# Official Journal L 28/2023

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ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 28

English edition

Legislation

Volume 6631 January 2023

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| | * | Council Regulation (EU) 2023/194 of 30 January 2023 fixing for 2023 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, for Union fishing vessels, in certain non-Union waters, as well as fixing for 2023 and 2024 such fishing opportunities for certain deep-sea fish stocks | 1 |
| | * | Council Regulation (EU) 2023/195 of 30 January 2023 fixing for 2023 the fishing opportunities for certain stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Mediterranean and Black Seas and amending Regulation (EU) 2022/110 as regards the fishing opportunities for 2022 applicable in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas | 220 |

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Council Regulation (EU) 2023/194 of 30 January 2023 fixing for 2023 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, for Union fishing vessels, in certain non-Union waters, as well as fixing for 2023 and 2024 such fishing opportunities for certain deep-sea fish stocks

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Council Regulation (EU) 2023/195 of 30 January 2023 fixing for 2023 the fishing opportunities for certain stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Mediterranean and Black Seas and amending Regulation (EU) 2022/110 as regards the fishing opportunities for 2022 applicable in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas

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| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2023/194

of 30 January 2023

fixing for 2023 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, for Union fishing vessels, in certain non-Union waters, as well as fixing for 2023 and 2024 such fishing opportunities for certain deep-sea fish stocks

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) | Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) requires the adoption of conservation measures taking account of 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, and any advice received from advisory councils. |
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Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) requires the adoption of conservation measures taking account of 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, and any advice received from advisory councils.

| (2) | It is incumbent on the Council to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities, including conditions functionally linked thereto, as appropriate. Under Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, fishing opportunities are to be fixed in accordance with the objectives of the common fisheries policy (CFP) as set out in Article 2(2) of that Regulation. In addition, for stocks subject to specific multiannual plans (MAPs), total allowable catches (TACs) should be established in accordance with the targets and measures laid down in those plans. Under Article 16(1) of that Regulation, fishing opportunities are to be allocated among the Member States so as to ensure the relative stability of fishing activities of each Member State for each fish stock or fishery. |
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It is incumbent on the Council to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities, including conditions functionally linked thereto, as appropriate. Under Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, fishing opportunities are to be fixed in accordance with the objectives of the common fisheries policy (CFP) as set out in Article 2(2) of that Regulation. In addition, for stocks subject to specific multiannual plans (MAPs), total allowable catches (TACs) should be established in accordance with the targets and measures laid down in those plans. Under Article 16(1) of that Regulation, fishing opportunities are to be allocated among the Member States so as to ensure the relative stability of fishing activities of each Member State for each fish stock or fishery.

| (3) | TACs should be established, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, on the basis of available scientific advice, taking into account biological and socioeconomic aspects while ensuring fair treatment between fishing sectors, and in the light of opinions expressed during the consultation of stakeholders, in particular in meetings of the advisory councils. TACs should also be established in accordance with the relevant MAPs. |
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(3)

TACs should be established, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, on the basis of available scientific advice, taking into account biological and socioeconomic aspects while ensuring fair treatment between fishing sectors, and in the light of opinions expressed during the consultation of stakeholders, in particular in meetings of the advisory councils. TACs should also be established in accordance with the relevant MAPs.

| (4) | Under Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, all stocks for which there are catch limits have been subject to the landing obligation since 1 January 2019, although certain exemptions apply. On the basis of joint recommendations by the Member States and in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the Commission has adopted a number of delegated regulations laying down details for the implementation of the landing obligation in the form of discard plans for specific fisheries. |
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Under Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, all stocks for which there are catch limits have been subject to the landing obligation since 1 January 2019, although certain exemptions apply. On the basis of joint recommendations by the Member States and in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the Commission has adopted a number of delegated regulations laying down details for the implementation of the landing obligation in the form of discard plans for specific fisheries.

| (5) | Fishing opportunities for stocks covered by the landing obligation should take account of the fact that discarding is in principle no longer allowed. Therefore, they should be based on the advice figure for total catches (rather than that for landings or rather wanted catches) as provided by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). The quantities that, by way of exemption from the landing obligation, may continue to be discarded should be deducted from that advice figure for total catches. |
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(5)

Fishing opportunities for stocks covered by the landing obligation should take account of the fact that discarding is in principle no longer allowed. Therefore, they should be based on the advice figure for total catches (rather than that for landings or rather wanted catches) as provided by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). The quantities that, by way of exemption from the landing obligation, may continue to be discarded should be deducted from that advice figure for total catches.

| (6) | There are certain stocks for which ICES advises zero catches. However, if TACs for those stocks are established at the advised level, the obligation to land all catches, including by-catches from those stocks in mixed fisheries, would give rise to the phenomenon of ‘choke species’. In order to strike a balance between maintaining fisheries, in view of the potentially severe socioeconomic implications of failing to do so, and the need to achieve a good biological status for those stocks, taking account of the difficulty of fishing all stocks in a mixed fishery at maximum sustainable yield (MSY), it is appropriate to establish specific TACs for by-catches for those stocks. Those TACs should be set at levels that ensure that the mortality for those stocks is decreased and that provide incentives to improve selectivity and to avoid by-catches of those stocks. In order to reduce catches of the stocks for which by-catch TACs are set, fishing opportunities for the fisheries in which fish from those stocks are caught should be set at levels that help the biomass of vulnerable stocks to recover to sustainable levels. Technical and control measures that are intrinsically linked to fishing opportunities should also be established to prevent illegal discarding. |
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(6)

There are certain stocks for which ICES advises zero catches. However, if TACs for those stocks are established at the advised level, the obligation to land all catches, including by-catches from those stocks in mixed fisheries, would give rise to the phenomenon of ‘choke species’. In order to strike a balance between maintaining fisheries, in view of the potentially severe socioeconomic implications of failing to do so, and the need to achieve a good biological status for those stocks, taking account of the difficulty of fishing all stocks in a mixed fishery at maximum sustainable yield (MSY), it is appropriate to establish specific TACs for by-catches for those stocks. Those TACs should be set at levels that ensure that the mortality for those stocks is decreased and that provide incentives to improve selectivity and to avoid by-catches of those stocks. In order to reduce catches of the stocks for which by-catch TACs are set, fishing opportunities for the fisheries in which fish from those stocks are caught should be set at levels that help the biomass of vulnerable stocks to recover to sustainable levels. Technical and control measures that are intrinsically linked to fishing opportunities should also be established to prevent illegal discarding.

| (7) | In order to guarantee, to the extent possible, the use of fishing opportunities in mixed fisheries in accordance with Article 16(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, it is appropriate to establish a pool for quota exchanges for Member States that have no quota to cover their unavoidable by-catches. |
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In order to guarantee, to the extent possible, the use of fishing opportunities in mixed fisheries in accordance with Article 16(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, it is appropriate to establish a pool for quota exchanges for Member States that have no quota to cover their unavoidable by-catches.

| (8) | The North Sea MAP was established by Regulation (EU) 2018/973 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) and entered into force in 2018. The Western Waters MAP was established by Regulation (EU) 2019/472 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) and entered into force in 2019. Fishing opportunities for stocks listed in Article 1(1) of those Regulations should be fixed in accordance with the range of fishing mortality values resulting in MSY (‘range of FMSY’) and the safeguards provided for in those Regulations. The ranges of FMSY have been set out in the relevant ICES advice. Where no adequate scientific information is available, fishing opportunities for by-catch stocks should be fixed in accordance with the precautionary approach, as set out in those Regulations. |
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(8)

The North Sea MAP was established by Regulation (EU) 2018/973 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) and entered into force in 2018. The Western Waters MAP was established by Regulation (EU) 2019/472 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) and entered into force in 2019. Fishing opportunities for stocks listed in Article 1(1) of those Regulations should be fixed in accordance with the range of fishing mortality values resulting in MSY (‘range of FMSY’) and the safeguards provided for in those Regulations. The ranges of FMSY have been set out in the relevant ICES advice. Where no adequate scientific information is available, fishing opportunities for by-catch stocks should be fixed in accordance with the precautionary approach, as set out in those Regulations.

| (9) | In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2018/973 and Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2019/472, where scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass of any of the stocks referred to in Article 1(1) of that Regulation is below the limit biomass reference point (Blim) (4), further remedial measures are to be taken to ensure the rapid return of the stock to levels above those capable of producing MSY. In particular, those remedial measures can include suspending the targeted fishery for the stock in question and the adequate reduction of fishing opportunities for those or other stocks in the fisheries. |
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In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2018/973 and Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2019/472, where scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass of any of the stocks referred to in Article 1(1) of that Regulation is below the limit biomass reference point (Blim) (4), further remedial measures are to be taken to ensure the rapid return of the stock to levels above those capable of producing MSY. In particular, those remedial measures can include suspending the targeted fishery for the stock in question and the adequate reduction of fishing opportunities for those or other stocks in the fisheries.

| (10) | The TACs for bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean should be established in accordance with the rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2016/1627 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5). |
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The TACs for bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean should be established in accordance with the rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2016/1627 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5).

| (11) | For stocks for which there is a lack of sufficient or reliable data on which to base stock size estimates, management measures and TAC levels should follow the precautionary approach to fisheries management, as defined in Article 4(1), point (8), of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, while taking account of stock-specific factors, in particular available information on stock trends and mixed fisheries considerations. |
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(11)

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

| (12) | In accordance with the Western Waters MAP established by Regulation (EU) 2019/472, the target fishing mortality for the stocks listed in Article 1(1) of that Regulation is to be maintained within the ranges of FMSY defined in Article 2, point (2), of that Regulation, in accordance with Article 4 thereof. The overall fishing mortality for European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in ICES divisions 8a and 8b should therefore be set in accordance with ICES MSY advice and with the FMSY point value, taking into account commercial catches, including landings and discards, and recreational catches. FMSY point value is the fishing mortality value that gives the long-term MSY. The relevant Member States (France and Spain) should take appropriate measures to ensure that the fishing mortality from their fleets and recreational fishers does not exceed the FMSY point value, as required by Article 4(3) of Regulation (EU) 2019/472. |
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In accordance with the Western Waters MAP established by Regulation (EU) 2019/472, the target fishing mortality for the stocks listed in Article 1(1) of that Regulation is to be maintained within the ranges of FMSY defined in Article 2, point (2), of that Regulation, in accordance with Article 4 thereof. The overall fishing mortality for European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in ICES divisions 8a and 8b should therefore be set in accordance with ICES MSY advice and with the FMSY point value, taking into account commercial catches, including landings and discards, and recreational catches. FMSY point value is the fishing mortality value that gives the long-term MSY. The relevant Member States (France and Spain) should take appropriate measures to ensure that the fishing mortality from their fleets and recreational fishers does not exceed the FMSY point value, as required by Article 4(3) of Regulation (EU) 2019/472.

| (13) | Measures for recreational fisheries for European seabass in ICES divisions 8a and 8b should be maintained, in view of their significant impact on that stock. The bag limit should be maintained in line with the scientific advice. Fixed nets should be excluded, as they are insufficiently selective and likely to catch a number of specimens exceeding the established limits. In view of the environmental, social and economic circumstances, especially the dependency of commercial fishers in coastal communities on the stocks in question, the measures for European seabass strike an appropriate balance between the interests of commercial and recreational fishers. In particular, the measures allow recreational fishers to fish by taking account of their impact on the stocks. |
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Measures for recreational fisheries for European seabass in ICES divisions 8a and 8b should be maintained, in view of their significant impact on that stock. The bag limit should be maintained in line with the scientific advice. Fixed nets should be excluded, as they are insufficiently selective and likely to catch a number of specimens exceeding the established limits. In view of the environmental, social and economic circumstances, especially the dependency of commercial fishers in coastal communities on the stocks in question, the measures for European seabass strike an appropriate balance between the interests of commercial and recreational fishers. In particular, the measures allow recreational fishers to fish by taking account of their impact on the stocks.

| (14) | On 4 November 2021, ICES advised that, for 2022, when the precautionary approach is applied, there should be zero catches of European eel (Anguilla anguilla) in all habitats and at all life stages, throughout its natural range. This applies to both recreational and commercial catches and includes catches of glass eels for restocking and farming. ICES also acknowledged that catches for the sole purpose of subsequent release may be part of conservation measures if such measures improve the overall survival probability. The Commission consulted the Advisory Councils and the regional Member States groups on how to best implement this ICES advice. Furthermore, on 30 May 2022, ICES noted that despite Member States’ efforts, no overall progress had been made in achieving the 40 % silver eel biomass escapement objective across the entire Union, as required by Article 2(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 (6), and that no clear patterns for mortality were observed. ICES also advised that the efforts should be focused on conservation measures that, by definition, have a high probability of reducing mortality and increasing escapement. |
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On 4 November 2021, ICES advised that, for 2022, when the precautionary approach is applied, there should be zero catches of European eel (Anguilla anguilla) in all habitats and at all life stages, throughout its natural range. This applies to both recreational and commercial catches and includes catches of glass eels for restocking and farming. ICES also acknowledged that catches for the sole purpose of subsequent release may be part of conservation measures if such measures improve the overall survival probability. The Commission consulted the Advisory Councils and the regional Member States groups on how to best implement this ICES advice. Furthermore, on 30 May 2022, ICES noted that despite Member States’ efforts, no overall progress had been made in achieving the 40 % silver eel biomass escapement objective across the entire Union, as required by Article 2(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 (6), and that no clear patterns for mortality were observed. ICES also advised that the efforts should be focused on conservation measures that, by definition, have a high probability of reducing mortality and increasing escapement.

| (15) | At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) adopted Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/1 strengthening the management measures for European eel in the Mediterranean Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27), previously established by Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/1. Those measures include an annual closure period of six months to be determined by each Contracting Party in accordance with the management plan or plans for eel and the temporal migration patterns of eel in the Contracting Parties, as well as a prohibition of recreational fisheries. Contracting Parties may decide to establish a closure period of six consecutive months or establish a closure period from 1 January to 31 March and three additional months to be chosen between 1 April and 30 November. The closure period for commercial activity and the prohibition of recreational fisheries should apply to all marine waters of the Mediterranean Sea and to brackish waters such as estuaries, coastal lagoons and transitional waters, in accordance with Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/1. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. Since Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/1 does not apply to the Black Sea and since the Black Sea and the river systems connected to it do not constitute a natural habitat for European eel for the purposes of Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 (7), the measures regarding eel should not apply to the Black Sea (GFCM geographical subarea 29). |
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At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) adopted Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/1 strengthening the management measures for European eel in the Mediterranean Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27), previously established by Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/1. Those measures include an annual closure period of six months to be determined by each Contracting Party in accordance with the management plan or plans for eel and the temporal migration patterns of eel in the Contracting Parties, as well as a prohibition of recreational fisheries. Contracting Parties may decide to establish a closure period of six consecutive months or establish a closure period from 1 January to 31 March and three additional months to be chosen between 1 April and 30 November. The closure period for commercial activity and the prohibition of recreational fisheries should apply to all marine waters of the Mediterranean Sea and to brackish waters such as estuaries, coastal lagoons and transitional waters, in accordance with Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/1. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. Since Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/1 does not apply to the Black Sea and since the Black Sea and the river systems connected to it do not constitute a natural habitat for European eel for the purposes of Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 (7), the measures regarding eel should not apply to the Black Sea (GFCM geographical subarea 29).

| (16) | On 3 November 2022, ICES reiterated for 2023 its zero catch advice for eel in all habitats. Based on that advice, and taking into account the feedback received during the stakeholder consultation, it is appropriate to extend to six months the closure period for any eel fishing activity in Union waters of the north-east Atlantic. A six-month closure period should better protect the stock than the current Union and national measures. The extended closure period while allowing for continuing restocking measures will contribute to the recovery of the eel stock and thereby further the achievement of the escapement objective of at least 40 % of adult eels set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007. |
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On 3 November 2022, ICES reiterated for 2023 its zero catch advice for eel in all habitats. Based on that advice, and taking into account the feedback received during the stakeholder consultation, it is appropriate to extend to six months the closure period for any eel fishing activity in Union waters of the north-east Atlantic. A six-month closure period should better protect the stock than the current Union and national measures. The extended closure period while allowing for continuing restocking measures will contribute to the recovery of the eel stock and thereby further the achievement of the escapement objective of at least 40 % of adult eels set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007.

| (17) | In all relevant waters the eel migration period is influenced by a broad range of environmental and biological factors and can therefore vary depending on the life stage of eel, and depending on the habitat and geographic area, notably straits. It may therefore be appropriate to set different closure periods, notably for different fishing areas of a Member State and for different fisheries within those fishing areas, in order to take account of those elements as well as of the temporal and geographical migration patterns of eel at respectively the glass eel and silver eel life stage. The Member States concerned should determine the relevant closure period or periods based on those elements. |
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In all relevant waters the eel migration period is influenced by a broad range of environmental and biological factors and can therefore vary depending on the life stage of eel, and depending on the habitat and geographic area, notably straits. It may therefore be appropriate to set different closure periods, notably for different fishing areas of a Member State and for different fisheries within those fishing areas, in order to take account of those elements as well as of the temporal and geographical migration patterns of eel at respectively the glass eel and silver eel life stage. The Member States concerned should determine the relevant closure period or periods based on those elements.

| (18) | Pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007, restocking of glass eel is a conservation measure chosen by certain Member States in their eel management plans. In order to enable those Member States to continue implementing this conservation measure, glass eel catches at the appropriate time of the year are required. In order to ensure the economic viability of the glass eel fishery, it is necessary to allow catching some glass eel also for other purposes. Finally, given the state of the eel stock, it is appropriate to prohibit recreational fisheries of eel. |
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Pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007, restocking of glass eel is a conservation measure chosen by certain Member States in their eel management plans. In order to enable those Member States to continue implementing this conservation measure, glass eel catches at the appropriate time of the year are required. In order to ensure the economic viability of the glass eel fishery, it is necessary to allow catching some glass eel also for other purposes. Finally, given the state of the eel stock, it is appropriate to prohibit recreational fisheries of eel.

| (19) | Scientific advice for stocks of elasmobranchs (skates, sharks, rays) is zero catches, due to their poor conservation status. In addition, high survival rates mean that discarding, rather than landing catches, would support the conservation of those stocks, as discarding is not considered to raise significantly their fishing mortality. Fishing of such species should therefore be prohibited. Under Article 15(4), point (a), of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the landing obligation does not apply to species for which fishing is prohibited. |
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Scientific advice for stocks of elasmobranchs (skates, sharks, rays) is zero catches, due to their poor conservation status. In addition, high survival rates mean that discarding, rather than landing catches, would support the conservation of those stocks, as discarding is not considered to raise significantly their fishing mortality. Fishing of such species should therefore be prohibited. Under Article 15(4), point (a), of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the landing obligation does not apply to species for which fishing is prohibited.

| (20) | For certain species, such as certain species of sharks, even limited fishing activity could give rise to a serious conservation risk. Fishing opportunities for such species should therefore be fully restricted through a general prohibition on fishing them. |
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For certain species, such as certain species of sharks, even limited fishing activity could give rise to a serious conservation risk. Fishing opportunities for such species should therefore be fully restricted through a general prohibition on fishing them.

| (21) | At the 12th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (Manila, 23-28 October 2017), a number of species were added to the lists of protected species in Appendices I and II to that Convention. Therefore, it is appropriate to provide for the protection of those species with respect to Union fishing vessels operating in all waters and third-country vessels operating in Union waters. |
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(21)

At the 12th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (Manila, 23-28 October 2017), a number of species were added to the lists of protected species in Appendices I and II to that Convention. Therefore, it is appropriate to provide for the protection of those species with respect to Union fishing vessels operating in all waters and third-country vessels operating in Union waters.

| (22) | In order to maximise the use of fishing opportunities, it is appropriate to allow for the implementation of a flexible arrangement between certain TAC areas where the same biological stock is concerned. |
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In order to maximise the use of fishing opportunities, it is appropriate to allow for the implementation of a flexible arrangement between certain TAC areas where the same biological stock is concerned.

| (23) | Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 (8) introduced additional conditions for the year-to-year management of TACs including flexibility provisions for precautionary and analytical TACs (Articles 3 and 4). Under Article 2 of that Regulation, when establishing TACs, the Council is to decide to which stocks Articles 3 and 4 of that Regulation are not to apply, in particular on the basis of their biological status. Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 introduced a year-to-year flexibility mechanism for all stocks that are subject to the landing obligation. In order to avoid excessive flexibility that would undermine the principle of rational and responsible exploitation of marine biological resources, the achievement of the objectives of the CFP and the biological status of the stocks, Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 should 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. |
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Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 (8) introduced additional conditions for the year-to-year management of TACs including flexibility provisions for precautionary and analytical TACs (Articles 3 and 4). Under Article 2 of that Regulation, when establishing TACs, the Council is to decide to which stocks Articles 3 and 4 of that Regulation are not to apply, in particular on the basis of their biological status. Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 introduced a year-to-year flexibility mechanism for all stocks that are subject to the landing obligation. In order to avoid excessive flexibility that would undermine the principle of rational and responsible exploitation of marine biological resources, the achievement of the objectives of the CFP and the biological status of the stocks, Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 should 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.

| (24) | Where a TAC is allocated to one Member State only, it is appropriate to empower that Member State, in accordance with Article 2(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), to determine that TAC. It should be ensured that, when determining the TAC level, the Member State acts in a manner that is fully consistent with the principles and rules of the CFP. |
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Where a TAC is allocated to one Member State only, it is appropriate to empower that Member State, in accordance with Article 2(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), to determine that TAC. It should be ensured that, when determining the TAC level, the Member State acts in a manner that is fully consistent with the principles and rules of the CFP.

| (25) | It is necessary to establish the fishing effort ceilings for 2023 in accordance with Articles 5, 6, 7 and 9 of, and Annex I to, Regulation (EU) 2016/1627. |
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It is necessary to establish the fishing effort ceilings for 2023 in accordance with Articles 5, 6, 7 and 9 of, and Annex I to, Regulation (EU) 2016/1627.

| (26) | The use of fishing opportunities available to Union fishing vessels set out in this Regulation is subject to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (9), 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 the Commission data on landings of stocks subject to this Regulation. |
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(26)

The use of fishing opportunities available to Union fishing vessels set out in this Regulation is subject to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (9), 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 the Commission data on landings of stocks subject to this Regulation.

| (27) | At its 2022 annual meeting, the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) confirmed the conservation measures for the two redfish (Sebastes mentella) stocks (shallow pelagic and deep pelagic) in the Irminger Sea and adjacent waters, prohibiting directed fisheries of those stocks and prohibited any support activities. In addition, in order to minimise by-catches, the NEAFC prohibited fishing activities in the area where redfish aggregates. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. The NEAFC did not adopt recommendations for redfish and for Greenland halibut in ICES subareas 1 and 2. The Union quotas should therefore be fixed in line with the Union position expressed in NEAFC. However, as the discussions on the implementation of the Union-Norway political understanding in relation to the fisheries in ICES areas 1 and 2 are ongoing, it is appropriate that the Union establishes after 31 March 2023 the TAC for redfish in international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 2, because the fishery is limited to the period from 1 July to 31 December 2023, and that the Union establishes a provisional Union quota for Greenland halibut in international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 2 for the first quarter of 2023 at 25 % of the overall Union quota of 1 711 tonnes, corresponding to 9,25 % of the TAC as proposed by the EU at the NEAFC annual meeting (18 494 tonnes). |
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At its 2022 annual meeting, the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) confirmed the conservation measures for the two redfish (Sebastes mentella) stocks (shallow pelagic and deep pelagic) in the Irminger Sea and adjacent waters, prohibiting directed fisheries of those stocks and prohibited any support activities. In addition, in order to minimise by-catches, the NEAFC prohibited fishing activities in the area where redfish aggregates. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. The NEAFC did not adopt recommendations for redfish and for Greenland halibut in ICES subareas 1 and 2. The Union quotas should therefore be fixed in line with the Union position expressed in NEAFC. However, as the discussions on the implementation of the Union-Norway political understanding in relation to the fisheries in ICES areas 1 and 2 are ongoing, it is appropriate that the Union establishes after 31 March 2023 the TAC for redfish in international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 2, because the fishery is limited to the period from 1 July to 31 December 2023, and that the Union establishes a provisional Union quota for Greenland halibut in international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 2 for the first quarter of 2023 at 25 % of the overall Union quota of 1 711 tonnes, corresponding to 9,25 % of the TAC as proposed by the EU at the NEAFC annual meeting (18 494 tonnes).

| (28) | At its 2022 annual meeting, the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) agreed to maintain in 2023 the TACs set in 2022 for Mediterranean and North Atlantic swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Mediterranean albacore (Thunnus alalunga), blue marlin (Makaira nigricans), white marlin (Tetrapturus albidus), yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) and blue shark (Prionace glauca). ICCAT also set for 2023 TACs for bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) and for South Atlantic swordfish of 40 570 and 10 000 tonnes respectively. ICCAT adopted also allocated quotas for Mediterranean albacore for 2023 and 2024. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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At its 2022 annual meeting, the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) agreed to maintain in 2023 the TACs set in 2022 for Mediterranean and North Atlantic swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Mediterranean albacore (Thunnus alalunga), blue marlin (Makaira nigricans), white marlin (Tetrapturus albidus), yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) and blue shark (Prionace glauca). ICCAT also set for 2023 TACs for bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) and for South Atlantic swordfish of 40 570 and 10 000 tonnes respectively. ICCAT adopted also allocated quotas for Mediterranean albacore for 2023 and 2024. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (29) | For the first time, ICCAT also adopted a management procedure (MP) for Atlantic bluefin tuna. This measure aims to ensure long-term, sustainable and profitable fisheries of both the western stock and eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean stock. The MP implements the management objectives for Eastern and Western Bluefin Tuna, including the adoption of management cycles of three years, and an implementation schedule up to 2028. The TAC pursuant to the MP for the period 2023-2025 is 40 570 tonnes per year for the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean stock. Those measures should therefore be implemented in Union law. |
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(29)

For the first time, ICCAT also adopted a management procedure (MP) for Atlantic bluefin tuna. This measure aims to ensure long-term, sustainable and profitable fisheries of both the western stock and eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean stock. The MP implements the management objectives for Eastern and Western Bluefin Tuna, including the adoption of management cycles of three years, and an implementation schedule up to 2028. The TAC pursuant to the MP for the period 2023-2025 is 40 570 tonnes per year for the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean stock. Those measures should therefore be implemented in Union law.

| (30) | ICCAT adopted a management plan for South Atlantic shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) caught in association with other ICCAT fisheries, starting in 2023 to counteract overfishing immediately, and gradually achieve biomass levels sufficient to support MSY. This plan allows for a retention of by-catches of South Atlantic shortfin mako at a total of 1 295 tonnes, representing 503 tonnes for the Union. According to the ICCAT Recommendation, the limited retention allowance does not constitute any long term-right and is without prejudice to any future process of allocation. This measure should therefore be implemented in Union law by establishing a by-catch TAC and a corresponding Union quota. |
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(30)

ICCAT adopted a management plan for South Atlantic shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) caught in association with other ICCAT fisheries, starting in 2023 to counteract overfishing immediately, and gradually achieve biomass levels sufficient to support MSY. This plan allows for a retention of by-catches of South Atlantic shortfin mako at a total of 1 295 tonnes, representing 503 tonnes for the Union. According to the ICCAT Recommendation, the limited retention allowance does not constitute any long term-right and is without prejudice to any future process of allocation. This measure should therefore be implemented in Union law by establishing a by-catch TAC and a corresponding Union quota.

| (31) | In order to reduce the fishing mortality of juvenile bigeye and yellowfin tuna, ICCAT also maintained a maximum limit of 300 fish aggregating devices (FADs) per fishing vessel in 2023 and a seventy-two-day closure period for the use of FADs. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(31)

In order to reduce the fishing mortality of juvenile bigeye and yellowfin tuna, ICCAT also maintained a maximum limit of 300 fish aggregating devices (FADs) per fishing vessel in 2023 and a seventy-two-day closure period for the use of FADs. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (32) | At its 2021 annual meeting, ICCAT adopted a 15-year rebuilding plan for Mediterranean albacore from 2022 to 2036. For 2023, ICCAT set the TAC for Mediterranean albacore at 2 500 tonnes. In addition, ICCAT set a TAC for North Atlantic albacore of 37 801 tonnes for the period from 2022 to 2023, based on the harvest control rule with a view to adopting a long-term MP for this stock. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(32)

At its 2021 annual meeting, ICCAT adopted a 15-year rebuilding plan for Mediterranean albacore from 2022 to 2036. For 2023, ICCAT set the TAC for Mediterranean albacore at 2 500 tonnes. In addition, ICCAT set a TAC for North Atlantic albacore of 37 801 tonnes for the period from 2022 to 2023, based on the harvest control rule with a view to adopting a long-term MP for this stock. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (33) | Under several ICCAT recommendations, the Union may upon request carry over a percentage of its unused quota of ICCAT stocks in the period of two years. Those recommendations should be implemented in Union law on the basis of the Commission proposal of 21 April 2022 (10) as soon as possible, so that the Member States can use the Union quotas for ICCAT stocks in their totality as provided by ICCAT for 2023. Pending the implementation of those recommendations in Union law, quotas should be established for individual Member States for certain stocks on the basis of a total Union quota for 2023 as agreed by ICCAT before any adjustments due to overfishing or underfishing by Member States. The adjustments to the quotas of individual Member States for 2023 reflecting any deductions applied by ICCAT should be carried out subsequently on the basis of Union rules on deductions pursuant to Article 105 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 and taking into account the Communication from the Commission (11) on guidelines for the deduction of quotas under Article 105(1), (2) and (5) of that Regulation. |
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(33)

Under several ICCAT recommendations, the Union may upon request carry over a percentage of its unused quota of ICCAT stocks in the period of two years. Those recommendations should be implemented in Union law on the basis of the Commission proposal of 21 April 2022 (10) as soon as possible, so that the Member States can use the Union quotas for ICCAT stocks in their totality as provided by ICCAT for 2023. Pending the implementation of those recommendations in Union law, quotas should be established for individual Member States for certain stocks on the basis of a total Union quota for 2023 as agreed by ICCAT before any adjustments due to overfishing or underfishing by Member States. The adjustments to the quotas of individual Member States for 2023 reflecting any deductions applied by ICCAT should be carried out subsequently on the basis of Union rules on deductions pursuant to Article 105 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 and taking into account the Communication from the Commission (11) on guidelines for the deduction of quotas under Article 105(1), (2) and (5) of that Regulation.

| (34) | At its 2022 annual meeting, the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) adopted catch limits for target and by-catch species for the period from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(34)

At its 2022 annual meeting, the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) adopted catch limits for target and by-catch species for the period from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (35) | At its 2022 annual meeting, the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), maintained the previously adopted measures applicable in the IOTC Area of Competence. Those measures should continue to be implemented in Union law. |
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At its 2022 annual meeting, the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), maintained the previously adopted measures applicable in the IOTC Area of Competence. Those measures should continue to be implemented in Union law.

| (36) | The annual meeting of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) will be held from 6 to 15 February 2023. The current measures in the SPRFMO Convention area that are functionally linked to the TACs should therefore be provisionally maintained until the annual meeting is held and the TACs for 2023 are determined. |
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(36)

The annual meeting of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) will be held from 6 to 15 February 2023. The current measures in the SPRFMO Convention area that are functionally linked to the TACs should therefore be provisionally maintained until the annual meeting is held and the TACs for 2023 are determined.

| (37) | At its 2022 annual meeting, the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) decided to maintain the current measures applicable in the Convention area. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(37)

At its 2022 annual meeting, the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) decided to maintain the current measures applicable in the Convention area. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (38) | At its 2022 annual meeting, the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT) confirmed the TAC for Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) for 2023, as adopted at the 2020 annual meeting for a three-year period (from 2021 to 2023). That measure should be implemented in Union law. |
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(38)

At its 2022 annual meeting, the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT) confirmed the TAC for Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) for 2023, as adopted at the 2020 annual meeting for a three-year period (from 2021 to 2023). That measure should be implemented in Union law.

| (39) | At its 2022 annual meeting, the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO) decided to maintain in 2023 most of the TACs set for 2022 for the species under its purview until its 2023 annual meeting. |
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(39)

At its 2022 annual meeting, the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO) decided to maintain in 2023 most of the TACs set for 2022 for the species under its purview until its 2023 annual meeting.

| (40) | At its 2022 annual meeting, the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) decided to maintain the current measures applicable in the WCPFC Convention area. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(40)

At its 2022 annual meeting, the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) decided to maintain the current measures applicable in the WCPFC Convention area. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (41) | At its 44th annual meeting in 2022, the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) adopted fishing opportunities for certain stocks in subareas 1 to 4 of the NAFO Convention area for 2023. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(41)

At its 44th annual meeting in 2022, the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) adopted fishing opportunities for certain stocks in subareas 1 to 4 of the NAFO Convention area for 2023. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (42) | At its 9th annual meeting in 2022, the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) maintained the previously adopted fishing opportunities for the stocks covered by that Agreement. Those measures should continue to be implemented in Union law. |
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(42)

At its 9th annual meeting in 2022, the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) maintained the previously adopted fishing opportunities for the stocks covered by that Agreement. Those measures should continue to be implemented in Union law.

| (43) | Under Article 498(2) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the other part (12) (the ‘Trade and Cooperation Agreement’), the Union and the United Kingdom are to hold annual consultations to agree, by 10 December of each year, the TACs for the following year for the stocks listed in its Annex 35 of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. If such TACs are not concluded by 10 December, the Parties are to immediately resume consultations with the continued aim of agreeing on the TACs, as required by Article 499(1) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. |
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(43)

Under Article 498(2) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the other part (12) (the ‘Trade and Cooperation Agreement’), the Union and the United Kingdom are to hold annual consultations to agree, by 10 December of each year, the TACs for the following year for the stocks listed in its Annex 35 of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. If such TACs are not concluded by 10 December, the Parties are to immediately resume consultations with the continued aim of agreeing on the TACs, as required by Article 499(1) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

| (44) | In 2022, the Union, the United Kingdom and Norway held trilateral consultations on six shared and jointly managed stocks occurring within the areas under the jurisdiction of all three Parties, with the aim to agree on the management of those stocks including the fishing opportunities for 2023. Those consultations were conducted between 3 November and 9 December 2022, on the basis of the Union position endorsed by the Council on 20 October 2022. The outcome of the consultations was documented in an Agreed Record, signed by the Head of Delegations of the Union, the United Kingdom and Norway on 9 December 2022. The relevant fishing opportunities should therefore be fixed at the level agreed with the United Kingdom and Norway, together with the other provisions of the Agreed Record. |
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(44)

In 2022, the Union, the United Kingdom and Norway held trilateral consultations on six shared and jointly managed stocks occurring within the areas under the jurisdiction of all three Parties, with the aim to agree on the management of those stocks including the fishing opportunities for 2023. Those consultations were conducted between 3 November and 9 December 2022, on the basis of the Union position endorsed by the Council on 20 October 2022. The outcome of the consultations was documented in an Agreed Record, signed by the Head of Delegations of the Union, the United Kingdom and Norway on 9 December 2022. The relevant fishing opportunities should therefore be fixed at the level agreed with the United Kingdom and Norway, together with the other provisions of the Agreed Record.

| (45) | Remedial measures jointly agreed in 2022 with the United Kingdom and Norway on North Sea cod are maintained to allow for the recovery and long-term sustainable management of the stock in line with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2018/973. |
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(45)

Remedial measures jointly agreed in 2022 with the United Kingdom and Norway on North Sea cod are maintained to allow for the recovery and long-term sustainable management of the stock in line with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2018/973.

| (46) | The Union holds bilateral consultations annually with Norway on two shared and jointly managed stocks in the Skagerrak area, with the aim to agree on management of those stocks including the fishing opportunities for the next year, as well as exchange of quotas and access arrangements. |
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(46)

The Union holds bilateral consultations annually with Norway on two shared and jointly managed stocks in the Skagerrak area, with the aim to agree on management of those stocks including the fishing opportunities for the next year, as well as exchange of quotas and access arrangements.

| (47) | The Union holds multilateral consultations with coastal States on the setting of fishing opportunities for large pelagic stocks including mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring and on a sharing arrangement for mackerel. |
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(47)

The Union holds multilateral consultations with coastal States on the setting of fishing opportunities for large pelagic stocks including mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring and on a sharing arrangement for mackerel.

| (48) | As the bilateral consultations with Norway have not yet been concluded, the Council should, in full respect of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), set provisional TACs to be fished in Union and international waters, and waters to which the Union fishing vessels are granted access, and notify Norway thereof. Those provisional TACs are based on a rollover of the 2022 TACs adopted by the Council, applying a 25 % ratio to those 2022 TAC levels, in order to cover the first quarter of 2023. |
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(48)

As the bilateral consultations with Norway have not yet been concluded, the Council should, in full respect of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), set provisional TACs to be fished in Union and international waters, and waters to which the Union fishing vessels are granted access, and notify Norway thereof. Those provisional TACs are based on a rollover of the 2022 TACs adopted by the Council, applying a 25 % ratio to those 2022 TAC levels, in order to cover the first quarter of 2023.

| (49) | The provisional TACs aim to ensure legal certainty for Union operators and to ensure the continuation of sustainable fishing activities until the consultations are concluded in compliance with the Union legal framework and international obligations or, if they cannot be concluded successfully, until the Council sets definitive unilateral Union TACs. |
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(49)

The provisional TACs aim to ensure legal certainty for Union operators and to ensure the continuation of sustainable fishing activities until the consultations are concluded in compliance with the Union legal framework and international obligations or, if they cannot be concluded successfully, until the Council sets definitive unilateral Union TACs.

| (50) | On 16 December 2022, the Union agreed with the United Kingdom on the setting of a large number of TACs for 2023 for stocks listed in Annex 35 to the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The outcome of the consultations was documented in the Written Record, which was endorsed by the Council on 20 December 2022 and signed by the Commission representative on behalf of the Union and by the Head of Delegation of the United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 498(6) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and Council Decision (EU) 2021/1875 (13). The Written Record is a result of consultations conducted by the Union with the United Kingdom in accordance with Articles 498(2), 498(4) and 498(6) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, with the objectives and principles set out in Articles 2, 3, 28 and 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, Articles 4 and 5 of the Western Waters and North Sea MAPs, and Council Decision (EU) 2021/1875. The Union position during the consultations was based on those objectives and principles and on the best available scientific advice, principally that provided by the ICES in accordance with Article 494(3)(c) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The relevant fishing opportunities should be fixed at the level set out in that Written Record, and the other measures functionally linked to the fishing opportunities also set out in that Written Record should be implemented in Union law. |
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(50)

On 16 December 2022, the Union agreed with the United Kingdom on the setting of a large number of TACs for 2023 for stocks listed in Annex 35 to the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The outcome of the consultations was documented in the Written Record, which was endorsed by the Council on 20 December 2022 and signed by the Commission representative on behalf of the Union and by the Head of Delegation of the United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 498(6) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and Council Decision (EU) 2021/1875 (13). The Written Record is a result of consultations conducted by the Union with the United Kingdom in accordance with Articles 498(2), 498(4) and 498(6) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, with the objectives and principles set out in Articles 2, 3, 28 and 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, Articles 4 and 5 of the Western Waters and North Sea MAPs, and Council Decision (EU) 2021/1875. The Union position during the consultations was based on those objectives and principles and on the best available scientific advice, principally that provided by the ICES in accordance with Article 494(3)(c) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The relevant fishing opportunities should be fixed at the level set out in that Written Record, and the other measures functionally linked to the fishing opportunities also set out in that Written Record should be implemented in Union law.

