
Italy2 515
Spain45 682
Union77 698
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

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

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

ANNEX IL GFCM AGREEMENT AREA

a

Concerning Slovenia, the quantities are based on the level of catches exerted in 2014, up to an amount which should not exceed 300 tonnes.

b

Limited to Croatia, Italy and Slovenia.

Species:Small pelagic species (Anchovy and Sardine)Engraulis encrasicolus and Sardina pilchardus Zone:Union and International waters of GFCM-GSAs 17 and 18(SP1/GF1718)
Union112 700a b
TACNot relevant

Maximum level of catches

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

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

ANNEX IIA FISHING EFFORT FOR VESSELS IN ICES SUBAREA IV

1. Scope

1.1.This Annex shall apply to Union fishing vessels carrying on board or deploying any of the gears referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1342/2008 and present in any of the geographical areas specified in that regulation.

1.2.This Annex shall not apply to vessels of less than 10 metres' length overall. Those vessels shall not be required to carry fishing authorisations issued in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. Member States concerned shall assess the fishing effort of those vessels, using appropriate sampling methods.

2. Authorisations

If a Member State deems it appropriate in order to reinforce the sustainable implementation of this effort regime, it may introduce a prohibition to fish with regulated gear in any of the geographical areas to which this Annex applies by any of vessels flying its flag which has no record of such fishing activity, unless it ensures that equivalent capacity, measured in kilowatts, is prevented from fishing in that area.

3. Maximum allowable fishing effort

The maximum allowable effort referred to in Article 9(2) of Regulation (EC) No 676/2007 for the management period specified in Article 1(2)(b) of this Regulation shall be as follows:

Regulated gear: BT1 + BT2: beam trawls (TBB) of mesh equal to or larger than 80 mm

Maximum allowable fishing effort in kilowatt days in ICES subarea IV:

Regulated gearBEDKDENLUK
BT1 + BT25 474 6351 377 0121 896 30637 956 88710 161 710

4. Management

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 and Articles 26 to 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

4.2.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 concerned may reallocate effort between individual vessels or groups of vessels.

4.3.If a Member State authorises vessels flying its flag 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 4.1. Upon request by the Commission, the Member State concerned 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.

5. Fishing effort report

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 ICES subarea IV.

6. Communication of relevant data

Member States shall transmit to the Commission the data on fishing effort deployed by their fishing vessels in accordance with Articles 33 and 34 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

ANNEX IIB 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 CÁDIZ

CHAPTER I General Provisions

1. Scope

This Annex shall apply to Union fishing 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 in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2166/2005, and present in ICES divisions VIIIc and IXa excluding the Gulf of Cádiz.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of this Annex:

(a)

‘gear grouping’ means the grouping consisting of the following two gear categories:

(i)

trawls, Danish seines or similar gears of mesh size equal to or larger than 32 mm; and

(ii)

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 Cádiz;

(d)

‘current management period’ means the period specified in Article 1(2)(b);

(e)

‘special conditions’ means the special conditions set out in point 6.1.

3. Limitation in activity

Without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, each Member State shall ensure that, when carrying on board any regulated gear, Union fishing vessels flying its flag shall be present within the area for no more than the number of days specified in Chapter III of this Annex.

CHAPTER II Authorisations

4. Authorised vessels

4.1.A Member State shall not authorise fishing with regulated gear in the area by any vessel flying its flag which has no record of such fishing activity in the area in the period from 2002 to 2015, 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.
4.2.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 regulated gear, unless the vessel is allocated a quota after a transfer as permitted in accordance with Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and is allocated days at sea in accordance with point 11 or 12 of this Annex.

CHAPTER III Number of days present within the area allocated to Union fishing vessels

5. Maximum number of days

5.1.During the current 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.
5.2.If a vessel is able to demonstrate that its hake catches represent less than 8 % of the total live weight of fish caught in a given fishing trip, the flag Member State of the vessel shall be allowed not to count the days at sea associated with that fishing trip against the applicable maximum number of days at sea as set out in Table I.

6. Special conditions for the allocation of days

6.1.For the purposes of fixing the maximum number of days at sea that a Union fishing 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:
(a)

the total landings of hake in each of the two calendar years 2013 and 2014 made by the vessel concerned shall represent less than 5 tonnes according to the landings in live weight; and

(b)

the total landings of Norway lobster in the years specified in point (a) above made by the vessel concerned shall represent less than 2,5 tonnes according to the landings in live weight.

6.2.If a vessel benefits from an unlimited number of days as a result of its compliance with the special conditions, the vessel's landings in the current management period shall not exceed 5 tonnes of the total landings in live weight of hake and 2,5 tonnes of the total landings in live weight of Norway lobster.
6.3.When either of the special 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.
6.4.The application of the special conditions referred to in point 6.1. may 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 quantities specified in point 6.1.
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
Trawls, Danish seines and similar gears of mesh size ≥ 32 mm, gill-nets of mesh size ≥ 60 mm and bottom longlinesES126
FR109
PT113
6.1.(a) and 6.1.(b)Trawls, Danish seines and similar gears of mesh size ≥ 32 mm, gill-nets of mesh size ≥ 60 mm and bottom longlinesUnlimited

7. Kilowatt day system

7.1.A Member State may manage its fishing effort allocations in accordance with a kilowatt days system. Through that system it may authorise any vessel concerned by 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 is respected.
7.2.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 point 7.1. 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.
7.3.A Member State wishing to benefit from the system referred to in point 7.1. shall submit a request to the Commission, for the regulated gear and special conditions as laid down in Table I, with reports in electronic format containing the details of the calculation based on:
(a)

the list of vessels authorised to fish by indicating their Union fishing fleet register number (CFR) and their engine power;

(b)

the track record of the years specified in point 6.1.(a) for such vessels reflecting the catch composition defined in the special condition referred to in point 6.1.(a) or (b), if these vessels are qualified for such special conditions;

(c)

the number of days at sea for which each vessel would have initially been authorised to fish according to Table I and the number of days at sea which each vessel would benefit from in application of point 7.1.

