The tables in this Annex set out the maximum allowable fishing effort (in fishing days) by stock groups, as defined in Article 1 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1022, and overall length of vessels for all types of trawls(1) fishing for demersal stocks in the western Mediterranean Sea.
All maximum allowable fishing efforts set out in this Annex shall be subject to the rules set out in Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 and Articles 26 to 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.
The references to fishing zones are references to GFCM geographical subareas (GSAs).
For the purposes of this Annex, the following comparative table of Latin names and common names of fish stocks is provided:
| Scientific name | Alpha-3 code | Common name |
|---|---|---|
| Aristaeomorpha foliacea | ARS | Giant red shrimp |
| Aristeus antennatus | ARA | Blue and red shrimp |
| Merluccius merluccius | HKE | European hake |
| Mullus barbatus | MUT | Red mullet |
| Nephrops norvegicus | NEP | Norway lobster |
| Parapenaeus longirostris | DPS | Deep-water rose shrimp |
Maximum allowable fishing effort in fishing days
Alboran Sea, Balearic Islands, Northern Spain and Gulf of Lion (GSAs 1-2-5-6-7)
| Stock group | Overall length of vessels | Spain | France | Italy | Fishing effort group code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red mullet in GSAs 1, 5, 6 and 7; Hake in GSAs 1-5-6-7; Deep-water rose shrimp in GSAs 1, 5 and 6; Norway lobster in GSAs 5 and 6. | < 12 m | 2 260 | 0 | 0 | EFF1/MED1_TR1 |
| ≥ 12 m and < 18 m | 24 284 | 0 | 0 | EFF1/MED1_TR2 | |
| ≥ 18 m and < 24 m | 46 277 | 5 144 | 0 | EFF1/MED1_TR3 | |
| ≥ 24 m | 16 240 | 6 258 | 0 | EFF1/MED1_TR4 | |
| Blue and red shrimp in GSAs 1, 5, 6 and 7. | < 12 m | 0 | 0 | 0 | EFF2/MED1_TR1 |
| ≥ 12 m and < 18 m | 1 139 | 0 | 0 | EFF2/MED1_TR2 | |
| ≥ 18 m and < 24 m | 10 822 | 0 | 0 | EFF2/MED1_TR3 | |
| ≥ 24 m | 9 066 | 0 | 0 | EFF2/MED1_TR4 |
Corsica Island, Ligurian Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea and Sardinia Island (GSAs 8-9-10-11)
| Stock group | Overall length of vessels | Spain | France | Italy | Fishing effort group code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red mullet in GSAs 9, 10 and 11; Hake in GSAs 9-10-11; Deep-water rose shrimp in GSAs 9-10-11; Norway lobster in GSAs 9 and 10. | < 12 m | 0 | 208 | 3 081 | EFF1/MED2_TR1 |
| ≥ 12 m and < 18 m | 0 | 833 | 46 350 | EFF1/MED2_TR2 | |
| ≥ 18 m and < 24 m | 0 | 208 | 31 170 | EFF1/MED2_TR3 | |
| ≥ 24 m | 0 | 208 | 4 160 | EFF1/MED2_TR4 | |
| Giant red shrimp in GSAs 9, 10 and 11. | < 12 m | 0 | 0 | 510 | EFF2/MED2_TR1 |
| ≥ 12 m and < 18 m | 0 | 0 | 3 760 | EFF2/MED2_TR2 | |
| ≥ 18 m and < 24 m | 0 | 0 | 3 028 | EFF2/MED2_TR3 | |
| ≥ 24 m | 0 | 0 | 405 | EFF2/MED2_TR4 |
The tables in this Annex set out the fishing opportunities by stock or vessels effort groups 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 Articles 26 to 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.
The references to fishing zones are references to GFCM geographical subareas (GSAs).
For the purposes of this Annex, the following comparative table of Latin names and common names is provided:
| Scientific name | Alpha-3 code | Common name |
|---|---|---|
| Engraulis encrasicolus | ANE | Anchovy |
| Merluccius merluccius | HKE | European hake |
| Mullus barbatus | MUT | Red mullet |
| Nephrops norvegicus | NEP | Norway lobster |
| Parapenaeus longirostris | DPS | Deep-water rose shrimp |
| Sardina pilchardus | PIL | Sardine |
| Solea solea | SOL | Common sole |
The table in this section sets out the maximum level of catches expressed in tonnes live weight.
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union101 711a b | Maximum level of catches | ||
| Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply | |||
| TAC | Not relevant | Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply | |
The table in this section sets out the maximum allowable fishing effort (in fishing days) by types of trawls fishing for demersal stocks in GSAs 17 and 18 (Adriatic Sea).
| a Fishing vessels flying the flag of Slovenia operating with OTB gear in GSA 17 shall not exceed the effort limit of 3 000 fishing days per year. | ||||
| Gear type | Stocks | Member State | Fishing effort (fishing days)Year 2020 | Fishing effort group code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trawls (OTB) | European hake, deep-water rose shrimp, Norway lobster, red mullet | Italy, GSAs 17-18 | 108 349 | EFF/MED3_OTB |
| Croatia, GSAs 17-18 | 39 257 | EFF/MED3_OTB | ||
| Slovenia, GSA 17 | a | EFF/MED3_OTB | ||
| Beam trawls (TBB) | Common sole | Italy, GSA 17 | 8 663 | EFF/MED3_TBB |
The tables in this Annex set out TACs and quotas expressed in tonnes of live weight 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 Articles 26 to 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.
The references to fishing zones are references to GFCM geographical subareas (GSAs).
For the purposes of this Annex, the following comparative table of Latin names and common names is provided:
| Scientific name | Alpha-3 code | Common name |
|---|---|---|
| Sprattus sprattus | SPR | Sprat |
| Psetta maxima | TUR | Turbot |
| Species: | SpratSprattus sprattus | Zone: | Union waters in the Black Sea — GSA 29(SPR/F3742C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 8 032,5 | Analytical quota | |
| Romania | 3 442,5 | Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. | |
| Union | 11 475 | Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. | |
| TAC | Not relevant/Not agreed | ||
| a No fishing activity, including transhipment, retaining on board, landing and first sale shall be permitted from 15 April to 15 June 2020. | |||
| Species | TurbotPsetta maxima | Zone: | Union waters in the Black Sea — GSA 29(TUR/F3742C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 75 | Analytical TAC | |
| Romania | 75 | Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. | |
| Union | 150a | Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. | |
| TAC | 857 | ||
TBB, OTB, PTB, TBN, TBS, TB, OTM, PTM, TMS, TM, OTT, OT, PT, TX, OTP, TSP.