| (51) | There are certain shared stocks jointly managed with the United Kingdom for which ICES, while assessing them against MSY, has issued scientific advice for zero catches. If TACs for those stocks were established at the level indicated in such advice, the obligation to land all catches both in the Union and United Kingdom waters, including by-catches from those stocks, in mixed fisheries, would lead to the phenomenon of ‘choke species’. In order to balance the need for the continuation of those mixed fisheries in view of the potentially severe socioeconomic implications of complete interruption of those fisheries with the need to achieve a good biological status for those stocks, and taking into account the difficulty of fishing all stocks in a mixed fishery at MSY at the same time, the Union and the United Kingdom agreed that it is appropriate to establish specific TACs for by-catches for those stocks. Those TACs should be set at levels that ensure that the mortality for those stocks is decreased and that provide incentives to improve selectivity and to avoid by-catches of those stocks. The levels of the fishing opportunities for those stocks should be established in accordance with the Written Record in order to ensure a level playing field for Union operators while providing for the significant recovery of the biomass of those stocks. |
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(51)

There are certain shared stocks jointly managed with the United Kingdom for which ICES, while assessing them against MSY, has issued scientific advice for zero catches. If TACs for those stocks were established at the level indicated in such advice, the obligation to land all catches both in the Union and United Kingdom waters, including by-catches from those stocks, in mixed fisheries, would lead to the phenomenon of ‘choke species’. In order to balance the need for the continuation of those mixed fisheries in view of the potentially severe socioeconomic implications of complete interruption of those fisheries with the need to achieve a good biological status for those stocks, and taking into account the difficulty of fishing all stocks in a mixed fishery at MSY at the same time, the Union and the United Kingdom agreed that it is appropriate to establish specific TACs for by-catches for those stocks. Those TACs should be set at levels that ensure that the mortality for those stocks is decreased and that provide incentives to improve selectivity and to avoid by-catches of those stocks. The levels of the fishing opportunities for those stocks should be established in accordance with the Written Record in order to ensure a level playing field for Union operators while providing for the significant recovery of the biomass of those stocks.

| (52) | Given that the biomass of the stocks of blue ling in international waters of ICES 1 and 2 (BLI/12INT-), blue ling North Sea (BLI/24-), blue ling Skagerrak (BLI/03/A-), cod Irish Sea (COD/07A), cod West of Scotland (COD/5BE6A), cod Celtic Sea (COD/7XAD34), herring Celtic Sea (HER/7G-K), horse mackerel (western) (JAX/2A-14) (14), red seabream 6, 7 and 8 (SBR/678-) and whiting Irish Sea (WHG/07A) are below the biomass reference points (Blim), the Union and the United Kingdom agreed that it is necessary, as an additional remedial measure, that in respect of those stocks no year-to-year flexibility should be used for transfers from 2022 to 2023, so that catches in 2023 will not exceed the TAC established for those stocks. Therefore, the Member States concerned have made a statement committing themselves to not using that flexibility for those stocks. That statement also covers cod Kattegat (COD/03AS.), roundnose grenadier Skagerrak, Kattegat and Baltic Sea (RNG/03-), northern prawn North Sea (PRA/2AC4-C), common sole West of Scotland (SOL/56-14) and horse mackerel (southern) (JAX/08C.), autonomous stocks for which the biomass is also below Blim. |
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(52)

Given that the biomass of the stocks of blue ling in international waters of ICES 1 and 2 (BLI/12INT-), blue ling North Sea (BLI/24-), blue ling Skagerrak (BLI/03/A-), cod Irish Sea (COD/07A), cod West of Scotland (COD/5BE6A), cod Celtic Sea (COD/7XAD34), herring Celtic Sea (HER/7G-K), horse mackerel (western) (JAX/2A-14) (14), red seabream 6, 7 and 8 (SBR/678-) and whiting Irish Sea (WHG/07A) are below the biomass reference points (Blim), the Union and the United Kingdom agreed that it is necessary, as an additional remedial measure, that in respect of those stocks no year-to-year flexibility should be used for transfers from 2022 to 2023, so that catches in 2023 will not exceed the TAC established for those stocks. Therefore, the Member States concerned have made a statement committing themselves to not using that flexibility for those stocks. That statement also covers cod Kattegat (COD/03AS.), roundnose grenadier Skagerrak, Kattegat and Baltic Sea (RNG/03-), northern prawn North Sea (PRA/2AC4-C), common sole West of Scotland (SOL/56-14) and horse mackerel (southern) (JAX/08C.), autonomous stocks for which the biomass is also below Blim.

| (53) | The Union and the United Kingdom agreed that, given the assessed improvement of the status of the picked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) stock, this stock should no longer be a prohibited species but that, in order to protect a component of this stock that is particularly vulnerable to fishing mortality, it is appropriate to deter directed fisheries targeting aggregations of mature females. To this end, the Union and the United Kingdom agreed that a maximum size of 100 cm should be respected, when targeting picked dogfish. Such a measure is functionally linked to the TAC for the stock, as without such measure the TAC level alone would not ensure sufficient protection of pupping females, which constitute a particularly vulnerable part of the population. That maximum size should cease to apply on the date on which a delegated act introducing corresponding measures and regulating the treatment of catches of those stocks over 100 cm becomes applicable. |
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(53)

The Union and the United Kingdom agreed that, given the assessed improvement of the status of the picked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) stock, this stock should no longer be a prohibited species but that, in order to protect a component of this stock that is particularly vulnerable to fishing mortality, it is appropriate to deter directed fisheries targeting aggregations of mature females. To this end, the Union and the United Kingdom agreed that a maximum size of 100 cm should be respected, when targeting picked dogfish. Such a measure is functionally linked to the TAC for the stock, as without such measure the TAC level alone would not ensure sufficient protection of pupping females, which constitute a particularly vulnerable part of the population. That maximum size should cease to apply on the date on which a delegated act introducing corresponding measures and regulating the treatment of catches of those stocks over 100 cm becomes applicable.

| (54) | The Union and the United Kingdom agreed on a reciprocal access in 2023 to target an initial total of 280 tonnes of northern albacore in their exclusive economic zones. This excludes access to areas covered under Article 5(3) of the Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. |
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(54)

The Union and the United Kingdom agreed on a reciprocal access in 2023 to target an initial total of 280 tonnes of northern albacore in their exclusive economic zones. This excludes access to areas covered under Article 5(3) of the Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

| (55) | The list of stocks for which a TAC roll-over higher than 25 % applies is based on the analysis of the quota uptake by Member States in the first quarter of the last three years for which data are available (2018-2021). Those increased provisional TACs are in accordance with the ICES advice, the applicable Union legal framework and the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. They will enable Union fishing vessels to use the fishing opportunities to which they are entitled and of which they would be otherwise deprived, due to the seasonality of fishing of the stocks concerned. |
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(55)

The list of stocks for which a TAC roll-over higher than 25 % applies is based on the analysis of the quota uptake by Member States in the first quarter of the last three years for which data are available (2018-2021). Those increased provisional TACs are in accordance with the ICES advice, the applicable Union legal framework and the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. They will enable Union fishing vessels to use the fishing opportunities to which they are entitled and of which they would be otherwise deprived, due to the seasonality of fishing of the stocks concerned.

| (56) | This level is considered to be sufficient for Union fishing vessels at least until 31 March 2023. |
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(56)

This level is considered to be sufficient for Union fishing vessels at least until 31 March 2023.

| (57) | The Union will notify the relevant third countries of the provisional TACs. |
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(57)

The Union will notify the relevant third countries of the provisional TACs.

| (58) | Seasonal closures for sandeel fisheries with certain towed gear in ICES divisions 2a, 3a and ICES subarea 4 are continued to allow for the protection of spawning grounds and limitation of juvenile catches. |
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(58)

Seasonal closures for sandeel fisheries with certain towed gear in ICES divisions 2a, 3a and ICES subarea 4 are continued to allow for the protection of spawning grounds and limitation of juvenile catches.

| (59) | In accordance with the procedure provided for in the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and the Government of Greenland and the Government of Denmark, of the other part, and the Protocol implementing that Agreement (15), the Joint Committee established the level of fishing opportunities available for the Union in Greenland waters in 2023. The level of fishing opportunities available for the Union in Greenland waters in 2023 was documented in the minutes of the Joint Committee meeting held on 23 and 24 November 2022 in Brussels. The relevant fishing opportunities should therefore be fixed at the level set out in those minutes, and taking into account the expected transfers to Norway under the annual exchange of fishing opportunities. |
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(59)

In accordance with the procedure provided for in the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and the Government of Greenland and the Government of Denmark, of the other part, and the Protocol implementing that Agreement (15), the Joint Committee established the level of fishing opportunities available for the Union in Greenland waters in 2023. The level of fishing opportunities available for the Union in Greenland waters in 2023 was documented in the minutes of the Joint Committee meeting held on 23 and 24 November 2022 in Brussels. The relevant fishing opportunities should therefore be fixed at the level set out in those minutes, and taking into account the expected transfers to Norway under the annual exchange of fishing opportunities.

| (60) | The fishing opportunities for capelin (Mallotus villosus) in Greenland waters of 5 and 14 for the fishing period 15 October 2022 to 15 April 2023 are marked as ‘to be established’ in Council Regulation (EU) 2022/109. On 5 October 2022, the Greenlandic authorities informed the Union of the level of the capelin quota offered to the Union for the 2022-2023 fishing season in the framework of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement and the implementing Protocol thereto, corresponding to 7 760 tonnes. Pursuant to the Agreed Record of fisheries consultations between the Union and Norway for 2022, signed on 10 December 2021, this quantity should be transferred to Norway for the 2022-2023 fishing season. The fishing opportunities should therefore be fixed accordingly. |
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(60)

The fishing opportunities for capelin (Mallotus villosus) in Greenland waters of 5 and 14 for the fishing period 15 October 2022 to 15 April 2023 are marked as ‘to be established’ in Council Regulation (EU) 2022/109. On 5 October 2022, the Greenlandic authorities informed the Union of the level of the capelin quota offered to the Union for the 2022-2023 fishing season in the framework of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement and the implementing Protocol thereto, corresponding to 7 760 tonnes. Pursuant to the Agreed Record of fisheries consultations between the Union and Norway for 2022, signed on 10 December 2021, this quantity should be transferred to Norway for the 2022-2023 fishing season. The fishing opportunities should therefore be fixed accordingly.

| (61) | As regards the fishing opportunities for snow crab (Chionoecetes spp.) around the area of Svalbard, the Treaty of 9 February 1920 relating to Spitsbergen (Svalbard) (‘the 1920 Treaty of Paris’) grants equal and non-discriminatory access to resources around Svalbard for all parties to that Treaty, including with respect to fishing. The Union’s position concerning that access, as regards fishing for snow crab on the continental shelf around Svalbard, has been set out in several notes verbales to Norway, the latest of which dated 26 February 2021, 28 June 2021 and 1 August 2022. In order to ensure that the exploitation of snow crab around 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 in accordance with the relevant provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 1920 Treaty of Paris, 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 2023. It is recalled that, in the Union, primary responsibility for ensuring compliance with applicable law lies with the flag Member States. |
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(61)

As regards the fishing opportunities for snow crab (Chionoecetes spp.) around the area of Svalbard, the Treaty of 9 February 1920 relating to Spitsbergen (Svalbard) (‘the 1920 Treaty of Paris’) grants equal and non-discriminatory access to resources around Svalbard for all parties to that Treaty, including with respect to fishing. The Union’s position concerning that access, as regards fishing for snow crab on the continental shelf around Svalbard, has been set out in several notes verbales to Norway, the latest of which dated 26 February 2021, 28 June 2021 and 1 August 2022. In order to ensure that the exploitation of snow crab around 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 in accordance with the relevant provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 1920 Treaty of Paris, 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 2023. It is recalled that, in the Union, primary responsibility for ensuring compliance with applicable law lies with the flag Member States.

| (62) | As regards the fishing opportunities for cod in Svalbard waters, the 1920 Treaty of Paris grants equal and non-discriminatory access to resources around Svalbard for all parties to that Treaty, including with respect to fishing. The Council should therefore set the Union quota for cod in Svalbard waters and international waters of ICES subarea 1 and division 2b based on the reference TAC of northeast Arctic cod and the Union historic fishing rights. In accordance with the Union-Norway political understanding in relation to the fisheries in ICES subareas 1 and 2 of 29 April 2022, Norway should establish a quota of cod for Union vessels fishing for cod in Svalbard waters at 2,8274 % of the reference TAC in its legislation, which also corresponds to the Union rights under the 1920 Treaty of Paris. As the discussions on the implementation of the Union-Norway political understanding are ongoing, it is appropriate that the Union establishes for the first quarter of 2023 a provisional Union quota for cod in Svalbard waters and international waters of ICES subarea 1 and division 2b. The level of that provisional Union quota should be fixed at 3 907 tonnes, taking into account the historic Union share for cod in Svalbard waters. Moreover, Norway intends to establish in its legislation a provisional quota for the Union for cod in Svalbard waters at that level for the period 1 January to 31 March 2023. The provisional quotas should be allocated to the Member States in accordance with Council Decision 87/277/EEC (16) subject to the adaptations necessary due to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union and due to the ratio of the level of the provisional Union quota to the Union share of the stock. |
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(62)

As regards the fishing opportunities for cod in Svalbard waters, the 1920 Treaty of Paris grants equal and non-discriminatory access to resources around Svalbard for all parties to that Treaty, including with respect to fishing. The Council should therefore set the Union quota for cod in Svalbard waters and international waters of ICES subarea 1 and division 2b based on the reference TAC of northeast Arctic cod and the Union historic fishing rights. In accordance with the Union-Norway political understanding in relation to the fisheries in ICES subareas 1 and 2 of 29 April 2022, Norway should establish a quota of cod for Union vessels fishing for cod in Svalbard waters at 2,8274 % of the reference TAC in its legislation, which also corresponds to the Union rights under the 1920 Treaty of Paris. As the discussions on the implementation of the Union-Norway political understanding are ongoing, it is appropriate that the Union establishes for the first quarter of 2023 a provisional Union quota for cod in Svalbard waters and international waters of ICES subarea 1 and division 2b. The level of that provisional Union quota should be fixed at 3 907 tonnes, taking into account the historic Union share for cod in Svalbard waters. Moreover, Norway intends to establish in its legislation a provisional quota for the Union for cod in Svalbard waters at that level for the period 1 January to 31 March 2023. The provisional quotas should be allocated to the Member States in accordance with Council Decision 87/277/EEC (16) subject to the adaptations necessary due to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union and due to the ratio of the level of the provisional Union quota to the Union share of the stock.

| (63) | In accordance with the Union’s Declaration addressed to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on the granting of fishing opportunities in Union waters to fishing vessels flying the flag of Venezuela in the exclusive economic zone off the coast of French Guiana (17), it is necessary to fix the fishing opportunities for snapper available to Venezuela in Union waters. |
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(63)

In accordance with the Union’s Declaration addressed to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on the granting of fishing opportunities in Union waters to fishing vessels flying the flag of Venezuela in the exclusive economic zone off the coast of French Guiana (17), it is necessary to fix the fishing opportunities for snapper available to Venezuela in Union waters.

| (64) | In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission to authorise individual Member States to manage fishing effort allocations in accordance with a kilowatt per day system; to grant additional days at sea for the permanent cessation of fishing activities and for enhanced scientific observer coverage; and to establish spreadsheet formats for the collection and transmission of information on transfers of days at sea between fishing vessels flying the flag of a Member State. The Commission should exercise those powers in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (18). |
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(64)

In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission to authorise individual Member States to manage fishing effort allocations in accordance with a kilowatt per day system; to grant additional days at sea for the permanent cessation of fishing activities and for enhanced scientific observer coverage; and to establish spreadsheet formats for the collection and transmission of information on transfers of days at sea between fishing vessels flying the flag of a Member State. The Commission should exercise those powers in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (18).

| (65) | Given that certain provisions should be applied on a continuous basis, and in order to avoid legal uncertainty in the period between the end of the previous year and the date of entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for the subsequent year, the provisions of this Regulation concerning prohibitions and closed seasons should continue to apply at the beginning of 2024 until the entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for 2024. In addition, such provisions applying from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024 should continue to apply at the beginning of 2025 until the entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for 2025. |
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(65)

Given that certain provisions should be applied on a continuous basis, and in order to avoid legal uncertainty in the period between the end of the previous year and the date of entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for the subsequent year, the provisions of this Regulation concerning prohibitions and closed seasons should continue to apply at the beginning of 2024 until the entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for 2024. In addition, such provisions applying from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024 should continue to apply at the beginning of 2025 until the entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for 2025.

| (66) | In order to avoid the interruption of fishing activities and to ensure the livelihood of Union fishers, this Regulation should apply from 1 January 2023, except for the provisions on fishing effort limits, which should apply from 1 February 2023, and certain provisions on particular regions, which should have a specific date of application. For reasons of urgency, this Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication. |
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(66)

In order to avoid the interruption of fishing activities and to ensure the livelihood of Union fishers, this Regulation should apply from 1 January 2023, except for the provisions on fishing effort limits, which should apply from 1 February 2023, and certain provisions on particular regions, which should have a specific date of application. For reasons of urgency, this Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication.

| (67) | Certain international measures that create or restrict fishing opportunities for the Union were adopted by the relevant RFMOs at the end of 2022 and became applicable before the entry into force of this Regulation. The provisions that implement such measures in Union law should therefore apply retroactively. In particular, as the fishing season in the CCAMLR Convention area runs from 1 December to 30 November, and as certain fishing opportunities or prohibitions in the CCAMLR Convention area are laid down for a period starting from 1 December 2022, the relevant provisions of this Regulation should apply from that date. In addition, the fishing season for toothfishes (Dissostichus spp.) in the SIOFA Agreement Area runs from 1 December to 30 November, and as the TACs for that group of species are established for a period starting from 1 December 2022, the TACs should apply from that date. Such retroactive application does not prejudice the principle of legitimate expectation as it is forbidden for fishing vessels flying the flag of the Contracting Party to fish in the CCAMLR Convention area and the SIOFA Agreement Area without authorisation. Moreover, in accordance with ICCAT rules, Member States should ensure that their fishing vessels do not deploy FADs during the 15 days before the start of the closure period, i.e. from 17 December 2022 onwards, |
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(67)

Certain international measures that create or restrict fishing opportunities for the Union were adopted by the relevant RFMOs at the end of 2022 and became applicable before the entry into force of this Regulation. The provisions that implement such measures in Union law should therefore apply retroactively. In particular, as the fishing season in the CCAMLR Convention area runs from 1 December to 30 November, and as certain fishing opportunities or prohibitions in the CCAMLR Convention area are laid down for a period starting from 1 December 2022, the relevant provisions of this Regulation should apply from that date. In addition, the fishing season for toothfishes (Dissostichus spp.) in the SIOFA Agreement Area runs from 1 December to 30 November, and as the TACs for that group of species are established for a period starting from 1 December 2022, the TACs should apply from that date. Such retroactive application does not prejudice the principle of legitimate expectation as it is forbidden for fishing vessels flying the flag of the Contracting Party to fish in the CCAMLR Convention area and the SIOFA Agreement Area without authorisation. Moreover, in accordance with ICCAT rules, Member States should ensure that their fishing vessels do not deploy FADs during the 15 days before the start of the closure period, i.e. from 17 December 2022 onwards,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

TITLE I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1

Subject matter

1.   This Regulation fixes fishing opportunities available in Union waters and to Union fishing vessels in certain non-Union waters, for certain fish stocks, including for certain deep-sea fish stocks.

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

| (a) | catch limits for the year 2023 and, where specified in this Regulation, for the year 2024; |
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(a)

catch limits for the year 2023 and, where specified in this Regulation, for the year 2024;

| (b) | fishing effort limits for the year 2023, except the fishing effort limits set out in Annex II, which are to apply from 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2024; |
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(b)

fishing effort limits for the year 2023, except the fishing effort limits set out in Annex II, which are to apply from 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2024;

| (c) | fishing opportunities for the period from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023 for certain stocks in the CCAMLR Convention area and for certain stocks in the SIOFA Agreement Area. |
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(c)

fishing opportunities for the period from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023 for certain stocks in the CCAMLR Convention area and for certain stocks in the SIOFA Agreement Area.

Article 2

Scope

1.   This Regulation applies to the following fishing vessels:

| (a) | Union fishing vessels; and |
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(a)

Union fishing vessels; and

| (b) | third-country vessels in Union waters. |
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(b)

third-country vessels in Union waters.

2.   This Regulation also applies to:

| (a) | certain recreational fisheries expressly referred to in the relevant provisions of this Regulation; and |
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(a)

certain recreational fisheries expressly referred to in the relevant provisions of this Regulation; and

| (b) | commercial fisheries from shore. |
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(b)

commercial fisheries from shore.

Article 3

Definitions

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

| (a) | ‘third-country vessel’ means a fishing vessel flying the flag of, and registered in, a third country; |
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(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 in the context of recreation, tourism or sport; |
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(b)

‘recreational fisheries’ means non-commercial fishing activities exploiting marine biological resources in the context of recreation, tourism or sport;

| (c) | ‘international waters’ means waters outside the sovereignty or jurisdiction of any State; |
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(c)

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

| (d) | ‘total allowable catch’ (TAC) means:






  (i) | in fisheries subject to the exemption from the landing obligation referred to in Article 15(4) to (7) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the quantity of fish that may be landed from each stock each year; |
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(d)

‘total allowable catch’ (TAC) means:

(i)

in fisheries subject to the exemption from the landing obligation referred to in Article 15(4) to (7) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the quantity of fish that may be landed from each stock each year;

| (ii) | in all other fisheries, the quantity of fish that may be caught from each stock each year; |
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(ii)

in all other fisheries, the quantity of fish that may be caught from each stock each year;

| (e) | ‘quota’ means a proportion of a TAC that is allocated to the Union, a Member State or a third country; |
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(e)

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

| (f) | ‘analytical assessment’ means a quantitative evaluation 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; |
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(f)

‘analytical assessment’ means a quantitative evaluation 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 defined in Article 6, point (34), of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council (19); |
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(g)

‘mesh size’ means the mesh size of fishing nets as defined in Article 6, point (34), of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council (19);

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| (h) | ‘Union fishing fleet register’ means the register set up by the Commission pursuant to Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; |
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(h)

‘Union fishing fleet register’ means the register set up by the Commission pursuant to 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; |
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(i)

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

| (j) | ‘instrumented buoy’ means a buoy clearly marked with a unique reference number allowing identification of its owner and equipped with a satellite tracking system to monitor its position; |
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(j)

‘instrumented buoy’ means a buoy clearly marked with a unique reference number allowing identification of its owner and equipped with a satellite tracking system to monitor its position;

| (k) | ‘operational buoy’ means any instrumented buoy, previously activated, switched on and deployed at sea on a drifting fish aggregating device (FAD) or log, which transmits positions and other available information such as echo-sounder estimates. |
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(k)

‘operational buoy’ means any instrumented buoy, previously activated, switched on and deployed at sea on a drifting fish aggregating device (FAD) or log, which transmits positions and other available information such as echo-sounder estimates.

Article 4

Fishing zones

For the purposes of this Regulation, the following zone definitions 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 of the European Parliament and of the Council (20); |
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(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 of the European Parliament and of the Council (20);

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| (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 that point to the nearest point on the Swedish coast; |
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(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 that 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 that 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; |
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(c)

‘Kattegat’ means the geographical area bounded on the north by a line drawn from the Skagen lighthouse to the Tistlarna lighthouse and from that 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 7’ means the geographical area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:






  — | 53° 30′ N 15° 00′ W, |
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(d)

‘functional unit 16 of ICES subarea 7’ 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, |
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—

53° 30′ N 11° 00′ W,

| — | 51° 30′ N 11° 00′ W, |
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—

51° 30′ N 11° 00′ W,

| — | 51° 30′ N 13° 00′ W, |
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—

51° 30′ N 13° 00′ W,

| — | 51° 00′ N 13° 00′ W, |
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—

51° 00′ N 13° 00′ W,

| — | 51° 00′ N 15° 00′ W; |
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—

51° 00′ N 15° 00′ W;

| (e) | ‘functional unit 25 of ICES division 8c’ means the geographical sea area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:






  — | 43° 00′ N 9° 00′ W, |
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(e)

‘functional unit 25 of ICES division 8c’ means the geographical sea area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:

—

43° 00′ N 9° 00′ W,

| — | 43° 00′ N 10° 00′ W, |
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—

43° 00′ N 10° 00′ W,

| — | 43° 30′ N 10° 00′ W, |
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—

43° 30′ N 10° 00′ W,

| — | 43° 30′ N 9° 00′ W, |
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—

43° 30′ N 9° 00′ W,

| — | 44° 00′ N 9° 00′ W, |
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—

44° 00′ N 9° 00′ W,

| — | 44° 00′ N 8° 00′ W, |
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—

44° 00′ N 8° 00′ W,

| — | 43° 30′ N 8° 00′ W; |
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—

43° 30′ N 8° 00′ W;

| (f) | ‘functional unit 26 of ICES division 9a’ means the geographical area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:






  — | 43° 00′ N 8° 00′ W, |
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(f)

‘functional unit 26 of ICES division 9a’ 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, |
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—

43° 00′ N 10° 00′ W,

| — | 42° 00′ N 10° 00′ W, |
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—

42° 00′ N 10° 00′ W,

| — | 42° 00′ N 8° 00′ W; |
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—

42° 00′ N 8° 00′ W;

| (g) | ‘functional unit 27 of ICES division 9a’ means the geographical area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:






  — | 42° 00′ N 8° 00′ W, |
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(g)

‘functional unit 27 of ICES division 9a’ 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, |
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—

42° 00′ N 10° 00′ W,

| — | 38° 30′ N 10° 00′ W, |
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—

38° 30′ N 10° 00′ W,

| — | 38° 30′ N 9° 00′ W, |
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—

38° 30′ N 9° 00′ W,

| — | 40° 00′ N 9° 00′ W, |
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—

40° 00′ N 9° 00′ W,

| — | 40° 00′ N 8° 00′ W; |
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—

40° 00′ N 8° 00′ W;

| (h) | ‘functional unit 30 of ICES division 9a’ means the geographical area under the jurisdiction of Spain in the Gulf of Cádiz and in the adjacent waters of ICES division 9a; |
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(h)

‘functional unit 30 of ICES division 9a’ means the geographical area under the jurisdiction of Spain in the Gulf of Cádiz and in the adjacent waters of ICES division 9a;

| (i) | ‘functional unit 31 of ICES division 8c’ means the geographical sea area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:






  — | 43° 30′ N 6° 00′ W, |
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(i)

‘functional unit 31 of ICES division 8c’ means the geographical sea area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:

—

43° 30′ N 6° 00′ W,

| — | 44° 00′ N 6° 00′ W, |
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—

44° 00′ N 6° 00′ W,

| — | 44° 00′ N 2° 00′ W, |
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—

44° 00′ N 2° 00′ W,

| — | 43° 30′ N 2° 00′ W; |
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—

43° 30′ N 2° 00′ W;

| (j) | ‘Gulf of Cádiz’ means the geographical area of ICES division 9a east of longitude 7° 23′ 48′′ W; |
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(j)

‘Gulf of Cádiz’ means the geographical area of ICES division 9a east of longitude 7° 23′ 48′′ W;

| (k) | ‘CCAMLR (Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources) Convention area’ means the geographical area defined in Article 2, point (a), of Council Regulation (EC) No 601/2004 (21); |
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(k)

‘CCAMLR (Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources) Convention area’ means the geographical area defined in Article 2, point (a), of Council Regulation (EC) No 601/2004 (21);

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| (l) | 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 (22); |
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(l)

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 (22);

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| (m) | ‘IATTC (Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission) Convention area’ means 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 (Antigua Convention) (23); |
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(m)

‘IATTC (Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission) Convention area’ means 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 (Antigua Convention) (23);

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| (n) | ‘ICCAT (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) Convention area’ means the geographical area defined in the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (24); |
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(n)

‘ICCAT (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) Convention area’ means the geographical area defined in the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (24);

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

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

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| (p) | 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 (26); |
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(p)

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 (26);

26

| (q) | ‘SEAFO (South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation) Convention area’ means the geographical area defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South-East Atlantic Ocean (27); |
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(q)

‘SEAFO (South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation) Convention area’ means the geographical area defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South-East Atlantic Ocean (27);

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| (r) | ‘SIOFA (Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement) Agreement Area’ means the geographical area defined in the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (28); |
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(r)

‘SIOFA (Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement) Agreement Area’ means the geographical area defined in the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (28);

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| (s) | ‘SPRFMO (South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation) Convention area’ means the geographical area defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean (29); |
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(s)

‘SPRFMO (South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation) Convention area’ means the geographical area defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean (29);

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| (t) | ‘WCPFC (Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission) Convention area’ means the geographical area defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (30); |
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(t)

‘WCPFC (Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission) Convention area’ means the geographical area defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (30);

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| (u) | ‘high seas of the Bering Sea’ means 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 seas of the coastal States of the Bering Sea is measured; |
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(u)

‘high seas of the Bering Sea’ means 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 seas of the coastal States of the Bering Sea is measured;

| (v) | ‘overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC Convention areas’ means the geographical area defined by the following limits:






  — | longitude 150° W, |
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(v)

‘overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC Convention areas’ means the geographical area defined by the following limits:

—

longitude 150° W,

| — | longitude 130° W, |
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—

longitude 130° W,

| — | latitude 4° S, |
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—

latitude 4° S,

| — | latitude 50° S; |
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—

latitude 50° S;

| (w) | ‘GFCM geographical subareas’ mean the areas defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (31). |
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(w)

‘GFCM geographical subareas’ mean the areas defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (31).

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TITLE II

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS

CHAPTER I

General provisions

Article 5

TACs and allocations

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

2.   Union fishing vessels may be authorised to fish in waters under the fisheries jurisdiction of the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Norway and in the fishing zone around Jan Mayen subject to the TACs set out in Annex I to this Regulation and subject to the conditions provided for in Article 19 and Part A of Annex V to this Regulation and in Regulation (EU) 2017/2403 of the European Parliament and of the Council (32) and its implementing provisions.

3.   Union fishing vessels may be authorised to fish in waters under the fisheries jurisdiction of the United Kingdom subject to the TACs in Annex I to this Regulation and subject to the conditions provided for in Article 19 of this Regulation and in Regulation (EU) 2017/2403 and its implementing provisions.

Article 6

TACs to be determined by Member States

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

2.   The TACs to be determined by a Member State referred to in paragraph 1 shall:

| (a) | be consistent with the principles and rules of the CFP, in particular the principle of sustainable exploitation of the stock; and |
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(a)

be consistent with the principles and rules of the CFP, in particular the principle of sustainable exploitation of the stock; and

| (b) | result in an exploitation of the stock that is:






  (i) | if an analytical assessment is available, in line with maximum sustainable yield, with as high a probability as possible; or |
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(b)

result in an exploitation of the stock that is:

(i)

if an analytical assessment is available, in line with maximum sustainable yield, with as high a probability as possible; or

| (ii) | if an analytical assessment is unavailable or incomplete, consistent with the precautionary approach to fisheries management. |
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(ii)

if an analytical assessment is unavailable or incomplete, consistent with the precautionary approach to fisheries management.

3.   By 15 March 2023, each Member State concerned shall submit the following information to the Commission:

| (a) | the TACs that it has determined; |
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(a)

the TACs that it has determined;

| (b) | the data that it has collected, assessed and used as a basis for the determination of the TACs; |
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(b)

the data that it has collected, assessed and used as a basis for the determination of the TACs;

| (c) | details as to how the determined TACs comply with paragraph 2. |
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(c)

details as to how the determined TACs comply with paragraph 2.

4.   For the TAC for black scabbardfish (Aphanopus carbo) in CECAF area 34.1.2, Portugal shall submit the information referred to in paragraph 3 for that TAC for 2023 by 15 March 2023 and for that TAC for 2024 by 15 March 2024.

Article 7

Application of provisional TACs

1.   Where a reference is made to this paragraph in a fishing opportunities table in Annex IA or Annex IB, the TACs in that table shall apply provisionally from 1 January to 31 March 2023. Those provisional TACs shall be without prejudice to setting definitive TACs for 2023 in line with the outcomes of international negotiations and/or consultations, in accordance with the scientific advice and the applicable provisions of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and the relevant MAPs.

2.   Union fishing vessels may fish for stocks subject to provisional TACs referred to in the first paragraph in Union and international waters and in waters of third countries that have granted access to their waters for Union fishing vessels.

Article 8

Conditions for landing catches and by-catches

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

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

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

| (b) | make up a share of a Union quota that has not been allocated among Member States and that has not been exhausted. |
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(b)

make up a share of a Union quota that has not been allocated among Member States and that has not been exhausted.

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

Article 9

Quota-exchange mechanism for TACs for unavoidable by-catches

1.   In order to take account of the landing obligation and to make quotas for certain by-catches available to Member States without a quota, the quota-exchange mechanism set out in paragraphs 2 to 5 shall apply to the TACs identified in Annex IA.

2.   6 % of each quota from the TACs for cod (Gadus morhua) in the Celtic Sea, cod in the West of Scotland, whiting in the Irish Sea and plaice in ICES divisions 7h, 7j and 7k, and 3 % of each quota from the TAC for West of Scotland whiting, allocated to each Member State, shall be made available for a pool for quota exchanges (‘the pool’), which shall open as of 1 January 2023. Member States without quota shall have exclusive access to the quota pool until 30 April 2023.

3.   The quantities drawn from the pool may not be exchanged or transferred to the following year. After 30 April 2023, any unused quantities shall be returned to the Member States that initially contributed to the pool.

4.   Member States without a quota shall provide in return quotas for stocks listed in Annex IA, Part C, unless the Member State without a quota and the Member State contributing to the pool agree otherwise.

5.   The quotas referred to in paragraph 4 shall be of equivalent commercial value, determined on the basis of a market exchange rate or other mutually acceptable exchange rates. In the absence of alternatives, the equivalent commercial value shall be determined on the basis of average Union prices from the previous year, as provided by the European Market Observatory for Fisheries and Aquaculture Products.

6.   Where the quota-exchange mechanism set out in paragraphs 2 to 5 does not allow Member States to cover their unavoidable by-catches to a similar extent, Member States shall endeavour to agree on quota exchanges pursuant to Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, ensuring that quotas exchanged are of equivalent commercial value.

Article 10

Fishing effort limits in ICES division 7e

1.   For the period referred to in point (b) of Article 1(2), the technical aspects of the rights and obligations for the management of the sole stock in ICES division 7e are set out in Annex II.

2.   At the request of a Member State in accordance with point 7.4 of Annex II, the Commission may adopt an implementing act by which it allocates to that Member State a number of days at sea in addition to those referred to in point 5 of Annex II, on which it may authorise a fishing vessel under its flag to be present in ICES division 7e when carrying on board any regulated gear. The Commission shall adopt that implementing act in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 57(2).

3.   At the request of a Member State, the Commission may adopt an implementing act by which it allocates to that Member State a maximum of three days between 1 February 2023 and 31 January 2024, in addition to those referred to in point 5 of Annex II, on which a fishing vessel may be present in ICES division 7e on the basis of an enhanced programme of scientific observer coverage, as referred to in point 8.1 of Annex II. It shall make such an allocation on the basis of the description submitted by that Member State in accordance with point 8.3 of Annex II and following consultation with the STECF. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 57(2).

Article 11

Measures on European seabass fisheries in ICES divisions 4b, 4c and 6a and ICES subarea 7

1.   It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels, as well as for any commercial fisheries from shore, to fish for European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in ICES divisions 4b and 4c and in ICES subarea 7 or to retain on board, tranship, relocate or land European seabass caught in that area.

2.   The prohibition set out in paragraph 1 shall not apply to by-catches of seabass in shore-based commercial netting activities. This exemption applies to historic numbers of beach nets set at pre-2017 levels. Shore-based commercial netting activities shall not target seabass and only unavoidable by-catches of seabass may be landed.

3.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, in January 2023 and from 1 April to 31 December 2023, Union fishing vessels in ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 7d, 7e, 7f and 7h may fish for, retain on board, tranship, relocate or land European seabass caught in that area with the following gear and within the following limits:

| (a) | using demersal trawls (33), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 3.8 tonnes per fishing vessel and per year and 5 % of the weight of the total catches of marine organisms on board caught by the fishing vessel concerned per fishing trip; |
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(a)

using demersal trawls (33), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 3.8 tonnes per fishing vessel and per year and 5 % of the weight of the total catches of marine organisms on board caught by the fishing vessel concerned per fishing trip;

| (b) | using seines (34), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 3,8 tonnes per fishing vessel and per year and 5 % of the weight of the total catches of marine organisms on board caught by the fishing vessel concerned per fishing trip; |
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(b)

using seines (34), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 3,8 tonnes per fishing vessel and per year and 5 % of the weight of the total catches of marine organisms on board caught by the fishing vessel concerned per fishing trip;

| (c) | using hooks and lines (35), not exceeding 6,2 tonnes per fishing vessel; |
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(c)

using hooks and lines (35), not exceeding 6,2 tonnes per fishing vessel;

| (d) | using fixed gillnets (36), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 1,6 tonnes per fishing vessel. |
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(d)

using fixed gillnets (36), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 1,6 tonnes per fishing vessel.

The derogations set out in the first subparagraph, point (c), shall apply to Union fishing vessels that have recorded catches of European seabass using hooks and lines over the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2016.

The derogations set out in the first subparagraph, point (d), shall apply to Union fishing vessels that have recorded catches of European seabass using fixed gillnets over the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2016.

In the case of a replacement of a Union fishing vessel, Member States may allow the derogations to apply to another Union fishing vessel provided that the number of Union fishing vessels subject to each of the derogations and their overall fishing capacity do not increase.

4.   The catch limits set out in paragraph 3 shall not be transferable between fishing vessels.

5.   In recreational fisheries, including from shore, in ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 6a and 7a to 7k:

| (a) | from 1 February to 31 March 2023:






  (i) | only catch-and-release fishing with a rod or a handline for European seabass shall be allowed; |
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(a)

from 1 February to 31 March 2023:

(i)

only catch-and-release fishing with a rod or a handline for European seabass shall be allowed;

| (ii) | it shall be prohibited to retain, relocate, tranship or land European seabass caught in that area; |
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(ii)

it shall be prohibited to retain, relocate, tranship or land European seabass caught in that area;

| (b) | in January and from 1 April to 31 December 2023:






  (i) | not more than two specimens of European seabass may be caught and retained per fisher per day; |
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(b)

in January and from 1 April to 31 December 2023:

(i)

not more than two specimens of European seabass may be caught and retained per fisher per day;

| (ii) | the minimum size of European seabass retained shall be 42 cm; |
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(ii)

the minimum size of European seabass retained shall be 42 cm;

| (iii) | fixed nets shall not be used to catch or retain European seabass. |
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(iii)

fixed nets shall not be used to catch or retain European seabass.

6.   Paragraph 5 shall be without prejudice to more stringent national measures on recreational fisheries.

Article 12

Measures on European seabass fisheries in ICES divisions 8a and 8b

1.   France and Spain shall, in accordance with Article 4(3) of Regulation (EU) 2019/472, ensure that the fishing mortality of the European seabass stock in ICES divisions 8a and 8b from their commercial and recreational fisheries does not exceed the FMSY point value, as defined in Article 2(5) of Regulation (EU) 2019/472.

2.   In recreational fisheries, including from shore, in ICES divisions 8a and 8b:

| (a) | a maximum of two specimens of European seabass may be caught and retained per fisher per day; |
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(a)

a maximum of two specimens of European seabass may be caught and retained per fisher per day;

| (b) | fixed nets shall not be used to catch or retain European seabass. |
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(b)

fixed nets shall not be used to catch or retain European seabass.