7.4.On the basis of that request, the Commission shall assess whether the conditions referred to in point 7 are complied with and, where applicable, may authorise that Member State to benefit from the system referred to in point 7.1.

8. Allocation of additional days for permanent cessation of fishing activities

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 area when carrying on board any regulated gear may be allocated to a Member State by the Commission on the basis of permanent cessations of fishing activities that have taken place during the preceding management period, either in accordance with Article 23 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006(34) or Council Regulation (EC) No 744/2008(35). Permanent cessations resulting from any other circumstances may be considered by the Commission on a case-by-case basis, following a written and duly motivated request from the Member State concerned. Such written request shall identify the vessels concerned and confirm, for each of them, that they shall never return to fishing activities.
8.2.The effort expended in 2003 measured in kilowatt days of the withdrawn vessels using the regulated gear 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 that calculation shall be rounded to the nearest whole day.
8.3.Points 8.1. and 8.2. shall not apply where a vessel has been replaced in accordance with point 3 or 6.4., or when the withdrawal has already been used in previous years to obtain additional days at sea.
8.4.A Member State wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 8.1. shall submit a request to the Commission, by 15 June of the current management period, 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:
(a)

lists of withdrawn vessels with their Union fishing fleet register number (CFR) and their engine power;

(b)

the fishing activity deployed by such vessels in 2003 calculated in days at sea according to the grouping of fishing gears and, if necessary, special conditions.

8.5.On the basis of such a request by a Member State the Commission may, by means of implementing acts, allocate that Member State a number of days additional to that referred to in point 5.1. for that Member State. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 42(2).
8.6.During the current management period, a Member State may re-allocate those additional 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 6.1.(a) or (b) may not be allocated to a vessel remaining active that does not benefit from a special condition.
8.7.When the Commission allocates additional days at sea due to a permanent cessation of fishing activities during the preceding management period, the maximum number of days per Member State and gear shown in Table I shall be adjusted accordingly for the current management period.

9. Allocation of additional days for enhanced scientific observer coverage

9.1.Three additional days on which a vessel may be present within the area when carrying on board any regulated gear may be allocated to a Member State 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 shall go beyond the requirements on data collection, as laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No 199/2008(36) and its implementing rules for national programmes.
9.2.Scientific observers shall be independent from the owner, the master of the vessel and any crew member.
9.3.A Member State wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 9.1. shall submit a description of its enhanced scientific observer coverage programme to the Commission for approval.
9.4.On the basis of that description, and after consultation with STECF, the Commission may, by means of implementing acts, allocate the Member State concerned a number of days additional to that referred to in point 5.1. for that Member State and for the vessels, the area and gear concerned by the enhanced programme of scientific observers. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 42(2).
9.5.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 concerned wishes to continue its application without changes, it shall inform the Commission of the continuation of that programme four weeks before the beginning of the period for which the programme applies.

CHAPTER IV Management

10. General obligation

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.

11. Management periods

11.1.A Member State may divide the days present within the area set out in Table I into management periods of durations of one or more calendar months.
11.2.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.
11.3.Where a Member State authorises vessels flying its flag to be present within the area by hours, the Member State shall continue measuring the consumption of days as specified in point 10. 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.

CHAPTER V Exchanges of fishing effort allocations

12. Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of a Member State

12.1.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 Union fishing fleet register.
12.2.The total number of days present within the area transferred in accordance with point 12.1., 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 specified in point 6.1.(a) multiplied by the engine power in kilowatts of that vessel.
12.3.The transfer of days as described in point 12.1. shall be permitted between vessels operating with any regulated gear and during the same management period.
12.4.The transfer of days is only permitted for vessels benefiting from an allocation of fishing days without special conditions.
12.5.On request from the Commission, Member States shall provide information on the transfers that have taken place. The format of spreadsheets for the collection and transmission of information referred to in this point may be established by the Commission, by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 42(2).

13. Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of different Member States

Member States may permit the 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 4.1. and 4.2. and 12 apply mutatis mutandis. Where Member States decide to authorise such a transfer, they shall notify the Commission, before the transfer takes place, of the details of the transfer, including the number of days to be transferred, the fishing effort and, where applicable, the fishing quotas relating thereto.

CHAPTER VI Reporting obligations

14. Fishing effort report

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 specified in point 2 of this Annex.

15. Collection of relevant data

Member States 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 kilowatt days, on the basis of information used for the management of fishing days present within the area as set out in this Annex.

16. Communication of relevant data

Upon request from the Commission, Member States shall make available to the Commission a spreadsheet with data specified in point 15 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 detailed information to the Commission on effort allocated and consumed covering all or parts of the current and the precedent management periods, using the data format specified in Tables IV and V.

Table II

Reporting format kW-day information by management period

Member StateGearManagement periodCumulative effort declaration
(1)(2)(3)(4)
Table III

Data format kW-day information by management period

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)Management period
4One management period in the period from the 2006 management period to the current management period
(4)Cumulative effort declaration
7RCumulative amount of fishing effort expressed in kilowatt days deployed from 1 February until 31 January of the relevant management period
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

Union fishing fleet register number (CFR)

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 shall be inserted on the left hand side

(3)External marking
14LUnder Commission 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 6.1.(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 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 IIC FISHING EFFORT FOR VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF WESTERN CHANNEL SOLE STOCKS IN ICES DIVISION VIIe

CHAPTER I General provisions

1. Scope

1.1.This Annex shall apply to Union fishing vessels of 10 metres length overall or more carrying on board or deploying beam trawls of mesh size equal to or greater than 80 mm and static nets including gill-nets, trammel-nets and tangle-nets with mesh size equal to or less than 220 mm in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 509/2007, and present in ICES division VIIe.
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 per year during the three previous years, according to their fishing records, shall be exempt from the application of this Annex subject to the following conditions:
(a)

such vessels caught less than 300 kg live weight of sole during the 2015 management period;

(b)

such vessels do not tranship any fish at sea to another vessel;

(c)

by 31 July 2017 and 31 January 2018 each Member State concerned makes a report to the Commission on these vessels' catch records for sole in the three previous years as well as on catches of sole in 2017.

Where any of these conditions is not met, the vessels concerned shall cease to be exempt from the application of this Annex, with immediate effect.

2. Definitions

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

(a)

‘gear grouping’ means the grouping consisting of the following two gear categories:

(i)

beam trawls of mesh size equal to or greater than 80 mm; and

(ii)

static nets, including gill-nets, trammel nets and tangle-nets, with mesh size equal to or less than 220 mm;

(b)

‘regulated gear’ means any of the two gear categories belonging to the gear grouping;

(c)

‘area’ means ICES division VIIe;

(d)

‘current management period’ means the period from 1 February 2017 to 31 January 2018.

3. Limitation in activity

Without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, each Member State shall ensure that, when carrying on board any regulated gear, Union 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 Chapter III of this Annex.

CHAPTER II Authorisations

4. Authorised vessels

4.1.A Member State shall not authorise fishing with regulated gear in the area by any vessel flying its flag which has no record of such fishing activity in the area in the period from 2002 to 2015, 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.
4.2.However, a vessel with a track record of using a regulated gear 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 regulated gear.
4.3.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 regulated gear, unless the vessel is allocated a quota after a transfer as permitted in accordance with Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and is allocated days at sea in accordance with point 10 or 11 of this Annex.

CHAPTER III Number of days present within the area allocated to Union fishing vessels

5. Maximum number of days

During the current 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.

Table I

Maximum number of days a vessel may be present within the area by category of regulated gear per year

Regulated gearMaximum number of days
Beam trawls of mesh size ≥ 80 mmBE176
FR188
UK222
Static nets with mesh size ≤ 220 mmBE176
FR191
UK176

6. Kilowatt day system

6.1.During the current management period, a Member State may manage its fishing effort allocations in accordance with a kilowatt days system. Through that system it may authorise any vessel concerned by any regulated gear 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 is respected.
6.2.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. 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 point 6.1. were not applied.
6.3.A Member State wishing to benefit from the system referred to in point 6.1. shall submit a request to the Commission, for the regulated gear as laid down in Table I, with reports in electronic format containing the details of the calculation based on:
(a)

the list of vessels authorised to fish by indicating their Union fishing fleet register number (CFR) and their engine power;

(b)

the number of days at sea for which each vessel would have initially been authorised to fish according to Table I and the number of days at sea which each vessel would benefit from in application of point 6.1.

6.4.On the basis of that request, the Commission shall assess whether the conditions referred to in point 6 are complied with and, where applicable, may authorise that Member State to benefit from the system referred to in point 6.1.

7. Allocation of additional days for permanent cessation of fishing activities

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 a Member State by the Commission on the basis of permanent cessations of fishing activities that have taken place during the preceding management period either in accordance with Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 or Regulation (EC) No 744/2008. Permanent cessations resulting from any other circumstances may be considered by the Commission on a case-by-case basis, following a written and duly motivated request from the Member State concerned. Such written request shall identify the vessels concerned and confirm, for each of them, that they shall never return to fishing activities.
7.2.The effort expended in 2003 measured in kilowatt days of the withdrawn vessels using a given gear grouping shall be divided by the effort expended by all vessels using that gear grouping 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 that calculation shall be rounded to the nearest whole day.
7.3.Points 7.1.and 7.2. 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.
7.4.A Member State wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 7.1. shall submit a request to the Commission, by 15 June of the current management period, with reports in electronic format containing for the gear grouping as laid down in Table I, the details of the calculation based on:
(a)

lists of withdrawn vessels with their Union fishing fleet register number (CFR) and their engine power;

(b)

the fishing activity deployed by such vessels in 2003 calculated in days at sea according to the grouping of fishing gears.

7.5.On the basis of such a request by a Member State the Commission may, by means of implementing acts, allocate that Member State a number of days additional to that referred to in point 5 for that Member State. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 42(2).
7.6.During the current management period, a Member State may re-allocate those additional days at sea to all or part of the vessels remaining in fleet and qualified for the regulated gears.
7.7.When the Commission allocates additional days at sea due to a permanent cessation of fishing activities during the preceding management period the maximum number of days per Member State and gear shown in Table I shall be adjusted accordingly for the current management period.

8. Allocation of additional days for enhanced scientific observer coverage

8.1.Three additional days on which a vessel may be present within the area when carrying on board any regulated gear may be allocated between 1 February 2017 and 31 January 2018 to a Member State 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 its implementing rules for national programmes.
8.2.Scientific observers shall be independent from the owner, the master of the fishing vessel and any crew member.
8.3.A Member State wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 8.1. shall submit a description of its enhanced scientific observer coverage programme to the Commission for approval.
8.4.On the basis of that description, and after consultation with STECF, the Commission may, by means of implementing acts, allocate the Member State concerned a number of days additional to that referred to in point 5 for that Member State and for the vessels, the area and gear concerned by the enhanced programme of scientific observers. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 42(2).
8.5.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 concerned wishes to continue its application without changes, it shall inform the Commission of the continuation of that programme four weeks before the beginning of the period for which the programme applies.

CHAPTER IV Management

9. General obligation

Member States shall manage the maximum allowable effort in accordance with Articles 26 to 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

10. Management periods

10.1.A Member State may divide the days present within the area set out in Table I into management periods of durations of one or more calendar months.
10.2.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.
10.3.Where a Member State authorises vessels flying its flag to be present within the area by hours, the Member State shall continue measuring the consumption of days as specified in point 9. 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.

CHAPTER V Exchanges of fishing effort allocations

11. Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of a Member State

11.1.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 Union fishing fleet register.
11.2.The total number of days present within the area transferred in accordance with point 11.1., 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 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 multiplied by the engine power in kilowatts of that vessel.
11.3.The transfer of days as described in point 11.1. shall be permitted between vessels operating with any regulated gear and during the same management period.
11.4.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 established by the Commission, by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 42(2).

12. Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of different Member States

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., 5, 6 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 to be transferred, the fishing effort and, where applicable, the fishing quotas relating thereto.