3.   Paragraph 2 shall apply without prejudice to more stringent national measures on recreational fisheries.

Article 13

Measures on European eel fisheries

1.   This Article applies to Union waters, including brackish waters, such as estuaries, coastal lagoons and transitional waters, and for Union fishing vessels in GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27. This Article does not apply to GFCM geographical subarea 29.

2.   It shall be prohibited to engage in commercial fishing activities for European eel (Anguilla anguilla), either as a targeted species or as by-catch, at all life stages for a period of at least six months. To that effect, each Member State concerned shall determine one or more closure periods subject to the following:

| (a) | where appropriate, the closure period or periods may differ within one Member State from one fishing area to another in order to take account of the geographical and temporal migration pattern of eel at its different life stages; |
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(a)

where appropriate, the closure period or periods may differ within one Member State from one fishing area to another in order to take account of the geographical and temporal migration pattern of eel at its different life stages;

| (b) | the closure period or periods shall last six consecutive months, or a total of six months in accordance with paragraphs 3 or 4; and |
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(b)

the closure period or periods shall last six consecutive months, or a total of six months in accordance with paragraphs 3 or 4; and

| (c) | by derogation from point (b), if the Member State concerned determines that the closure period in the GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27 shall start on or after 1 March 2023, the period shall last six consecutive months; |
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(c)

by derogation from point (b), if the Member State concerned determines that the closure period in the GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27 shall start on or after 1 March 2023, the period shall last six consecutive months;

| (d) | the closure period or periods shall be consistent with the conservation objectives set out in Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007, with national management plans in place and with the temporal migration patterns of European eel at the respective life stage in the Member State concerned. |
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(d)

the closure period or periods shall be consistent with the conservation objectives set out in Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007, with national management plans in place and with the temporal migration patterns of European eel at the respective life stage in the Member State concerned.

3.   In GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27, the closure period shall be from 1 January to 31 March 2023, and an additional closure period of three months to be established by each Member State concerned between 1 April and 30 November 2023.

4.   In ICES subareas 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9, the closure periods shall be:

| (a) | for European eel of an overall length of 12 cm or more:






  (i) | in ICES subarea 3, from 1 October to 31 December 2023, and an additional closure period of three months to be determined by each Member State in the period between 1 March and 31 August 2023; |
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(a)

for European eel of an overall length of 12 cm or more:

(i)

in ICES subarea 3, from 1 October to 31 December 2023, and an additional closure period of three months to be determined by each Member State in the period between 1 March and 31 August 2023;

| (ii) | in ICES subareas 4, 6 and 7, from 1 September to 30 November 2023, and an additional closure period of three months to be determined by each Member State in the period between 1 March and 31 July 2023 and December 2023; |
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(ii)

in ICES subareas 4, 6 and 7, from 1 September to 30 November 2023, and an additional closure period of three months to be determined by each Member State in the period between 1 March and 31 July 2023 and December 2023;

| (iii) | in ICES subareas 8 and 9, from 1 November 2023 to 31 January 2024, and an additional closure period of three months to be determined by each Member State concerned in the period between 1 March and 30 September 2023; |
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(iii)

in ICES subareas 8 and 9, from 1 November 2023 to 31 January 2024, and an additional closure period of three months to be determined by each Member State concerned in the period between 1 March and 30 September 2023;

| (b) | for European eel of an overall length of less than 12 cm:






  (i) | from 1 January to 31 March 2024 and an additional closure period of three months to be determined by each Member State concerned in the period between 1 March and 31 December 2023; |
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(b)

for European eel of an overall length of less than 12 cm:

(i)

from 1 January to 31 March 2024 and an additional closure period of three months to be determined by each Member State concerned in the period between 1 March and 31 December 2023;

| (ii) | by way of derogation from point (i), each Member State concerned may allow fishing for one month during the closure period that it has determined under that point. In that case, the Member State concerned shall determine an additional closure period of one month; |
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(ii)

by way of derogation from point (i), each Member State concerned may allow fishing for one month during the closure period that it has determined under that point. In that case, the Member State concerned shall determine an additional closure period of one month;

| (iii) | by way of further derogation from point (i), each Member State concerned may allow fishing exclusively for restocking for an additional one month during the closure period that it has determined under that point. In that case, the Member State concerned shall determine a further additional closure period of one month; |
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(iii)

by way of further derogation from point (i), each Member State concerned may allow fishing exclusively for restocking for an additional one month during the closure period that it has determined under that point. In that case, the Member State concerned shall determine a further additional closure period of one month;

| (iv) | the application of points (i) to (iii) shall not lead to a situation where the Member State concerned allows during the period between 1 January to 31 March 2023 fishing for more than one month plus one additional month exclusively for restocking. |
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(iv)

the application of points (i) to (iii) shall not lead to a situation where the Member State concerned allows during the period between 1 January to 31 March 2023 fishing for more than one month plus one additional month exclusively for restocking.

5.   Each Member State concerned shall inform the Commission:

| (a) | about the closure period or closure periods that it has determined in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 4:






  (i) | by 1 March 2023 for the in GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27; |
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(a)

about the closure period or closure periods that it has determined in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 4:

(i)

by 1 March 2023 for the in GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27;

| (ii) | by 1 March 2023 for ICES subareas 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9; |
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(ii)

by 1 March 2023 for ICES subareas 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9;

| (b) | within 2 weeks after their adoption about the national measures relating to the closure period or periods that it has determined in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 4. |
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(b)

within 2 weeks after their adoption about the national measures relating to the closure period or periods that it has determined in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 4.

6.   Recreational fisheries of European eel at all life stages shall be prohibited.

Article 14

Special provisions on allocations of fishing opportunities

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

| (a) | exchanges pursuant to Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; |
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(a)

exchanges pursuant to Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

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

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

| (c) | reallocations pursuant to Articles 12 and 47 of Regulation (EU) 2017/2403; |
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(c)

reallocations pursuant to Articles 12 and 47 of Regulation (EU) 2017/2403;

| (d) | additional landings allowed under Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 and Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; |
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(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; |
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(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 pursuant to Articles 105, 106 and 107 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009; |
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(f)

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

| (g) | quota transfers and exchanges pursuant to Articles 20 and 52 of this Regulation. |
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(g)

quota transfers and exchanges pursuant to Articles 20 and 52 of this Regulation.

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

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 15

Closed fishing seasons for sandeels

Commercial fishing for sandeels (Ammodytes spp.) with demersal trawl, seine or similar towed gears with a mesh size of less than 16 mm shall be prohibited in ICES divisions 2a and 3a and in ICES subarea 4 from 1 January to 31 March 2023 and from 1 August to 31 December 2023.

Ammodytes

Article 16

Remedial measures for cod in the North Sea

1.   The areas closed to fishing, except with pelagic gear (purse seines and trawls), and the periods during which the closures apply are set out in Annex IV.

2.   Vessels fishing with bottom trawls and seines with minimum mesh size of at least 70 mm in ICES divisions 4a and 4b or at least 90 mm in ICES division 3a, and longlines (37) shall be prohibited from fishing in Union waters of ICES division 4a, north of latitude 58° 30′ 00′′ N and south of latitude 61° 30′ 00′′ N, and in Union waters of ICES divisions 3a.20 (Skagerrak), 4a and 4b, north of latitude 57° 00′ 00′′ N and east of longitude 5° 00′ 00′′ E.

3.   By way of derogation from paragraph 2, fishing vessels referred to in that paragraph may fish in the areas referred to in that paragraph provided that they fulfil at least one of the following criteria:

| (a) | their cod catches do not account for more than 5 % of their total catches per fishing trip; fishing vessels whose cod catches did not exceed 5 % of their total catches in 2017–2019 are presumed to comply with this criterion provided that they continue to use the same gear that they used in that period; this presumption may be rebutted; |
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(a)

their cod catches do not account for more than 5 % of their total catches per fishing trip; fishing vessels whose cod catches did not exceed 5 % of their total catches in 2017–2019 are presumed to comply with this criterion provided that they continue to use the same gear that they used in that period; this presumption may be rebutted;

| (b) | a regulated and highly selective bottom trawl or seine is used, resulting, according to a scientific study, in at least a 30 % reduction in cod catches compared to vessels fishing with the baseline mesh size for towed gears, as specified in Part B, point 1.1, of Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2019/1241; such studies may be evaluated by the STECF and in the case of a negative evaluation, the gears in question shall no longer be considered valid for use in the areas referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article; |
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(b)

a regulated and highly selective bottom trawl or seine is used, resulting, according to a scientific study, in at least a 30 % reduction in cod catches compared to vessels fishing with the baseline mesh size for towed gears, as specified in Part B, point 1.1, of Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2019/1241; such studies may be evaluated by the STECF and in the case of a negative evaluation, the gears in question shall no longer be considered valid for use in the areas referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article;

| (c) | for vessels fishing with bottom trawls and seines with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 100 mm (TR1), the following highly selective gears are used:






  (i) | belly trawls with a minimum belly mesh size of 600 mm; |
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(c)

for vessels fishing with bottom trawls and seines with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 100 mm (TR1), the following highly selective gears are used:

(i)

belly trawls with a minimum belly mesh size of 600 mm;

| (ii) | raised fishing line (0,6 m); |
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(ii)

raised fishing line (0,6 m);

| (iii) | horizontal separating panel with large mesh escape panel; |
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(iii)

horizontal separating panel with large mesh escape panel;

| (d) | for vessels fishing with bottom trawls and seines with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 70 mm in ICES division 4a and 90 mm in ICES division 3a, and less than 100 mm (TR2), the following highly selective gears are used:






  (i) | horizontal sorting grid with maximum 50 mm bar spacing separating flatfish and roundfish, with an unblocked fish outlet for roundfish; |
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(d)

for vessels fishing with bottom trawls and seines with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 70 mm in ICES division 4a and 90 mm in ICES division 3a, and less than 100 mm (TR2), the following highly selective gears are used:

(i)

horizontal sorting grid with maximum 50 mm bar spacing separating flatfish and roundfish, with an unblocked fish outlet for roundfish;

| (ii) | Seltra panel with 300 mm square-mesh size; |
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(ii)

Seltra panel with 300 mm square-mesh size;

| (iii) | sorting grid with maximum 35 mm bar spacing, with an unblocked fish outlet; |
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(iii)

sorting grid with maximum 35 mm bar spacing, with an unblocked fish outlet;

| (e) | fishing vessels are subject to a national cod avoidance plan to sustain cod catches in line with the fishing mortality corresponding to the fishing opportunities fixed, based on scientific advice levels, through spatial or technical measures, or a combination thereof; such plans shall be assessed no later than two months following their implementation, by the STECF in the case of Member States or by the relevant national scientific body in the case of third countries, and, where deemed necessary, further revised if such assessments find that the objective of the national cod avoidance plan will not be met. |
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(e)

fishing vessels are subject to a national cod avoidance plan to sustain cod catches in line with the fishing mortality corresponding to the fishing opportunities fixed, based on scientific advice levels, through spatial or technical measures, or a combination thereof; such plans shall be assessed no later than two months following their implementation, by the STECF in the case of Member States or by the relevant national scientific body in the case of third countries, and, where deemed necessary, further revised if such assessments find that the objective of the national cod avoidance plan will not be met.

4.   Member States shall enhance the monitoring, control and surveillance of fishing vessels referred to in paragraph 2 in order to ensure compliance with the conditions laid down in paragraph 3.

5.   This Article shall not apply to fishing operations conducted for the exclusive purpose of scientific investigations, provided that those investigations are carried out in compliance with Article 25 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241.

Article 17

Remedial measures for cod in the Kattegat

1.   Union fishing vessels fishing in the Kattegat with bottom trawls (38) with minimum mesh size of 70 mm shall use one of the following selective gears:

| (a) | sorting grid with maximum 35 mm bar spacing, with an unblocked fish outlet; |
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(a)

sorting grid with maximum 35 mm bar spacing, with an unblocked fish outlet;

| (b) | sorting grid with maximum 50 mm bar spacing separating flatfish and roundfish, with an unblocked fish outlet for roundfish; |
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(b)

sorting grid with maximum 50 mm bar spacing separating flatfish and roundfish, with an unblocked fish outlet for roundfish;

| (c) | Seltra panel with 300 mm square-mesh size; |
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(c)

Seltra panel with 300 mm square-mesh size;

| (d) | regulated highly selective gear, the technical attributes of which result, according to a scientific study assessed by the STECF, in catches of less than 1,5 % of cod, provided it is the only gear that the fishing vessel carries on board. |
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(d)

regulated highly selective gear, the technical attributes of which result, according to a scientific study assessed by the STECF, in catches of less than 1,5 % of cod, provided it is the only gear that the fishing vessel carries on board.

2.   Union fishing vessels participating in a project run by a Member State and having functioning equipment for fully documented fisheries may use a gear in accordance with Part B of Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2019/1241. The Member State in question shall communicate a list of such vessels to the Commission.

3.   This Article shall not apply to fishing operations conducted for the exclusive purpose of scientific investigations, provided that those investigations are carried out in compliance with Article 25 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241.

Article 18

Prohibited species

1.   Union fishing vessels shall not fish for, retain on board, tranship or land the following species:

| (a) | starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subarea 4 and division 7d; United Kingdom waters of division 2a; and Union waters of division 3a; |
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(a)

starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subarea 4 and division 7d; United Kingdom waters of division 2a; and Union waters of division 3a;

| (b) | splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens) in NAFO subarea 6; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens) in NAFO subarea 6;

| (c) | leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus) in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subarea 4; United Kingdom waters of division 2a; and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus) in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subarea 4; United Kingdom waters of division 2a; and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14;

| (d) | Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subarea 4; United Kingdom waters of division 2a; and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subarea 4; United Kingdom waters of division 2a; and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14;

| (e) | kitefin shark (Dalatias licha) in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subarea 4; United Kingdom waters of division 2a; and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

kitefin shark (Dalatias licha) in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subarea 4; United Kingdom waters of division 2a; and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14;

| (f) | birdbeak dogfish (Deania calcea) in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subarea 4; United Kingdom waters of division 2a; and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

birdbeak dogfish (Deania calcea) in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subarea 4; United Kingdom waters of division 2a; and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14;

| (g) | common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia) in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subareas 4 and 6 to 8; United Kingdom waters of division 2a and subarea 5; and Union waters of subareas 3, 9 and 10; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia) in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subareas 4 and 6 to 8; United Kingdom waters of division 2a and subarea 5; and Union waters of subareas 3, 9 and 10;

| (h) | great lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps) in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subarea 4; United Kingdom waters of division 2a; and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

great lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps) in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subarea 4; United Kingdom waters of division 2a; and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14;

| (i) | tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus) when taken with longlines in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subareas 4; United Kingdom waters of division 2a; United Kingdom and international waters of subarea 5; United Kingdom, Union and international waters of subareas 6 to 8; and international waters of subareas 12 and 14; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus) when taken with longlines in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subareas 4; United Kingdom waters of division 2a; United Kingdom and international waters of subarea 5; United Kingdom, Union and international waters of subareas 6 to 8; and international waters of subareas 12 and 14;

| (j) | porbeagle (Lamna nasus) in all waters; |
| --- | --- |

(j)

porbeagle (Lamna nasus) in all waters;

| (k) | thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Union waters of ICES division 3a; |
| --- | --- |

(k)

thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Union waters of ICES division 3a;

| (l) | undulate ray (Raja undulata) in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subarea 6; and Union waters of ICES subarea 10; |
| --- | --- |

(l)

undulate ray (Raja undulata) in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES subarea 6; and Union waters of ICES subarea 10;

| (m) | whale shark (Rhincodon typus) in all waters; |
| --- | --- |

(m)

whale shark (Rhincodon typus) in all waters;

| (n) | common guitarfish (Rhinobatos rhinobatos) in the Mediterranean; |
| --- | --- |

(n)

common guitarfish (Rhinobatos rhinobatos) in the Mediterranean;

| (o) | orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus) in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 to 10, 12 and 14; |
| --- | --- |

(o)

orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus) in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 to 10, 12 and 14;

| (p) | deep-sea sharks listed in Annex I, Part D, in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of ICES subareas 6 to 9; United Kingdom and international waters of 5; Union and international waters of ICES subarea 10; Union waters of CECAF areas 34.1.1, 34.1.2 and 34.2; and international waters of ICES subarea 12. |
| --- | --- |

(p)

deep-sea sharks listed in Annex I, Part D, in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of ICES subareas 6 to 9; United Kingdom and international waters of 5; Union and international waters of ICES subarea 10; Union waters of CECAF areas 34.1.1, 34.1.2 and 34.2; and international waters of ICES subarea 12.

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

Article 19

Data transmission

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

CHAPTER II

Fishing authorisations in third-country waters

Article 20

Fishing authorisations

1.   The maximum numbers of fishing authorisations for Union fishing vessels in third-country waters, where applicable, are set out in Part A of Annex V.

2.   Where one Member State transfers quota to another in the fishing areas set out in Part A of Annex V to this Regulation in accordance with Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the transfer shall include an appropriate transfer of fishing authorisations and be notified to the Commission. The total number of authorisations for each fishing area, as set out in Part A of Annex V to this Regulation, shall not be exceeded.

CHAPTER III

Fishing opportunities in waters of regional fisheries management organisations

Section 1

General provisions

Article 21

Quota transfers and exchanges

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

2.   On being notified in accordance with paragraph 1, the Commission may endorse the outline of the intended quota transfer or exchange. If the Commission endorses the outline, it shall express, without undue delay, the consent to be bound by the intended quota transfer or exchange. It shall notify the secretariat of the RFMO of the transfer or exchange in accordance with the rules of that RFMO.

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

4.   The fishing opportunities received or transferred by the Member State concerned under the quota transfer or exchange shall be deemed to be quotas added to, or deducted from, its allocation as of the moment when the transfer or exchange takes effect under the terms of the agreement with the relevant Contracting Party to the RFMO or in accordance with the rules of the relevant RFMO, as appropriate. Such transfers and exchanges shall not affect the distribution key for allocating fishing opportunities among Member States in accordance with the principle of relative stability of fishing activities.

Section 2

NEAFC Convention area

Article 22

Redfish in the Irminger Sea

1.   All fishing activities shall be prohibited in the area bounded by following coordinates measured according to the WGS84 system:

| Latitude | Longitude |
| --- | --- |
| 63 ° 00 ′ | -30 ° 00 ′ |
| 61 ° 30 ′ | -27 ° 35 ′ |
| 60 ° 45 ′ | -28 ° 45 ′ |
| 62 ° 00 ′ | -31 ° 35 ′ |
| 63 ° 00 ′ | -30 ° 00 ′ |

Latitude

Longitude

63 ° 00 ′

-30 ° 00 ′

61 ° 30 ′

-27 ° 35 ′

60 ° 45 ′

-28 ° 45 ′

62 ° 00 ′

-31 ° 35 ′

63 ° 00 ′

-30 ° 00 ′

2.   Vessels shall be prohibited from fishing, retaining on board, transhipping or landing in Union ports and Union fishing vessels also in third-country ports shallow pelagic and deep pelagic beaked redfish (Sebastes mentella) from the Irminger Sea and adjacent waters (ICES subareas 5, 12 and 14, and NAFO subareas 1 and 2).

3.   Union fishing vessels shall be prohibited from participating in transhipment operations involving the stocks referred to in paragraph 2.

Section 3

ICCAT Convention area

Article 23

Fishing, farming and fattening capacity limitations

1.   The number of Union bait boats and trolling boats authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) 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 VI.

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 VI.

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 VI.

4.   The number of Union 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 VI.

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

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

7.   The maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for northern albacore (Thunnus alalunga) as a target species in accordance with Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC) No 520/2007 (39) shall be limited as set out in point 7 of Annex VI to this Regulation.

8.   The maximum number of Union fishing vessels of at least 20 m length fishing for bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) in the ICCAT Convention area shall be limited as set out in point 8 of Annex VI.

Article 24

Recreational fisheries

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

Article 25

Sharks

1.   It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land any part or whole carcass of bigeye thresher sharks (Alopias superciliosus) caught in any fishery.

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

3.   It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land any part or whole carcass of hammerhead sharks of the Sphyrnidae family (except Sphyrna tiburo) caught in fisheries in the ICCAT Convention area.

4.   It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land any part or whole carcass of oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus) caught in any fishery.

5.   It shall be prohibited to retain on board silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis) caught in any fishery.

6.   It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land any part or whole carcass of North Atlantic shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) caught in fisheries in the ICCAT Convention area.

Article 26

FADs for tropical tunas

1.   It shall be prohibited to use FADs in the ICCAT Convention area from 1 January to 13 March 2023.

2.   During the 15 days before the start of the period referred to in paragraph 1, from 17 December 2022 to 31 December 2022, Member States shall ensure that their fishing vessels do not deploy FADs. Each fishing vessel shall have no more than 300 FADs with operational buoys deployed at any time in the ICCAT Convention area.

3.   Member States shall report to the Commission historical data on fishing gear set around FADs by their purse-seine vessels by 30 June 2023. If a Member State does not report those data by that date, fishing vessels flying its flag shall not set fishing gear around FADs until the Commission receives those data from that Member State for further reporting to ICCAT.

Section 4

CCAMLR Convention area

Article 27

Exploratory fisheries notifications for toothfish

Member States may participate in longline exploratory fisheries for toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) in FAO subareas 88.1 and 88.2, and FAO divisions 58.4.1, 58.4.2 and 58.4.3a outside areas of national jurisdiction in 2023. Member States intending to do so shall notify the CCAMLR Secretariat in accordance with Articles 7 and 7a of Regulation (EC) No 601/2004 no later than 1 June 2023.

Dissostichus

Article 28

Limits on exploratory fisheries for toothfish

1.   Fishing for toothfish in the 2022–2023 fishing season shall be limited to the Member States, subareas and number of fishing vessels set out in Table A in Annex VII, and the TACs and by-catch limits set out in Table B in that Annex shall apply.

2.   Direct fishing of shark species for purposes other than scientific research shall be prohibited. Any by-catch of shark, especially juveniles and gravid females, taken accidentally in the toothfish fishery shall be released alive.

3.   Where applicable, fishing in any small-scale research unit (SSRU) shall cease when the reported catch reaches the specified TAC, and the SSRU shall be closed to fishing for the remainder of the fishing season.

4.   Fishing shall take place over as large a geographical and bathymetric range as possible, so as to obtain the information necessary to determine fishery potential and avoid an over-concentration of catch and fishing effort. However, fishing in FAO subareas 48.6 and 88.1, and in FAO division 58.4.3a, where permitted under Article 26, shall be prohibited in depths of less than 550 m.

Article 29

Krill fishery during the 2022–2023 fishing season

1.   Member States intending to fish for krill (Euphausia superba) in the CCAMLR Convention area during the 2022–2023 fishing season shall notify the Commission thereof no later than 1 May 2023, using the form in Part B of the Appendix to Annex VII. 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 2023.

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 fishing vessel to be authorised 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 fishing vessels that, at the time of the notification:

| (a) | are flying its flag; or |
| --- | --- |

(a)

are flying its flag; or

| (b) | are flying the flag of another CCAMLR member and are expected to be flying the flag of that Member State at the time the fishery takes place. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

are flying the flag of another CCAMLR member and are expected to be flying the flag of that Member State at the time the fishery takes place.

4.   Where an authorised fishing vessel notified to the CCAMLR Secretariat in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 is prevented from participating in a krill fishery due to legitimate operational reasons or force majeure, the Member State concerned may authorise its replacement by another fishing vessel. In such a case, the Member State concerned shall immediately inform the CCAMLR Secretariat and the Commission, providing:

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

(a)

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

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

(b)

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

5.   Member States shall not authorise a fishing vessel placed on any CCAMLR illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing vessel list to participate in krill fisheries.

Section 5

IOTC Area of Competence

Article 30

Limitation 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 VIII.

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 VIII.

3.   Member States may reallocate fishing vessels assigned to one of the fisheries referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 to the other fishery, provided that they can demonstrate to the Commission that such change does not lead to an increase of fishing effort in respect of the fish stocks in question.

4.   Where a transfer of capacity to the fleet of a Member State is proposed, that Member State shall ensure that fishing vessels to be transferred are on the IOTC record of authorised vessels or on the record of vessels of other RFMOs managing tuna fisheries. Fishing vessels that appear on any RFMO’s list of vessels that have engaged in IUU fishing activities may not be transferred.

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

Article 31

Drifting FADs and supply vessels

1.   Drifting FADs shall be equipped with instrumented buoys. The use of any other buoys, such as radio buoys, shall be prohibited.

2.   A purse-seine vessel shall follow no more than 300 operational buoys at any time.

3.   No more than 500 instrumented buoys shall be acquired annually for each purse-seine vessel. No purse-seine vessel shall have more than 500 instrumented buoys (in stock and operational) at any time.

4.   No more than three supply vessels shall operate in support of not less than ten purse-seine vessels, all flying the flag of a Member State. This provision shall not apply to Member States using only one supply vessel.

5.   A single purse-seine vessel shall not be supported by more than one supply vessel flying the flag of a Member State at any time.

6.   The Union shall not register new or additional supply vessels in the IOTC record of authorised vessels.

Article 32

Sharks

1.   It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land any part or whole carcass of thresher sharks of all species of the Alopiidae family in any fishery.

2.   It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land any part or whole carcass of oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus) in any fishery, except for fishing vessels under 24 m overall length engaged solely in fishing operations in their flag Member State’s exclusive economic zone, provided that their catch is destined solely for local consumption.

3.   When accidentally caught, specimens of the species referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not be harmed and shall be promptly released.

Article 33

Mobulid rays

1.   Union fishing vessels shall not fish for, and shall not retain on board, tranship, land, store, offer for sale or sell any part or whole carcass of mobulid rays (Mobulidae family, including the genera Manta and Mobula), except where the fish caught are consumed directly by the fishers’ families (‘subsistence fishery’).

However, mobulid rays that are unintentionally caught through artisanal fishing (fisheries other than surface fisheries, i.e. purse seines, pole and line, gillnet fisheries, handline and trolling vessels, or longline fisheries undertaken by vessels registered in the IOTC record of authorised vessels) may be landed for purposes of local consumption.

2.   All fishing vessels, other than those engaged in subsistence fishery, shall promptly release mobulid rays alive and unharmed, to the extent practicable, as soon as they are seen in the net, on the hook or on the deck, in a manner that will result in the least possible harm to those specimens.

Section 6

SPRFMO Convention area

Article 34

Pelagic fisheries

1.   Only those Member States that have 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 IH.

2.   The Member States referred to in paragraph 1 shall limit the total gross tonnage of fishing vessels flying their flag and fishing for pelagic stocks in 2023 to the total Union level of 78 600 gross tonnage in that area.

3.   The Member States referred to in paragraph 1 may use the fishing opportunities set out in Annex IH only if they send the following information to the Commission by the fifteenth day of the following month, so that the Commission can communicate it to the SPRFMO Secretariat:

| (a) | a list of vessels actively fishing or engaged in transhipment in the SPRFMO Convention area; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

a list of vessels actively fishing or engaged in transhipment in the SPRFMO Convention area;

| (b) | monthly catch reports. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

monthly catch reports.

Section 7

IATTC Convention area

Article 35

Purse-seine fisheries

1.   Purse-seine vessels shall not fish for yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) or skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis):

| (a) | from 00.00 hours on 29 July 2023 to 24.00 hours on 8 October 2023 or from 00.00 hours on 9 November 2023 to 24.00 hours on 19 January 2024 in the area defined by the following limits:






  — | the Pacific coastlines of the Americas, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

from 00.00 hours on 29 July 2023 to 24.00 hours on 8 October 2023 or from 00.00 hours on 9 November 2023 to 24.00 hours on 19 January 2024 in the area defined by the following limits:

—

the Pacific coastlines of the Americas,

| — | longitude 150° W, |
| --- | --- |

—

longitude 150° W,

| — | latitude 40° N, |
| --- | --- |

—

latitude 40° N,

| — | latitude 40° S; |
| --- | --- |

—

latitude 40° S;

| (b) | from 00.00 hours on 9 October 2023 to 24.00 hours on 8 November 2023 in the area defined by the following limits:






  — | longitude 96° W, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

from 00.00 hours on 9 October 2023 to 24.00 hours on 8 November 2023 in the area defined by the following limits:

—

longitude 96° W,

| — | longitude 110° W, |
| --- | --- |

—

longitude 110° W,

| — | latitude 4° N, |
| --- | --- |

—

latitude 4° N,

| — | latitude 3° S. |
| --- | --- |

—

latitude 3° S.

2.   For each of the fishing vessels referred to in paragraph 1 and flying the flag of a Member State, that flag Member State shall inform the Commission before 1 April 2023 which of the closure periods referred to in paragraph 1, point (a), the fishing vessel has selected.

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

4.   Paragraph 3 shall not apply:

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

(a)

where the fish is considered unfit for human consumption for reasons other than size;

| (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. |
| --- | --- |

(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 36

Drifting FADs

1.   A purse-seine vessel shall have no more than 400 FADs active at any time in the IATTC Convention area. A FAD shall be considered active when it is deployed at sea, starts transmitting its location and is being tracked by the vessel, its owner or operator. A FAD shall be activated only on board a purse-seine vessel.

2.   During the 15 days before the start of the closure period selected in accordance with Article 34(1), point (a), of this Regulation a purse-seine vessel shall, in the IATTC Convention area:

| (a) | refrain from deploying FADs; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

refrain from deploying FADs;

| (b) | recover the same number of FADs as initially deployed. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

recover the same number of FADs as initially deployed.

Article 37

Catch limits for bigeye tuna in longline fisheries

The total annual catches of bigeye tuna in the IATTC Convention area by each Member State’s longline vessels are set out in Annex IL.

Article 38

Prohibition 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, tranship, land, store, offer for sale or sell any part or whole carcass of oceanic whitetip sharks caught in that area.

2.   When accidentally caught, specimens of oceanic whitetip sharks shall not be harmed and shall be promptly released by fishing vessel operators.

3.   Fishing vessel operators shall record the number of releases with indication of status (dead or alive) and report that information to the Member State of which they are nationals.

Member States shall transmit that information collected during 2022 to the Commission by 31 January 2023.

Article 39

Prohibition of fishing for mobulid rays

Union fishing vessels in the IATTC Convention area shall not fish for mobulid rays (Mobulidae family, including the genera Manta and Mobula) and shall not retain on board, tranship, land, store, offer for sale or sell any part or whole carcass of mobulid rays caught in that area. As soon as they notice that mobulid rays have been caught, they shall promptly release them, where possible alive and unharmed.

Mobulidae

Manta

Mobula

Section 8

SEAFO Convention area

Article 40

Prohibition of fishing for deep-water sharks

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

| (a) | ghost catshark (Apristurus manis); |
| --- | --- |

(a)

ghost catshark (Apristurus manis);

Apristurus manis

| (b) | blurred smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus bigelowi); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

blurred smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus bigelowi);

Etmopterus bigelowi

| (c) | shorttail lanternshark (Etmopterus brachyurus); |
| --- | --- |

(c)

shorttail lanternshark (Etmopterus brachyurus);

Etmopterus brachyurus

| (d) | great lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps); |
| --- | --- |

(d)

great lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps);

Etmopterus princeps

| (e) | smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus); |
| --- | --- |

(e)

smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus);

Etmopterus pusillus

| (f) | skates (Rajidae); |
| --- | --- |

(f)

skates (Rajidae);

Rajidae

| (g) | velvet dogfish (Scymnodon squamulosus); |
| --- | --- |

(g)

velvet dogfish (Scymnodon squamulosus);

Scymnodon squamulosus

| (h) | sharks of the Selachimorpha super-order; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

sharks of the Selachimorpha super-order;

Selachimorpha

| (i) | picked dogfish (Squalus acanthias). |
| --- | --- |

(i)

picked dogfish (Squalus acanthias).

Squalus acanthias

Section 9

WCPFC Convention area

Article 41

Conditions for bigeye tuna, yellowfin tuna, skipjack tuna and South Pacific albacore fisheries

1.   Member States shall ensure that no more than 403 fishing days are 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.

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 in 2023 do not exceed the limits set out in the table in Annex IG.

Article 42

Management of fishing with FADs

1.   In the part of the WCPFC Convention area located between 20° N and 20° S, purse-seine vessels shall not deploy, service or set nets on FADs between 00.00 hours on 1 July 2023 and 24.00 hours on 30 September 2023.

2.   In addition to the prohibition in paragraph 1, it shall be prohibited to set nets on FADs on the high seas of the WCPFC Convention area located between 20° N and 20° S for an additional two months, either from 00.00 hours on 1 April 2023 to 24.00 hours on 31 May 2023, or from 00.00 hours on 1 November 2023 to 24.00 hours on 31 December 2023.

3.   Each Member State concerned shall determine which of the closure periods referred to in paragraph 2 shall apply to purse-seine vessels flying its flag. The Member States shall inform the Commission by 15 February 2023 of the closure period selected. The Commission shall notify the secretariat of the WCPFC of the closure periods selected by Member States before 1 March 2023.

4.   Each Member State shall ensure that none of its purse-seine vessels deploy at sea, at any time, more than 350 FADs with activated instrumented buoys. Buoys shall be activated exclusively on board a purse-seine vessel.

Article 43

Maximum 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 of the WCPFC Convention area south of 20° S shall be as set out in Annex IX.

Xiphias gladius

Article 44

Catch limits for swordfish in longline fisheries south of 20° S

Member States shall ensure that catches of swordfish (Xiphias gladius) south of 20° S by longliners in 2023 do not exceed the limit set out in Annex IG. They shall also ensure that this does not result in a shift of the fishing effort for swordfish to the area north of 20° S.

Xiphias gladius

Article 45

Silky sharks and oceanic whitetip sharks

1.   It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship, land or store any part or whole carcass of the following species in the WCPFC Convention area:

| (a) | silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis); |
| --- | --- |

(a)

silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis);

| (b) | oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus). |
| --- | --- |

(b)

oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus).

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

Section 10

Bering Sea

Article 46

Prohibition on fishing in the high seas of the Bering Sea

It shall be prohibited to fish for pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) in the high seas of the Bering Sea.

Gadus chalcogrammus

Section 11

SIOFA Agreement Area

Article 47

Limits to bottom fishing

Member States shall ensure that fishing vessels flying their flag that fish in the SIOFA Agreement Area:

| (a) | limit their annual bottom fishing effort to the level set out in Annex X; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

limit their annual bottom fishing effort to the level set out in Annex X;

| (b) | do not bottom fish except using demersal longlines; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

do not bottom fish except using demersal longlines;

| (c) | do not fish in the interim protected areas of Atlantis Bank, Coral, Fools Flat, Middle of What and Walter’s Shoal, as defined in Annex IK, except with demersal longlines and on condition of having a scientific observer on board at all times while fishing in those areas. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

do not fish in the interim protected areas of Atlantis Bank, Coral, Fools Flat, Middle of What and Walter’s Shoal, as defined in Annex IK, except with demersal longlines and on condition of having a scientific observer on board at all times while fishing in those areas.

Article 48

Prohibition of targeting deep-water sharks

Directed fishing for the following deep-water sharks in the SIOFA Agreement Area shall be prohibited:

| (a) | Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis); |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis);

Centroscymnus coelolepis

| (b) | birdbeak dogfish (Deania calcea); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

birdbeak dogfish (Deania calcea);

Deania calcea

| (c) | gulper shark (Centrophorus granulosus); |
| --- | --- |

(c)

gulper shark (Centrophorus granulosus);

Centrophorus granulosus

| (d) | kitefin shark (Dalatias licha); |
| --- | --- |

(d)

kitefin shark (Dalatias licha);

Dalatias licha

| (e) | Bach’s catshark (Bythaelurus bachi); |
| --- | --- |

(e)

Bach’s catshark (Bythaelurus bachi);

Bythaelurus bachi

| (f) | dark-mouth chimaera (Chimaera buccanigella); |
| --- | --- |

(f)

dark-mouth chimaera (Chimaera buccanigella);

Chimaera buccanigella

| (g) | the Falkor chimaera (Chimaera didierae); |
| --- | --- |

(g)

the Falkor chimaera (Chimaera didierae);

Chimaera didierae

| (h) | seafarer’s ghostshark (Chimaera willwatchi); |
| --- | --- |

(h)

seafarer’s ghostshark (Chimaera willwatchi);

Chimaera willwatchi

| (i) | longnose velvet dogfish (Centroscymnus crepidater); |
| --- | --- |

(i)

longnose velvet dogfish (Centroscymnus crepidater);

Centroscymnus crepidater

| (j) | plunket shark (Centroscymnus plunketi); |
| --- | --- |

(j)

plunket shark (Centroscymnus plunketi);

Centroscymnus plunketi

| (k) | velvet dogfish (Zameus squamulosus); |
| --- | --- |

(k)

velvet dogfish (Zameus squamulosus);

Zameus squamulosus

| (l) | whitecheek lanternshark (Etmopterus alphus); |
| --- | --- |

(l)

whitecheek lanternshark (Etmopterus alphus);

Etmopterus alphus

| (m) | smallbelly catshark (Apristurus indicus); |
| --- | --- |

(m)

smallbelly catshark (Apristurus indicus);

Apristurus indicus

| (n) | bentnose rabbitfish (Harriota raleighana); |
| --- | --- |

(n)

bentnose rabbitfish (Harriota raleighana);

Harriota raleighana

| (o) | narrowhead catshark (Bythaelurus tenuicephalus); |
| --- | --- |

(o)

narrowhead catshark (Bythaelurus tenuicephalus);

Bythaelurus tenuicephalus

| (p) | frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus); |
| --- | --- |

(p)

frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus);

Chlamydoselachus anguineus

| (q) | bigeyed six-gill shark (Hexanchus nakamurai); |
| --- | --- |

(q)

bigeyed six-gill shark (Hexanchus nakamurai);

Hexanchus nakamurai

| (r) | smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus); |
| --- | --- |

(r)

smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus);

Etmopterus pusillus

| (s) | southern sleeper shark (Somniosus antarcticus); |
| --- | --- |

(s)

southern sleeper shark (Somniosus antarcticus);

Somniosus antarcticus

| (t) | goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni). |
| --- | --- |

(t)

goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni).

Mitsukurina owstoni

TITLE III

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THIRD-COUNTRY VESSELS IN UNION WATERS

Article 49

Fishing vessels flying the flag of Norway and fishing vessels registered in the Faroe Islands

Fishing vessels flying the flag of Norway and fishing vessels registered in the Faroe Islands may be authorised to fish in Union waters subject to the TACs set out in Annex I, and subject to the conditions provided for in this Regulation and Title III of Regulation (EU) 2017/2403.

Article 50

Fishing vessels flying the flag of the United Kingdom, registered in the United Kingdom and licensed by a United Kingdom fisheries administration

Fishing vessels flying the flag of the United Kingdom, registered in the United Kingdom and licensed by a fisheries administration of the United Kingdom may be authorised to fish in Union waters subject to the TACs set out in Annex I, and subject to the conditions provided for in this Regulation and Regulation (EU) 2017/2403.

Article 51

Quota transfers and exchanges with the United Kingdom

1.   Any quota transfer or exchange between the Union and the United Kingdom shall take place in accordance with this Article.

2.   A Member State intending to transfer or exchange quotas with the United Kingdom may discuss with the United Kingdom an outline of the quota transfer or exchange. The Member State concerned shall notify the Commission of the outline.