CHAPTER VI Reporting obligations

13. Fishing effort report

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 specified in point 2 of this Annex.

14. Collection of relevant data

Member States 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 kilowatt days, on the basis of information used for the management of fishing days present within the area as set out in this Annex.

15. Communication of relevant data

Upon request from the Commission, Member States shall make available to the Commission a spreadsheet with data specified in point 14 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 detailed information to the Commission on effort allocated and consumed covering all or parts of the 2014 and 2015 management periods, using the data format specified in Tables IV and V.

Table II

Reporting format kW-day information by management period

Member StateGearManagement periodCumulative effort declaration
(1)(2)(3)(4)
Table III

Data format kW-day information by management period

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)Management period
4One year in the period from the 2006 management period to the current management period
(4)Cumulative effort declaration
7RCumulative amount of fishing effort expressed in kilowatt days deployed from 1 February until 31 January of the relevant management period
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

Union fishing fleet register number (CFR)

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 shall 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
(7)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
(8)Transfers of days
4LFor days transferred indicate ‘– number of days transferred’ and for days received indicate ‘+ number of days transferred’

ANNEX IID MANAGEMENT AREAS FOR SANDEEL IN ICES DIVISIONS IIa, IIIa AND ICES SUBAREA IV

For the purposes of the management of the fishing opportunities of sandeel in ICES divisions IIa, IIIa and ICES subarea IV fixed in Annex IA, the management areas within which specific catch limits apply are defined as shown below and in the Appendix to this Annex:

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

Appendix 1 to Annex IIDSANDEEL MANAGEMENT AREAS

ANNEX III MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FISHING AUTHORISATIONS FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS FISHING IN THIRD-COUNTRY WATERS

a

Without prejudice to additional licences granted to Sweden by Norway in accordance with established practice.

b

These figures are included in the figures for all trawl fisheries with vessels of not more than 180 feet in the zone between 12 and 21 miles from the Faroese baselines.

c

These figures refer to the maximum number of vessels present at any time.

d

These figures are included in the figures for ‘Trawl fisheries outside 21 miles from the Faroese baselines’.

e

The allocation of fishing opportunities available to the Union in the zone of Svalbard is without prejudice to the rights and obligations deriving from the Treaty of Paris of 1920.

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′ N77DK2557
DE5
FR1
IE8
NL9
PL1
SV10
UK18
Demersal species, north of 62° 00′ N80DE1650
IE1
ES20
FR18
PT9
UK14
Unallocated2
MackerelaNot relevantNot relevant70
Industrial species, south of 62° 00′ N480DK450150
UK30
Faroese watersAll trawl fisheries with vessels of not more than 180 feet in the zone between 12 and 21 miles from the Faroese baselines26BE013
DE4
FR4
UK18
Directed fisheries for cod and haddock with a minimum mesh of 135 mm, restricted to the area south of 62° 28′ N and east of 6° 30′ W8bNot relevant4
Trawl fisheries outside 21 miles from the Faroese baseline. In the periods from 1 March to 31 May and from 1 October to 31 December, these vessels may operate in the area between 61° 20′ N and 62° 00′ N and between 12 and 21 miles from the baselines70BE026
DE10
FR40
UK20
Trawl fisheries for blue ling with a minimum mesh of 100 mm in the area south of 61° 30′ N and west of 9° 00′ W and in the area between 7° 00′ W and 9° 00′ W south of 60° 30′ N and in the area south-west of a line between 60° 30′ N, 7° 00′ W and 60° 00′ N, 6° 00′ W70DEc820d
FRc12
Directed trawl fisheries for saithe with a minimum mesh size of 120 mm and with the possibility to use round-straps around the codend70Not relevant22d
Fisheries for blue whiting. The total number of fishing authorisations may be increased by four vessels to form pairs, should the Faroese authorities introduce special rules of access to an area called ‘main fishing area of blue whiting’34DE220
DK5
FR4
NL6
UK7
SE1
ES4
IE4
PT1
Line fisheries10UK106
Mackerel12DK112
BE0
DE1
FR1
IE2
NL1
SE1
UK5
Herring, north of 62° 00′ N20DK520
DE2
IE2
FR1
NL2
PL1
SE3
UK4
I, IIbeFishery for snow crab with pots20EE1Not applicable
ES1
LV11
LT4
PL3

ANNEX IV ICCAT CONVENTION AREA (37)

1.Maximum number of Union 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

Spain60
France37
Union97

2.Maximum number of Union coastal artisanal fishing vessels authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm in the Mediterranean

a

This number may increase if a purse seine vessel is replaced by 10 longline vessels in accordance with footnote 4 or footnote 6 of table A in point 4 of this Annex.

Spain119
France107
Italy30
Cyprus13a
Malta44a
Union313

3.Maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm in the Adriatic Sea for farming purposes

Croatia15
Italy12
Union27

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

Table A

a

The numbers in this Table A of section 4 may be further increased, provided that the international obligations of the Union are complied with.

b

One medium size purse seiner may be replaced by no more than 10 longline vessels or one small purse seiner and no more than three longline vessels.

c

One medium size purse seiner may be replaced by no more than 10 longline vessels or one small size purse seine vessel and three other artisanal vessels.

d

One medium size purse seiner may be replaced by no more than 10 longline vessels.

e

Polyvalent vessels, using multi-gear equipment.

f

Line vessels operating in the Atlantic.

g

Polyvalent vessels, using multi-gear equipment (longline, handline, trolling line).

Number of fishing vesselsa
CyprusbGreececCroatiaItalyFranceSpainMaltad
Purse Seiners1115121761
Longliners13e003083144
Baitboat000037600
Handline0012029f20
Trawler00005700
Other artisanalg03400107320

Table B

Total capacity in gross tonnage
CyprusCroatiaGreeceItalyFranceSpainMalta
Purse SeinersTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be established
LonglinersTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be established
BaitboatsTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be established
HandlinesTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be established
TrawlersTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be established
Other artisanalTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be establishedTo be established

5.Maximum number of traps engaged in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery authorised by each Member State

a

This number may be further increased, provided that the international obligations of the Union are complied with.

Number of trapsa
Spain5
Italy6
Portugal3

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 Mediterranean

Table A

Maximum tuna farming capacity and fattening capacity
Number of farmsCapacity (in tonnes)
Spain1411 852
Italy1513 000
Greece22 100
Cyprus33 000
Croatia47 880
Malta812 300

Table B a

a

The farming capacity of Portugal of 500 tonnes is covered by the unused capacity of the Union set out in table A.

Maximum input of wild caught bluefin tuna (in tonnes)
Spain5 855
Italy3 764
Greece785
Cyprus2 195
Croatia2 947
Malta8 768
Portugal500

7.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 shall be as follows:

Member StateMaximum number of vessels
Ireland50
Spain730
France151
United Kingdom12
Portugal310

8.Maximum number of Union fishing vessels of at least 20 meters length that fish for bigeye tuna in the ICCAT Convention Area shall be as follows:

Member StateMaximum number of vessels with purse seinesMaximum number of vessels with longlines
Spain23190
France11
Portugal79
Union34269

ANNEX V CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA

PART A 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 AreaFrom 1 January to 31 December 2017
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

From 1 January to 31 December 2017
Finfish

FAO 48.1. Antarctica

FAO 48.2. Antarctica

From 1 January to 31 December 2017

Gobionotothen gibberifrons

Chaenocephalus aceratus

Pseudochaenichthys georgianus

Lepidonotothen squamifrons

Patagonotothen guntheri

Electrona carlsbergi a

FAO 48.3.From 1 January to 31 December 2017
Dissostichus spp.FAO 48.5. AntarcticFrom 1 December 2016 to 30 November 2017
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 58.4.4. Antarctica b

FAO 58.6. Antarctica b

FAO 58.7. Antarctica

From 1 January to 31 December 2017
Lepidonotothen squamifronsFAO 58.4.4.a bFrom 1 January to 31 December 2017
All species except Champsocephalus gunnari and Dissostichus eleginoidesFAO 58.5.2. AntarcticFrom 1 December 2016 to 30 November 2017
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′ WFrom 1 January to 31 December 2017

PART B TACs AND BY-CATCH LIMITS FOR EXPLORATORY FISHERIES IN THE CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA IN 2016/2017

a

Including 40 tonnes for Ross Sea survey.

b

Overall limit with no more than 200 tonnes in each research block.

Subarea/DivisionRegionSeasonSSRUs Dissostichus mawsoni catch limit (in tonnes)By-catch catch limit (in tonnes)
SSRULimitSkates and rays Macrourus spp.Other species
58.4.1.Whole Division1 December 2016 to 30 November 2017A, B, D, F, H05325841-141313
C (including 58.4.1_1, 58.4. 1_2)1615841-241313
5841-3123737
E (58.4.1_3, 58.4.1_4)2465841-4122
5841-5266
G (including 58.4.1_5, 58.4.1_6)1255841-651414
58.4.2.Whole Division1 December 2016 to 30 November 2017A, B, C, D035266
E (including 58.4.2_1)35
58.4.3a.Whole Division 58.4.3a._11 December 2016 to 30 November 201732255
Not relevant
88.1.Whole Subarea1 December 2016 to 31 August 2017A, D, E, F, M02 870a
B, C, G378A, D, E, F, M0A, D, E, F, M0A, D, E, F, M0
H, I, K2 118B, C, G50B, C, G40B, C, G60
J, L334H, I, K105H, I, K320H, I, K60
J, L50J, L70J, L40
88.2.1 December 2016 to 31 August 2017A, B, I0619
C, D, E, F, G (88.2_1 to 88.2_4)419bA, B50A, B32A, B20
H200C, D, E, F, G, H, I10C, D, E, F, G, H, I32C, D, E, F, G, H, I32

Appendix to Annex V, Part BLIST OF SMALL-SCALE RESEARCH UNITS (SSRUs)