3.   If the Commission endorses an outline of the quota transfer or exchange referred to in paragraph 2 notified by the Member State concerned, it shall express, without undue delay, the consent to be bound by such quota transfer or exchange. The Commission shall notify the United Kingdom and the Member States of the agreed quota transfer or exchange.

4.   The fishing opportunities received from or transferred to the United Kingdom under the agreed quota transfer or exchange shall be deemed to be quotas added to, or deducted from, the allocation of the Member State concerned as of the moment when the quota transfer or exchange has been notified in accordance with paragraph 3. Such transfers and exchanges shall not affect the distribution key for allocating fishing opportunities among Member States in accordance with the principle of relative stability of fishing activities.

Article 52

Fishing vessels flying the flag of Venezuela

Fishing vessels flying the flag of Venezuela shall be subject to the conditions provided for in this Regulation and Title III of Regulation (EU) 2017/2403.

Article 53

Fishing authorisations

The maximum number of fishing authorisations for third-country vessels fishing in Union waters shall be as set out in Part B of Annex V.

Article 54

Conditions for landing catches and by-catches

The conditions laid down in Article 7 of this Regulation shall apply to the catches and by-catches of third-country vessels fishing under the authorisations referred to in Article 54 of this Regulation.

Article 55

Prohibited species

1.   Third-country vessels shall not fish for, retain on board, tranship or land the following species where they are found in Union waters:

| (a) | starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) in Union waters of ICES divisions 3a and 7d; and Union waters of subarea 4; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) in Union waters of ICES divisions 3a and 7d; and Union waters of subarea 4;

| (b) | common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia) in Union waters of ICES subareas 3, 4 and 6 to 10; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia) in Union waters of ICES subareas 3, 4 and 6 to 10;

| (c) | tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus) when taken with longlines in Union waters of ICES subareas 4 and 6 to 8; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus) when taken with longlines in Union waters of ICES subareas 4 and 6 to 8;

| (d) | 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 subarea 4; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

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 subarea 4;

| (e) | porbeagle (Lamna nasus) in all Union waters; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

porbeagle (Lamna nasus) in all Union waters;

| (f) | thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Union waters of ICES division 3a; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Union waters of ICES division 3a;

| (g) | undulate ray (Raja undulata) in Union waters of ICES subareas 6, 9 and 10; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

undulate ray (Raja undulata) in Union waters of ICES subareas 6, 9 and 10;

| (h) | common guitarfish (Rhinobatos rhinobatos) in Union waters of the Mediterranean; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

common guitarfish (Rhinobatos rhinobatos) in Union waters of the Mediterranean;

| (i) | whale shark (Rhincodon typus) in all Union waters; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

whale shark (Rhincodon typus) in all Union waters;

| (j) | orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus) in Union waters of ICES subareas 3 to 4 and 6 to 10; |
| --- | --- |

(j)

orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus) in Union waters of ICES subareas 3 to 4 and 6 to 10;

| (k) | deep-sea sharks listed in Annex I, Part D, in Union waters of ICES subareas 6 to 10; and in Union waters of CECAF areas 34.1.1, 34.1.2 and 34.2. |
| --- | --- |

(k)

deep-sea sharks listed in Annex I, Part D, in Union waters of ICES subareas 6 to 10; and in Union waters of CECAF areas 34.1.1, 34.1.2 and 34.2.

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

TITLE IV

FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 56

Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2022/109

In Annex IB of Regulation (EU) 2022/109, the fishing opportunities table for capelin (Mallotus villosus) in Greenland waters of 5 and 14 is replaced by the following:

Mallotus villosus

| ‘Species: | Capelin

  Mallotus villosus | Zone: | Greenland waters of 5 and 14
  (CAP/514GRN) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 0 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Germany | 0 | |
| Sweden | 0 | |
| All Member States | 0 | (1) |
| Union | 0 | (2) |
| Norway | 7 760 | (2) |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Denmark, Germany and Sweden 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. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (CAP/514GRN_AMS). |
| (2) | For a fishing period from 15 October 2022 to 15 April 2023.’. |

‘Species:

Capelin

Mallotus villosus

Zone:

Greenland waters of 5 and 14

(CAP/514GRN)

Denmark

0

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany

0

Sweden

0

All Member States

0

(1)

Union

0

(2)

Norway

7 760

(2)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Denmark, Germany and Sweden 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. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (CAP/514GRN_AMS).

(2)

For a fishing period from 15 October 2022 to 15 April 2023.’.

Article 57

Committee 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 58

Transitional provisions

1.   Articles 11 to 13, 15 to 17, Article 18(1), points (a) to (n), Articles 22, 25, 32, 33, 38 to 40, 45, 46, 48 and Article 55(1), points (a) to (i), shall continue to apply, mutatis mutandis, in 2024 until the entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for 2024.

2.   Article 18(1), points (o) and (p), and Article 55(1), points (j) and (k), shall continue to apply, mutatis mutandis, in 2025 until the entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for 2025.

Article 59

Entry into force and application

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

Official Journal of the European Union

It shall apply from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023. However:

| (a) | Article 6(4), Article 18(1), points (o) and (p), and Article 55(1), points (j) and (k), shall apply from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Article 6(4), Article 18(1), points (o) and (p), and Article 55(1), points (j) and (k), shall apply from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024;

| (b) | Article 13 shall apply from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 for the closure period or periods in GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27, and from 1 March 2023 to 31 March 2024 for the closure period or periods in ICES subareas 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Article 13 shall apply from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 for the closure period or periods in GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27, and from 1 March 2023 to 31 March 2024 for the closure period or periods in ICES subareas 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9;

| (c) | Article 21 shall apply from 1 January 2023 to 31 January 2024; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Article 21 shall apply from 1 January 2023 to 31 January 2024;

| (d) | Articles 27, 28 and 29, and Annex VII shall apply from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Articles 27, 28 and 29, and Annex VII shall apply from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023;

| (e) | Article 26(2) shall apply from 17 December 2022 to 31 December 2022; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

Article 26(2) shall apply from 17 December 2022 to 31 December 2022;

| (f) | Article 35(1), point (a), shall apply from 1 January 2023 to 19 January 2024; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

Article 35(1), point (a), shall apply from 1 January 2023 to 19 January 2024;

| (g) | Article 56 shall apply from 15 October 2022 to 15 April 2023; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

Article 56 shall apply from 15 October 2022 to 15 April 2023;

| (h) | Annex I shall also apply for the year 2024, where specified in that Annex; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

Annex I shall also apply for the year 2024, where specified in that Annex;

| (i) | Annex IK shall apply from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023, where specified in that Annex; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

Annex IK shall apply from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023, where specified in that Annex;

| (j) | Annex II shall apply from 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2024; |
| --- | --- |

(j)

Annex II shall apply from 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2024;

| (k) | The maximum conservation reference size for picked dogfish (DGS/03A-C, DGS/2AC4-C and DGS/15X14) shall cease to apply on the date on which a delegated act introducing corresponding measures and regulating the treatment of catches of those stocks over 100 cm becomes applicable. |
| --- | --- |

(k)

The maximum conservation reference size for picked dogfish (DGS/03A-C, DGS/2AC4-C and DGS/15X14) shall cease to apply on the date on which a delegated act introducing corresponding measures and regulating the treatment of catches of those stocks over 100 cm becomes applicable.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 January 2023.

For the Council

The President

P. KULLGREN

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(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).

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(2)  Regulation (EU) 2018/973 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 establishing a multiannual plan for demersal stocks in the North Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks, specifying details of the implementation of the landing obligation in the North Sea and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 676/2007 and (EC) No 1342/2008 (OJ L 179, 16.7.2018, p. 1).

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(3)  Regulation (EU) 2019/472 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2019 establishing a multiannual plan for stocks fished in the Western Waters and adjacent waters, and for fisheries exploiting those stocks, amending Regulations (EU) 2016/1139 and (EU) 2018/973, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007 and (EC) No 1300/2008 (OJ L 83, 25.3.2019, p. 1).

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(4)  Blim is the biomass below which there may be reduced reproductive capacity.

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(5)  Regulation (EU) 2016/1627 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2016 on a multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 302/2009 (OJ L 252, 16.9.2016, p. 1).

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(6)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 of 18 September 2007 establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European eel (OJ L 248, 22.9.2007, p. 17).

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(7)  See Commission Decision of 4 April 2008 establishing that the Black Sea and the river systems connected to it do not constitute a natural habitat for European eel for the purposes of Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007, OJ L 98, 10.4.2008, p. 14.

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(8)  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).

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(9)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union 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).

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(10)  Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2107 laying down management, conservation and control measures applicable in the Convention area of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) and Regulation (EU) 2022/... establishing a multiannual management plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

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(11)  Communication from the Commission on guidelines for the deduction of quotas under Article 105(1), (2) and (5) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, and replacing Communication 2012/C 72/07 2022/C 369/03 (C/2022/6757) (OJ C 369, 27.9.2022, p. 3).

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(12)  
  OJ L 149, 30.4.2021, p. 10.

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(13)  Council Decision (EU) 2021/1875 of 22 October 2021 concerning the position to be adopted on behalf of the Union in the annual consultations with the United Kingdom to agree on total allowable catches (OJ L 378, 26.10.2021, p. 6).

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(14)  This extends to Southern Horse mackerel (JAX/8C.).

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(15)  
  OJ L 175, 18.5.2021, p. 3.

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(16)  Council Decision 87/277/EEC of 18 May 1987 on the allocation of the catch possibilities for cod in the Spitsbergen and Bear Island area and in Division 3M as defined in the NAFO Convention (OJ L 135, 23.5.1987, p. 29).

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(17)  Council Decision (EU) 2015/1565 of 14 September 2015 on the approval, on behalf of the European Union, of the Declaration on the granting of fishing opportunities in EU waters to fishing vessels flying the flag of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the exclusive economic zone off the coast of French Guiana (OJ L 244, 19.9.2015, p. 55).

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(18)  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).

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(19)  Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 105).

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(20)  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).

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(21)  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).

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(22)  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).

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(23)  
  OJ L 224, 16.8.2006, p. 24. The Union approved the Convention for the Strengthening of IATTC by means of Council Decision 2006/539/EC of 22 May 2006 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community of 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 (OJ L 224, 16.8.2006, p. 22).

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(24)  
  OJ L 162, 18.6.1986, p. 34. The Union acceded to the ICCAT by means of Council Decision 86/238/EEC of 9 June 1986 on the accession of the Community to the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, as amended by the Protocol annexed to the Final Act of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries of the States Parties to the Convention signed in Paris on 10 July 1984 (OJ L 162, 18.6.1986, p. 33).

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(25)  
  OJ L 236, 5.10.1995, p. 25. The Union acceded to the IOTC by means of Council Decision 95/399/EC of 18 September 1995 on the accession of the Community to the Agreement for the establishment of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (OJ L 236, 5.10.1995, p. 24).

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(26)  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).

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(27)  
  OJ L 234, 31.8.2002, p. 40. The Union approved the SEAFO Convention by means of Council Decision 2002/738/EC of 22 July 2002 on the conclusion by the European Community of the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South-East Atlantic Ocean (OJ L 234, 31.8.2002, p. 39).

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(28)  
  OJ L 196, 18.7.2006, p. 15. The Union approved the SIOFA by means of Council Decision 2008/780/EC of 29 September 2008 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (OJ L 268, 9.10.2008, p. 27).

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(29)  
  OJ L 67, 6.3.2012, p. 3. The Union approved the SPRFMO Convention by means of Council Decision 2012/130/EU of 3 October 2011 on the approval, on behalf of the European Union, of the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean (OJ L 67, 6.3.2012, p. 1).

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(30)  
  OJ L 32, 4.2.2005, p. 3. The Union acceded to the WCPFC by means of Council Decision 2005/75/EC of 26 April 2004 on the accession of the Community to the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (OJ L 32, 4.2.2005, p. 1).

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(31)  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).

31

(32)  Regulation (EU) 2017/2403 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 on the sustainable management of external fishing fleets, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008 (OJ L 347, 28.12.2017, p. 81).

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(33)  All types of demersal trawls (OTB, OTT, PTB, TBB, TBN, TBS and TB).

33

(34)  All types of seines (SSC, SDN, SPR, SV, SB and SX).

34

(35)  All long lines or pole and line or rod and line fisheries (LHP, LHM, LLD, LL, LTL, LX and LLS).

35

(36)  All fixed gillnets and traps (GTR, GNS, GNC, FYK, FPN and FIX).

36

(37)  Gear codes: OTB, OTT, OT, TBN, TBS, TB, TX, PTB, SDN, SSC, SX, LL, LLS.

37

(38)  Gear codes: OTB, OTT, OT, TBN, TBS, TB, TX, PTB.

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(39)  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).

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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 1 to 10, 12 and 14, Union waters of CECAF, French Guiana waters |
| ANNEX IB: | North East Atlantic and Greenland, ICES subareas 1, 2, 5, 12 and 14 and Greenland waters of NAFO 1 |
| ANNEX IC: | North West Atlantic – NAFO Convention area |
| ANNEX ID: | ICCAT Convention area |
| ANNEX IE: | South-East Atlantic Ocean – SEAFO Convention area |
| ANNEX IF: | Southern bluefin tuna – areas of distribution |
| ANNEX IG: | WCPFC Convention area |
| ANNEX IH: | SPRFMO Convention area |
| ANNEX IJ: | IOTC Area of Competence |
| ANNEX IK: | SIOFA Agreement area |
| ANNEX IL: | IATTC Convention area |
| ANNEX II: | Fishing effort for fishing vessels in the context of the management of Western Channel sole stocks in ICES division 7e |
| ANNEX III: | Management areas for sandeel in ICES divisions 2a, 3a and ICES subarea 4 |
| ANNEX IV: | Seasonal closures to protect spawning cod |
| ANNEX V: | Fishing authorisations |
| ANNEX VI: | ICCAT Convention area |
| ANNEX VII: | CCAMLR Convention area |
| ANNEX VIII: | IOTC Area of Competence |
| ANNEX IX: | WCPFC Convention area |
| ANNEX X: | SIOFA Agreement area |

ANNEX I:

TACs applicable to Union fishing vessels in areas where TACs exist by species and by area

ANNEX IA:

Skagerrak, Kattegat, ICES subareas 1 to 10, 12 and 14, Union waters of CECAF, French Guiana waters

ANNEX IB:

North East Atlantic and Greenland, ICES subareas 1, 2, 5, 12 and 14 and Greenland waters of NAFO 1

ANNEX IC:

North West Atlantic – NAFO Convention area

ANNEX ID:

ICCAT Convention area

ANNEX IE:

South-East Atlantic Ocean – SEAFO Convention area

ANNEX IF:

Southern bluefin tuna – areas of distribution

ANNEX IG:

WCPFC Convention area

ANNEX IH:

SPRFMO Convention area

ANNEX IJ:

IOTC Area of Competence

ANNEX IK:

SIOFA Agreement area

ANNEX IL:

IATTC Convention area

ANNEX II:

Fishing effort for fishing vessels in the context of the management of Western Channel sole stocks in ICES division 7e

ANNEX III:

Management areas for sandeel in ICES divisions 2a, 3a and ICES subarea 4

ANNEX IV:

Seasonal closures to protect spawning cod

ANNEX V:

Fishing authorisations

ANNEX VI:

ICCAT Convention area

ANNEX VII:

CCAMLR Convention area

ANNEX VIII:

IOTC Area of Competence

ANNEX IX:

WCPFC Convention area

ANNEX X:

SIOFA Agreement area

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ANNEX I

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

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

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

The references to fishing zones in the Annexes are references to ICES zones, unless otherwise specified. Within each area, fish stocks are referred to according to the alphabetical order of the scientific names of the species. Only scientific names identify species for regulatory purposes.

For the purposes of this Regulation, a comparative table of scientific names and common names of the species listed in the annexes to this Regulation is provided below, for ease of reference. Annexes IA to IL are part of Annex I.

Comparative table of scientific names and common names of the species listed in the Annexes to this Regulation

| Scientific name | Alpha-3 code | Common name |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ammodytes spp. | SAN | Sandeels |
| Aphanopus carbo | BSF | Black scabbardfish |
| Argentina silus | ARU | Greater silver smelt |
| Beryx spp. | ALF | Alfonsinos |
| Brosme brosme | USK | Tusk |
| Caproidae | BOR | Boarfishes |
| Chaceon spp. | GER | Deep sea red crabs |
| Chionoecetes spp. | PCR | Snow crabs |
| Clupea harengus | HER | Herring |
| Coryphaenoides rupestris | RNG | Roundnose grenadier |
| Dissostichus eleginoides | TOP | Patagonian toothfish |
| Dissostichus mawsoni | TOA | Antarctic toothfish |
| Dissostichus spp. | TOT | Toothfishes |
| Engraulis encrasicolus | ANE | Anchovy |
| Euphausia superba | KRI | Krill |
| Gadus morhua | COD | Cod |
| Glyptocephalus cynoglossus | WIT | Witch flounder |
| Hippoglossoides platessoides | PLA | American plaice |
| Hoplostethus atlanticus | ORY | Orange roughy |
| Illex illecebrosus | SQI | Shortfin squid |
| Lepidorhombus spp. | LEZ | Megrims |
| Leucoraja fullonica | RJF | Shagreen ray |
| Leucoraja naevus | RJN | Cuckoo ray |
| Limanda ferruginea | YEL | Yellowtail flounder |
| Lophiidae | ANF | Anglerfishes |
| Macrourus spp. | GRV | Grenadiers |
| Macrourus berglax | RHG | Roughhead grenadier |
| Makaira nigricans | BUM | Blue marlin |
| Mallotus villosus | CAP | Capelin |
| Melanogrammus aeglefinus | HAD | Haddock |
| Merlangius merlangus | WHG | Whiting |
| Merluccius merluccius | HKE | Hake |
| Micromesistius poutassou | WHB | Blue whiting |
| Microstomus kitt | LEM | Lemon sole |
| Molva dypterygia | BLI | Blue ling |
| Molva molva | LIN | Ling |
| Nephrops norvegicus | NEP | Norway lobster |
| Pagellus bogaraveo | SBR | Red seabream |
| Pandalus borealis | PRA | Northern prawn |
| Penaeus spp. | PEN | ‘Penaeus’ shrimps |
| Pleuronectes platessa | PLE | Plaice |
| Pleuronectiformes | FLX | Flatfishes |
| Pollachius pollachius | POL | Pollack |
| Pollachius virens | POK | Saithe |
| Pseudopentaceros spp. | EDW | Pelagic armourheads |
| Raja brachyura | RJH | Blonde ray |
| Raja circularis | RJI | Sandy ray |
| Raja clavata | RJC | Thornback ray |
| Raja microocellata | RJE | Small-eyed ray |
| Raja montagui | RJM | Spotted ray |
| Raja undulata | RJU | Undulate ray |
| Rajiformes | SRX | Skates and rays |
| Reinhardtius hippoglossoides | GHL | Greenland halibut |
| Rostroraja alba | RJA | White skate |
| Scomber scombrus | MAC | Mackerel |
| Scophthalmus maximus | TUR | Turbot |
| Scophthalmus rhombus | BLL | Brill |
| Sebastes spp. | RED | Redfishes |
| Solea solea | SOL | Common sole |
| Solea spp. | SOO | Sole |
| Sprattus sprattus | SPR | Sprat |
| Squalus acanthias | DGS | Picked dogfish |
| Tetrapturus albidus | WHM | White marlin |
| Thunnus alalunga | ALB | Albacore |
| Thunnus maccoyii | SBF | Southern bluefin tuna |
| Thunnus obesus | BET | Bigeye tuna |
| Thunnus thynnus | BFT | Bluefin tuna |
| Trachurus murphyi | CJM | Jack mackerel |
| Trachurus spp. | JAX | Horse mackerel |
| Trisopterus esmarkii | NOP | Norway pout |
| Urophycis tenuis | HKW | White hake |
| Xiphias gladius | SWO | Swordfish |

Scientific name

Alpha-3 code

Common name

Ammodytes spp.

SAN

Sandeels

Aphanopus carbo

BSF

Black scabbardfish

Argentina silus

ARU

Greater silver smelt

Beryx spp.

ALF

Alfonsinos

Brosme brosme

USK

Tusk

Caproidae

BOR

Boarfishes

Chaceon spp.

GER

Deep sea red crabs

Chionoecetes spp.

PCR

Snow crabs

Clupea harengus

HER

Herring

Coryphaenoides rupestris

RNG

Roundnose grenadier

Dissostichus eleginoides

TOP

Patagonian toothfish

Dissostichus mawsoni

TOA

Antarctic toothfish

Dissostichus spp.

TOT

Toothfishes

Engraulis encrasicolus

ANE

Anchovy

Euphausia superba

KRI

Krill

Gadus morhua

COD

Cod

Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

WIT

Witch flounder

Hippoglossoides platessoides

PLA

American plaice

Hoplostethus atlanticus

ORY

Orange roughy

Illex illecebrosus

SQI

Shortfin squid

Lepidorhombus spp.

LEZ

Megrims

Leucoraja fullonica

RJF

Shagreen ray

Leucoraja naevus

RJN

Cuckoo ray

Limanda ferruginea

YEL

Yellowtail flounder

Lophiidae

ANF

Anglerfishes

Macrourus spp.

GRV

Grenadiers

Macrourus berglax

RHG

Roughhead grenadier

Makaira nigricans

BUM

Blue marlin

Mallotus villosus

CAP

Capelin

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

HAD

Haddock

Merlangius merlangus

WHG

Whiting

Merluccius merluccius

HKE

Hake

Micromesistius poutassou

WHB

Blue whiting

Microstomus kitt

LEM

Lemon sole

Molva dypterygia

BLI

Blue ling

Molva molva

LIN

Ling

Nephrops norvegicus

NEP

Norway lobster

Pagellus bogaraveo

SBR

Red seabream

Pandalus borealis

PRA

Northern prawn

Penaeus spp.

PEN

‘Penaeus’ shrimps

Pleuronectes platessa

PLE

Plaice

Pleuronectiformes

FLX

Flatfishes

Pollachius pollachius

POL

Pollack

Pollachius virens

POK

Saithe

Pseudopentaceros spp.

EDW

Pelagic armourheads

Raja brachyura

RJH

Blonde ray

Raja circularis

RJI

Sandy ray

Raja clavata

RJC

Thornback ray

Raja microocellata

RJE

Small-eyed ray

Raja montagui

RJM

Spotted ray

Raja undulata

RJU

Undulate ray

Rajiformes

SRX

Skates and rays

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

GHL

Greenland halibut

Rostroraja alba

RJA

White skate

Scomber scombrus

MAC

Mackerel

Scophthalmus maximus

TUR

Turbot

Scophthalmus rhombus

BLL

Brill

Sebastes spp.

RED

Redfishes

Solea solea

SOL

Common sole

Solea spp.

SOO

Sole

Sprattus sprattus

SPR

Sprat

Squalus acanthias

DGS

Picked dogfish

Tetrapturus albidus

WHM

White marlin

Thunnus alalunga

ALB

Albacore

Thunnus maccoyii

SBF

Southern bluefin tuna

Thunnus obesus

BET

Bigeye tuna

Thunnus thynnus

BFT

Bluefin tuna

Trachurus murphyi

CJM

Jack mackerel

Trachurus spp.

JAX

Horse mackerel

Trisopterus esmarkii

NOP

Norway pout

Urophycis tenuis

HKW

White hake

Xiphias gladius

SWO

Swordfish

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ANNEX IA

SKAGERRAK, KATTEGAT, ICES SUBAREAS 1 to 10, 12 AND 14, UNION WATERS OF CECAF, FRENCH GUIANA WATERS

PART A

Autonomous Union stocks

| Species: | Anchovy

  Engraulis encrasicolus | Zone: | 8
  (ANE/08.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 18 900 | (1) | Analytical TAC |
| France | | 2 100 | (1) |
| Union | | 21 000 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 21 000 | (1) |
| (1) | This quota may only be fished from 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2023. |

Species:

Anchovy

Engraulis encrasicolus

Zone:

8

(ANE/08.)

Spain

18 900

(1)

Analytical TAC

France

2 100

(1)

Union

21 000

(1)

TAC

21 000

(1)

(1)

This quota may only be fished from 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2023.

| Species: | Anchovy

  Engraulis encrasicolus | Zone: | 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (ANE/9/3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 0 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Portugal | | 0 | (1) |
| Union | | 0 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | This quota may only be fished from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. |

Species:

Anchovy

Engraulis encrasicolus

Zone:

9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(ANE/9/3411)

Spain

0

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Portugal

0

(1)

Union

0

(1)

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

This quota may only be fished from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | Kattegat
  (COD/03AS.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 60 | (1)(2) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Germany | | 1 | (1)(2) |
| Sweden | | 36 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 97 | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 97 | (1)(2) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |
| (2) | In addition to these quotas, a Member State may grant to fishing vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on remote electronic monitoring an additional allocation, within an overall limit of 30 % of the quota allocated to that Member State. Each fishing vessel participating in trials on remote electronic monitoring shall take no more than 300 kg. Catches from this additional allocation shall be reported separately (COD/03AS_REM). This shall be without prejudice to the relative stability. |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

Kattegat

(COD/03AS.)

Denmark

60

(1)(2)

Precautionary TAC

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

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

Germany

1

(1)(2)

Sweden

36

(1)(2)

Union

97

(1)(2)

TAC

97

(1)(2)

(1)

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

(2)

In addition to these quotas, a Member State may grant to fishing vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on remote electronic monitoring an additional allocation, within an overall limit of 30 % of the quota allocated to that Member State. Each fishing vessel participating in trials on remote electronic monitoring shall take no more than 300 kg. Catches from this additional allocation shall be reported separately (COD/03AS_REM). This shall be without prejudice to the relative stability.

| Species: | Megrims

  Lepidorhombus spp. | Zone: | 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (LEZ/8C3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 2 880 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 144 | |
| Portugal | | 96 | |
| Union | | 3 120 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 3 250 | |

Species:

Megrims

Lepidorhombus spp.

Zone:

8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(LEZ/8C3411)

Spain

2 880

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

France

144

Portugal

96

Union

3 120

TAC

3 250

| Species: | Anglerfishes

  Lophiidae | Zone: | 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (ANF/8C3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 3 464 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 3 | |
| Portugal | | 689 | |
| Union | | 4 156 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 4 335 | |

Species:

Anglerfishes

Lophiidae

Zone:

8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(ANF/8C3411)

Spain

3 464

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

France

3

Portugal

689

Union

4 156

TAC

4 335

| Species: | Whiting

  Merlangius merlangus | Zone: | 8
  (WHG/08.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 910 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 1 366 | |
| Union | | 2 276 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 276 | |

Species:

Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

Zone:

8

(WHG/08.)

Spain

910

Precautionary TAC

France

1 366

Union

2 276

TAC

2 276

| Species: | Hake

  Merluccius merluccius | Zone: | 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (HKE/8C3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 9 953 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 956 | |
| Portugal | | 4 645 | |
| Union | | 15 554 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 15 925 | |

Species:

Hake

Merluccius merluccius

Zone:

8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(HKE/8C3411)

Spain

9 953

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

France

956

Portugal

4 645

Union

15 554

TAC

15 925

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | 3a
  (NEP/03A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 6 248 | | Analytical TAC |
| Germany | | 18 | |
| Sweden | | 2 235 | |
| Union | | 8 501 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 8 501 | |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

3a

(NEP/03A.)

Denmark

6 248

Analytical TAC

Germany

18

Sweden

2 235

Union

8 501

TAC

8 501

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
  (NEP/8ABDE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 278 | | Analytical TAC |
| France | | 4 353 | |
| Union | | 4 631 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 4 631 | |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

8a, 8b, 8d and 8e

(NEP/8ABDE.)

Spain

278

Analytical TAC

France

4 353

Union

4 631

TAC

4 631

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | 8c, functional unit 25
  (NEP/8CU25) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 0 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| France | | 0 | |
| Union | | 0 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 0 | |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

8c, functional unit 25

(NEP/8CU25)

Spain

0

Analytical TAC

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

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

France

0

Union

0

TAC

0

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | 8c, functional unit 31
  (NEP/8CU31) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 12 | | Analytical TAC |
| France | | 0 | |
| Union | | 12 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 17 | |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

8c, functional unit 31

(NEP/8CU31)

Spain

12

Analytical TAC

France

0

Union

12

TAC

17

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (NEP/9/3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 75 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Portugal | | 223 | (1) |
| Union | | 298 | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 298 | (1)(2) |
| (1) | Shall not be taken in functional units 26 and 27 of division 9a. |
| (2) | Within the limits of these quotas, no more than the following amount may be taken in functional unit 30 of division 9a (NEP/*9U30): 32. |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(NEP/9/3411)

Spain

75

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Portugal

223

(1)

Union

298

(1)(2)

TAC

298

(1)(2)

(1)

Shall not be taken in functional units 26 and 27 of division 9a.

(2)

Within the limits of these quotas, no more than the following amount may be taken in functional unit 30 of division 9a (NEP/*9U30): 32.

| Species: | ‘Penaeus’ shrimps

  Penaeus spp. | Zone: | French Guiana waters
  (PEN/FGU.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| France | | To be established | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 6 of this Regulation applies |
| Union | | To be established | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | To be established | (1)(2) |
| (1) | Fishing for shrimps Penaeus subtilis and Penaeus brasiliensis is prohibited in waters less than 30 metres deep. |
| (2) | Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of France. |

Species:

‘Penaeus’ shrimps

Penaeus spp.

Zone:

French Guiana waters

(PEN/FGU.)

France

To be established

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 6 of this Regulation applies

Union

To be established

(1)(2)

TAC

To be established

(1)(2)

(1)

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

(2)

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of France.

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | Kattegat
  (PLE/03AS.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 942 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | | 11 | |
| Sweden | | 106 | |
| Union | | 1 059 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 981 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

Kattegat

(PLE/03AS.)

Denmark

942

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Germany

11

Sweden

106

Union

1 059

TAC

1 981

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 7b and 7c
  (PLE/7BC.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| France | | 2 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Ireland | | 17 | |
| Union | | 19 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 19 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

7b and 7c

(PLE/7BC.)

France

2

Precautionary TAC

Ireland

17

Union

19

TAC

19

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (PLE/8/3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 26 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 103 | |
| Portugal | | 26 | |
| Union | | 155 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 155 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(PLE/8/3411)

Spain

26

Precautionary TAC

France

103

Portugal

26

Union

155

TAC

155

| Species: | Pollack

  Pollachius pollachius | Zone: | 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
  (POL/8ABDE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 252 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 1 230 | |
| Union | | 1 482 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 482 | |

Species:

Pollack

Pollachius pollachius

Zone:

8a, 8b, 8d and 8e

(POL/8ABDE.)

Spain

252

Precautionary TAC

France

1 230

Union

1 482

TAC

1 482

| Species: | Pollack

  Pollachius pollachius | Zone: | 8c
  (POL/08C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 149 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 17 | |
| Union | | 166 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 166 | |

Species:

Pollack

Pollachius pollachius

Zone:

8c

(POL/08C.)

Spain

149

Precautionary TAC

France

17

Union

166

TAC

166

| Species: | Pollack

  Pollachius pollachius | Zone: | 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (POL/9/3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 196 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Portugal | | 7 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 203 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 203 | (2) |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 5% may be fished in 8c (POL/*08C.). |
| (2) | In addition to this TAC, Portugal may fish quantities of pollack not exceeding 98 tonnes (POL/93411P). |

Species:

Pollack

Pollachius pollachius

Zone:

9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(POL/9/3411)

Spain

196

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Portugal

7

(1)(2)

Union

203

(1)

TAC

203

(2)

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 5% may be fished in 8c (POL/*08C.).

(2)

In addition to this TAC, Portugal may fish quantities of pollack not exceeding 98 tonnes (POL/93411P).

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 3a; Union waters of subdivisions 22-24
  (SOL/3ABC24) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 418 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | | 24 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 40 | (1) |
| Sweden | | 16 | |
| Union | | 498 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 504 | |
| (1) | This quota may only be fished in Union waters of 3a and of subdivisions 22-24. |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

3a; Union waters of subdivisions 22-24

(SOL/3ABC24)

Denmark

418

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Germany

24

(1)

Netherlands

40

(1)

Sweden

16

Union

498

TAC

504

(1)

This quota may only be fished in Union waters of 3a and of subdivisions 22-24.

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 7b and 7c
  (SOL/7BC.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| France | | 2 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Ireland | | 17 | |
| Union | | 19 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 19 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

7b and 7c

(SOL/7BC.)

France

2

Precautionary TAC

Ireland

17

Union

19

TAC

19

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 8a and 8b
  (SOL/8AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 33 | | Analytical TAC |
| Spain | | 6 | |
| France | | 2 406 | |
| Netherlands | | 180 | |
| Union | | 2 625 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 685 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

8a and 8b

(SOL/8AB.)

Belgium

33

Analytical TAC

Spain

6

France

2 406

Netherlands

180

Union

2 625

TAC

2 685

| Species: | Sole

  Solea spp. | Zone: | 8c, 8d, 8e, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (SOO/8CDE34) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 245 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Portugal | | 407 | |
| Union | | 652 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 652 | (1) |
| (1) | Within the limits of these quotas, no more than the following quantity of common sole (Solea solea) shall be taken (SOL/8CDE34): 320. |

Species:

Sole

Solea spp.

Zone:

8c, 8d, 8e, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(SOO/8CDE34)

Spain

245

Precautionary TAC

Portugal

407

Union

652

(1)

TAC

652

(1)

(1)

Within the limits of these quotas, no more than the following quantity of common sole (Solea solea) shall be taken (SOL/8CDE34): 320.

| Species: | Horse mackerel

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | 9
  (JAX/09.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 40 879 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Portugal | | 117 126 | (1) |
| Union | | 158 005 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 165 173 | |
| (1) | Special condition: up to 0 % of this quota may be fished in 8c (JAX/*08C.). |

Species:

Horse mackerel

Trachurus spp.

Zone:

9

(JAX/09.)

Spain

40 879

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Portugal

117 126

(1)

Union

158 005

TAC

165 173

(1)

Special condition: up to 0 % of this quota may be fished in 8c (JAX/*08C.).

| Species: | Horse mackerel

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | 10; Union waters of CECAF
  (1)


  (JAX/X34PRT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Portugal | | To be established | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 6 of this Regulation applies |
| Union | | To be established | (2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | To be established | (2) |
| (1) | Waters adjacent to the Azores. |
| (2) | Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Portugal. |

Species:

Horse mackerel

Trachurus spp.

Zone:

10; Union waters of CECAF
  (1)

(JAX/X34PRT)

Portugal

To be established

Precautionary TAC

Article 6 of this Regulation applies

Union

To be established

(2)

TAC

To be established

(2)

(1)

Waters adjacent to the Azores.

(2)

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Portugal.

| Species: | Horse mackerel

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | Union waters of CECAF
  (1)


  (JAX/341PRT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Portugal | | To be established | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 6 of this Regulation applies |
| Union | | To be established | (2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | To be established | (2) |
| (1) | Waters adjacent to Madeira. |
| (2) | Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Portugal. |

Species:

Horse mackerel

Trachurus spp.

Zone:

Union waters of CECAF
  (1)

(JAX/341PRT)

Portugal

To be established

Precautionary TAC

Article 6 of this Regulation applies

Union

To be established

(2)

TAC

To be established

(2)

(1)

Waters adjacent to Madeira.

(2)

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Portugal.

| Species: | Horse mackerel

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | Union waters of CECAF
  (1)


  (JAX/341SPN) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | To be established | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 6 of this Regulation applies |
| Union | | To be established | (2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | To be established | (2) |
| (1) | Waters adjacent to the Canary Islands. |
| (2) | Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Spain. |

Species:

Horse mackerel

Trachurus spp.

Zone:

Union waters of CECAF
  (1)

(JAX/341SPN)

Spain

To be established

Precautionary TAC

Article 6 of this Regulation applies

Union

To be established

(2)

TAC

To be established

(2)

(1)

Waters adjacent to the Canary Islands.

(2)

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Spain.

PART B

Shared stocks

| Species: | Sandeel and associated by-catches

  Ammodytes spp. | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a;
  Union waters of 3a(1) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 0 | (2)(3) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Germany | | 0 | (2)(3) |
| Sweden | | 0 | (2)(3) |
| Union | | 0 | (2) |
| United Kingdom | | 0 | (2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 0 | (2) |
| (1) | Excluding waters within six nautical miles of the United Kingdom’s baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula. |
| (2) | In management areas 1r and 4 the TAC may only be fished as monitoring TAC with an associated sampling protocol for the fishery. |
| (3) | Up to 2 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of whiting and mackerel (OT1/*2A3A4X). By-catches of whiting and mackerel counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 % of the quota. |

Species:

Sandeel and associated by-catches

Ammodytes spp.

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a;

Union waters of 3a(1)

Denmark

0

(2)(3)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany

0

(2)(3)

Sweden

0

(2)(3)

Union

0

(2)

United Kingdom

0

(2)

TAC

0

(2)

(1)

Excluding waters within six nautical miles of the United Kingdom’s baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula.

(2)

In management areas 1r and 4 the TAC may only be fished as monitoring TAC with an associated sampling protocol for the fishery.

(3)

Up to 2 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of whiting and mackerel (OT1/*2A3A4X). By-catches of whiting and mackerel counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 % of the quota.

Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following sandeel management areas, as defined in Annex III:

Zone: United Kingdom and Union waters of sandeel management areas

| | 1r | 2r | 3r | 4 | 5r | 6 | 7r |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | (SAN/234_1R)
  (1) | (SAN/234_2R)
  (1) | (SAN/234_3R
  )(1) | (SAN/234_4)
  (1) | (SAN/234_5R)
  (1) | (SAN/234_6)
  (1) | (SAN/234_7R)
  (1) |
| Denmark | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Union | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| (1) | Up to 10 % of this quota can be banked and used in the following year only within this management area. |

1r

2r

3r

4

5r

6

7r

(SAN/234_1R)
  (1)

(SAN/234_2R)
  (1)

(SAN/234_3R
  )(1)

(SAN/234_4)
  (1)

(SAN/234_5R)
  (1)

(SAN/234_6)
  (1)

(SAN/234_7R)
  (1)

Denmark

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Germany

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Sweden

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Union

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

United Kingdom

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

(1)

Up to 10 % of this quota can be banked and used in the following year only within this management area.

| Species: | Greater silver smelt

  Argentina silus | Zone: | United Kingdom and international waters of 1 and 2
  (ARU/1/2.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 16 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 5 | |
| Netherlands | | 13 | |
| Union | | 34 | |
| United Kingdom | | 25 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 59 | |

Species:

Greater silver smelt

Argentina silus

Zone:

United Kingdom and international waters of 1 and 2

(ARU/1/2.)

Germany

16

Precautionary TAC

France

5

Netherlands

13

Union

34

United Kingdom

25

TAC

59

| Species: | Greater silver smelt

  Argentina silus | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; Union waters of 3a
  (ARU/3A4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 717 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Germany | | 7 | |
| France | | 5 | |
| Ireland | | 5 | |
| Netherlands | | 34 | |
| Sweden | | 28 | |
| Union | | 796 | |
| United Kingdom | | 13 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 809 | |

Species:

Greater silver smelt

Argentina silus

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; Union waters of 3a

(ARU/3A4-C)

Denmark

717

Precautionary TAC

Germany

7

France

5

Ireland

5

Netherlands

34

Sweden

28

Union

796

United Kingdom

13

TAC

809

| Species: | Greater silver smelt

  Argentina silus | Zone: | 6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5
  (ARU/567.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 619 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 13 | |
| Ireland | | 573 | |
| Netherlands | | 6 465 | |
| Union | | 7 670 | |
| United Kingdom | | 454 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 8 124 | |

Species:

Greater silver smelt

Argentina silus

Zone:

6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5

(ARU/567.)