RegionSSRUBoundary line
48.6AFrom 50° S 20° W, due east to 1° 30′ E, due south to 60° S, due west to 20° W, due north to 50° S.
BFrom 60° S 20° W, due east to 10° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to 20° W, due north to 60° S.
CFrom 60° S 10° W, due east to 0° longitude, due south to coast, westward along coast to 10° W, due north to 60° S.
DFrom 60° S 0° longitude, due east to 10° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 0° longitude, due north to 60° S.
EFrom 60° S 10° E, due east to 20° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 10° E, due north to 60° S.
FFrom 60° S 20° E, due east to 30° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 20° E, due north to 60° S.
GFrom 50° S 1° 30′ E, due east to 30° E, due south to 60° S, due west to 1° 30′ E, due north to 50° S.
58.4.1AFrom 55° S 86° E, due east to 150° E, due south to 60° S, due west to 86° E, due north to 55° S.
BFrom 60° S 86° E, due east to 90° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 80° E, due north to 64° S, due east to 86° E, due north to 60° S.
CFrom 60° S 90° E, due east to 100° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 90° E, due north to 60° S.
DFrom 60° S 100° E, due east to 110° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 100° E, due north to 60° S.
EFrom 60° S 110° E, due east to 120° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 110° E, due north to 60° S.
FFrom 60° S 120° E, due east to 130° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 120° E, due north to 60° S.
GFrom 60° S 130° E, due east to 140° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 130° E, due north to 60° S.
HFrom 60° S 140° E, due east to 150° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 140° E, due north to 60° S.
58.4.2AFrom 62° S 30° E, due east to 40° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 30° E, due north to 62° S.
BFrom 62° S 40° E, due east to 50° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 40° E, due north to 62° S.
CFrom 62° S 50° E, due east to 60° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 50° E, due north to 62° S.
DFrom 62° S 60° E, due east to 70° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 60° E, due north to 62° S.
EFrom 62° S 70° E, due east to 73° 10′ E, due south to 64° S, due east to 80° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 70° E, due north to 62° S.
58.4.3aAWhole division, from 56° S 60° E, due east to 73°10′ E, due south to 62° S, due west to 60° E, due north to 56° S.
58.4.3bAFrom 56° S 73° 10′ E, due east to 79° E, south to 59° S, due west to 73°10′ E, due north to 56° S.
BFrom 60° S 73° 10′ E, due east to 86° E, south to 64° S, due west to 73°10′ E, due north to 60° S.
CFrom 59° S 73° 10′ E, due east to 79° E, south to 60° S, due west to 73°10′ E, due north to 59° S.
DFrom 59° S 79° E, due east to 86° E, south to 60° S, due west to 79° E, due north to 59° S.
EFrom 56° S 79° E, due east to 80° E, due north to 55° S, due east to 86° E, south to 59° S, due west to 79° E, due north to 56°S.
58.4.4AFrom 51° S 40° E, due east to 42° E, due south to 54° S, due west to 40° E, due north to 51° S.
BFrom 51° S 42° E, due east to 46° E, due south to 54° S, due west to 42° E, due north to 51° S.
CFrom 51° S 46° E, due east to 50° E, due south to 54° S, due west to 46° E, due north to 51° S.
DWhole division excluding SSRUs A, B, C, and with outer boundary from 50° S 30° E, due east to 60° E, due south to 62° S, due west to 30° E, due north to 50° S.
58.6AFrom 45° S 40° E, due east to 44° E, due south to 48° S, due west to 40° E, due north to 45° S.
BFrom 45° S 44° E, due east to 48° E, due south to 48° S, due west to 44° E, due north to 45° S.
CFrom 45° S 48° E, due east to 51° E, due south to 48° S, due west to 48° E, due north to 45° S.
DFrom 45° S 51° E, due east to 54° E, due south to 48° S, due west to 51° E, due north to 45° S.
58.7AFrom 45° S 37° E, due east to 40° E, due south to 48° S, due west to 37° E, due north to 45° S.
88.1AFrom 60° S 150° E, due east to 170° E, due south to 65° S, due west to 150° E, due north to 60° S.
BFrom 60° S 170° E, due east to 179° E, due south to 66°40′ S, due west to 170° E, due north to 60° S.
CFrom 60° S 179° E, due east to 170° W, due south to 70° S, due west to 178° W, due north to 66° 40′ S, due west to 179° E, due north to 60° S.
DFrom 65° S 150° E, due east to 160° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 150° E, due north to 65° S.
EFrom 65° S 160° E, due east to 170° E, due south to 68° 30′ S, due west to 160° E, due north to 65° S.
FFrom 68° 30′ S 160° E, due east to 170° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 160° E, due north to 68° 30′ S.
GFrom 66° 40′ S 170° E, due east to 178° W, due south to 70° S, due west to 178° 50′ E, due south to 70° 50′ S, due west to 170° E, due north to 66°40′ S.
HFrom 70° 50′ S 170° E, due east to 178° 50′ E, due south to 73° S, due west to coast, northward along coast to 170° E, due north to 70° 50′ S.
IFrom 70° S 178° 50′ E, due east to 170° W, due south to 73° S, due west to 178° 50′ E, due north to 70° S.
JFrom 73° S at coast near 170° E, due east to 178° 50′ E, due south to 80° S, due west to 170° E, northward along coast to 73° S.
KFrom 73° S 178° 50′ E, due east to 170° W, due south to 76° S, due west to 178° 50′ E, due north to 73° S.
LFrom 76° S 178° 50′ E, due east to 170° W, due south to 80° S, due west to 178° 50′ E, due north to 76° S.
MFrom 73° S at coast near 169° 30′ E, due east to 170° E, due south to 80° S, due west to coast, northward along coast to 73° S.
88.2AFrom 60° S 170° W, due east to 160° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to 170° W, due north to 60° S.
BFrom 60° S 160° W, due east to 150° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to 160° W, due north to 60° S.
CFrom 70° 50′ S 150° W, due east to 140° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to 150° W, due north to 70° 50′ S.
DFrom 70° 50′ S 140° W, due east to 130° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to 140° W, due north to 70° 50′ S.
EFrom 70° 50′ S 130° W, due east to 120° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to 130° W, due north to 70° 50′ S.
FFrom 70° 50′ S 120° W, due east to 110° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to 120° W, due north to 70° 50′ S.
GFrom 70°50′ S 110° W, due east to 105° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to 110° W, due north to 70° 50′ S.
HFrom 65° S 150° W, due east to 105° W, due south to 70° 50′ S, due west to 150° W, due north to 65° S.
IFrom 60° S 150° W, due east to 105° W, due south to 65° S, due west to 150°W, due north to 60° S.
88.3AFrom 60° S 105° W, due east to 95° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to 105° W, due north to 60° S.
BFrom 60° S 95° W, due east to 85° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to 95° W, due north to 60° S.
CFrom 60° S 85° W, due east to 75° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to 85° W, due north to 60° S.
DFrom 60° S 75° W, due east to 70° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to 75° W, due north to 60° S.

PART C

ANNEX 21-03/A NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A FISHERY FOR EUPHAUSIA SUPERBA

General information

Member: …

Fishing season: …

Name of vessel: …

Expected level of catch (tonne): …

Vessel's daily processing capacity (tonnes in green weight): …

Intended fishing subareas and divisions

This conservation measure applies to notifications of intentions to fish for krill in Subareas 48.1, 48.2, 48.3 and 48.4 and Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2. Intentions to fish for krill in other subareas and divisions must be notified under Conservation Measure 21-02.

Subarea/DivisionTick the appropriate boxes
48.1
48.2
48.3
48.4
58.4.1
58.4.2
Fishing technique:Tick the appropriate boxes
Conventional trawl
Continuous fishing system
Pumping to clear codend
Other method: Please specify

Product types and methods for direct estimation of green weight of krill caught

a

If the method is not listed in Annex 21-03/B, then please describe in detail

Product typeMethod for direct estimation of green weight of krill caught, where relevant (refer to Annex 21-03/B)a
Whole frozen
Boiled
Meal
Oil
Other product, please specify

Net configuration

a

Expected in operational conditions.

b

Size of outer mesh, and inner mesh where a liner is used.

c

Inside measurement of stretched mesh based on the procedure in Conservation Measure 22-01.

Net measurementsNet 1Net 2Other net(s)
Net opening (mouth)
Maximum vertical opening (m)
Maximum horizontal opening (m)
Net circumference at moutha (m)
Mouth area (m2)
Panel average mesh sizec (mm)OuterbInnerbOuterbInnerbOuterbInnerb
1st panel
2nd panel
3rd panel
Final panel (Codend)

Net diagram(s): …

For each net used, or any change in net configuration, refer to the relevant net diagram in the CCAMLR fishing gear library if available (www.ccamlr.org/node/74407), or submit a detailed diagram and description to the forthcoming meeting of WG-EMM. Net diagrams must include:

1.

Length and width of each trawl panel (in sufficient detail to allow calculation of the angle of each panel with respect to water flow.)

2.

Mesh size (inside measurement of stretched mesh based on the procedure in Conservation Measure 22-01), shape (e.g. diamond shape) and material (e.g. polypropylene).

3.

Mesh construction (e.g. knotted, fused).

4.

Details of streamers used inside the trawl (design, location on panels, indicate ‘nil’ if streamers are not in use); streamers prevent krill fouling the mesh or escaping.

Marine mammal exclusion device

Device diagram(s): …

For each type of device used, or any change in device configuration, refer to the relevant diagram in the CCAMLR fishing gear library if available (www.ccamlr.org/node/74407), or submit a detailed diagram and description to the forthcoming meeting of WG-EMM.

Collection of acoustic data

Provide information on the echosounders and sonars used by the vessel.

Type (e.g. echosounder, sonar)
Manufacturer
Model
Transducer frequencies (kHz)

Collection of acoustic data (detailed description): …

Outline steps which will be taken to collect acoustic data to provide information on the distribution and abundance of Euphausia superba and other pelagic species such as myctophiids and salps (SC-CAMLR-XXX, paragraph 2.10)

ANNEX 21-03/B GUIDELINES FOR ESTIMATING THE GREEN WEIGHT OF KRILL CAUGHT

a

Individual haul when using a conventional trawl, or integrated over a six-hour period when using the continuous fishing system.

b

Individual haul when using a conventional trawl, or a two-hour period when using the continuous fishing system.

MethodEquation (kg)Parameter
DescriptionTypeEstimation methodUnit
Holding tank volumeW * L * H * ρ * 1 000W = tank widthConstantMeasure at the start of fishingm
L = tank lengthConstantMeasure at the start of fishingm
ρ = volume-to-mass conversion factorVariableVolume-to-mass conversionkg/litre
H = depth of krill in tankHaul-specificDirect observationm
Flow meteraV * Fkrill * ρV = volume of krill and water combinedHaula-specificDirect observationlitre
Fkrill = fraction of krill in the sampleHaula-specificFlow meter volume correction
ρ = volume-to-mass conversion factorVariableVolume-to-mass conversionkg/litre
Flow meterb(V * ρ) – MV = volume of krill pasteHaula-specificDirect observationlitre
M = amount of water added to the process, converted to massHaula-specificDirect observationkg
ρ = density of krill pasteVariableDirect observationkg/litre
Flow scaleM * (1 – F)M = mass of krill and water combinedHaulb-specificDirect observationkg
F = fraction of water in the sampleVariableFlow scale mass correction
Plate tray(M – Mtray) * NMtray = mass of empty trayConstantDirect observation prior to fishingkg
M = mean mass of krill and tray combinedVariableDirect observation, prior to freezing with water drainedkg
N = number of traysHaul-specificDirect observation
Meal conversionMmeal * MCFMmeal = mass of meal producedHaul-specificDirect observationkg
MCF = meal conversion factorVariableMeal to whole krill conversion
Codend volumeW * H * L * ρ * π/4 * 1 000W = codend widthConstantMeasure at the start of fishingm
H = codend heightConstantMeasure at the start of fishingm
ρ = volume-to-mass conversion factorVariableVolume-to-mass conversionkg/litre
L = codend lengthHaul-specificDirect observationm
OtherPlease specify

Observation steps and frequency

a

A new period will commence when the vessel moves to a new subarea or division.

b

Individual haul when using a conventional trawl, or integrated over a six-hour period when using the continuous fishing system.

Holding tank volume
At the start of fishingMeasure the width and length of the holding tank (if the tank is not rectangular in shape, then additional measurements may be required; precision ± 0,05 m)
Every monthaEstimate the volume-to-mass conversion derived from the drained mass of krill in a known volume (e.g. 10 litres) taken from the holding tank
Every haulMeasure the depth of krill in the tank (if krill are held in the tank between hauls, then measure the difference in depth; precision ± 0,1 m)
Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)
Flow metera
Prior to fishingEnsure that the flow meter is measuring whole krill (i.e. prior to processing)
More than once per monthaEstimate the volume-to-mass conversion (ρ) derived from the drained mass of krill in a known volume (e.g. 10 litres) taken from the flow meter
Every haulbObtain a sample from the flow meter and:
measure the volume (e.g. 10 litres) of krill and water combined
estimate the flow meter volume correction derived from the drained volume of krill
Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)
Flow meterb
Prior to fishingEnsure that both flow meters (one for the krill product and one for the water added) are calibrated (i.e. show the same, correct reading)
Every weekaEstimate the density (ρ) of the krill product (ground krill paste) by measuring the mass of a known volume of krill product (e.g. 10 litres) taken from the corresponding flow meter
Every haulbRead both flow meters, and calculate the total volumes of the krill product (ground krill paste) and that of the water added; density of the water is assumed to be 1 kg/litre
Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)
Flow scale
Prior to fishingEnsure that the flow scale is measuring whole krill (i.e. prior to processing)
Every haulbObtain a sample from the flow scale and:
measure the mass of krill and water combined
estimate the flow scale mass correction derived from the drained mass of krill
Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)
Plate tray
Prior to fishingMeasure the mass of the tray (if trays vary in design, then measure the mass of each type; precision ± 0,1 kg)
Every haulMeasure the mass of krill and tray combined (precision ± 0,1 kg)
Count the number of trays used (if trays vary in design, then count the number of trays of each type)
Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)
Meal conversion
Every monthaEstimate the meal to whole krill conversion by processing 1 000 to 5 000 kg (drained mass) of whole krill
Every haulMeasure the mass of meal produced
Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)
Codend volume
At the start of fishingMeasure the width and height of the codend (precision ± 0,1 m)
Every monthaEstimate the volume-to-mass conversion derived from the drained mass of krill in a known volume (e.g. 10 litres) taken from the codend
Every haulMeasure the length of codend containing krill (precision ± 0,1 m)
Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)