Germany

619

Precautionary TAC

France

13

Ireland

573

Netherlands

6 465

Union

7 670

United Kingdom

454

TAC

8 124

| Species: | Tusk

  Brosme brosme | Zone: | United Kingdom and international waters of 1, 2 and 14
  (USK/1214EI) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 6 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 6 | (1) |
| Others | | 3 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 16 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 6 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 22 | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |
| (2) | Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (USK/1214EI_AMS). |

Species:

Tusk

Brosme brosme

Zone:

United Kingdom and international waters of 1, 2 and 14

(USK/1214EI)

Germany

6

(1)

Precautionary TAC

France

6

(1)

Others

3

(1)(2)

Union

16

(1)

United Kingdom

6

(1)

TAC

22

(1)

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

(2)

Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (USK/1214EI_AMS).

| Species: | Tusk

  Brosme brosme | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4
  (USK/04-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 62 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Germany | | 19 | (1) |
| France | | 43 | (1) |
| Sweden | | 6 | (1) |
| Others | | 6 | (2) |
| Union | | 136 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 92 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 228 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 25% may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (USK/*6AN58). |
| (2) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (USK/04-C_AMS). |

Species:

Tusk

Brosme brosme

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4

(USK/04-C.)

Denmark

62

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Germany

19

(1)

France

43

(1)

Sweden

6

(1)

Others

6

(2)

Union

136

(1)

United Kingdom

92

(1)

TAC

228

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 25% may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (USK/*6AN58).

(2)

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (USK/04-C_AMS).

| Species: | Tusk

  Brosme brosme | Zone: | 6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5
  (USK/567EI.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 59 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Spain | | 207 | (1) |
| France | | 2 460 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 237 | (1) |
| Others | | 59 | (2) |
| Union | | 3 022 | (1) |
| Norway | | 0 | (3)(4)(5) |
| United Kingdom | | 1 272 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 4 294 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 (USK/*04-C.). |
| (2) | Exclusively for by-catches. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (USK/567EI_AMS). |
| (3) | Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per vessel, at any moment, is authorised in 6 and 7 and in United Kingdom and international waters of 5. 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 6 and 7 and in United Kingdom and international waters of 5 shall not exceed the amount in tonnes (OTH/*5B67-) given below. By-catch of cod under this provision in area 6a may not be more than 5 %. |
| | 0 | |
| (4) | Including ling. The following quotas for Norway shall only be fished with longlines in 6 and 7 and in United Kingdom and international waters of 5: |
| | Ling (LIN/*5B67-) | 0 | |
| | Tusk (USK/*5B67-) | 0 | |
| (5) | The tusk and ling quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following amount, in tonnes: |
| | 0 | |

Species:

Tusk

Brosme brosme

Zone:

6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5

(USK/567EI.)

Germany

59

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Spain

207

(1)

France

2 460

(1)

Ireland

237

(1)

Others

59

(2)

Union

3 022

(1)

Norway

0

(3)(4)(5)

United Kingdom

1 272

(1)

TAC

4 294

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 (USK/*04-C.).

(2)

Exclusively for by-catches. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (USK/567EI_AMS).

(3)

Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per vessel, at any moment, is authorised in 6 and 7 and in United Kingdom and international waters of 5. 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 6 and 7 and in United Kingdom and international waters of 5 shall not exceed the amount in tonnes (OTH/*5B67-) given below. By-catch of cod under this provision in area 6a may not be more than 5 %.

0

(4)

Including ling. The following quotas for Norway shall only be fished with longlines in 6 and 7 and in United Kingdom and international waters of 5:

Ling (LIN/*5B67-)

0

Tusk (USK/*5B67-)

0

(5)

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

0

| Species: | Boarfishes

  Caproidae | Zone: | 6, 7 and 8
  (BOR/678-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 5 592 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Ireland | | 15 749 | |
| Union | | 21 341 | |
| United Kingdom | | 1 450 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 22 791 | |

Species:

Boarfishes

Caproidae

Zone:

6, 7 and 8

(BOR/678-)

Denmark

5 592

Precautionary TAC

Ireland

15 749

Union

21 341

United Kingdom

1 450

TAC

22 791

| Species: | Herring

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 6b and 6aN; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b
  (1)


  (HER/5B6ANB) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 119 | (2) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| France | | 22 | (2) |
| Ireland | | 161 | (2) |
| Netherlands | | 119 | (2) |
| Union | | 421 | (2) |
| United Kingdom | | 791 | (2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 212 | |
| (1) | Reference is to the herring stock in the part of ICES zone 6a which lies east of 7° W and north of 55° N, or west of 7° W and north of 56° N, excluding the Clyde. |
| (2) | 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:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

6b and 6aN; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b
  (1)

(HER/5B6ANB)

Germany

119

(2)

Precautionary TAC

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

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

France

22

(2)

Ireland

161

(2)

Netherlands

119

(2)

Union

421

(2)

United Kingdom

791

(2)

TAC

1 212

(1)

Reference is to the herring stock in the part of ICES zone 6a which lies east of 7° W and north of 55° N, or west of 7° W and north of 56° N, excluding the Clyde.

(2)

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: | Herring

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 6aS
  (1)
  , 7b, 7c
  (HER/6AS7BC) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | | 1 720 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Netherlands | | 172 | |
| Union | | 1 892 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 892 | |
| (1) | Reference is to the herring stock in 6a south of 56o00' N and west of 07o00' W. |

Species:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

6aS
  (1)
  , 7b, 7c

(HER/6AS7BC)

Ireland

1 720

Precautionary TAC

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

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

Netherlands

172

Union

1 892

TAC

1 892

(1)

Reference is to the herring stock in 6a south of 56o00' N and west of 07o00' W.

| Species: | Herring

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 7a
  (1)


  (HER/07A/MM) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | | 439 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Union | | 439 | |
| United Kingdom | | 6 870 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 7 309 | |
| (1) | This zone is reduced by the area bounded:






  — | to the north by latitude 52o30' N, |

Species:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

7a
  (1)

(HER/07A/MM)

Ireland

439

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Union

439

United Kingdom

6 870

TAC

7 309

(1)

This zone is reduced by the area bounded:

—

to the north by latitude 52o30' N,

| — | to the south by latitude 52o00' N, |
| --- | --- |

—

to the south by latitude 52o00' N,

| — | to the west by the coast of Ireland, |
| --- | --- |

—

to the west by the coast of Ireland,

| — | to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom. |
| --- | --- |

—

to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom.

| Species: | Herring

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 7e and 7f
  (HER/7EF.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| France | | 279 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Union | | 279 | |
| United Kingdom | | 279 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 558 | |

Species:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

7e and 7f

(HER/7EF.)

France

279

Precautionary TAC

Union

279

United Kingdom

279

TAC

558

| Species: | Herring

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 7a south of 52°30’N; 7g
  (1)
  , 7h
  (1)
  , 7j
  (1)
  and 7k
  (1)


  (HER/7G-K.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 10 | (2) | Analytical TAC |
| France | | 54 | (2) |
| Ireland | | 750 | (2) |
| Netherlands | | 54 | (2) |
| Union | | 868 | (2) |
| United Kingdom | | 1 | (3) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 869 | |
| (1) | This zone is increased by the area bounded:






  — | to the north by latitude 52o30' N, |

Species:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

7a south of 52°30’N; 7g
  (1)
  , 7h
  (1)
  , 7j
  (1)
  and 7k
  (1)

(HER/7G-K.)

Germany

10

(2)

Analytical TAC

France

54

(2)

Ireland

750

(2)

Netherlands

54

(2)

Union

868

(2)

United Kingdom

1

(3)

TAC

869

(1)

This zone is increased by the area bounded:

—

to the north by latitude 52o30' N,

| — | to the south by latitude 52o00' N, |
| --- | --- |

—

to the south by latitude 52o00' N,

| — | to the west by the coast of Ireland, |
| --- | --- |

—

to the west by the coast of Ireland,

| — | to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom. |
| --- | --- |

—

to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom.

(2)

This quota may only be allocated to vessels participating in the sentinel fishery to allow fisheries-based data collection for this stock as assessed by ICES. The Member States concerned shall communicate the name(s) of the vessel(s) to the Commission before allowing any catches.

(3)

This quota may only be allocated to vessels participating in the sentinel fishery to allow fisheries-based data collection for this stock as assessed by ICES. United Kingdom fisheries administrations shall communicate the name(s) of the vessel(s) to the Marine Management Organisation before allowing any catches.

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | 6b; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b west of 12o00' W and of 12 and 14
  (COD/5W6-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 0 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Germany | | 1 | (1) |
| France | | 7 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 14 | (1) |
| Union | | 22 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 52 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 74 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for cod are permitted under this TAC. |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

6b; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b west of 12o00' W and of 12 and 14

(COD/5W6-14)

Belgium

0

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Germany

1

(1)

France

7

(1)

Ireland

14

(1)

Union

22

(1)

United Kingdom

52

(1)

TAC

74

(1)

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for cod are permitted under this TAC.

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | 6a; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b east of 12o00' W
  (COD/5BE6A) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 1 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8 of this Regulation applies
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Germany | | 9 | (1) |
| France | | 99 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 188 | (1) |
| Union | | 297 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 913 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 210 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for cod are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

6a; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b east of 12o00' W

(COD/5BE6A)

Belgium

1

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8 of this Regulation applies

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

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

Germany

9

(1)

France

99

(1)

Ireland

188

(1)

Union

297

(1)

United Kingdom

913

(1)

TAC

1 210

(1)

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for cod are permitted under this quota.

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | 7a
  (COD/07A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 2 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| France | | 6 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 83 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 1 | (1) |
| Union | | 92 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 73 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 165 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

7a

(COD/07A.)

Belgium

2

(1)

Precautionary TAC

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

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

France

6

(1)

Ireland

83

(1)

Netherlands

1

(1)

Union

92

(1)

United Kingdom

73

(1)

TAC

165

(1)

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | 7b, 7c, 7e-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (COD/7XAD34) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 14 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8 of this Regulation applies
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| France | | 231 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 336 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 0 | (1) |
| Union | | 581 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 63 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 644 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for cod are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

7b, 7c, 7e-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(COD/7XAD34)

Belgium

14

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8 of this Regulation applies

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

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

France

231

(1)

Ireland

336

(1)

Netherlands

0

(1)

Union

581

(1)

United Kingdom

63

(1)

TAC

644

(1)

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for cod are permitted under this quota.

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | 7d
  (COD/07D.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 54 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| France | | 1 059 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 31 | (1) |
| Union | | 1 144 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 117 | (2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 261 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in 4, the part of 3a not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat and United Kingdom waters of 2a (COD/*2A3X4). |
| (2) | Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4, the part of 3a not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat and United Kingdom waters of 2a (COD/*2A3X4X). |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

7d

(COD/07D.)

Belgium

54

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

France

1 059

(1)

Netherlands

31

(1)

Union

1 144

(1)

United Kingdom

117

(2)

TAC

1 261

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in 4, the part of 3a not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat and United Kingdom waters of 2a (COD/*2A3X4).

(2)

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4, the part of 3a not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat and United Kingdom waters of 2a (COD/*2A3X4X).

| Species: | Megrims

  Lepidorhombus spp. | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (LEZ/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 8 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 7 | (1) |
| Germany | | 7 | (1) |
| France | | 45 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 35 | (1) |
| Union | | 102 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 2 621 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 723 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 20 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (LEZ/*6AN58). |

Species:

Megrims

Lepidorhombus spp.

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(LEZ/2AC4-C)

Belgium

8

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

7

(1)

Germany

7

(1)

France

45

(1)

Netherlands

35

(1)

Union

102

(1)

United Kingdom

2 621

(1)

TAC

2 723

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 20 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (LEZ/*6AN58).

| Species: | Megrims

  Lepidorhombus spp. | Zone: | 6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b;
  international waters of 12 and 14
  (LEZ/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 530 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 2 068 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 605 | (1) |
| Union | | 3 203 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 2 296 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 5 499 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 25 % may be fished in: United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4 (LEZ/*2AC4C). |

Species:

Megrims

Lepidorhombus spp.

Zone:

6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b;

international waters of 12 and 14

(LEZ/56-14)

Spain

530

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

France

2 068

(1)

Ireland

605

(1)

Union

3 203

(1)

United Kingdom

2 296

(1)

TAC

5 499

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 25 % may be fished in: United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4 (LEZ/*2AC4C).

| Species: | Megrims

  Lepidorhombus spp. | Zone: | 7
  (LEZ/07.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 538 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | | 5 976 | (2) |
| France | | 7 252 | (2) |
| Ireland | | 3 297 | (2) |
| Union | | 17 063 | |
| United Kingdom | | 4 285 | (2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 21 348 | |
| (1) | 10 % of this quota may be used in 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (LEZ/*8ABDE) for by-catches in directed fisheries for sole. |
| (2) | 35 % of this quota may be fished in 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (LEZ/*8ABDE). |

Species:

Megrims

Lepidorhombus spp.

Zone:

7

(LEZ/07.)

Belgium

538

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Spain

5 976

(2)

France

7 252

(2)

Ireland

3 297

(2)

Union

17 063

United Kingdom

4 285

(2)

TAC

21 348

(1)

10 % of this quota may be used in 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (LEZ/*8ABDE) for by-catches in directed fisheries for sole.

(2)

35 % of this quota may be fished in 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (LEZ/*8ABDE).

| Species: | Megrims

  Lepidorhombus spp. | Zone: | 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
  (LEZ/8ABDE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 1 168 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 943 | |
| Union | | 2 111 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 111 | |

Species:

Megrims

Lepidorhombus spp.

Zone:

8a, 8b, 8d and 8e

(LEZ/8ABDE.)

Spain

1 168

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

France

943

Union

2 111

TAC

2 111

| Species: | Anglerfishes

  Lophiidae | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (ANF/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 166 | (1)(2) | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | 366 | (1)(2) |
| Germany | | 178 | (1)(2) |
| France | | 34 | (1)(2) |
| Netherlands | | 125 | (1)(2) |
| Sweden | | 4 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 873 | (1)(2) |
| United Kingdom | | 6 338 | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 7 211 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 30% may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (ANF/*6AN58). |
| (2) | Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom waters of 6a south of 58°30’N; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; International waters of 12 and 14 (ANF/*56-14). |

Species:

Anglerfishes

Lophiidae

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(ANF/2AC4-C)

Belgium

166

(1)(2)

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

366

(1)(2)

Germany

178

(1)(2)

France

34

(1)(2)

Netherlands

125

(1)(2)

Sweden

4

(1)(2)

Union

873

(1)(2)

United Kingdom

6 338

(1)(2)

TAC

7 211

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 30% may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (ANF/*6AN58).

(2)

Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom waters of 6a south of 58°30’N; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; International waters of 12 and 14 (ANF/*56-14).

| Species: | Anglerfishes

  Lophiidae | Zone: | 6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (ANF/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 123 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Germany | | 141 | (1) |
| Spain | | 132 | (1) |
| France | | 1 520 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 343 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 119 | (1) |
| Union | | 2 378 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 1 704 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 4 082 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 20 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4 (ANF/*2AC4C). |

Species:

Anglerfishes

Lophiidae

Zone:

6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(ANF/56-14)

Belgium

123

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Germany

141

(1)

Spain

132

(1)

France

1 520

(1)

Ireland

343

(1)

Netherlands

119

(1)

Union

2 378

(1)

United Kingdom

1 704

(1)

TAC

4 082

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 20 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4 (ANF/*2AC4C).

| Species: | Anglerfishes

  Lophiidae | Zone: | 7
  (ANF/07.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 4 003 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | | 446 | (1) |
| Spain | | 1 591 | (1) |
| France | | 25 687 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 3 283 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 518 | (1) |
| Union | | 35 528 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 10 196 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 45 724 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (ANF/*8ABDE). |

Species:

Anglerfishes

Lophiidae

Zone:

7

(ANF/07.)

Belgium

4 003

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Germany

446

(1)

Spain

1 591

(1)

France

25 687

(1)

Ireland

3 283

(1)

Netherlands

518

(1)

Union

35 528

(1)

United Kingdom

10 196

(1)

TAC

45 724

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (ANF/*8ABDE).

| Species: | Anglerfishes

  Lophiidae | Zone: | 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
  (ANF/8ABDE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 1 866 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 10 386 | |
| Union | | 12 252 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 12 252 | |

Species:

Anglerfishes

Lophiidae

Zone:

8a, 8b, 8d and 8e

(ANF/8ABDE.)

Spain

1 866

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

France

10 386

Union

12 252

TAC

12 252

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6b; international waters 12 and 14
  (HAD/6B1214) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 8 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | | 8 | |
| France | | 368 | |
| Ireland | | 264 | |
| Union | | 648 | |
| United Kingdom | | 3 430 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 4 078 | |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6b; international waters 12 and 14

(HAD/6B1214)

Belgium

8

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Germany

8

France

368

Ireland

264

Union

648

United Kingdom

3 430

TAC

4 078

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | 7b-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (HAD/7X7A34) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 114 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 6 823 | |
| Ireland | | 2 275 | |
| Union | | 9 212 | |
| United Kingdom | | 2 142 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 11 901 | |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

7b-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(HAD/7X7A34)

Belgium

114

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

France

6 823

Ireland

2 275

Union

9 212

United Kingdom

2 142

TAC

11 901

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | 7a
  (HAD/07A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 37 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 168 | |
| Ireland | | 1 003 | |
| Union | | 1 208 | |
| United Kingdom | | 1 440 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 648 | |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

7a

(HAD/07A.)

Belgium

37

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

France

168

Ireland

1 003

Union

1 208

United Kingdom

1 440

TAC

2 648

| Species: | Whiting

  Merlangius merlangus | Zone: | 6; United Kingdom and International waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (WHG/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 7 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8 of this Regulation applies
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| France | | 135 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 802 | (1) |
| Union | | 944 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 1 692 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 636 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches of whiting in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for whiting are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

Zone:

6; United Kingdom and International waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(WHG/56-14)

Germany

7

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8 of this Regulation applies

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

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

France

135

(1)

Ireland

802

(1)

Union

944

(1)

United Kingdom

1 692

(1)

TAC

2 636

(1)

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches of whiting in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for whiting are permitted under this quota.

| Species: | Whiting

  Merlangius merlangus | Zone: | 7a
  (WHG/07A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 2 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8 of this Regulation applies
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| France | | 21 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 269 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 1 | (1) |
| Union | | 293 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 428 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 721 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches of whiting in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for whiting are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

Zone:

7a

(WHG/07A.)

Belgium

2

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8 of this Regulation applies

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

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

France

21

(1)

Ireland

269

(1)

Netherlands

1

(1)

Union

293

(1)

United Kingdom

428

(1)

TAC

721

(1)

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches of whiting in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for whiting are permitted under this quota.

| Species: | Whiting

  Merlangius merlangus | Zone: | 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h, 7j and 7k
  (WHG/7X7A-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 72 | | Analytical TAC |
| France | | 4 459 | |
| Ireland | | 3 877 | |
| Netherlands | | 36 | |
| Union | | 8 444 | |
| United Kingdom | | 1 077 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 9 650 | |

Species:

Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

Zone:

7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h, 7j and 7k

(WHG/7X7A-C)

Belgium

72

Analytical TAC

France

4 459

Ireland

3 877

Netherlands

36

Union

8 444

United Kingdom

1 077

TAC

9 650

| Species: | Hake

  Merluccius merluccius | Zone: | 3a
  (HKE/03A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 2 295 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Sweden | | 195 | (1) |
| Union | | 2 490 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 490 | |
| (1) | Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission and to the United Kingdom. |

Species:

Hake

Merluccius merluccius

Zone:

3a

(HKE/03A.)

Denmark

2 295

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Sweden

195

(1)

Union

2 490

TAC

2 490

(1)

Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission and to the United Kingdom.

| Species: | Hake

  Merluccius merluccius | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (HKE/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 27 | (1)(2) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 1 089 | (1)(2) |
| Germany | | 125 | (1)(2) |
| France | | 241 | (1)(2) |
| Netherlands | | 62 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 1 544 | (1)(2) |
| United Kingdom | | 1 339 | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 883 | |
| (1) | Not more than 10 % of this quota may be used for by-catch in 3a (HKE/*03A.). |
| (2) | Special condition: of which up to 6 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (HKE/*6AN58). |

Species:

Hake

Merluccius merluccius

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(HKE/2AC4-C)

Belgium

27

(1)(2)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

1 089

(1)(2)

Germany

125

(1)(2)

France

241

(1)(2)

Netherlands

62

(1)(2)

Union

1 544

(1)(2)

United Kingdom

1 339

(1)(2)

TAC

2 883

(1)

Not more than 10 % of this quota may be used for by-catch in 3a (HKE/*03A.).

(2)

Special condition: of which up to 6 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (HKE/*6AN58).

| Species: | Hake

  Merluccius merluccius | Zone: | 6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b;
  international waters of 12 and 14
  (HKE/571214) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 414 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | | 13 282 | (1) |
| France | | 20 513 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 2 485 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 267 | (1) |
| Union | | 36 961 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 9 374 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 46 335 | |
| (1) | Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 and United Kingdom and international waters of 2a. However, such transfers shall be notified retrospectively annually to the Union or the United Kingdom respectively. Member States shall notify such transfers in advance to the Commission. |
| Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones: | 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (HKE/*8ABDE) |

Species:

Hake

Merluccius merluccius

Zone:

6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b;

international waters of 12 and 14

(HKE/571214)

Belgium

414

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Spain

13 282

(1)

France

20 513

(1)

Ireland

2 485

(1)

Netherlands

267

(1)

Union

36 961

(1)

United Kingdom

9 374

(1)

TAC

46 335

(1)

Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 and United Kingdom and international waters of 2a. However, such transfers shall be notified retrospectively annually to the Union or the United Kingdom respectively. Member States shall notify such transfers in advance to the Commission.

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

8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (HKE/*8ABDE)

Belgium

55

Spain

2 203

France

2 203

Ireland

275

Netherlands

28

Union

4 764

United Kingdom

1 239

| Species: | Hake

  Merluccius merluccius | Zone: | 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
  (HKE/8ABDE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 14 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | | 9 668 | |
| France | | 21 712 | |
| Netherlands | | 28 | (1) |
| Union | | 31 422 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 31 422 | |
| (1) | Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission and to the United Kingdom. |
| Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones: | 6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (HKE/*57-14) |

Species:

Hake

Merluccius merluccius

Zone:

8a, 8b, 8d and 8e

(HKE/8ABDE.)

Belgium

14

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Spain

9 668

France

21 712

Netherlands

28

(1)

Union

31 422

TAC

31 422

(1)

Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission and to the United Kingdom.

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

6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (HKE/*57-14)

Belgium

3

Spain

2 801

France

5 041

Netherlands

8

Union

7 853

| Species: | Lemon sole and witch flounder

  Microstomus kitt and

  Glyptocephalus cynoglossus | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (L/W/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 153 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | 421 | |
| Germany | | 54 | |
| France | | 115 | |
| Netherlands | | 350 | |
| Sweden | | 5 | |
| Union | | 1 098 | |
| United Kingdom | | 2 042 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 3 140 | |

Species:

Lemon sole and witch flounder

Microstomus kitt and

Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(L/W/2AC4-C)

Belgium

153

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

421

Germany

54

France

115

Netherlands

350

Sweden

5

Union

1 098

United Kingdom

2 042

TAC

3 140

| Species: | Blue ling

  Molva dypterygia | Zone: | 6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5
  (BLI/5B67-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 109 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Estonia | | 16 | |
| Spain | | 342 | |
| France | | 7 804 | |
| Ireland | | 30 | |
| Lithuania | | 7 | |
| Poland | | 3 | |
| Others | | 30 | (1) |
| Union | | 8 341 | |
| Norway | | 0 | (2) |
| Faroe Islands | | 0 | (3) |
| United Kingdom | | 2 611 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 10 952 | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BLI/5B67_AMS). |
| (2) | To be fished in Union waters of 4, 6 and 7 (BLI/*24X7C). |
| (3) | By-catches of roundnose grenadier and black scabbardfish to be counted against this quota. To be fished in Union waters of 6a north of 56° 30′N and 6b. This provision shall not apply for catches subject to the landing obligation. |

Species:

Blue ling

Molva dypterygia

Zone:

6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5

(BLI/5B67-)

Germany

109

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Estonia

16

Spain

342

France

7 804

Ireland

30

Lithuania

7

Poland

3

Others

30

(1)

Union

8 341

Norway

0

(2)

Faroe Islands

0

(3)

United Kingdom

2 611

TAC

10 952

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BLI/5B67_AMS).

(2)

To be fished in Union waters of 4, 6 and 7 (BLI/*24X7C).

(3)

By-catches of roundnose grenadier and black scabbardfish to be counted against this quota. To be fished in Union waters of 6a north of 56° 30′N and 6b. This provision shall not apply for catches subject to the landing obligation.

| Species: | Blue ling

  Molva dypterygia | Zone: | International waters of 12
  (BLI/12INT-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | | 0 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Spain | | 73 | (1) |
| France | | 2 | (1) |
| Lithuania | | 1 | (1) |
| Others | | 0 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 76 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 1 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 77 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |
| (2) | Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BLI/12INT_AMS). |

Species:

Blue ling

Molva dypterygia

Zone:

International waters of 12

(BLI/12INT-)

Estonia

0

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Spain

73

(1)

France

2

(1)

Lithuania

1

(1)

Others

0

(1)(2)

Union

76

(1)

United Kingdom

1

(1)

TAC

77

(1)

(1)

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

(2)

Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BLI/12INT_AMS).

| Species: | Blue ling

  Molva dypterygia | Zone: | United Kingdom and international waters of 2; United Kingdom and Union waters of 4
  (BLI/24-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 2 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Germany | | 2 | |
| Ireland | | 2 | |
| France | | 12 | |
| Others | | 2 | (1) |
| Union | | 20 | |
| United Kingdom | | 7 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 27 | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BLI/24_AMS). |

Species:

Blue ling

Molva dypterygia

Zone:

United Kingdom and international waters of 2; United Kingdom and Union waters of 4

(BLI/24-)

Denmark

2

Precautionary TAC

Germany

2

Ireland

2

France

12

Others

2

(1)

Union

20

United Kingdom

7

TAC

27

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BLI/24_AMS).

| Species: | Blue ling

  Molva dypterygia | Zone: | Union waters of 3a
  (BLI/03A-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 1,5 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Germany | | 1 | |
| Sweden | | 1,5 | |
| Union | | 4 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 4 | |

Species:

Blue ling

Molva dypterygia

Zone:

Union waters of 3a

(BLI/03A-)

Denmark

1,5

Precautionary TAC

Germany

1

Sweden

1,5

Union

4

TAC

4

| Species: | Ling

  Molva molva | Zone: | United Kingdom and international waters of 1 and 2
  (LIN/1/2.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 9 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Germany | | 9 | |
| France | | 9 | |
| Others | | 3 | (1) |
| Union | | 30 | |
| United Kingdom | | 8 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 38 | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (LIN/1/2_AMS). |

Species:

Ling

Molva molva

Zone:

United Kingdom and international waters of 1 and 2

(LIN/1/2.)

Denmark

9

Precautionary TAC

Germany

9

France

9

Others

3

(1)

Union

30

United Kingdom

8

TAC

38

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (LIN/1/2_AMS).

| Species: | Ling

  Molva molva | Zone: | Union waters of 3a
  (LIN/03A-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 11 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | 79 | |
| Germany | | 11 | |
| Sweden | | 32 | |
| Union | | 133 | |
| United Kingdom | | 11 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 144 | |

Species:

Ling

Molva molva

Zone:

Union waters of 3a

(LIN/03A-C.)

Belgium

11

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

79

Germany

11

Sweden

32

Union

133

United Kingdom

11

TAC

144

| Species: | Ling

  Molva molva | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4
  (LIN/04-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 15 | (1)(2) | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | 230 | (1)(2) |
| Germany | | 143 | (1)(2) |
| France | | 128 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 5 | (1) |
| Sweden | | 10 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 531 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 2 046 | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 577 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 20 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (LIN/*6AN58). |
| (2) | Special condition: of which up to 25 % but no more than 75 tonnes may be fished in: Union waters of 3a (LIN/*03A-C). |

Species:

Ling

Molva molva

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4

(LIN/04-C.)

Belgium

15

(1)(2)

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

230

(1)(2)

Germany

143

(1)(2)

France

128

(1)

Netherlands

5

(1)

Sweden

10

(1)(2)

Union

531

(1)

United Kingdom

2 046

(1)(2)

TAC

2 577

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 20 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (LIN/*6AN58).

(2)

Special condition: of which up to 25 % but no more than 75 tonnes may be fished in: Union waters of 3a (LIN/*03A-C).

| Species: | Ling

  Molva molva | Zone: | United Kingdom and international waters of 5
  (LIN/05EI.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 4 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | 4 | |
| Germany | | 4 | |
| France | | 4 | |
| Union | | 16 | |
| United Kingdom | | 4 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 20 | |

Species:

Ling

Molva molva

Zone:

United Kingdom and international waters of 5

(LIN/05EI.)

Belgium

4

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

4

Germany

4

France

4

Union

16

United Kingdom

4

TAC

20

| Species: | Ling

  Molva molva | Zone: | 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10; international waters of 12 and 14
  (LIN/6X14.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 44 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | 8 | (1) |
| Germany | | 160 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 865 | (1) |
| Spain | | 3 237 | (1) |
| France | | 3 451 | (1) |
| Portugal | | 8 | (1) |
| Union | | 7 773 | (1) |
| Norway | | 0 | (2)(3)(4) |
| Faroe Islands | | 0 | (5)(6) |
| United Kingdom | | 4 598 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 12 371 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 40 % may be fished in: United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 (LIN/*04-C.). |
| (2) | Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per vessel, at any moment, is authorised in 5b, 6 and 7. 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 5b, 6 and 7 shall not exceed the amount below in tonnes (OTH/*6X14.). By-catch of cod under this provision in area 6a may not be more than 5 %. |
| 0 |
| (3) | Including tusk. The quotas for Norway shall only be fished with long-lines in 5b, 6 and 7, and they amount to: | |
| Ling (LIN/*5B67-) | 0 | |
| Tusk (USK/*5B67-) | 0 | |
| (4) | The ling and tusk quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following amount, in tonnes: |
| 0 |
| (5) | Including tusk. To be fished in 6a north of 56°30' N and 6b (LIN/*6BAN.). |
| (6) | Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 20 % per vessel, at any moment, is authorised in 6a and 6b. 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 6a and 6b shall not exceed the following amount in tonnes (OTH/*6AB.): 0 |

Species:

Ling

Molva molva

Zone:

6, 7, 8, 9 and 10; international waters of 12 and 14

(LIN/6X14.)

Belgium

44

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

8

(1)

Germany

160

(1)

Ireland

865

(1)

Spain

3 237

(1)

France

3 451

(1)

Portugal

8

(1)

Union

7 773

(1)

Norway

0

(2)(3)(4)

Faroe Islands

0

(5)(6)

United Kingdom

4 598

(1)

TAC

12 371

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 40 % may be fished in: United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 (LIN/*04-C.).

(2)

Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per vessel, at any moment, is authorised in 5b, 6 and 7. 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 5b, 6 and 7 shall not exceed the amount below in tonnes (OTH/*6X14.). By-catch of cod under this provision in area 6a may not be more than 5 %.

0

(3)

Including tusk. The quotas for Norway shall only be fished with long-lines in 5b, 6 and 7, and they amount to:

Ling (LIN/*5B67-)

0

Tusk (USK/*5B67-)

0

(4)

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

0

(5)

Including tusk. To be fished in 6a north of 56°30' N and 6b (LIN/*6BAN.).

(6)

Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 20 % per vessel, at any moment, is authorised in 6a and 6b. 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 6a and 6b shall not exceed the following amount in tonnes (OTH/*6AB.): 0

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (NEP/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 1 154 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 1 154 | |
| Germany | | 17 | |
| France | | 34 | |
| Netherlands | | 594 | |
| Union | | 2 953 | |
| United Kingdom | | 19 120 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 22 073 | |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(NEP/2AC4-C)

Belgium

1 154

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

1 154

Germany

17

France

34

Netherlands

594

Union

2 953

United Kingdom

19 120

TAC

22 073

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | 6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b
  (NEP/5BC6.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 27 | | Analytical TAC |
| France | | 108 | |
| Ireland | | 179 | |
| Union | | 314 | |
| United Kingdom | | 12 997 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 13 311 | |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b

(NEP/5BC6.)

Spain

27

Analytical TAC

France

108

Ireland

179

Union

314

United Kingdom

12 997

TAC

13 311

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | 7
  (NEP/07.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 981 | (1) | Analytical TAC |
| France | | 3 974 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 6 027 | (1) |
| Union | | 10 982 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 7 371 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 18 353 | (1) |
| (1) | Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone: | Functional Unit 16 of subarea 7 (NEP/*07U16) |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

7

(NEP/07.)

Spain

981

(1)

Analytical TAC

France

3 974

(1)

Ireland

6 027

(1)

Union

10 982

(1)

United Kingdom

7 371

(1)

TAC

18 353

(1)

(1)

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

Functional Unit 16 of subarea 7 (NEP/*07U16)

Spain

1 142

France

715

Ireland

1 374

Union

3 231

United Kingdom

556

| Species: | Northern prawn

  Pandalus borealis | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (PRA/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 735 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Netherlands | | 7 | (1) |
| Sweden | | 30 | (1) |
| Union | | 772 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 218 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 990 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries for Northern prawn are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Northern prawn

Pandalus borealis

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(PRA/2AC4-C)

Denmark

735

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Netherlands

7

(1)

Sweden

30

(1)

Union

772

(1)

United Kingdom

218

(1)

TAC

990

(1)

(1)

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

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b;
  international waters of 12 and 14
  (PLE/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| France | | 8 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Ireland | | 224 | |
| Union | | 232 | |
| United Kingdom | | 360 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 592 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b;

international waters of 12 and 14

(PLE/56-14)

France

8

Precautionary TAC

Ireland

224

Union

232

United Kingdom

360

TAC

592

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 7a
  (PLE/07A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 44 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 19 | |
| Ireland | | 767 | |
| Netherlands | | 13 | |
| Union | | 843 | |
| United Kingdom | | 1 042 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 039 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

7a

(PLE/07A.)

Belgium

44

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

France

19

Ireland

767

Netherlands

13

Union

843

United Kingdom

1 042

TAC

2 039

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 7d and 7e
  (PLE/7DE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 889 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 2 963 | |
| Union | | 3 852 | |
| United Kingdom | | 2 020 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 6 775 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

7d and 7e

(PLE/7DE.)

Belgium

889

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

France

2 963

Union

3 852

United Kingdom

2 020

TAC

6 775

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 7f and 7g
  (PLE/7FG.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 44 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 79 | |
| Ireland | | 147 | |
| Union | | 270 | |
| United Kingdom | | 103 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 402 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

7f and 7g

(PLE/7FG.)

Belgium

44

Precautionary TAC

France

79

Ireland

147

Union

270

United Kingdom

103

TAC

402

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 7h, 7j and 7k
  (PLE/7HJK.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 8 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8 of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 16 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 55 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 31 | (1) |
| Union | | 110 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 22 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 132 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries for plaice are permitted under this TAC. |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

7h, 7j and 7k

(PLE/7HJK.)

Belgium

8

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 8 of this Regulation applies

France

16

(1)

Ireland

55

(1)

Netherlands

31

(1)

Union

110

(1)

United Kingdom

22

(1)

TAC

132

(1)

(1)

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

| Species: | Pollack

  Pollachius pollachius | Zone: | 6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (POL/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 2 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 59 | |
| Ireland | | 18 | |
| Union | | 79 | |
| United Kingdom | | 46 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 125 | |

Species:

Pollack

Pollachius pollachius

Zone:

6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(POL/56-14)

Spain

2

Precautionary TAC

France

59

Ireland

18

Union

79

United Kingdom

46

TAC

125

| Species: | Pollack

  Pollachius pollachius | Zone: | 7
  (POL/07.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 185 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Spain | | 11 | (1) |
| France | | 4 255 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 453 | (1) |
| Union | | 4 904 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 1 506 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 6 410 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 2 % may be fished in 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (POL/*8ABDE). |

Species:

Pollack

Pollachius pollachius

Zone:

7

(POL/07.)

Belgium

185

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Spain

11

(1)

France

4 255

(1)

Ireland

453

(1)

Union

4 904

(1)

United Kingdom

1 506

(1)

TAC

6 410

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 2 % may be fished in 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (POL/*8ABDE).

| Species: | Saithe

  Pollachius virens | Zone: | 7, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (POK/7/3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 3 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 751 | |
| Ireland | | 1 404 | |
| Union | | 2 158 | |
| United Kingdom | | 383 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 541 | |

Species:

Saithe

Pollachius virens

Zone:

7, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(POK/7/3411)

Belgium

3

Precautionary TAC

France

751

Ireland

1 404

Union

2 158

United Kingdom

383

TAC

2 541

| Species: | Turbot and brill

  Scophthalmus maximus and

  Scophthalmus rhombus | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (T/B/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 260 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 554 | |
| Germany | | 142 | |
| France | | 67 | |
| Netherlands | | 1 966 | |
| Sweden | | 4 | |
| Union | | 2 993 | |
| United Kingdom | | 715 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 3 747 | |

Species:

Turbot and brill

Scophthalmus maximus and

Scophthalmus rhombus

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(T/B/2AC4-C)

Belgium

260

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

554

Germany

142

France

67

Netherlands

1 966

Sweden

4

Union

2 993

United Kingdom

715

TAC

3 747

| Species: | Skates and rays

  Rajiformes | Zone: | Union and United Kingdom waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (SRX/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 268 | (1)(2)(3)(4) | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | 11 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Germany | | 13 | (1)(2)(3) |
| France | | 42 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Netherlands | | 228 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Union | | 562 | (1)(3) |
| United Kingdom | | 1 202 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 764 | (3) |
| (1) | Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 (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. |
| (2) | 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, which was retained by the United Kingdom. |
| (3) | Shall not apply to blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in United Kingdom waters of 2a and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. 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. |
| (4) | Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in 7d (SRX/*07D2.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 17 and 56 of this Regulation and in the relevant provisions of the United Kingdom law for the areas specified therein. Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/*07D2.), cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*07D2.), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*07D2.) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*07D2.) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and undulate ray (Raja undulata). |

Species:

Skates and rays

Rajiformes

Zone:

Union and United Kingdom waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(SRX/2AC4-C)

Belgium

268

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

11

(1)(2)(3)

Germany

13

(1)(2)(3)

France

42

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Netherlands

228

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Union

562

(1)(3)

United Kingdom

1 202

(1)(2)(3)(4)

TAC

1 764

(3)

(1)

Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 (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.

(2)

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, which was retained by the United Kingdom.

(3)

Shall not apply to blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in United Kingdom waters of 2a and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. 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.

(4)

Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in 7d (SRX/*07D2.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 17 and 56 of this Regulation and in the relevant provisions of the United Kingdom law for the areas specified therein. Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/*07D2.), cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*07D2.), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*07D2.) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*07D2.) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and undulate ray (Raja undulata).

| Species: | Skates and rays

  Rajiformes | Zone: | Union waters of 3a
  (SRX/03A-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 37 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Sweden | | 11 | (1) |
| Union | | 48 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 48 | |
| (1) | 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 rays

Rajiformes

Zone:

Union waters of 3a

(SRX/03A-C.)

Denmark

37

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Sweden

11

(1)

Union

48

(1)

TAC

48

(1)

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 rays

  Rajiformes | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7e-k
  (SRX/67AKXD) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 835 | (1)(2)(3)(4) | Precautionary TAC |
| Estonia | | 5 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| France | | 3 749 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Germany | | 11 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Ireland | | 1 207 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Lithuania | | 19 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Netherlands | | 4 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Portugal | | 21 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Spain | | 1 009 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Union | | 6 860 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| United Kingdom | | 2 937 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 9 797 | (3)(4) |
| (1) | 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 (Leucoraja circularis) (RJI/67AKXD) and shagreen ray (Leucoraja fullonica) (RJF/67AKXD) shall be reported separately |
| (2) | Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in 7d (SRX/*07D.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 17 and 50 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 (Leucoraja circularis) (RJI/*07D.) and shagreen ray (Leucoraja fullonica) (RJF/*07D.) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and undulate ray (Raja undulata). |
| (3) | Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). Catches of this species in 7e shall be counted against the quantities provided for in that separate TAC (RJU/7DE). When accidentally caught in 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7f-k, 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. |
| (4) | Shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata), except in 7f and 7g. When accidentally caught, this species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species. Within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantities of small-eyed ray in areas 7f and 7g (RJE/7FG.) provided below may be taken: |

Species:

Skates and rays

Rajiformes

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7e-k

(SRX/67AKXD)

Belgium

835

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Precautionary TAC

Estonia

5

(1)(2)(3)(4)

France

3 749

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Germany

11

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Ireland

1 207

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Lithuania

19

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Netherlands

4

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Portugal

21

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Spain

1 009

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Union

6 860

(1)(2)(3)(4)

United Kingdom

2 937

(1)(2)(3)(4)

TAC

9 797

(3)(4)

(1)

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 (Leucoraja circularis) (RJI/67AKXD) and shagreen ray (Leucoraja fullonica) (RJF/67AKXD) shall be reported separately

(2)

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in 7d (SRX/*07D.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 17 and 50 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 (Leucoraja circularis) (RJI/*07D.) and shagreen ray (Leucoraja fullonica) (RJF/*07D.) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and undulate ray (Raja undulata).

(3)

Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). Catches of this species in 7e shall be counted against the quantities provided for in that separate TAC (RJU/7DE). When accidentally caught in 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7f-k, 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.

(4)

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

| Species: | Small-eyed ray

  Raja microocellata | Zone: | 7f and 7g
  (RJE/7FG.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 5 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Estonia | | 0 | |
| France | | 24 | |
| Germany | | 0 | |
| Ireland | | 8 | |
| Lithuania | | 0 | |
| Netherlands | | 0 | |
| Portugal | | 0 | |
| Spain | | 6 | |
| Union | | 43 | |
| United Kingdom | | 43 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 86 | |
| | Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in 7d and reported under the following code: (RJE/*07D.). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 17 and 55 of this Regulation and in the relevant provisions of the United Kingdom law for the areas specified therein. |

Species:

Small-eyed ray

Raja microocellata

Zone:

7f and 7g

(RJE/7FG.)

Belgium

5

Precautionary TAC

Estonia

0

France

24

Germany

0

Ireland

8

Lithuania

0

Netherlands

0

Portugal

0

Spain

6

Union

43

United Kingdom

43

TAC

86

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in 7d and reported under the following code: (RJE/*07D.). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 17 and 55 of this Regulation and in the relevant provisions of the United Kingdom law for the areas specified therein.

| Species: | Skates and rays

  Rajiformes | Zone: | 7d
  (SRX/07D.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 137 | (1)(2)(3)(4) | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 1 153 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Netherlands | | 7 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Union | | 1 297 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| United Kingdom | | 240 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 537 | (4) |
| (1) | Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/07D.), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/07D.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/07D.), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/07D.) and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/07D.) shall be reported separately. |
| (2) | Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7e-k (SRX/*67AKD). Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*67AKD), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*67AKD), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/*67AKD) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*67AKD) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and to undulate ray (Raja undulata). |
| (3) | Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4 (SRX/*2AC4C). Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 (RJH/*04-C.), cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*2AC4C), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*2AC4C) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*2AC4C) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata). |
| (4) | Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). Catches of this species shall be counted against the quantities provided for in that separate TAC (RJU/7DE). |

Species:

Skates and rays

Rajiformes

Zone:

7d

(SRX/07D.)

Belgium

137

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Precautionary TAC

France

1 153

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Netherlands

7

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Union

1 297

(1)(2)(3)(4)

United Kingdom

240

(1)(2)(3)(4)

TAC

1 537

(4)

(1)

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

(2)

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7e-k (SRX/*67AKD). Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*67AKD), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*67AKD), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/*67AKD) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*67AKD) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and to undulate ray (Raja undulata).

(3)

Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4 (SRX/*2AC4C). Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 (RJH/*04-C.), cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*2AC4C), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*2AC4C) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*2AC4C) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata).

(4)

Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). Catches of this species shall be counted against the quantities provided for in that separate TAC (RJU/7DE).

| Species: | Undulate ray

  Raja undulata | Zone: | 7d and 7e
  (RJU/7DE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 257 | (1) | Analytical TAC |
| Estonia | 1 | (1) |
| France | 1 258 | (1) |
| Germany | 3 | (1) |
| Ireland | 332 | (1) |
| Lithuania | 5 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 2 | (1) |
| Portugal | 6 | (1) |
| Spain | 277 | (1) |
| Union | 2 141 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 1 051 | (1) |
| | | |
| TAC | 3 192 | (1) |
| (1) | The specimens may only be landed whole or gutted. For Union fishing vessels, this is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 17 and 56 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. For United Kingdom vessels, this is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in relevant provisions in the United Kingdom law for the areas specified therein. |

Species:

Undulate ray

Raja undulata

Zone:

7d and 7e

(RJU/7DE.)

Belgium

257

(1)

Analytical TAC

Estonia

1

(1)

France

1 258

(1)

Germany

3

(1)

Ireland

332

(1)

Lithuania

5

(1)

Netherlands

2

(1)

Portugal

6

(1)

Spain

277

(1)

Union

2 141

(1)

United Kingdom

1 051

(1)

TAC

3 192

(1)

(1)

The specimens may only be landed whole or gutted. For Union fishing vessels, this is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 17 and 56 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. For United Kingdom vessels, this is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in relevant provisions in the United Kingdom law for the areas specified therein.

| Species: | Skates and rays

  Rajiformes | Zone: | Union waters of 8 and 9
  (SRX/89-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 11 | (1)(2) | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 2 093 | (1)(2) |
| Portugal | | 1 696 | (1)(2) |
| Spain | | 1 707 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 5 507 | (1)(2) |
| United Kingdom | | 12 | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 5 519 | (2) |
| (1) | 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. |
| (2) | 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 8 and 9 may only be landed whole or gutted. The catches shall remain under the quotas shown in the table below. These provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 17 and 56 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:

Skates and rays

Rajiformes

Zone:

Union waters of 8 and 9

(SRX/89-C.)

Belgium

11

(1)(2)

Precautionary TAC

France

2 093

(1)(2)

Portugal

1 696

(1)(2)

Spain

1 707

(1)(2)

Union

5 507

(1)(2)

United Kingdom

12

(1)(2)

TAC

5 519

(2)

(1)

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.

(2)

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 8 and 9 may only be landed whole or gutted. The catches shall remain under the quotas shown in the table below. These provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 17 and 56 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 ray

  Raja undulata | Zone: | Union waters of 8
  (RJU/8-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 0 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 13 | |
| Portugal | | 10 | |
| Spain | | 10 | |
| Union | | 33 | |
| United Kingdom | | 0 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 33 | |

Species:

Undulate ray

Raja undulata

Zone:

Union waters of 8

(RJU/8-C.)

Belgium

0

Precautionary TAC

France

13

Portugal

10

Spain

10

Union

33

United Kingdom

0

TAC

33

| Species: | Undulate ray

  Raja undulata | Zone: | Union waters of 9
  (RJU/9-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 0 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 20 | |
| Portugal | | 15 | |
| Spain | | 15 | |
| Union | | 50 | |
| United Kingdom | | 0 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 50 | |

Species:

Undulate ray

Raja undulata

Zone:

Union waters of 9

(RJU/9-C.)

Belgium

0

Precautionary TAC

France

20

Portugal

15

Spain

15

Union

50

United Kingdom

0

TAC

50

| Species: | Greenland halibut

  Reinhardtius hippoglossoides | Zone: | 6; United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b
  (GHL/2A-C46) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 29 | | Analytical TAC |
| Germany | | 51 | |
| Estonia | | 29 | |
| Spain | | 29 | |
| France | | 478 | |
| Ireland | | 29 | |
| Lithuania | | 29 | |
| Poland | | 29 | |
| Union | | 703 | |
| Norway | | 0 | |
| United Kingdom | | 1 868 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 571 | |

Species:

Greenland halibut

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

Zone:

6; United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b

(GHL/2A-C46)

Denmark

29

Analytical TAC

Germany

51

Estonia

29

Spain

29

France

478

Ireland

29

Lithuania

29

Poland

29

Union

703

Norway

0

United Kingdom

1 868

TAC

2 571

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (SOL/24-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 681 | | Analytical TAC |
| Denmark | | 311 | |
| Germany | | 545 | |
| France | | 136 | |
| Netherlands | | 6 146 | |
| Union | | 7 829 | |
| Norway | | 10 | (1

  ) |
| United Kingdom | | 1 323 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 9 152 | |
| (1) | May be fished only in Union waters of 4 (SOL/*04-EU). |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(SOL/24-C.)

Belgium

681

Analytical TAC

Denmark

311

Germany

545

France

136

Netherlands

6 146

Union

7 829

Norway

10

(1

  )

United Kingdom

1 323

TAC

9 152

(1)

May be fished only in Union waters of 4 (SOL/*04-EU).

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (SOL/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | | 46 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Union | | 46 | |
| United Kingdom | | 11 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 57 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(SOL/56-14)

Ireland

46

Precautionary TAC

Union

46

United Kingdom

11

TAC

57

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 7a
  (SOL/07A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 270 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| France | | 3 | |
| Ireland | | 94 | |
| Netherlands | | 86 | |
| Union | | 453 | |
| United Kingdom | | 140 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 605 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

7a

(SOL/07A.)

Belgium

270

Analytical TAC

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

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

France

3

Ireland

94

Netherlands

86

Union

453

United Kingdom

140

TAC

605

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 7d
  (SOL/07D.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 457 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 915 | |
| Union | | 1 372 | |
| United Kingdom | | 347 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 747 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

7d

(SOL/07D.)

Belgium

457

Precautionary TAC

France

915

Union

1 372

United Kingdom

347

TAC

1 747

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 7e
  (SOL/07E.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 46 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 487 | |
| Union | | 533 | |
| United Kingdom | | 861 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 394 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

7e

(SOL/07E.)

Belgium

46

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

France

487

Union

533

United Kingdom

861

TAC

1 394

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 7f and 7g
  (SOL/7FG.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 777 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 78 | |
| Ireland | | 39 | |
| Union | | 894 | |
| United Kingdom | | 421 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 338 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

7f and 7g

(SOL/7FG.)

Belgium

777

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

France

78

Ireland

39

Union

894

United Kingdom

421

TAC

1 338

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 7h, 7j and 7k
  (SOL/7HJK.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 18 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 35 | |
| Ireland | | 96 | |
| Netherlands | | 28 | |
| Union | | 177 | |
| United Kingdom | | 36 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 213 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

7h, 7j and 7k

(SOL/7HJK.)

Belgium

18

Precautionary TAC

France

35

Ireland

96

Netherlands

28

Union

177

United Kingdom

36

TAC

213

| Species: | Picked dogfish

  Squalus acanthias | Zone: | Union waters of 3a
  (DGS/03A-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 337 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Sweden | | 793 | (1) |
| Union | | 1 130 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 130 | (1) |
| (1) | A maximum conservation reference size of 100 cm shall be respected and any catches above that size when caught accidentally, shall not be harmed and specimens shall be promptly released back into the sea. |

Species:

Picked dogfish

Squalus acanthias

Zone:

Union waters of 3a

(DGS/03A-C.)

Denmark

337

(1)

Precautionary TAC

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

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

Sweden

793

(1)

Union

1 130

(1)

TAC

1 130

(1)

(1)

A maximum conservation reference size of 100 cm shall be respected and any catches above that size when caught accidentally, shall not be harmed and specimens shall be promptly released back into the sea.

| Species: | Picked dogfish

  Squalus acanthias | Zone: | Union and United Kingdom waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (DGS/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 58 | (1)(2) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Denmark | | 332 | (1)(2) |
| Germany | | 60 | (1)(2) |
| France | | 106 | (1)(2) |
| Netherlands | | 91 | (1)(2) |
| Sweden | | 5 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 652 | (1)(2) |
| United Kingdom | | 2 782 | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 3 434 | (1)(2) |
| (1) | Not to be targeted in United Kingdom waters and by United Kingdom vessels in Union waters until the prohibition in United Kingdom law (including licence conditions) has been removed. |
| (2) | In Union waters a maximum conservation reference size of 100 cm shall be respected and any catches above that size when caught accidentally, shall not be harmed and specimens shall be promptly released back into the sea. |

Species:

Picked dogfish

Squalus acanthias

Zone:

Union and United Kingdom waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(DGS/2AC4-C)

Belgium

58

(1)(2)

Precautionary TAC

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

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

Denmark

332

(1)(2)

Germany

60

(1)(2)

France

106

(1)(2)

Netherlands

91

(1)(2)

Sweden

5

(1)(2)

Union

652

(1)(2)

United Kingdom

2 782

(1)(2)

TAC

3 434

(1)(2)

(1)

Not to be targeted in United Kingdom waters and by United Kingdom vessels in Union waters until the prohibition in United Kingdom law (including licence conditions) has been removed.

(2)

In Union waters a maximum conservation reference size of 100 cm shall be respected and any catches above that size when caught accidentally, shall not be harmed and specimens shall be promptly released back into the sea.

| Species: | Picked dogfish

  Squalus acanthias | Zone: | 6,7 and 8; United Kingdom and international waters of 5; International waters of 1, 12 and 14
  (DGS/15X14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 696 | (1)(2) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Germany | | 149 | (1)(2) |
| Spain | | 360 | (1)(2) |
| France | | 2 964 | (1)(2) |
| Ireland | | 1 871 | (1)(2) |
| Netherlands | | 10 | (1)(2) |
| Portugal | | 14 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 6 064 | (1)(2) |
| United Kingdom | | 4 825 | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 10 889 | (1)(2) |
| (1) | Not to be targeted in United Kingdom waters until the prohibition in United Kingdom law (including licence conditions) has been removed. |
| (2) | In Union waters a maximum conservation reference size of 100 cm shall be respected and any catches above that size when caught accidentally, shall not be harmed and specimens shall be promptly released back into the sea. |

Species:

Picked dogfish

Squalus acanthias

Zone:

6,7 and 8; United Kingdom and international waters of 5; International waters of 1, 12 and 14

(DGS/15X14)

Belgium

696

(1)(2)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany

149

(1)(2)

Spain

360

(1)(2)

France

2 964

(1)(2)

Ireland

1 871

(1)(2)

Netherlands

10

(1)(2)

Portugal

14

(1)(2)

Union

6 064

(1)(2)

United Kingdom

4 825

(1)(2)

TAC

10 889

(1)(2)

(1)

Not to be targeted in United Kingdom waters until the prohibition in United Kingdom law (including licence conditions) has been removed.

(2)

In Union waters a maximum conservation reference size of 100 cm shall be respected and any catches above that size when caught accidentally, shall not be harmed and specimens shall be promptly released back into the sea.

| Species: | Horse mackerel and associated by-catches

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4b, 4c and 7d
  (JAX/4BC7D) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 7 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | 3 080 | (1) |
| Germany | | 272 | (1)(2) |
| Spain | | 57 | (1) |
| France | | 255 | (1)(2) |
| Ireland | | 194 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 1 854 | (1)(2) |
| Portugal | | 7 | (1) |
| Sweden | | 75 | (1) |
| Union | | 5 801 | |
| Norway | | 0 | (3) |
| United Kingdom | | 3 074 | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 8 969 | |
| (1) | Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of boarfishes, haddock, whiting and mackerel (OTH/*4BC7D). By-catches of boarfishes, haddock, whiting and mackerel counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 % of the quota. |
| (2) | Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in division 7d may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the following zone: United Kingdom waters of 4a; 6, 7a-c, e-k; 8a-b, d-e; United Kingdom waters of 2a; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (JAX/*7D-EU). |
| (3) | May not be fished in Union waters of 7d. |

Species:

Horse mackerel and associated by-catches

Trachurus spp.

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4b, 4c and 7d

(JAX/4BC7D)

Belgium

7

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

3 080

(1)

Germany

272

(1)(2)

Spain

57

(1)

France

255

(1)(2)

Ireland

194

(1)

Netherlands

1 854

(1)(2)

Portugal

7

(1)

Sweden

75

(1)

Union

5 801

Norway

0

(3)

United Kingdom

3 074

(1)(2)

TAC

8 969

(1)

Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of boarfishes, haddock, whiting and mackerel (OTH/*4BC7D). By-catches of boarfishes, haddock, whiting and mackerel counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 % of the quota.

(2)

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in division 7d may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the following zone: United Kingdom waters of 4a; 6, 7a-c, e-k; 8a-b, d-e; United Kingdom waters of 2a; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (JAX/*7D-EU).

(3)

May not be fished in Union waters of 7d.

| Species: | Horse mackerel and associated by-catches

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | United Kingdom waters of 2a and 4a; 6, 7a-c, e-k; 8a-b, d-e; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (JAX/2A-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 1 236 | (1)(3)(6) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Germany | | 965 | (1)(2)(3)(6) |
| Spain | | 1 316 | (3)(5)(6) |
| France | | 497 | (1)(2)(3)(5)(6) |
| Ireland | | 3 213 | (1)(3)(6) |
| Netherlands | | 3 870 | (1)(2)(3)(6) |
| Portugal | | 127 | (3)(5)(6) |
| Sweden | | 675 | (1)(3)(6) |
| Union | | 11 899 | (3)(6)(6) |
| Faroe Islands | | 0 | (4)(6) |
| United Kingdom | | 1 258 | (1)(2)(3)(6) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 13 157 | |
| (1) | Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota utilised in United Kingdom waters of 2a or 4a before 30 June may be accounted for as utilised under the quota concerning the zone of United Kingdom and Union waters of 4b, 4c and 7d (JAX/*2A4AC). |
| (2) | Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in 7d (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.). |
| (3) | Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel (OTH/*2A-14). By-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 % of the quota. |
| (4) | Limited to 4a, 6a (north of 56°30’N only), 7e, 7f, 7h. |
| (5) | Special condition: up to 80% of this quota may be fished in 8c (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). |
| (6) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries for horse mackerel are permitted under this TAC. |

Species:

Horse mackerel and associated by-catches

Trachurus spp.

Zone:

United Kingdom waters of 2a and 4a; 6, 7a-c, e-k; 8a-b, d-e; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(JAX/2A-14)

Denmark

1 236

(1)(3)(6)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany

965

(1)(2)(3)(6)

Spain

1 316

(3)(5)(6)

France

497

(1)(2)(3)(5)(6)

Ireland

3 213

(1)(3)(6)

Netherlands

3 870

(1)(2)(3)(6)

Portugal

127

(3)(5)(6)

Sweden

675

(1)(3)(6)

Union

11 899

(3)(6)(6)

Faroe Islands

0

(4)(6)

United Kingdom

1 258

(1)(2)(3)(6)

TAC

13 157

(1)

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota utilised in United Kingdom waters of 2a or 4a before 30 June may be accounted for as utilised under the quota concerning the zone of United Kingdom and Union waters of 4b, 4c and 7d (JAX/*2A4AC).

(2)

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in 7d (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.).

(3)

Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel (OTH/*2A-14). By-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 % of the quota.

(4)

Limited to 4a, 6a (north of 56°30’N only), 7e, 7f, 7h.

(5)

Special condition: up to 80% of this quota may be fished in 8c (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).

(6)

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

| Species: | Horse mackerel

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | 8c
  (JAX/08C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 1 899 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| France | | 33 | |
| Portugal | | 188 | (1) |
| Union | | 2 120 | (2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 120 | (2) |
| (1) | Special condition: up to 10 % of this quota may be fished in 9 (JAX/*09.). |
| (2) | No targeted fisheries, only by catch. |

Species:

Horse mackerel

Trachurus spp.

Zone:

8c

(JAX/08C.)

Spain

1 899

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

France

33

Portugal

188

(1)

Union

2 120

(2)

TAC

2 120

(2)

(1)

Special condition: up to 10 % of this quota may be fished in 9 (JAX/*09.).

(2)

No targeted fisheries, only by catch.

| Species: | Norway pout and associated by-catches

  Trisopterus esmarkii | Zone: | 3a; United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (NOP/2A3A4.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year | 2023 | | 2024 | | Analytical TAC |
| | |
| Denmark | 46 929 | (1)(3) | 0 | (1)(6) |
| Germany | 9 | (1)(2)(3) | 0 | (1)(2)(6) |
| Netherlands | 35 | (1)(2)(3) | 0 | (1)(2)(6) |
| Union | 46 973 | (1)(3) | 0 | (1)(6) |
| United Kingdom | 11 439 | (2)(3) | 0 | (2)(6) |
| Norway | 0 | (4) | 0 | (4) |
| Faroe Islands | 0 | (5) | 0 | (5) |
| | | | | |
| TAC | 58 412 | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of haddock and whiting (OT2/*2A3A4). By-catches of haddock and whiting counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 % of the quota. |
| (2) | Quota may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES zones 2a, 3a and 4 only. |
| (3) | May only be fished from 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2023. |
| (4) | A sorting grid shall be used. |
| (5) | A sorting grid shall be used. Includes a maximum of 15 % of unavoidable by-catches (NOP/*2A3A4), to be counted against this quota. |
| (6) | May only be fished from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2024. |

Species:

Norway pout and associated by-catches

Trisopterus esmarkii

Zone:

3a; United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(NOP/2A3A4.)

Year

2023

2024

Analytical TAC

Denmark

46 929

(1)(3)

0

(1)(6)

Germany

9

(1)(2)(3)

0

(1)(2)(6)

Netherlands

35

(1)(2)(3)

0

(1)(2)(6)

Union

46 973

(1)(3)

0

(1)(6)

United Kingdom

11 439

(2)(3)

0

(2)(6)

Norway

0

(4)

0

(4)

Faroe Islands

0

(5)

0

(5)

TAC

58 412

Not relevant

(1)

Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of haddock and whiting (OT2/*2A3A4). By-catches of haddock and whiting counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 % of the quota.

(2)

Quota may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES zones 2a, 3a and 4 only.

(3)

May only be fished from 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2023.

(4)

A sorting grid shall be used.

(5)

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

(6)

May only be fished from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2024.

| Species: | Tusk

  Brosme brosme | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 4
  (USK/04-N.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | To be established | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Denmark | | To be established | |
| Germany | | To be established | |
| France | | To be established | |
| Netherlands | | To be established | |
| Union | | | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |

Species:

Tusk

Brosme brosme

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 4

(USK/04-N.)

Belgium

To be established

Precautionary TAC

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

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

Denmark

To be established

Germany

To be established

France

To be established

Netherlands

To be established

Union

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Herring
  (1)



  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 3a
  (HER/03A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 9 771 | (1)(2)(3) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Germany | | 156 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Sweden | | 10 221 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Union | | 20 148 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Norway | | To be established | (2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 23 250 | |
| (1) | Catches of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. |
| (2) | Only the following amounts of the herring stocks HER/03A. (HER/*03A.) and HER/03A-BC (HER/*03A-BC) may be fished in 3a: |
| | Denmark | 559 | |
| | Germany | 7 |
| | Sweden | 403 |
| | Union | 969 |
| | Norway | To be established |
| (3) | Special condition: up to 50% of this amount may be fished in United Kingdom waters of 4 (HER/*04-UK), and up to 50% may be fished in Union waters of 4b (HER/*4B-EU). |

Species:

Herring
  (1)

Clupea harengus

Zone:

3a

(HER/03A.)

Denmark

9 771

(1)(2)(3)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany

156

(1)(2)(3)

Sweden

10 221

(1)(2)(3)

Union

20 148

(1)(2)(3)

Norway

To be established

(2)

TAC

23 250

(1)

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

(2)

Only the following amounts of the herring stocks HER/03A. (HER/*03A.) and HER/03A-BC (HER/*03A-BC) may be fished in 3a:

Denmark

559

Germany

7

Sweden

403

Union

969

Norway

To be established

(3)

Special condition: up to 50% of this amount may be fished in United Kingdom waters of 4 (HER/*04-UK), and up to 50% may be fished in Union waters of 4b (HER/*4B-EU).

| Species: | Herring
  (1)



  Clupea harengus | Zone: | Union, United Kingdom and Norwegian waters of 4 north of 53°30' N
  (HER/4AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 55 491 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | | 37 409 | |
| France | | 19 555 | |
| Netherlands | | 49 163 | |
| Sweden | | 3 753 | |
| Union | | 165 371 | |
| Faroe Islands | | 0 | |
| Norway | | 115 001 | (2) |
| United Kingdom | | 72 563 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 396 556 | |
| (1) | Catches of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. |
| (2) | 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 following quantity may be taken in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4a and 4b (HER/*4AB-C): |
| | | 0 | |
| |
| Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantity given below may be taken by the Union in Norwegian waters south of 62°N: |
| Norwegian waters south of 62oN (HER/*4N-S62) | |
| Union | | To be established | |

Species:

Herring
  (1)

Clupea harengus

Zone:

Union, United Kingdom and Norwegian waters of 4 north of 53°30' N

(HER/4AB.)

Denmark

55 491

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Germany

37 409

France

19 555

Netherlands

49 163

Sweden

3 753

Union

165 371

Faroe Islands

0

Norway

115 001

(2)

United Kingdom

72 563

TAC

396 556

(1)

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

(2)

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 following quantity may be taken in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4a and 4b (HER/*4AB-C):

0

Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantity given below may be taken by the Union in Norwegian waters south of 62°N:

Norwegian waters south of 62oN (HER/*4N-S62)

Union

To be established

| Species: | Herring

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | Norwegian waters south of 62oN
  (HER/4N-S62) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sweden | | 932 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Union | | 932 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 396 556 | |
| (1) | By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species. |

Species:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

Norwegian waters south of 62oN

(HER/4N-S62)

Sweden

932

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Union

932

TAC

396 556

(1)

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

| Species: | Herring

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 3a
  (HER/03A-BC) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 5 692 | (1)(2)(3) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Germany | | 51 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Sweden | | 916 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Union | | 6 659 | (1)(2)(3) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 6 659 | (2) |
| (1) | Exclusively for catches of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm. |
| (2) | Only the following amounts of the herring stocks HER/03A. (HER/*03A) and HER/03A-BC (HER/*03A-BC) may be fished in 3a: |
| | Denmark | 559 | |
| Germany | 7 |
| Sweden | 403 |
| Union | 969 |
| (3) | Special condition: up to 50% of this quota may be fished in Union waters of 4 (HER/*4-EU-BC). |

Species:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

3a

(HER/03A-BC)

Denmark

5 692

(1)(2)(3)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany

51

(1)(2)(3)

Sweden

916

(1)(2)(3)

Union

6 659

(1)(2)(3)

TAC

6 659

(2)

(1)

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

(2)

Only the following amounts of the herring stocks HER/03A. (HER/*03A) and HER/03A-BC (HER/*03A-BC) may be fished in 3a:

Denmark

559

Germany

7

Sweden

403

Union

969

(3)

Special condition: up to 50% of this quota may be fished in Union waters of 4 (HER/*4-EU-BC).

| Species: | Herring
  (1)



  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 4 and 7d; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (HER/2A47DX) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 38 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 7 388 | |
| Germany | | 38 | |
| France | | 38 | |
| Netherlands | | 38 | |
| Sweden | | 36 | |
| Union | | 7 576 | |
| United Kingdom | | 140 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 7 716 | |
| (1) | Exclusively for catches of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm. |

Species:

Herring
  (1)

Clupea harengus

Zone:

4 and 7d; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(HER/2A47DX)

Belgium

38

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

7 388

Germany

38

France

38

Netherlands

38

Sweden

36

Union

7 576

United Kingdom

140

TAC

7 716

(1)

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

| Species: | Herring
  (1)



  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 4c and 7d(2)
  (HER/4CXB7D) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 8 518 | (3) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 782 | (3) |
| Germany | | 527 | (3) |
| France | | 10 421 | (3) |
| Netherlands | | 18 211 | (3) |
| Union | | 38 459 | (3) |
| United Kingdom | | 5 162 | (3) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 396 556 | |
| (1) | Exclusively for catches of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. |
| (2) | Except Blackwater stock, i.e. 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. |
| (3) | Special condition: up to 50 % of this quota may be taken in 4b (HER/*04B.). |

Species:

Herring
  (1)

Clupea harengus

Zone:

4c and 7d(2)

(HER/4CXB7D)

Belgium

8 518

(3)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

782

(3)

Germany

527

(3)

France

10 421

(3)

Netherlands

18 211

(3)

Union

38 459

(3)

United Kingdom

5 162

(3)

TAC

396 556

(1)

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

(2)

Except Blackwater stock, i.e. 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.

(3)

Special condition: up to 50 % of this quota may be taken in 4b (HER/*04B.).

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | Skagerrak
  (COD/03AN.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 8 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Denmark | | 2 476 | |
| Germany | | 62 | |
| Netherlands | | 16 | |
| Sweden | | 433 | |
| Union | | 2 995 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 3 095 | |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

Skagerrak

(COD/03AN.)

Belgium

8

Analytical TAC

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

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

Denmark

2 476

Germany

62

Netherlands

16

Sweden

433

Union

2 995

TAC

3 095

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a; the part of 3a not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat
  (COD/2A3AX4) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 542 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Denmark | | 3 118 | |
| Germany | | 1 977 | |
| France | | 670 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 1 761 | (1) |
| Sweden | | 21 | |
| Union | | 8 089 | |
| Norway | | 3 681 | (2) |
| United Kingdom | | 9 882 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 21 652 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in: 7d (COD/*07D.). |
| (2) | 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 these quotas, no more than the quantity given below may be taken in the following zone: | Norwegian waters of 4 (COD/*04N-) |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

4; United Kingdom waters of 2a; the part of 3a not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat

(COD/2A3AX4)

Belgium

542

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Denmark

3 118

Germany

1 977

France

670

(1)

Netherlands

1 761

(1)

Sweden

21

Union

8 089

Norway

3 681

(2)

United Kingdom

9 882

(1)

TAC

21 652

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in: 7d (COD/*07D.).

(2)

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 these quotas, no more than the quantity given below may be taken in the following zone:

Norwegian waters of 4 (COD/*04N-)

Union

To be established

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | Norwegian waters south of 62oN
  (COD/4N-S62) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sweden | | 382 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Union | | 382 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | By-catches of haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for those species. |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

Norwegian waters south of 62oN

(COD/4N-S62)

Sweden

382

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Union

382

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

| Species: | Anglerfishes

  Lophiidae | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 4
  (ANF/04-N.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | To be established | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Denmark | | To be established | |
| Germany | | To be established | |
| Netherlands | | To be established | |
| Union | | To be established | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |

Species:

Anglerfishes

Lophiidae

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 4

(ANF/04-N.)

Belgium

To be established

Precautionary TAC

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

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

Denmark

To be established

Germany

To be established

Netherlands

To be established

Union

To be established

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | 3a
  (HAD/03A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 17 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 2 892 | |
| Germany | | 184 | |
| Netherlands | | 3 | |
| Sweden | | 342 | |
| Union | | 3 438 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 3 589 | |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

3a

(HAD/03A.)

Belgium

17

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

2 892

Germany

184

Netherlands

3

Sweden

342

Union

3 438

TAC

3 589

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (HAD/2AC4.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 363 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 2 495 | (1) |
| Germany | | 1 588 | (1) |
| France | | 2 767 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 272 | (1) |
| Sweden | | 223 | (1) |
| Union | | 7 709 | (1) |
| Norway | | 13 432 | |
| United Kingdom | | 37 261 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 58 402 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (HAD/*6AN58). |
| Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantity given below may be taken in the following zones: | Norwegian waters of 4 (HAD/*04N-) |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(HAD/2AC4.)

Belgium

363

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

2 495

(1)

Germany

1 588

(1)

France

2 767

(1)

Netherlands

272

(1)

Sweden

223

(1)

Union

7 709

(1)

Norway

13 432

United Kingdom

37 261

TAC

58 402

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (HAD/*6AN58).

Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantity given below may be taken in the following zones:

Norwegian waters of 4 (HAD/*04N-)

Union

To be established

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | Norwegian waters south of 62oN
  (HAD/4N-S62) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sweden | | 707 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Union | | 707 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | By-catches of cod, pollack, whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species. |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

Norwegian waters south of 62oN

(HAD/4N-S62)

Sweden

707

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Union

707

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | 6a; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b
  (HAD/5BC6A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 8 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | | 8 | (1) |
| France | | 359 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 887 | (1) |
| Union | | 1 262 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 5 245 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 6 507 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 25 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4 (HAD/*2AC4.). |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

6a; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b

(HAD/5BC6A.)

Belgium

8

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Germany

8

(1)

France

359

(1)

Ireland

887

(1)

Union

1 262

(1)

United Kingdom

5 245

TAC

6 507

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 25 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4 (HAD/*2AC4.).

| Species: | Whiting

  Merlangius merlangus | Zone: | 3a
  (WHG/03A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 164 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 6a(1) applies |
| Netherlands | | 1 | |
| Sweden | | 18 | |
| Union | | 183 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 232 | |

Species:

Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

Zone:

3a

(WHG/03A.)

Denmark

164

Precautionary TAC

Article 6a(1) applies

Netherlands

1

Sweden

18

Union

183

TAC

232

| Species: | Whiting

  Merlangius merlangus | Zone: | 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (WHG/2AC4.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 600 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 2 596 | |
| Germany | | 675 | |
| France | | 3 900 | |
| Netherlands | | 1 500 | |
| Sweden | | 4 | |
| Union | | 9 275 | |
| Norway | | 3 429 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 21 410 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 34 294 | |
| (1) | 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 these quotas, no more than the quantity given below may be taken in the following zone: |
| Norwegian waters of 4 (WHG/*04N-) | |
| Union | | To be established | | |

Species:

Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

Zone:

4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(WHG/2AC4.)

Belgium

600

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

2 596

Germany

675

France

3 900

Netherlands

1 500

Sweden

4

Union

9 275

Norway

3 429

(1)

United Kingdom

21 410

TAC

34 294

(1)

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 these quotas, no more than the quantity given below may be taken in the following zone:

Norwegian waters of 4 (WHG/*04N-)

Union

To be established

| Species: | Whiting and pollack

  Merlangius merlangus and

  Pollachius pollachius | Zone: | Norwegian waters south of 62oN
  (W/P/4N-S62) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sweden | | 190 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Union | | 190 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | By-catches of cod, haddock and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species. |

Species:

Whiting and pollack

Merlangius merlangus and

Pollachius pollachius

Zone:

Norwegian waters south of 62oN

(W/P/4N-S62)

Sweden

190

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Union

190

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

| Species: | Hake

  Merluccius merluccius | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 4
  (HKE/04-N.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | To be established | | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | To be established | |
| Germany | | To be established | |
| France | | To be established | |
| Netherlands | | To be established | |
| Sweden | | Not relevant | |
| Union | | To be established | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |

Species:

Hake

Merluccius merluccius

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 4

(HKE/04-N.)

Belgium

To be established

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

To be established

Germany

To be established

France

To be established

Netherlands

To be established

Sweden

Not relevant

Union

To be established

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Blue whiting

  Micromesistius poutassou | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 2 and 4
  (WHB/24-N.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 0 | | Analytical TAC |
| Union | | 0 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |

Species:

Blue whiting

Micromesistius poutassou

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 2 and 4

(WHB/24-N.)

Denmark

0

Analytical TAC

Union

0

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Blue whiting

  Micromesistius poutassou | Zone: | United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14
  (WHB/1X14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 61 646 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | | 23 969 | (1) |
| Spain | | 52 262 | (1)(2) |
| France | | 42 901 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 47 737 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 75 168 | (1) |
| Portugal | | 4 855 | (1)(2) |
| Sweden | | 15 249 | (1) |
| Union | | 323 787 | (1)(3) |
| Norway | | 0 | |
| Faroe Islands | | 0 | 0 |
| United Kingdom | | 84 829 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Special condition: within a total access limit of 0 tonnes for the Union, Member States may fish up to the following percentage of their quotas in Faroese waters (WHB/*05-F.): 0 % |
| (2) | Transfers of this quota may be effected to 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission. |
| (3) | Special condition: from the Union quotas in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 (WHB/*NZJM1) and in 8c, 9 and 10; 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: |
| | | To be established | |

Species:

Blue whiting

Micromesistius poutassou

Zone:

United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14

(WHB/1X14)

Denmark

61 646

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Germany

23 969

(1)

Spain

52 262

(1)(2)

France

42 901

(1)

Ireland

47 737

(1)

Netherlands

75 168

(1)

Portugal

4 855

(1)(2)

Sweden

15 249

(1)

Union

323 787

(1)(3)

Norway

0

Faroe Islands

0

0

United Kingdom

84 829

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Special condition: within a total access limit of 0 tonnes for the Union, Member States may fish up to the following percentage of their quotas in Faroese waters (WHB/*05-F.): 0 %

(2)

Transfers of this quota may be effected to 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission.

(3)

Special condition: from the Union quotas in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 (WHB/*NZJM1) and in 8c, 9 and 10; 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:

To be established

| Species: | Blue whiting

  Micromesistius poutassou | Zone: | 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (WHB/8C3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 41 910 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Portugal | | 10 477 | |
| Union | | 52 387 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Special condition: from the Union quotas in Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 (WHB/*NZJM1) and in 8c, 9 and 10; 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: |
| | | To be established | | |

Species:

Blue whiting

Micromesistius poutassou

Zone:

8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(WHB/8C3411)

Spain

41 910

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Portugal

10 477

Union

52 387

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Special condition: from the Union quotas in Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 (WHB/*NZJM1) and in 8c, 9 and 10; 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:

To be established

| Species: | Blue whiting

  Micromesistius poutassou | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 2, 4a, 5, 6 north of 56° 30' N and 7 west of 12° W
  (WHB/24A567) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Norway | | 0 | (1)(2) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Faroe Islands | | 0 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | To be counted against quota established by Norway. |
| (2) | To be fished in Union waters of 4, 6 and 7. |

Species:

Blue whiting

Micromesistius poutassou

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 2, 4a, 5, 6 north of 56° 30' N and 7 west of 12° W

(WHB/24A567)

Norway

0

(1)(2)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Faroe Islands

0

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

To be counted against quota established by Norway.

(2)

To be fished in Union waters of 4, 6 and 7.

| Species: | Ling

  Molva molva | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 4
  (LIN/04-N.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | To be established | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Denmark | | To be established | |
| Germany | | To be established | |
| France | | To be established | |
| Netherlands | | To be established | |
| Union | | To be established | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |

Species:

Ling

Molva molva

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 4

(LIN/04-N.)

Belgium

To be established

Precautionary TAC

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

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

Denmark

To be established

Germany

To be established

France

To be established

Netherlands

To be established

Union

To be established

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 4
  (NEP/04-N.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | To be established | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Germany | | To be established | |
| Union | | To be established | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 4

(NEP/04-N.)