ANNEX VI IOTC AREA OF COMPETENCE

1.Maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for tropical tunas in the IOTC Area of Competence

Member StateMaximum number of vesselsCapacity (gross tonnage)
Spain2261 364
France2745 383
Portugal51 627
Italy12 137
Union55110 511

2.Maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for swordfish and albacore in the IOTC Area of Competence

a

This figure does not include vessels registered in Mayotte; it may be increased in the future in accordance with Mayotte's fleet development plan.

Member StateMaximum number of vesselsCapacity (gross tonnage)
Spain2711 590
France41a7 882
Portugal156 925
United Kingdom41 400
Union8727 797

3.The vessels referred to in point 1 shall also be authorised to fish for swordfish and albacore in the IOTC Area of Competence.

4.The vessels referred to in point 2 shall also be authorised to fish for tropical tunas in the IOTC Area of Competence.

ANNEX VII WCPFC CONVENTION AREA

Maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for swordfish in areas south of 20o S of the WCPFC Convention Area

Spain14
Union14

ANNEX VIII QUANTITATIVE LIMITATIONS OF FISHING AUTHORISATIONS FOR THIRD-COUNTRY VESSELS FISHING IN UNION WATERS

a

To issue those 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 Guiana, 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 Guianese 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′ NTo be establishedTo be established
Faroe Islands

Mackerel, VIa (north of 56° 30′ N), IIa, IVa (north of 59° N)

Horse mackerel, IV, VIa (north of 56° 30′ N), VIIe, VIIf, VIIh

1414
Herring, north of 62° 00′ N20To be established
Herring, IIIa44
Industrial fishing for Norway pout, IV, VIa (north of 56° 30′ N) (including unavoidable by-catches of blue whiting)1414
Ling and tusk2010
Blue whiting, II, IVa, V, VIa (north of 56° 30′ N), VIb, VII (west of 12° 00′ W)2020
Blue ling1616
VenezuelaaSnappers (French Guiana waters)4545
(1)

Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and (EC) No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22).

(2)

Council Regulation (EC) No 1342/2008 of 18 December 2008 establishing a long-term plan for cod stocks and the fisheries exploiting those stocks and repealing Regulation (EC) No 423/2004 (OJ L 348, 24.12.2008, p. 20).

(3)

Regulation (EU) 2016/2094 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2016 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1342/2008 establishing a long-term plan for cod stocks and the fisheries exploiting those stocks (OJ L 330, 3.12.2016, p. 1).

(4)

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/2250 of 4 October 2016 establishing a discard plan for certain demersal fisheries in the North Sea and in Union waters of ICES division IIa (OJ L 340, 15.12.2016, p. 2).

(5)

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 (OJ L 122, 11.5.2007, p. 7).

(6)

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 (OJ L 157, 19.6.2007, p. 1).

(7)

Council Regulation (EC) No 302/2009 of 6 April 2009 concerning a multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, amending Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1559/2007 (OJ L 96, 15.4.2009, p. 1).

(8)

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 and amending Regulation (EC) No 850/98 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms (OJ L 345, 28.12.2005, p. 5).

(9)

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 (OJ L 344, 20.12.2008, p. 6).

(10)

Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 of 6 May 1996 introducing additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs and quotas (OJ L 115, 9.5.1996, p. 3).

(11)

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, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).

(12)

Agreement on fisheries between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (OJ L 226, 29.8.1980, p. 48).

(13)

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).

(14)

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 293, 23.10.2012, p. 5).

(16)

Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).

(17)

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).

(18)

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 (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 70).

(19)

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 (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 1).

(20)

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 (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 42).

(21)

Concluded by Council Decision 2002/738/EC (OJ L 234, 31.8.2002, p. 39).

(22)

The Union acceded by Council Decision 86/238/EEC (OJ L 162, 18.6.1986, p. 33).

(23)

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 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 3943/90, (EC) No 66/98 and (EC) No 1721/1999 (OJ L 97, 1.4.2004, p. 16).

(24)

Concluded by Council Decision 2006/539/EC (OJ L 224, 16.8.2006, p. 22).

(25)

The Union acceded by Council Decision 95/399/EC (OJ L 236, 5.10.1995, p. 24).

(26)

Concluded by Council Decision 2008/780/EC (OJ L 268, 9.10.2008, p. 27).

(27)

The Union acceded by Council Decision 2005/75/EC (OJ L 32, 4.2.2005, p. 1).

(28)

Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on certain provisions for fishing in the GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean) Agreement area and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea (OJ L 347, 30.12.2011, p. 44).

(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, amending Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93 and (EC) No 1627/94 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 3317/94 (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 33).

(30)

All types of demersal trawls including Danish/Scottish seines, including OTB, OTT, PTB, TBB, SSC, SDN, SPR, SV, SB, SX, TBN, TBS, TB.

(31)

All long lines or pole and line or rod and line fisheries, including LHP, LHM, LLD, LL, LTL, LX and LLS.

(32)

All fixed gillnets and traps, including GTR, GNS, FYK, FPN and FIX.

(33)

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, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).

(34)

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)

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 (OJ L 60, 5.3.2008, p. 1).

(37)

The numbers shown in sections 1, 2 and 3 may decrease in order to comply with international obligations of the Union.

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