Denmark

To be established

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany

To be established

Union

To be established

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Northern prawn

  Pandalus borealis | Zone: | 3a
  (PRA/03A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 469 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 6a(1) applies |
| Sweden | | 252 | |
| Union | | 721 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 350 | |

Species:

Northern prawn

Pandalus borealis

Zone:

3a

(PRA/03A.)

Denmark

469

Analytical TAC

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

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

Article 6a(1) applies

Sweden

252

Union

721

TAC

1 350

| Species: | Northern prawn

  Pandalus borealis | Zone: | Norwegian waters south of 62oN
  (PRA/4N-S62) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 0 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Sweden | | 123 | (1) |
| Union | | 123 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quotas for those species. |

Species:

Northern prawn

Pandalus borealis

Zone:

Norwegian waters south of 62oN

(PRA/4N-S62)

Denmark

0

Analytical TAC

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

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

Sweden

123

(1)

Union

123

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | Skagerrak
  (PLE/03AN.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 89 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 11 616 | |
| Germany | | 60 | |
| Netherlands | | 2 234 | |
| Sweden | | 622 | |
| Union | | 14 621 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 17 783 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

Skagerrak

(PLE/03AN.)

Belgium

89

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

11 616

Germany

60

Netherlands

2 234

Sweden

622

Union

14 621

TAC

17 783

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a; the part of 3a not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat
  (PLE/2A3AX4) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 4 732 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 15 378 | |
| Germany | | 4 436 | |
| France | | 887 | |
| Netherlands | | 29 572 | |
| Union | | 55 005 | |
| Norway | | 9 305 | |
| United Kingdom | | 35 184 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 132 922 | |
| Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantity given below may be taken in the following zone: | Norwegian waters of 4 (PLE/*04N-) |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

4; United Kingdom waters of 2a; the part of 3a not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat

(PLE/2A3AX4)

Belgium

4 732

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

15 378

Germany

4 436

France

887

Netherlands

29 572

Union

55 005

Norway

9 305

United Kingdom

35 184

TAC

132 922

Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantity given below may be taken in the following zone:

Norwegian waters of 4 (PLE/*04N-)

Union

To be established

| Species: | Saithe

  Pollachius virens | Zone: | 3a and 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (POK/2C3A4) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 17 | (1) | Analytical TAC |
| Denmark | | 2 016 | (1) |
| Germany | | 5 091 | (1) |
| France | | 11 981 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 51 | (1) |
| Sweden | | 277 | (1) |
| Union | | 19 433 | (1) |
| Norway | | 27 880 | (2) |
| United Kingdom | | 6 186 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 53 374 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 15 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (POK/*6AN58). |
| (2) | May only be taken in Union waters of 4 and in 3a (POK/*3A4-C). Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC. |
| Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantity given below may be taken in the following zone: | Norwegian waters of 4 (POK/*04N-) |

Species:

Saithe

Pollachius virens

Zone:

3a and 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(POK/2C3A4)

Belgium

17

(1)

Analytical TAC

Denmark

2 016

(1)

Germany

5 091

(1)

France

11 981

(1)

Netherlands

51

(1)

Sweden

277

(1)

Union

19 433

(1)

Norway

27 880

(2)

United Kingdom

6 186

TAC

53 374

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 15 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (POK/*6AN58).

(2)

May only be taken in Union waters of 4 and in 3a (POK/*3A4-C). Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantity given below may be taken in the following zone:

Norwegian waters of 4 (POK/*04N-)

Union

To be established

| Species: | Saithe

  Pollachius virens | Zone: | 6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b, 12 and 14
  (POK/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 249 | (1) | Analytical TAC |
| France | | 2 476 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 357 | (1) |
| Union | | 3 082 | (1) |
| Norway | | 0 | |
| United Kingdom | | 2 456 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 5 538 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 30 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4 (POK/*2AC4C) |

Species:

Saithe

Pollachius virens

Zone:

6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b, 12 and 14

(POK/56-14)

Germany

249

(1)

Analytical TAC

France

2 476

(1)

Ireland

357

(1)

Union

3 082

(1)

Norway

0

United Kingdom

2 456

TAC

5 538

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 30 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4 (POK/*2AC4C)

| Species: | Saithe

  Pollachius virens | Zone: | Norwegian waters south of 62oN
  (POK/4N-S62) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sweden | | 880 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Union | | 880 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting are to be counted against the quota for these species. |

Species:

Saithe

Pollachius virens

Zone:

Norwegian waters south of 62oN

(POK/4N-S62)

Sweden

880

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Union

880

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

| Species: | Mackerel

  Scomber scombrus | Zone: | 3a; United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a, 3b, 3c; 3d and 4
  (MAC/2A34.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 501 | (1)(2) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 17 187 | (1)(2) |
| Germany | | 523 | (1)(2) |
| France | | 1 579 | (1)(2) |
| Netherlands | | 1 589 | (1)(2) |
| Sweden | | 4 743 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Union | | 26 122 | (1)(2) |
| Norway | | Not relevant | (4) |
| United Kingdom | | Not relevant | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Special condition: up to 60 % may be fished in United Kingdom and international waters of 2a, 5b, 6, 7, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 (MAC/*2AX14). |
| (2) | Within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantities given below may also be taken in the two following zones: |
| | | Norwegian waters of 2a (MAC/*02AN-) | Faroese waters (MAC/*FRO1) | |
| | Belgium | 0 | 0 | |
| Denmark | 0 | 0 |
| Germany | 0 | 0 |
| France | 0 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 0 |
| Sweden | 0 | 0 |
| Union | 0 | 0 |
| (3) | Special condition: including the following tonnage to be taken in Norwegian waters of 2a and 4a (MAC/*2A4AN): | 266 |

Species:

Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

Zone:

3a; United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a, 3b, 3c; 3d and 4

(MAC/2A34.)

Belgium

501

(1)(2)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

17 187

(1)(2)

Germany

523

(1)(2)

France

1 579

(1)(2)

Netherlands

1 589

(1)(2)

Sweden

4 743

(1)(2)(3)

Union

26 122

(1)(2)

Norway

Not relevant

(4)

United Kingdom

Not relevant

(1)(2)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Special condition: up to 60 % may be fished in United Kingdom and international waters of 2a, 5b, 6, 7, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 (MAC/*2AX14).

(2)

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

Norwegian waters of 2a (MAC/*02AN-)

Faroese waters (MAC/*FRO1)

Belgium

0

0

Denmark

0

0

Germany

0

0

France

0

0

Netherlands

0

0

Sweden

0

0

Union

0

0

(3)

Special condition: including the following tonnage to be taken in Norwegian waters of 2a and 4a (MAC/*2A4AN):

266

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

(4)

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

0

This quota may be fished in 4a only (MAC/*04A.), except for the following amount, in tonnes, which may be fished in 3a (MAC/*03A.):

0

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

| | 3a | United Kingdom and Union waters of 3a, 4b and 4c | 4b | 4c | United Kingdom and international waters of 2a, 5b, 6, 7, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | (MAC/*03A.) | (MAC/*3A4BC) | (MAC/*04B.) | (MAC/*04C.) | (MAC/*2AX14) |
| Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 301 |
| Denmark | 0 | 4 130 | 0 | 0 | 10 312 |
| Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 314 |
| France | 0 | 490 | 0 | 0 | 947 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 490 | 0 | 0 | 953 |
| Sweden | 0 | 0 | 390 | 6 | 2 846 |
| Union | 0 | 5 110 | 390 | 6 | 15 673 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | Not relevant | 0 | 0 | Not relevant |
| Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

3a

United Kingdom and Union waters of 3a, 4b and 4c

4b

4c

United Kingdom and international waters of 2a, 5b, 6, 7, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14

(MAC/*03A.)

(MAC/*3A4BC)

(MAC/*04B.)

(MAC/*04C.)

(MAC/*2AX14)

Belgium

0

0

0

0

301

Denmark

0

4 130

0

0

10 312

Germany

0

0

0

0

314

France

0

490

0

0

947

Netherlands

0

490

0

0

953

Sweden

0

0

390

6

2 846

Union

0

5 110

390

6

15 673

United Kingdom

0

Not relevant

0

0

Not relevant

Norway

0

0

0

0

0

| Species: | Mackerel

  Scomber scombrus | Zone: | 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 2a, 12 and 14
  (MAC/2CX14-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 15 716 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | | 17 | (1) |
| Estonia | | 131 | (1) |
| France | | 10 479 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 52 385 | (1) |
| Latvia | | 97 | (1) |
| Lithuania | | 97 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 22 919 | (1) |
| Poland | | 1 107 | (1) |
| Union | | 102 948 | (1) |
| Norway | | 0 | (2)(3) |
| Faroe Islands | | 0 | (4) |
| United Kingdom | | Not relevant | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 25 % can be made available for exchanges to be fished by Spain, France and Portugal in 8c, 9 and 10 and Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (MAC/*8C910). |
| (2) | May be fished in 2a, 6a north of 56° 30' N, 4a, 7d, 7e, 7f and 7h (MAC/*AX7H). |
| (3) | The amount of access limit indicated below (MAC/*N5630), in tonnes, may be fished by Norway north of 56° 30' N. The amounts not counted under footnote (2) shall be counted against the catch limit established by Norway. |
| | To be established |
| (4) | This amount shall be deducted from the Faroe Islands’ catch limit (access quota). It may be fished only in 6a 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 2a, 4a north of 59oN (MAC/*24N59). |
| Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones and periods: |
| | United Kingdom waters of 4a. During the periods from 1 January to 14 February and from 1 August to 31 December | Norwegian waters of 2a | Faroese waters |
| | (MAC/*4A-UK) | (MAC/*2AN-) | (MAC/*FRO2) |
| Germany | 15 716 | 0 | 0 |
| Spain | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Estonia | 131 | 0 | 0 |
| France | 10 479 | 0 | 0 |
| Ireland | 52 385 | 0 | 0 |
| Latvia | 97 | 0 | 0 |
| Lithuania | 97 | 0 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 22 919 | 0 | 0 |
| Poland | 1 107 | 0 | 0 |
| Union | 102 948 | 0 | 0 |
| United Kingdom | Not relevant | 0 | 0 |

Species:

Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

Zone:

6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 2a, 12 and 14

(MAC/2CX14-)

Germany

15 716

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Spain

17

(1)

Estonia

131

(1)

France

10 479

(1)

Ireland

52 385

(1)

Latvia

97

(1)

Lithuania

97

(1)

Netherlands

22 919

(1)

Poland

1 107

(1)

Union

102 948

(1)

Norway

0

(2)(3)

Faroe Islands

0

(4)

United Kingdom

Not relevant

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 25 % can be made available for exchanges to be fished by Spain, France and Portugal in 8c, 9 and 10 and Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (MAC/*8C910).

(2)

May be fished in 2a, 6a north of 56° 30' N, 4a, 7d, 7e, 7f and 7h (MAC/*AX7H).

(3)

The amount of access limit indicated below (MAC/*N5630), in tonnes, may be fished by Norway north of 56° 30' N. The amounts not counted under footnote (2) shall be counted against the catch limit established by Norway.

To be established

(4)

This amount shall be deducted from the Faroe Islands’ catch limit (access quota). It may be fished only in 6a 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 2a, 4a north of 59oN (MAC/*24N59).

Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones and periods:

United Kingdom waters of 4a. During the periods from 1 January to 14 February and from 1 August to 31 December

Norwegian waters of 2a

Faroese waters

(MAC/*4A-UK)

(MAC/*2AN-)

(MAC/*FRO2)

Germany

15 716

0

0

Spain

17

0

0

Estonia

131

0

0

France

10 479

0

0

Ireland

52 385

0

0

Latvia

97

0

0

Lithuania

97

0

0

Netherlands

22 919

0

0

Poland

1 107

0

0

Union

102 948

0

0

United Kingdom

Not relevant

0

0

| Species: | Mackerel

  Scomber scombrus | Zone: | 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (MAC/8C3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 29 439 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 195 | (1) |
| Portugal | | 6 085 | (1) |
| Union | | 35 719 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Special condition: quantities subject to exchanges with other Member States may be taken in 8a, 8b and 8d (MAC/*8ABD.). However, the quantities provided by Spain, Portugal or France for exchange purposes and to be taken in 8a, 8b and 8d shall not exceed 25 % of the quotas of the donor Member State. |
| Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone: |
| | 8b (MAC/*08B.) | |
| Spain | | | 2 473 |
| France | | | 16 |
| Portugal | | | 511 |

Species:

Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

Zone:

8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(MAC/8C3411)

Spain

29 439

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

France

195

(1)

Portugal

6 085

(1)

Union

35 719

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

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

8b (MAC/*08B.)

Spain

2 473

France

16

Portugal

511

| Species: | Mackerel

  Scomber scombrus | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 2a and 4a
  (MAC/2A4A-N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | To be established | | Analytical TAC |
| Union | | To be established | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |

Species:

Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 2a and 4a

(MAC/2A4A-N)

Denmark

To be established

Analytical TAC

Union

To be established

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Sprat and associated by-catches

  Sprattus sprattus | Zone: | 3a
  (SPR/03A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 0 | (1)(2)(3) | Analytical TAC |
| Germany | | 0 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Sweden | | 0 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Union | | 0 | (1)(2)(3) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 0 | (2) |
| (1) | Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of whiting and haddock (OTH/*03A.). By-catches of whiting and haddock counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 % of the quota. |
| (2) | This quota may only be fished from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. |
| (3) | Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission and to the United Kingdom. |

Species:

Sprat and associated by-catches

Sprattus sprattus

Zone:

3a

(SPR/03A.)

Denmark

0

(1)(2)(3)

Analytical TAC

Germany

0

(1)(2)(3)

Sweden

0

(1)(2)(3)

Union

0

(1)(2)(3)

TAC

0

(2)

(1)

Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of whiting and haddock (OTH/*03A.). By-catches of whiting and haddock counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 % of the quota.

(2)

This quota may only be fished from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

(3)

Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission and to the United Kingdom.

| Species: | Sprat and associated by-catches

  Sprattus sprattus | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (SPR/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 0 | (1)(2) | Analytical TAC |
| Denmark | | 0 | (1)(2) |
| Germany | | 0 | (1)(2) |
| France | | 0 | (1)(2) |
| Netherlands | | 0 | (1)(2) |
| Sweden | | 0 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Union | | 0 | (1)(2) |
| Norway | | 0 | (1) |
| Faroe Islands | | 0 | (1)(4) |
| United Kingdom | | 0 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | The quota may only be fished from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. |
| (2) | Up to 2 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of whiting (OTH/*2AC4C). By-catches of whiting counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/ 2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 %of the quota. |
| (3) | Including sandeels. |
| (4) | May contain up to 4 %of by-catch of herring. |

Species:

Sprat and associated by-catches

Sprattus sprattus

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(SPR/2AC4-C)

Belgium

0

(1)(2)

Analytical TAC

Denmark

0

(1)(2)

Germany

0

(1)(2)

France

0

(1)(2)

Netherlands

0

(1)(2)

Sweden

0

(1)(2)(3)

Union

0

(1)(2)

Norway

0

(1)

Faroe Islands

0

(1)(4)

United Kingdom

0

(1)

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

The quota may only be fished from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

(2)

Up to 2 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of whiting (OTH/*2AC4C). By-catches of whiting counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/ 2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 %of the quota.

(3)

Including sandeels.

(4)

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

| Species: | Sprat

  Sprattus sprattus | Zone: | 7d and 7e
  (SPR/7DE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 0 | (1) | Analytical TAC |
| Denmark | | 0 | (1) |
| Germany | | 0 | (1) |
| France | | 0 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 0 | (1) |
| Union | | 0 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 0 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | The quota may only be fished from 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024. |

Species:

Sprat

Sprattus sprattus

Zone:

7d and 7e

(SPR/7DE.)

Belgium

0

(1)

Analytical TAC

Denmark

0

(1)

Germany

0

(1)

France

0

(1)

Netherlands

0

(1)

Union

0

(1)

United Kingdom

0

(1)

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

The quota may only be fished from 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2024.

| Species: | Industrial fish | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 4
  (I/F/04-N.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sweden | | 800 | (1)(2) | Precautionary TAC |
| Union | | 800 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 800 | |
| (1) | By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe to be counted against the quotas for these species. |
| (2) | Special condition: of which no more than the following amount of horse mackerel (JAX/*04-N.): |
| | 400 |

Species:

Industrial fish

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 4

(I/F/04-N.)

Sweden

800

(1)(2)

Precautionary TAC

Union

800

TAC

800

(1)

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

(2)

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

400

| Species: | Other species | Zone: | Union waters of 6 and 7
  (OTH/67-EU) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | | Not relevant | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 6a(1) applies |
| Norway | | 0 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Taken with long-lines only. |

Species:

Other species

Zone:

Union waters of 6 and 7

(OTH/67-EU)

Union

Not relevant

Precautionary TAC

Article 6a(1) applies

Norway

0

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Taken with long-lines only.

| Species: | Other species | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 4
  (OTH/04-N.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | To be established | | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | To be established | |
| Germany | | To be established | |
| France | | To be established | |
| Netherlands | | To be established | |
| Sweden | | Not relevant | (1) |
| Union | | To be established | (2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Quota of ‘other species’ allocated by Norway to Sweden at a traditional level. |
| (2) | Species not covered by other TACs. |

Species:

Other species

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 4

(OTH/04-N.)

Belgium

To be established

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

To be established

Germany

To be established

France

To be established

Netherlands

To be established

Sweden

Not relevant

(1)

Union

To be established

(2)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

(2)

Species not covered by other TACs.

| Species: | Other species | Zone: | Union waters of 4 and 6a north of 56° 30' N
  (OTH/46AN-EU) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | | Not relevant | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 6a(1) applies |
| Norway | | 0 | (1)(2

  ) |
| Faroe Islands | | 0 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Limited to 4 (OTH/*4-EU). |
| (2) | Species not covered by other TACs. |

Species:

Other species

Zone:

Union waters of 4 and 6a north of 56° 30' N

(OTH/46AN-EU)

Union

Not relevant

Precautionary TAC

Article 6a(1) applies

Norway

0

(1)(2

  )

Faroe Islands

0

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Limited to 4 (OTH/*4-EU).

(2)

Species not covered by other TACs.

PART C

Quota-exchange mechanism for TACs for unavoidable by-catches

The TACs referred to in Article 8(4) of this Regulation are the following:

For Belgium: common sole in 7a; common sole in 7f and 7g; common sole in 7e; common sole in 8a and 8b; megrims in 7; haddock in 7b-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1; Norway lobster in 7; cod in 7a; plaice in 7f and 7g; plaice in 7h, 7j and 7k; skates and rays in 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7e-k.

For France: mackerel in 3a and 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a; Union waters of 3b, 3c and subdivisions 22-32; herring in 4, 7d and United Kingdom waters of 2a; horse mackerel in Union waters of 4b, 4c and 7d; whiting in 7b-k; haddock in 7b-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1; common sole in 7f and 7g; whiting in 8; red seabream in 6, 7 and 8; boarfish in 6, 7 and 8; mackerel in 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 2a, 12 and 14; skates and rays in United Kingdom and Union waters of 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7e-k; skates and rays in Union waters of 7d; skates and rays in Union waters of 8 and 9; undulate ray in 7d and 7e.

For Ireland: anglerfish in 6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14; anglerfish in 7; Norway lobster in functional unit 16 of subarea 7.

PART D

Deep-sea sharks

| Scientific name | Alpha-3 code | Common name |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apristurus spp. | API | Deep-sea catsharks |
| Centrophorus spp. | CWO | Gulper sharks |
| Centroscyllium fabricii | CFB | Black dogfish |
| Centroscymnus coelolepis | CYO | Portuguese dogfish |
| Centroscymnus crepidater | CYP | Longnose velvet dogfish |
| Chlamydoselachus anguineus | HXC | Frilled shark |
| Dalatias licha | SCK | Kitefin shark |
| Deania calcea | DCA | Birdbeak dogfish |
| Etmopterus princeps | ETR | Great lanternshark |
| Etmopterus spinax | ETX | Velvet belly |
| Galeus murinus | GAM | Mouse catshark |
| Hexanchus griseus | SBL | Bluntnose six-gill shark |
| Oxynotus paradoxus | OXN | Sailfin roughshark (Sharpback shark) |
| Scymnodon ringens | SYR | Knifetooth dogfish |
| Somniosus microcephalus | GSK | Greenland shark |

Scientific name

Alpha-3 code

Common name

Apristurus spp.

API

Deep-sea catsharks

Centrophorus spp.

CWO

Gulper sharks

Centroscyllium fabricii

CFB

Black dogfish

Centroscymnus coelolepis

CYO

Portuguese dogfish

Centroscymnus crepidater

CYP

Longnose velvet dogfish

Chlamydoselachus anguineus

HXC

Frilled shark

Dalatias licha

SCK

Kitefin shark

Deania calcea

DCA

Birdbeak dogfish

Etmopterus princeps

ETR

Great lanternshark

Etmopterus spinax

ETX

Velvet belly

Galeus murinus

GAM

Mouse catshark

Hexanchus griseus

SBL

Bluntnose six-gill shark

Oxynotus paradoxus

OXN

Sailfin roughshark (Sharpback shark)

Scymnodon ringens

SYR

Knifetooth dogfish

Somniosus microcephalus

GSK

Greenland shark

PART E

Autonomous Union deep-sea stocks

| Species: | Black scabbardfish

  Aphanopus carbo | Zone: | Union and international waters of CECAF 34.1.2
  (BSF/C3412-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | Precautionary TAC
  Article 6 of this Regulation applies |
| Portugal | To be established | | | |
| Union | To be established | (1) | To be established | (1) |
| | | | | |
| TAC | To be established | (1) | To be established | (1) |
| (1) | Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Portugal. |

Species:

Black scabbardfish

Aphanopus carbo

Zone:

Union and international waters of CECAF 34.1.2

(BSF/C3412-)

Year

2023

2024

Precautionary TAC

Article 6 of this Regulation applies

Portugal

To be established

Union

To be established

(1)

To be established

(1)

TAC

To be established

(1)

To be established

(1)

(1)

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Portugal.

| Species: | Roundnose grenadier

  Coryphaenoides rupestris | Zone: | Union waters of 3
  (RNG/03-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Denmark | 1,892 | (1)(2) | 1,892 | (1)(2) |
| Germany | 0,011 | (1)(2) | 0,011 | (1)(2) |
| Sweden | 0,097 | (1)(2) | 0,097 | (1)(2) |
| Union | 2,000 | (1)(2) | 2,000 | (1)(2) |
| | | | | |
| TAC | 2,000 | (1)(2) | 2,000 | (1)(2) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |
| (2) | No directed fisheries for roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax) are permitted. By-catches of roughhead grenadier (RHG/03-) shall be counted against this quota and shall not exceed 1 %of the quota. |

Species:

Roundnose grenadier

Coryphaenoides rupestris

Zone:

Union waters of 3

(RNG/03-)

Year

2023

2024

Precautionary TAC

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

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

Denmark

1,892

(1)(2)

1,892

(1)(2)

Germany

0,011

(1)(2)

0,011

(1)(2)

Sweden

0,097

(1)(2)

0,097

(1)(2)

Union

2,000

(1)(2)

2,000

(1)(2)

TAC

2,000

(1)(2)

2,000

(1)(2)

(1)

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

(2)

No directed fisheries for roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax) are permitted. By-catches of roughhead grenadier (RHG/03-) shall be counted against this quota and shall not exceed 1 %of the quota.

| Species: | Red seabream

  Pagellus bogaraveo | Zone: | Union and international waters of 9
  (SBR/09-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | Precautionary TAC |
| Spain | 88 | | 88 | |
| Portugal | 24 | | 24 | |
| Union | 112 | | 112 | |
| | | | | |
| TAC | 114 | | 114 | |

Species:

Red seabream

Pagellus bogaraveo

Zone:

Union and international waters of 9

(SBR/09-)

Year

2023

2024

Precautionary TAC

Spain

88

88

Portugal

24

24

Union

112

112

TAC

114

114

PART F

Shared deep-sea stocks

| Species: | Black scabbardfish

  Aphanopus carbo | Zone: | 6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5; international waters of 12
  (BSF/56712-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | Precautionary TAC |
| Germany | 21 | | To be established | |
| Estonia | 10 | | To be established | |
| Ireland | 52 | | To be established | |
| Spain | 103 | | To be established | |
| France | 1 450 | | To be established | |
| Latvia | 67 | | To be established | |
| Lithuania | 1 | | To be established | |
| Poland | 1 | | To be established | |
| Others | 5 | (1) | To be established | (1) |
| Union | 1 710 | | To be established | |
| United Kingdom | 103 | | To be established | |
| TAC | 1 813 | | To be established | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BSF/56712_AMS). |

Species:

Black scabbardfish

Aphanopus carbo

Zone:

6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5; international waters of 12

(BSF/56712-)

Year

2023

2024

Precautionary TAC

Germany

21

To be established

Estonia

10

To be established

Ireland

52

To be established

Spain

103

To be established

France

1 450

To be established

Latvia

67

To be established

Lithuania

1

To be established

Poland

1

To be established

Others

5

(1)

To be established

(1)

Union

1 710

To be established

United Kingdom

103

To be established

TAC

1 813

To be established

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BSF/56712_AMS).

| Species: | Black scabbardfish

  Aphanopus carbo | Zone: | Union and international waters of 8, 9 and 10
  (BSF/8910-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Spain | 7 | | To be established | |
| France | 17 | | To be established | |
| Portugal | 2 106 | | To be established | |
| Union | 2 130 | | To be established | |
| TAC | 2 130 | | To be established | |

Species:

Black scabbardfish

Aphanopus carbo

Zone:

Union and international waters of 8, 9 and 10

(BSF/8910-)

Year

2023

2024

Precautionary TAC

Spain

7

To be established

France

17

To be established

Portugal

2 106

To be established

Union

2 130

To be established

TAC

2 130

To be established

| Species: | Alfonsinos

  Beryx spp. | Zone: | United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14
  (ALF/3X14-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | 2023 | 2024 | Precautionary TAC |
| Ireland | 5 | (1) | 5 | (1) |
| Spain | 40 | (1) | 40 | (1) |
| France | 11 | (1) | 11 | (1) |
| Portugal | 118 | (1) | 118 | (1) |
| Union | 174 | (1) | 174 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 5 | (1) | 5 | (1) |
| TAC | 179 | (1) | 179 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Alfonsinos

Beryx spp.

Zone:

United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14

(ALF/3X14-)

2023

2024

Precautionary TAC

Ireland

5

(1)

5

(1)

Spain

40

(1)

40

(1)

France

11

(1)

11

(1)

Portugal

118

(1)

118

(1)

Union

174

(1)

174

(1)

United Kingdom

5

(1)

5

(1)

TAC

179

(1)

179

(1)

(1)

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

| Species: | Roundnose grenadier

  Coryphaenoides rupestris | Zone: | 6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b
  (RNG/5B67-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | Precautionary TAC |
| Germany | 4 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| Estonia | 34 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| Ireland | 150 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| Spain | 37 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| France | 1 910 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| Lithuania | 44 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| Poland | 22 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| Others | 4 | (1)(2)(3) | To be established | (1)(2)(3) |
| Union | 2 205 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| United Kingdom | 112 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| TAC | 2 317 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| (1) | A maximum of 10 %of each quota may be fished in Union and international waters of 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 (RNG/*8X14- for roundnose grenadier; RHG/*8X14- for roughhead grenadier by-catches). |
| (2) | No directed fisheries of roughhead grenadier are permitted. By-catches of roughhead grenadier (RHG/5B67-) shall be counted against this quota. They may not exceed 1 % of the quota. |
| (3) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (RNG/5B67_AMS for roundnose grenadier; RHG/5B67_AMS for roughhead grenadier). |

Species:

Roundnose grenadier

Coryphaenoides rupestris

Zone:

6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b

(RNG/5B67-)

Year

2023

2024

Precautionary TAC

Germany

4

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

Estonia

34

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

Ireland

150

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

Spain

37

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

France

1 910

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

Lithuania

44

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

Poland

22

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

Others

4

(1)(2)(3)

To be established

(1)(2)(3)

Union

2 205

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

United Kingdom

112

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

TAC

2 317

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

(1)

A maximum of 10 %of each quota may be fished in Union and international waters of 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 (RNG/*8X14- for roundnose grenadier; RHG/*8X14- for roughhead grenadier by-catches).

(2)

No directed fisheries of roughhead grenadier are permitted. By-catches of roughhead grenadier (RHG/5B67-) shall be counted against this quota. They may not exceed 1 % of the quota.

(3)

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (RNG/5B67_AMS for roundnose grenadier; RHG/5B67_AMS for roughhead grenadier).

| Species: | Roundnose grenadier

  Coryphaenoides rupestris | Zone: | Union and international waters of 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14
  (RNG/8X14-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | Precautionary TAC |
| Germany | 10 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| Ireland | 2 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| Spain | 1 111 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| France | 51 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| Latvia | 18 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| Lithuania | 2 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| Poland | 347 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| Union | 1 541 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| United Kingdom | 4 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| TAC | 1 545 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| (1) | A maximum of 10 % of each quota may be fished in 6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b (RNG/*5B67- for roundnose grenadier; RHG/*5B67- for roughhead grenadier by-catches). |
| (2) | No directed fisheries of roughhead grenadier are permitted. By-catches of roughhead grenadier (RHG/8X14-) shall be counted against this quota. They may not exceed 1 % of the quota. |

Species:

Roundnose grenadier

Coryphaenoides rupestris

Zone:

Union and international waters of 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14

(RNG/8X14-)

Year

2023

2024

Precautionary TAC

Germany

10

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

Ireland

2

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

Spain

1 111

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

France

51

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

Latvia

18

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

Lithuania

2

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

Poland

347

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

Union

1 541

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

United Kingdom

4

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

TAC

1 545

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

(1)

A maximum of 10 % of each quota may be fished in 6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b (RNG/*5B67- for roundnose grenadier; RHG/*5B67- for roughhead grenadier by-catches).

(2)

No directed fisheries of roughhead grenadier are permitted. By-catches of roughhead grenadier (RHG/8X14-) shall be counted against this quota. They may not exceed 1 % of the quota.

| Species: | Red seabream

  Pagellus bogaraveo | Zone: | 6, 7 and 8
  (SBR/678-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | Precautionary TAC |
| Ireland | 3 | (1) | To be established | (1) |
| Spain | 85 | (1) | To be established | (1) |
| France | 4 | (1) | To be established | (1) |
| Others | 3 | (1)(2) | To be established | (1)(2) |
| Union | 95 | (1) | To be established | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 11 | (1) | To be established | (1) |
| TAC | 105 | (1) | To be established | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |
| (2) | Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (SBR/678_AMS). |

Species:

Red seabream

Pagellus bogaraveo

Zone:

6, 7 and 8

(SBR/678-)

Year

2023

2024

Precautionary TAC

Ireland

3

(1)

To be established

(1)

Spain

85

(1)

To be established

(1)

France

4

(1)

To be established

(1)

Others

3

(1)(2)

To be established

(1)(2)

Union

95

(1)

To be established

(1)

United Kingdom

11

(1)

To be established

(1)

TAC

105

(1)

To be established

(1)

(1)

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

(2)

Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (SBR/678_AMS).

| Species: | Red seabream

  Pagellus bogaraveo | Zone: | Union and international waters of 10
  (SBR/10-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | Precautionary TAC |
| Spain | 5 | | 5 | |
| Portugal | 600 | | 600 | |
| Union | 605 | | 605 | |
| United Kingdom | 5 | | 5 | |
| | | | | |
| TAC | 610 | | 610 | |

Species:

Red seabream

Pagellus bogaraveo

Zone:

Union and international waters of 10

(SBR/10-)

Year

2023

2024

Precautionary TAC

Spain

5

5

Portugal

600

600

Union

605

605

United Kingdom

5

5

TAC

610

610

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ANNEX IB

NORTH EAST ATLANTIC AND GREENLAND, ICES SUBAREAS 1, 2, 5, 12 AND 14 AND GREENLAND WATERS OF NAFO 1

| Species | Herring

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | United Kingdom, Faroese, Norwegian and international waters of 1 and 2
  (HER/1/2-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 10 | | Analytical TAC |
| Denmark | 10 220 | |
| Germany | 1 790 | |
| Spain | 34 | |
| France | 441 | |
| Ireland | 2 646 | |
| Netherlands | 3 657 | |
| Poland | 517 | |
| Portugal | 34 | |
| Finland | 158 | |
| Sweden | 3 787 | |
| Union | 23 294 | |
| United Kingdom | 9 983 | |
| Faroe Islands | 0 | (1) |
| Norway | 0 | (2) |
| | | |
| TAC | 511 171 | |
| (1) | To be counted against the catch limits of the Faroe Islands. |
| (2) | To be counted against the catch limits of Norway. |
| |

Species

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

United Kingdom, Faroese, Norwegian and international waters of 1 and 2

(HER/1/2-)

Belgium

10

Analytical TAC

Denmark

10 220

Germany

1 790

Spain

34

France

441

Ireland

2 646

Netherlands

3 657

Poland

517

Portugal

34

Finland

158

Sweden

3 787

Union

23 294

United Kingdom

9 983

Faroe Islands

0

(1)

Norway

0

(2)

TAC

511 171

(1)

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

(2)

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)
  To be established |
| --- | --- |

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)

To be established

| | 2, 5b north of 62° N (Faroese waters) (HER/*25B-F) |
| --- | --- |

2, 5b north of 62° N (Faroese waters) (HER/*25B-F)

Belgium

0

Denmark

0

Germany

0

Spain

0

France

0

Ireland

0

Netherlands

0

Poland

0

Portugal

0

Finland

0

Sweden

0

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
  (COD/1N2AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | To be established | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Greece | To be established | |
| Spain | To be established | |
| Ireland | To be established | |
| France | To be established | |
| Portugal | To be established | |
| Union | To be established | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

(COD/1N2AB.)

Germany

To be established

Analytical TAC

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

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

Greece

To be established

Spain

To be established

Ireland

To be established

France

To be established

Portugal

To be established

Union

To be established

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of 5, 12 and 14
  (COD/N1GL14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 1 950 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Union | 1 950 | (1) |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | May not be fished from 1 March to 31 May within the ‘Kleine Bank management area’ bounded by the lines joining the following coordinates: |
| Point | Latitude | Longitude |
| 1 | 65° 00' N | 38° 00' W |
| 2 | 65° 00' N | 35° 15' W |
| 3 | 64° 00' N | 35° 15' W |
| 4 | 64° 00' N | 38° 00' W |
| |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of 5, 12 and 14

(COD/N1GL14)

Germany

1 950

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Union

1 950

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

May not be fished from 1 March to 31 May within the ‘Kleine Bank management area’ bounded by the lines joining the following coordinates:

Point

Latitude

Longitude

1

65° 00' N

38° 00' W

2

65° 00' N

35° 15' W

3

64° 00' N

35° 15' W

4

64° 00' N

38° 00' W

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | Svalbard waters; international waters of 1 and 2b
  (COD/1/2B.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 773 | (1)(2) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Spain | 2 000 | (1)(2) |
| France | 330 | (1)(2) |
| Poland | 362 | (1)(2) |
| Portugal | 422 | (1)(2) |
| Other Member States | 20 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Union | 3 907 | (1)(2) |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Shall apply provisionally from 1 January to 31 March 2023. The allocation of the share of the cod stock available to the Union in the Spitzbergen and Bear Island zone and the associated by-catches of haddock are without prejudice to the rights and obligations deriving from the 1920 Treaty of Paris. |
| (2) | 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. |
| (3) | Except Germany, Spain, France, Poland and Portugal. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (COD/1/2B_AMS). |
| |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

Svalbard waters; international waters of 1 and 2b

(COD/1/2B.)

Germany

773

(1)(2)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Spain

2 000

(1)(2)

France

330

(1)(2)

Poland

362

(1)(2)

Portugal

422

(1)(2)

Other Member States

20

(1)(2)(3)

Union

3 907

(1)(2)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Shall apply provisionally from 1 January to 31 March 2023. The allocation of the share of the cod stock available to the Union in the Spitzbergen and Bear Island zone and the associated by-catches of haddock are without prejudice to the rights and obligations deriving from the 1920 Treaty of Paris.

(2)

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.

(3)

Except Germany, Spain, France, Poland and Portugal. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (COD/1/2B_AMS).

| Species: | Cod and haddock

  Gadus morhua and Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | Faroese waters of 5b
  (C/H/05B-F.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 0 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| France | 0 | |
| Union | 0 | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Cod and haddock

Gadus morhua and Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

Faroese waters of 5b

(C/H/05B-F.)

Germany

0

Analytical TAC

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

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

France

0

Union

0

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Grenadiers

  Macrourus spp. | Zone: | Greenland waters of 5 and 14
  (GRV/514GRN) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 60 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | (2) |
| | | |
| (1) | 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. |
| (2) | The amount below, in tonnes, is allocated to Norway. Special condition for this amount: 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. |
| | | 0 | |
| |

Species:

Grenadiers

Macrourus spp.

Zone:

Greenland waters of 5 and 14

(GRV/514GRN)

Union

60

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

TAC

Not relevant

(2)

(1)

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.

(2)

The amount below, in tonnes, is allocated to Norway. Special condition for this amount: 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.

0

| Species: | Grenadiers

  Macrourus spp. | Zone: | Greenland waters of NAFO 1
  (GRV/N1GRN.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 45 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | (2) |
| (1) | 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. |
| (2) | The amount below, in tonnes, is allocated to Norway. Special condition for this amount: 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. |
| | | 0 | |
| |

Species:

Grenadiers

Macrourus spp.

Zone:

Greenland waters of NAFO 1

(GRV/N1GRN.)

Union

45

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

TAC

Not relevant

(2)

(1)

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.

(2)

The amount below, in tonnes, is allocated to Norway. Special condition for this amount: 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.

0

| Species: | Capelin

  Mallotus villosus | Zone: | 2b
  (CAP/02B.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | | Analytical TAC |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | |
| |

Species:

Capelin

Mallotus villosus

Zone:

2b

(CAP/02B.)

Union

0

Analytical TAC

TAC

0

| Species: | Capelin

  Mallotus villosus | Zone: | Greenland waters of 5 and 14
  (CAP/514GRN) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 0 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Germany | 0 | |
| Sweden | 0 | |
| All Member States | 0 | (1) |
| Union | 0 | (2) |
| Norway | 0 | (2) |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Denmark, Germany and Sweden 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. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (CAP/514GRN_AMS). |
| (2) | For a fishing period from 15 October 2023 to 15 April 2024. |
| |

Species:

Capelin

Mallotus villosus

Zone:

Greenland waters of 5 and 14

(CAP/514GRN)

Denmark

0

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany

0

Sweden

0

All Member States

0

(1)

Union

0

(2)

Norway

0

(2)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Denmark, Germany and Sweden 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. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (CAP/514GRN_AMS).

(2)

For a fishing period from 15 October 2023 to 15 April 2024.

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
  (HAD/1N2AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | To be established | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| France | To be established | |
| Union | To be established | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

(HAD/1N2AB.)

Germany

To be established

Analytical TAC

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

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

France

To be established

Union

To be established

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Blue whiting

  Micromesistius poutassou | Zone: | Faroese waters
  (WHB/2A4AXF) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 0 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Germany | 0 | |
| France | 0 | |
| Netherlands | 0 | |
| Union | 0 | (1) |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Catches of blue whiting may include unavoidable by-catches of greater silver smelt. |
| |

Species:

Blue whiting

Micromesistius poutassou

Zone:

Faroese waters

(WHB/2A4AXF)

Denmark

0

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany

0

France

0

Netherlands

0

Union

0

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

| Species: | Ling and blue ling

  Molva molva and molva dypterygia | Zone: | Faroese waters of 5b
  (B/L/05B-F.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 0 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| France | 0 | |
| Union | 0 | (1) |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | |
| (1) | 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 ling

Molva molva and molva dypterygia

Zone:

Faroese waters of 5b

(B/L/05B-F.)

Germany

0

Analytical TAC

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

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

France

0

Union

0

(1)

TAC

0

(1)

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

0

| Species: | Northern prawn

  Pandalus borealis | Zone: | Greenland waters of 5 and 14
  (PRA/514GRN) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 1 439 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| France | 1 438 | |
| Union | 2 877 | |
| Norway | 0 | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| |

Species:

Northern prawn

Pandalus borealis

Zone:

Greenland waters of 5 and 14

(PRA/514GRN)

Denmark

1 439

Analytical TAC

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

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

France

1 438

Union

2 877

Norway

0

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Northern prawn

  Pandalus borealis | Zone: | Greenland waters of NAFO 1
  (PRA/N1GRN.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 1 300 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| France | 1 300 | |
| Union | 2 600 | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| |

Species:

Northern prawn

Pandalus borealis

Zone:

Greenland waters of NAFO 1

(PRA/N1GRN.)

Denmark

1 300

Analytical TAC

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

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

France

1 300

Union

2 600

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Saithe

  Pollachius virens | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
  (POK/1N2AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | To be established | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| France | To be established | |
| Union | To be established | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| |

Species:

Saithe

Pollachius virens

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

(POK/1N2AB.)

Germany

To be established

Analytical TAC

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

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

France

To be established

Union

To be established

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Saithe

  Pollachius virens | Zone: | International waters of 1 and 2
  (POK/1/2INT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | | Analytical TAC |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| |

Species:

Saithe

Pollachius virens

Zone:

International waters of 1 and 2

(POK/1/2INT)

Union

0

Analytical TAC

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Saithe

  Pollachius virens | Zone: | Faroese waters of 5b
  (POK/05B-F.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 0 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Germany | 0 | |
| France | 0 | |
| Netherlands | 0 | |
| Union | 0 | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| |

Species:

Saithe

Pollachius virens

Zone:

Faroese waters of 5b

(POK/05B-F.)

Belgium

0

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany

0

France

0

Netherlands

0

Union

0

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Greenland halibut

  Reinhardtius hippoglossoides | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
  (GHL/1N2AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | To be established | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Union | To be established | (1) |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |
| |

Species:

Greenland halibut

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

(GHL/1N2AB.)

Germany

To be established

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Union

To be established

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

| Species: | Greenland halibut

  Reinhardtius hippoglossoides | Zone: | International waters of 1 and 2
  (GHL/1/2INT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 428 | (1)(2) | Precautionary TAC |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Shall apply provisionally from 1 January to 31 March 2023. |
| (2) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |
| |

Species:

Greenland halibut

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

Zone:

International waters of 1 and 2

(GHL/1/2INT)

Union

428

(1)(2)

Precautionary TAC

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Shall apply provisionally from 1 January to 31 March 2023.

(2)

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

| Species: | Greenland halibut

  Reinhardtius hippoglossoides | Zone: | Greenland waters of NAFO 1
  (GHL/N1G-S68) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 1 700 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Union | 1 700 | (1) |
| Norway | 0 | (1) |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | To be fished south of 68o N. |
| |

Species:

Greenland halibut

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

Zone:

Greenland waters of NAFO 1

(GHL/N1G-S68)

Germany

1 700

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Union

1 700

(1)

Norway

0

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

To be fished south of 68o N.

| Species: | Greenland halibut

  Reinhardtius hippoglossoides | Zone: | Greenland waters of 5, 12 and 14
  (GHL/5-14GL) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 4 300 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Union | 4 300 | (1) |
| Norway | 0 | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | To be fished by no more than six vessels at the same time. |
| |

Species:

Greenland halibut

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

Zone:

Greenland waters of 5, 12 and 14

(GHL/5-14GL)

Germany

4 300

Analytical TAC

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

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

Union

4 300

(1)

Norway

0

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

| Species: | Redfish

  Sebastes mantella | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
  (REB/1N2AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | To be established | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Spain | To be established | |
| France | To be established | |
| Portugal | To be established | |
| Union | To be established | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| |

Species:

Redfish

Sebastes mantella

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

(REB/1N2AB.)

Germany

To be established

Analytical TAC

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

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

Spain

To be established

France

To be established

Portugal

To be established

Union

To be established

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Redfish

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | International waters of 1 and 2
  (RED/1/2INT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | To be established | (1)(2) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| | | |
| TAC | To be established | (3) |
| (1) | 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 fishing vessels flying their flag. |
| (2) | Fishing vessels shall limit their by-catches of redfish in other fisheries to a maximum of 1 % of the total catch retained on board. |
| (3) | Provisional catch limit to cover catches of all NEAFC Contracting Parties. It may be fished from 1 July to 31 December. |
| |

Species:

Redfish

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

International waters of 1 and 2

(RED/1/2INT)

Union

To be established

(1)(2)

Analytical TAC

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

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

TAC

To be established

(3)

(1)

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 fishing vessels flying their flag.

(2)

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

(3)

Provisional catch limit to cover catches of all NEAFC Contracting Parties. It may be fished from 1 July to 31 December.

| Species: | Redfish (pelagic)

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of 5, 12 and 14
  (RED/N1G14P) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 0 | (1)(2)(3) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| France | 0 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Union | 0 | (1)(2)(3) |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| |
| (1) | May only be fished from 10 May to 31 December. |
| (2) | May only be fished in Greenland waters within the Redfish Conservation Area bounded by the lines joining the following coordinates: |
| Point | Latitude | Longitude | |
| 1 | 64° 45' N | 28° 30' W | |
| 2 | 62° 50' N | 25° 45' W | |
| 3 | 61° 55' N | 26° 45' W | |
| 4 | 61° 00' N | 26° 30' W | |
| 5 | 59° 00' N | 30° 00' W | |
| 6 | 59° 00' N | 34° 00' W | |
| 7 | 61° 30' N | 34° 00' W | |
| 8 | 62° 50' N | 36° 00' W | |
| 9 | 64° 45' N | 28° 30' W | |
| (3) | Special condition: this quota may also be fished in international waters of the Redfish Conservation Area mentioned above (RED/*5-14P). |
| |

Species:

Redfish (pelagic)

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of 5, 12 and 14

(RED/N1G14P)

Germany

0

(1)(2)(3)

Analytical TAC

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

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

France

0

(1)(2)(3)

Union

0

(1)(2)(3)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

May only be fished from 10 May to 31 December.

(2)

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

Point

Latitude

Longitude

1

64° 45' N

28° 30' W

2

62° 50' N

25° 45' W

3

61° 55' N

26° 45' W

4

61° 00' N

26° 30' W

5

59° 00' N

30° 00' W

6

59° 00' N

34° 00' W

7

61° 30' N

34° 00' W

8

62° 50' N

36° 00' W

9

64° 45' N

28° 30' W

(3)

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

| Species: | Redfish (demersal)

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of 5 and 14
  (RED/N1G14D) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 969 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| France | 5 | (1) |
| Union | 974 | (1) |
| Norway | 0 | (1) |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | May only be fished by trawl, and only north and west of the line defined by the following coordinates: |
| Point | Latitude | Longitude | |
| 1 | 59° 15' N | 54° 26' W | |
| 2 | 59° 15' N | 44° 00' W | |
| 3 | 59° 30' N | 42° 45' W | |
| 4 | 60° 00' N | 42° 00' W | |
| 5 | 62° 00' N | 40° 30' W | |
| 6 | 62° 00' N | 40° 00' W | |
| 7 | 62° 40' N | 40° 15' W | |
| 8 | 63° 09' N | 39° 40' W | |
| 9 | 63° 30' N | 37° 15' W | |
| 10 | 64° 20' N | 35° 00' W | |
| 11 | 65° 15' N | 32° 30' W | |
| 12 | 65° 15' N | 29° 50' W | |
| |

Species:

Redfish (demersal)

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of 5 and 14

(RED/N1G14D)

Germany

969

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

France

5

(1)

Union

974

(1)

Norway

0

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

May only be fished by trawl, and only north and west of the line defined by the following coordinates:

Point

Latitude

Longitude

1

59° 15' N

54° 26' W

2

59° 15' N

44° 00' W

3

59° 30' N

42° 45' W

4

60° 00' N

42° 00' W

5

62° 00' N

40° 30' W

6

62° 00' N

40° 00' W

7

62° 40' N

40° 15' W

8

63° 09' N

39° 40' W

9

63° 30' N

37° 15' W

10

64° 20' N

35° 00' W

11

65° 15' N

32° 30' W

12

65° 15' N

29° 50' W

| Species: | Redfish

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | Faroese waters of 5b
  (RED/05B-F.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 0 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Germany | 0 | |
| France | 0 | |
| Union | 0 | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| |

Species:

Redfish

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

Faroese waters of 5b

(RED/05B-F.)

Belgium

0

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany

0

France

0

Union

0

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Other species | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
  (OTH/1N2AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | To be established | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| France | To be established | (1) |
| Union | To be established | (1) |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |
| |

Species:

Other species

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

(OTH/1N2AB.)

Germany

To be established

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

France

To be established

(1)

Union

To be established

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

| Species: | Other species(1) | Zone: | Faroese waters of 5b
  (OTH/05B-F.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 0 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| France | 0 | |
| Union | 0 | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Excluding fish species of no commercial value. |
| |

Species:

Other species(1)

Zone:

Faroese waters of 5b

(OTH/05B-F.)

Germany

0

Analytical TAC

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

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

France

0

Union

0

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Excluding fish species of no commercial value.

| Species: | Flatfishes

  Pleuronectiformes | Zone: | Faroese waters of 5b
  (FLX/05B-F.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 0 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| France | 0 | |
| Union | 0 | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| |

Species:

Flatfishes

Pleuronectiformes

Zone:

Faroese waters of 5b

(FLX/05B-F.)

Germany

0

Analytical TAC

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

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

France

0

Union

0

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | By-catches
  (1) | Zone: | Greenland waters
  (B-C/GRL) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 600 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | By-catches of grenadiers (Macrourus spp.) shall be reported in line with the following fishing opportunities tables: grenadiers in Greenland waters of 5 and 14 (GRV/514GRN) and grenadiers in Greenland waters of NAFO 1 (GRV/N1GRN.). |
| |

Species:

By-catches
  (1)

Zone:

Greenland waters

(B-C/GRL)

Union

600

Precautionary TAC

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

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

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

By-catches of grenadiers (Macrourus spp.) shall be reported in line with the following fishing opportunities tables: grenadiers in Greenland waters of 5 and 14 (GRV/514GRN) and grenadiers in Greenland waters of NAFO 1 (GRV/N1GRN.).

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ANNEX IC

NORTH WEST ATLANTIC – NAFO CONVENTION AREA

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | NAFO 2J3KL
  (COD/N2J3KL) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | 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 greater. |
| |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

NAFO 2J3KL

(COD/N2J3KL)

Union

0

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

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 greater.

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | NAFO 3NO
  (COD/N3NO.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 000 kg or 4 %, whichever is greater. |
| |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

NAFO 3NO

(COD/N3NO.)

Union

0

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

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

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | NAFO 3M
  (COD/N3M.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 68 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Germany | 284 | (1) |
| Latvia | 68 | (1) |
| Lithuania | 68 | (1) |
| Poland | 231 | (1) |
| Spain | 873 | (1) |
| France | 122 | (1) |
| Portugal | 1 196 | (1) |
| Union | 2 910 | (1) |
| | | |
| TAC | 6 100 | (1) |
| |
| (1) | No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota between 00:00 UTC 1 January and 24:00 UTC 31 March. During this period, the master of the fishing vessel shall comply with the requirements set out in Article 8(1), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/833* and shall ensure that the catches retained on board and in any one haul of this stock are limited to the maxima specified in Article 7(3), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/833. |
| * | Regulation (EU) 2019/833 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2019 laying down conservation and enforcement measures applicable in the Regulatory Area of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation, amending Regulation (EU) 2016/1627 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2115/2005 and (EC) No 1386/2007 (OJ L 141, 28.5.2019, p. 1). |
| |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

NAFO 3M

(COD/N3M.)

Estonia

68

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany

284

(1)

Latvia

68

(1)

Lithuania

68

(1)

Poland

231

(1)

Spain

873

(1)

France

122

(1)

Portugal

1 196

(1)

Union

2 910

(1)

TAC

6 100

(1)

(1)

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota between 00:00 UTC 1 January and 24:00 UTC 31 March. During this period, the master of the fishing vessel shall comply with the requirements set out in Article 8(1), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/833* and shall ensure that the catches retained on board and in any one haul of this stock are limited to the maxima specified in Article 7(3), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/833.

*

Regulation (EU) 2019/833 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2019 laying down conservation and enforcement measures applicable in the Regulatory Area of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation, amending Regulation (EU) 2016/1627 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2115/2005 and (EC) No 1386/2007 (OJ L 141, 28.5.2019, p. 1).

| Species: | Witch flounder

  Glyptocephalus cynoglossus | Zone: | NAFO 3L
  (WIT/N3L.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | 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 greater. |
| |

Species:

Witch flounder

Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

Zone:

NAFO 3L

(WIT/N3L.)

Union

0

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

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 greater.

| Species: | Witch flounder

  Glyptocephalus cynoglossus | Zone: | NAFO 3NO
  (WIT/N3NO.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 58 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Latvia | 57 | |
| Lithuania | 57 | |
| Union | 172 | |
| | | |
| TAC | 1 295 | |
| |

Species:

Witch flounder

Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

Zone:

NAFO 3NO

(WIT/N3NO.)

Estonia

58

Analytical TAC

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

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

Latvia

57

Lithuania

57

Union

172

TAC

1 295

| Species: | American plaice

  Hippoglossoides platessoides | Zone: | NAFO 3M
  (PLA/N3M.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | 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 greater. |
| |

Species:

American plaice

Hippoglossoides platessoides

Zone:

NAFO 3M

(PLA/N3M.)

Union

0

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

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 greater.

| Species: | American plaice

  Hippoglossoides platessoides | Zone: | NAFO 3LNO
  (PLA/N3LNO.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | 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 greater. |
| |

Species:

American plaice

Hippoglossoides platessoides

Zone:

NAFO 3LNO

(PLA/N3LNO.)

Union

0

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

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 greater.

| Species: | Shortfin squid

  Illex illecebrosus | Zone: | NAFO subareas 3 and 4
  (SQI/N34.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 128 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Latvia | 128 | (1) |
| Lithuania | 128 | (1) |
| Poland | 227 | (1) |
| Other Member States | 29 467 | (1)(2) |
| Union | 30 078 | (1)(3) |
| | | |
| TAC | 34 000 | |
| (1) | No fishing vessel may fish for squid between 00:01 UTC on 1 January to 24:00 UTC on 30 June. |
| (2) | This quantity is available to Canada and the Member States except Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (SQI/N34_AMS). |
| (3) | Corresponds to the sum of the quotas of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland and the Union’s unspecified share available to Canada and the Member States except Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. |
| |

Species:

Shortfin squid

Illex illecebrosus

Zone:

NAFO subareas 3 and 4

(SQI/N34.)

Estonia

128

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Latvia

128

(1)

Lithuania

128

(1)

Poland

227

(1)

Other Member States

29 467

(1)(2)

Union

30 078

(1)(3)

TAC

34 000

(1)

No fishing vessel may fish for squid between 00:01 UTC on 1 January to 24:00 UTC on 30 June.

(2)

This quantity is available to Canada and the Member States except Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (SQI/N34_AMS).

(3)

Corresponds to the sum of the quotas of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland and the Union’s unspecified share available to Canada and the Member States except Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.

| Species: | Yellowtail flounder

  Limanda ferruginea | Zone: | NAFO 3LNO
  (YEL/N3LNO.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| | | |
| TAC | 20 000 | |
| (1) | 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 greater. However, if the Union is assigned an ‘Others’ quota, once the ‘Others’ quota is exhausted, the by-catch limits shall be as follows: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater. |
| |

Species:

Yellowtail flounder

Limanda ferruginea

Zone:

NAFO 3LNO

(YEL/N3LNO.)

Union

0

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

TAC

20 000

(1)

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 greater. However, if the Union is assigned an ‘Others’ quota, once the ‘Others’ quota is exhausted, the by-catch limits shall be as follows: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater.

| Species: | Capelin

  Mallotus villosus | Zone: | NAFO 3NO
  (CAP/N3NO.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | 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 greater. |
| |

Species:

Capelin

Mallotus villosus

Zone:

NAFO 3NO

(CAP/N3NO.)

Union

0

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

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 greater.

| Species: | Northern prawn

  Pandalus borealis | Zone: | NAFO 3LNO
  (1)(2)


  (PRA/N3LNOX) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 0 | (3) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Latvia | 0 | (3) |
| Lithuania | 0 | (3) |
| Poland | 0 | (3) |
| Spain | 0 | (3) |
| Portugal | 0 | (3) |
| Union | 0 | (3) |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | (3) |
| (1) | Not including the box bounded by the following coordinates: |
| Point No | Latitude | Longitude | |
| 1 | 47° 20' 00'' N | 46° 40' 00'' W | |
| 2 | 47° 20' 00'' N | 46° 30' 00'' W | |
| 3 | 46° 00' 00'' N | 46° 30' 00'' W | |
| 4 | 46° 00' 00'' N | 46° 40' 00'' W | |
| (2) | Fishing is prohibited at a depth less than 200 metres in the area west of a line bound by the following coordinates: |
| Point No | Latitude | Longitude | |
| 1 | 46° 00' 00'' N | 47° 49' 00'' W | |
| 2 | 46° 25' 00'' N | 47° 27' 00'' W | |
| 3 | 46 °42' 00'' N | 47° 25' 00'' W | |
| 4 | 46° 48' 00'' N | 47° 25' 50'' W | |
| 5 | 47° 16' 50'' N | 47° 43' 50'' W | |
| (3) | 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 greater. |
| |

Species:

Northern prawn

Pandalus borealis

Zone:

NAFO 3LNO
  (1)(2)

(PRA/N3LNOX)

Estonia

0

(3)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Latvia

0

(3)

Lithuania

0

(3)

Poland

0

(3)

Spain

0

(3)

Portugal

0

(3)

Union

0

(3)

TAC

0

(3)

(1)

Not including the box bounded by the following coordinates:

Point No

Latitude

Longitude

1

47° 20' 00'' N

46° 40' 00'' W

2

47° 20' 00'' N

46° 30' 00'' W

3

46° 00' 00'' N

46° 30' 00'' W

4

46° 00' 00'' N

46° 40' 00'' W

(2)

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

Point No

Latitude

Longitude

1

46° 00' 00'' N

47° 49' 00'' W

2

46° 25' 00'' N

47° 27' 00'' W

3

46 °42' 00'' N

47° 25' 00'' W

4

46° 48' 00'' N

47° 25' 50'' W

5

47° 16' 50'' N

47° 43' 50'' W

(3)

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 greater.

| Species: | Northern prawn

  Pandalus borealis | Zone: | NAFO 3M
  (1)


  (PRA/*N3M.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | Not relevant | (2) | Analytical TAC |
| (1) | Fising vessels may also fish this stock in division 3L in the box bounded by the following coordinates: |
| Point No | Latitude | Longitude | |
| 1 | 47° 20' 00'' N | 46° 40' 00'' W | |
| 2 | 47° 20' 00'' N | 46° 30' 00'' W | |
| 3 | 46° 00' 00'' N | 46° 30' 00'' W | |
| 4 | 46° 00' 00'' N | 46° 40' 00'' W | |
| Moreover, fishing for shrimp is prohibited from 1 June to 31 December in the area bounded by the following coordinates: |
| Point No | Latitude | Longitude | |
| 1 | 47° 55' 00'' N | 45° 00' 00'' W | |
| 2 | 47° 30' 00'' N | 44° 15' 00'' W | |
| 3 | 46° 55' 00'' N | 44° 15' 00'' W | |
| 4 | 46° 35' 00'' N | 44° 30' 00'' W | |
| 5 | 46° 35' 00'' N | 45° 40' 00'' W | |
| 6 | 47° 30' 00'' N | 45° 40' 00'' W | |
| 7 | 47° 55' 00'' N | 45° 00' 00'' W | |
| (2) | Not relevant. Fishery managed by limitations in fishing effort (EFF/*N3M.). 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 beginning of the vessel’s activity, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. |
| Member State | Maximum number of fishing days | |
| Denmark | 0 | | |
| Estonia | 0 | | |
| Spain | 0 | | |
| Latvia | 0 | | |
| Lithuania | 0 | | |
| Poland | 0 | | |
| Portugal | 0 | | |
| |

Species:

Northern prawn

Pandalus borealis

Zone:

NAFO 3M
  (1)

(PRA/*N3M.)

TAC

Not relevant

(2)

Analytical TAC

(1)

Fising vessels may also fish this stock in division 3L in the box bounded by the following coordinates:

Point No

Latitude

Longitude

1

47° 20' 00'' N

46° 40' 00'' W

2

47° 20' 00'' N

46° 30' 00'' W

3

46° 00' 00'' N

46° 30' 00'' W

4

46° 00' 00'' N

46° 40' 00'' W

Moreover, fishing for shrimp is prohibited from 1 June to 31 December in the area bounded by the following coordinates:

Point No

Latitude

Longitude

1

47° 55' 00'' N

45° 00' 00'' W

2

47° 30' 00'' N

44° 15' 00'' W

3

46° 55' 00'' N

44° 15' 00'' W

4

46° 35' 00'' N

44° 30' 00'' W

5

46° 35' 00'' N

45° 40' 00'' W

6

47° 30' 00'' N

45° 40' 00'' W

7

47° 55' 00'' N

45° 00' 00'' W

(2)

Not relevant. Fishery managed by limitations in fishing effort (EFF/*N3M.). 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 beginning of the vessel’s activity, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

Member State

Maximum number of fishing days

Denmark

0

Estonia

0

Spain

0

Latvia

0

Lithuania

0

Poland

0

Portugal

0

| Species: | Greenland halibut

  Reinhardtius hippoglossoides | Zone: | NAFO 3LMNO
  (GHL/N3LMNO) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 304 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Germany | 311 | |
| Latvia | 43 | |
| Lithuania | 22 | |
| Spain | 4 162 | |
| Portugal | 1 740 | |
| Union | 6 582 | |
| | | |
| TAC | 11 227 | |
| |

Species:

Greenland halibut

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

Zone:

NAFO 3LMNO

(GHL/N3LMNO)

Estonia

304

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany

311

Latvia

43

Lithuania

22

Spain

4 162

Portugal

1 740

Union

6 582

TAC

11 227

| Species: | Skates

  Rajidae | Zone: | NAFO 3LNO
  (SKA/N3LNO.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 283 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Lithuania | 62 | |
| Spain | 3 403 | |
| Portugal | 660 | |
| Union | 4 408 | |
| | | |
| TAC | 7 000 | |
| |

Species:

Skates

Rajidae

Zone:

NAFO 3LNO

(SKA/N3LNO.)

Estonia

283

Analytical TAC

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

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

Lithuania

62

Spain

3 403

Portugal

660

Union

4 408

TAC

7 000

| Species: | Redfishes

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | NAFO 3LN
  (RED/N3LN.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 895 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Germany | 615 | |
| Latvia | 895 | |
| Lithuania | 895 | |
| Union | 3 300 | |
| | | |
| TAC | 18 100 | |
| |

Species:

Redfishes

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

NAFO 3LN

(RED/N3LN.)

Estonia

895

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany

615

Latvia

895

Lithuania

895

Union

3 300

TAC

18 100

| Species: | Redfishes

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | NAFO 3M
  (RED/N3M.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 1 571 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Germany | 513 | (1) |
| Latvia | 1 571 | (1) |
| Lithuania | 1 571 | (1) |
| Spain | 233 | (1) |
| Portugal | 2 354 | (1) |
| Union | 7 813 | (1) |
| | | |
| TAC | 11 171 | (1) |
| (1) | This quota is subject to compliance with the TAC, which is established for this stock for all NAFO Contracting Parties. Within this TAC, no more than the following mid-term limit may be fished before 1 July: |
| 5 586 |
| |

Species:

Redfishes

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

NAFO 3M

(RED/N3M.)

Estonia

1 571

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany

513

(1)

Latvia

1 571

(1)

Lithuania

1 571

(1)

Spain

233

(1)

Portugal

2 354

(1)

Union

7 813

(1)

TAC

11 171

(1)

(1)

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

5 586

| Species: | Redfish

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | NAFO 3O
  (RED/N3O.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 1 771 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Portugal | 5 229 | |
| Union | 7 000 | |
| | | |
| TAC | 20 000 | |
| |

Species:

Redfish

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

NAFO 3O

(RED/N3O.)

Spain

1 771

Analytical TAC

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

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

Portugal

5 229

Union

7 000

TAC

20 000

| Species: | Redfish

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | NAFO subarea 2, divisions 1F and 3K
  (RED/N1F3K.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Latvia | 0 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Lithuania | 0 | (1) |
| Union | 0 | (1) |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | 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 greater. |
| |

Species:

Redfish

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

NAFO subarea 2, divisions 1F and 3K

(RED/N1F3K.)

Latvia

0

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Lithuania

0

(1)

Union

0

(1)

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

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 greater.

| Species: | White hake

  Urophycis tenuis | Zone: | NAFO 3NO
  (HKW/N3NO.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 255 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Portugal | 333 | |
| Union | 588 | (1) |
| | | |
| TAC | 1 000 | |
| (1) | Where, in accordance with Annex IA to the NAFO Conservation and Enforcement Measures, a positive vote by the NAFO Contracting Parties confirms the TAC to be 2 000 tonnes, the corresponding Union and Member State quotas shall be as below: |
| Spain | 509 |
| Portugal | 667 |
| Union | 1 176 |
| |

Species:

White hake

Urophycis tenuis

Zone:

NAFO 3NO

(HKW/N3NO.)

Spain

255

Analytical TAC

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

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

Portugal

333

Union

588

(1)

TAC

1 000

(1)

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

Spain

509

Portugal

667

Union

1 176

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ANNEX ID

ICCAT CONVENTION AREA

| Species: | Sailfish

  Istiophorus albicans | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W
  (SAI/AE45W) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | | 1 271 | | 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:

Sailfish

Istiophorus albicans

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W

(SAI/AE45W)

TAC

1 271

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: | Sailfish

  Istiophorus albicans | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, west of 45° W
  (SAI/AW45W) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | | 1 030 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| |

Species:

Sailfish

Istiophorus albicans

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, west of 45° W

(SAI/AW45W)

TAC

1 030

Analytical TAC

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

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

| Species: | Blue marlin

  Makaira nigricans | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean
  (BUM/ATLANT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 22,77 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| France | | 332,82 | |
| Portugal | | 46,21 | |
| Union | | 401,80 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 670 | |
| |

Species:

Blue marlin

Makaira nigricans

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean

(BUM/ATLANT)

Spain

22,77

Analytical TAC

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

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

France

332,82

Portugal

46,21

Union

401,80

TAC

1 670

| Species: | Blue shark

  Prionace glauca | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N
  (BSH/AN05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | | 0,96 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Spain | | 27 007,71 | |
| France | | 151,55 | |
| Portugal | | 5 352,24 | |
| Union | | 32 512,46 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 39 102 | |
| |

Species:

Blue shark

Prionace glauca

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N

(BSH/AN05N)

Ireland

0,96

Analytical TAC

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

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

Spain

27 007,71

France

151,55

Portugal

5 352,24

Union

32 512,46

TAC

39 102

| Species: | Blue shark

  Prionace glauca | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N
  (BSH/AS05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | | 28 923 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| (1) | The time period and the calculation method used by ICCAT to set the catch limit for North Atlantic blue shark shall be without prejudice to the time period and the calculation method used to define any future allocation key at Union level. |
| |

Species:

Blue shark

Prionace glauca

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N

(BSH/AS05N)

TAC

28 923

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

(1)

The time period and the calculation method used by ICCAT to set the catch limit for North Atlantic blue shark shall be without prejudice to the time period and the calculation method used to define any future allocation key at Union level.

| Species: | White marlin

  Tetrapturus albidus | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean
  (WHM/ATLANT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 30,50 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Portugal | | 19,50 | |
| Union | | 50,00 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 355 | |
| |

Species:

White marlin

Tetrapturus albidus

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean

(WHM/ATLANT)

Spain

30,50

Analytical TAC

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

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

Portugal

19,50

Union

50,00

TAC

355

| Species: | Northern Albacore

  Thunnus alalunga | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N
  (ALB/AN05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | | 3 174,03 | | Analytical TAC |
| Spain | | 17 890,00 | |
| France | | 5 626,69 | |
| Portugal | | 1 962,13 | |
| Union | | 28 652,85 | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 37 801 | |
| (1) | The number of Union fishing vessels fishing for Northern albacore as a target species, in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 520/2007, shall be 1241. |
| (2) | Special condition: Within the limit of this quota, no more than the following quantity may be taken in United Kingdom waters: 280,00. |
| |

Species:

Northern Albacore

Thunnus alalunga

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N

(ALB/AN05N)

Ireland

3 174,03

Analytical TAC

Spain

17 890,00

France

5 626,69

Portugal

1 962,13

Union

28 652,85

(1)(2)

TAC

37 801

(1)

The number of Union fishing vessels fishing for Northern albacore as a target species, in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 520/2007, shall be 1241.

(2)

Special condition: Within the limit of this quota, no more than the following quantity may be taken in United Kingdom waters: 280,00.

| Species: | Southern Albacore

  Thunnus alalunga | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N
  (ALB/AS05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 870,10 | | Analytical TAC |
| France | | 286,00 | |
| Portugal | | 608,90 | |
| Union | | 1 765,00 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 28 000 | |
| |

Species:

Southern Albacore

Thunnus alalunga

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N

(ALB/AS05N)

Spain

870,10

Analytical TAC

France

286,00

Portugal

608,90

Union

1 765,00

TAC

28 000

| Species: | Mediterranean Albacore

  Thunnus alalunga | Zone: | Mediterranean Sea
  (ALB/MED) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Greece | | 399,12 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Spain | | 103,03 | |
| France | | 14,97 | |
| Croatia | | 6,98 | |
| Italy | | 1 168,74 | |
| Cyprus | | 430,99 | |
| Malta | | 41,10 | |
| Union | | 2 164,93 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 500 | (1)(2)(3) |
| (1) | In order to protect juvenile swordfish, a closure period shall also apply to longline vessels targeting Mediterranean albacore from 1 October to 30 November. In addition, Mediterranean albacore, either as a targeted species or as by-catch, shall not be caught, retained on board, transhipped or landed during the following periods:






  — | Greece, Croatia, Italy and Cyprus: 1 October to 30 November and 1 to 31 March; |

Species:

Mediterranean Albacore

Thunnus alalunga

Zone:

Mediterranean Sea

(ALB/MED)

Greece

399,12

Analytical TAC

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

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

Spain

103,03

France

14,97

Croatia

6,98

Italy

1 168,74

Cyprus

430,99

Malta

41,10

Union

2 164,93

TAC

2 500

(1)(2)(3)

(1)

In order to protect juvenile swordfish, a closure period shall also apply to longline vessels targeting Mediterranean albacore from 1 October to 30 November. In addition, Mediterranean albacore, either as a targeted species or as by-catch, shall not be caught, retained on board, transhipped or landed during the following periods:

—

Greece, Croatia, Italy and Cyprus: 1 October to 30 November and 1 to 31 March;

| — | Spain, France and Malta: 1 January to 31 March. |
| --- | --- |

—

Spain, France and Malta: 1 January to 31 March.

(2)

Each Member State shall limit the number of their fishing vessels authorised to fish for Mediterranean albacore to the number of fishing vessels authorised to fish this species in 2017. Member States may apply a tolerance of 10 % to this capacity limit.

(3)

Special condition: by-catches of albacore are to be counted against this quota, but shall be reported separately (ALB/MED-BC). Dead catches of albacore from sport and recreational fisheries are to be counted against this quota, but shall be reported separately (ALB/MED-SR).

| Species: | Yellowfin tuna

  Thunnus albacares | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean
  (YFT/ATLANT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | | 110 000 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| (1) | Catches of yellowfin tuna by purse seiners (YFT/*ATLPS) and longliners with an overall length of 20 metres and above (YFT/ *ATLLL) shall be reported separately. |
| |

Species:

Yellowfin tuna

Thunnus albacares

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean

(YFT/ATLANT)

TAC

110 000

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

(1)

Catches of yellowfin tuna by purse seiners (YFT/*ATLPS) and longliners with an overall length of 20 metres and above (YFT/ *ATLLL) shall be reported separately.

| Species: | Bigeye tuna

  Thunnus obesus | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean
  (BET/ATLANT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 7 438,09 | (1) | Analytical TAC |
| France | | 3 159,38 | (1) |
| Portugal | | 2 823,84 | (1) |
| Union | | 13 421,31 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 62 000 | (1) |
| (1) | Catches of bigeye tuna by purse seiners (BET/*ATLPS) and longliners with an overall length of 20 metres and above (BET/ *ATLLL) shall be reported separately. As of June, when catches reach 80 % of the quota, Member States are required to transmit the catches for these fishing vessels on a weekly basis. |
| |

Species:

Bigeye tuna

Thunnus obesus

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean

(BET/ATLANT)

Spain

7 438,09

(1)

Analytical TAC

France

3 159,38

(1)

Portugal

2 823,84

(1)

Union

13 421,31

(1)

TAC

62 000

(1)

(1)

Catches of bigeye tuna by purse seiners (BET/*ATLPS) and longliners with an overall length of 20 metres and above (BET/ *ATLLL) shall be reported separately. As of June, when catches reach 80 % of the quota, Member States are required to transmit the catches for these fishing vessels on a weekly basis.

| Species: | Bluefin tuna

  Thunnus thynnus | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W, and Mediterranean
  (BFT/AE45WM) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cyprus | | 188,09 | (4) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Greece | | 349,61 | |
| Spain | | 6 783,67 | (2)(4) |
| France | | 6 693,70 | (2)(3)(4) |
| Croatia | | 1 057,97 | (6) |
| Italy | | 5 283,00 | (4)(5) |
| Malta | | 433,43 | (4) |
| Portugal | | 637,88 | |
| Other Member States | | 75,65 | (1) |
| Union | | 21 503,00 | (2)(3)(4)(5) |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 40 570 | |
| (1) | Except Cyprus, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Malta and Portugal, and exclusively as by-catch. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BFT/AE45WM_AMS). |
| (2) | 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 VI (BFT/*8301): |
| Spain | 1 027,76 |
| France | 477,45 |
| Union | 1 505,21 |
| (3) | 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 VI (BFT/*641): |
| France | 100 |
| Union | 100 |
| (4) | 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 2 of Annex VI (BFT/*8302): |
| Spain | 135,70 |
| France | 133,89 |
| Italy | 105,67 |
| Cyprus | 3,76 |
| Malta | 8,67 |
| Union | 387,69 |
| (5) | 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 VI (BFT/*643): |
| Italy | 105,67 |
| Union | 105,67 |
| (6) | 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 VI for farming purposes (BFT/*8303F): |
| Croatia | 952,31 |
| Union | 952,31 |
| | |
| |

Species:

Bluefin tuna

Thunnus thynnus

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W, and Mediterranean

(BFT/AE45WM)

Cyprus

188,09

(4)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Greece

349,61

Spain

6 783,67

(2)(4)

France

6 693,70

(2)(3)(4)

Croatia

1 057,97

(6)

Italy

5 283,00

(4)(5)

Malta

433,43

(4)

Portugal

637,88

Other Member States

75,65

(1)

Union

21 503,00

(2)(3)(4)(5)

TAC

40 570

(1)

Except Cyprus, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Malta and Portugal, and exclusively as by-catch. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BFT/AE45WM_AMS).

(2)

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 VI (BFT/*8301):

Spain

1 027,76

France

477,45

Union

1 505,21

(3)

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 VI (BFT/*641):

France

100

Union

100

(4)

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 2 of Annex VI (BFT/*8302):

Spain

135,70

France

133,89

Italy

105,67

Cyprus

3,76

Malta

8,67

Union

387,69

(5)

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 VI (BFT/*643):

Italy

105,67

Union

105,67

(6)

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 VI for farming purposes (BFT/*8303F):

Croatia

952,31

Union

952,31

| Species: | Shortfin mako

  Isurus oxyrinchus | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N
  ( SMA/AS05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | | 503 | (1)(2) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 295 | (2) |
| (1) | Quota set for the purpose of implementing a Union retention allowance for this stock. |
| (2) | Exclusively for by-catches. |
| |

Species:

Shortfin mako

Isurus oxyrinchus

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N

( SMA/AS05N)

Union

503

(1)(2)

Analytical TAC

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

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

TAC

1 295

(2)

(1)

Quota set for the purpose of implementing a Union retention allowance for this stock.

(2)

Exclusively for by-catches.

| Species: | Swordfish

  Xiphias gladius | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N
  (SWO/AN05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 5 558,59 | (2) | Analytical TAC |
| Portugal | | 1 010,29 | (2) |
| Other Member States | | 108,45 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 6 677,33 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 13 200 | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (SWO/ AN05N_AMS). |
| (2) | Special condition: up to 2,39 % of this quantity may be fished in the Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N (SWO/*AS05N). Catches to be counted against the special condition of the shared quota shall be reported separately (SWO/ *AS05N_AMS). |
| |

Species:

Swordfish

Xiphias gladius

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N

(SWO/AN05N)

Spain

5 558,59

(2)

Analytical TAC

Portugal

1 010,29

(2)

Other Member States

108,45

(1)(2)

Union

6 677,33

TAC

13 200

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (SWO/ AN05N_AMS).

(2)

Special condition: up to 2,39 % of this quantity may be fished in the Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N (SWO/*AS05N). Catches to be counted against the special condition of the shared quota shall be reported separately (SWO/ *AS05N_AMS).

| Species: | Swordfish

  Xiphias gladius | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N
  (SWO/AS05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 4 525,88 | (1) | Analytical TAC |
| Portugal | | 298,12 | (1) |
| Union | | 4 824,00 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 10 000 | |
| (1) | Special condition: up to 3,51 % of this quantity may be fished in the Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N (SWO/*AN05N). |
| |

Species:

Swordfish

Xiphias gladius

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N

(SWO/AS05N)

Spain

4 525,88

(1)

Analytical TAC

Portugal

298,12

(1)

Union

4 824,00

TAC

10 000

(1)

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

| Species: | Swordfish

  Xiphias gladius | Zone: | Mediterranean Sea
  (SWO/MED) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Croatia | | 13,74 | (1)(2) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Cyprus | | 50,67 | (1)(2) |
| Spain | | 1 565,04 | (1)(2) |
| France | | 109,08 | (1)(2) |
| Greece | | 1 036,02 | (1)(2) |
| Italy | | 3 208,45 | (1)(2) |
| Malta | | 380,64 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 6 363,64 | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 9 016,71 | |
| (1) | This quota may only be fished from 1 April to 31 December. |
| (2) | Special condition: by-catches of Mediterranean swordfish are to be counted against this quota, but shall be reported separately (SWO/MED-BC). Dead catches of Mediterranean swordfish from sport and recreational fisheries are to be counted against this quota, but shall be reported separately (SWO/MED-SR). |
| | |

Species:

Swordfish

Xiphias gladius

Zone:

Mediterranean Sea

(SWO/MED)

Croatia

13,74

(1)(2)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Cyprus

50,67

(1)(2)

Spain

1 565,04

(1)(2)

France

109,08

(1)(2)

Greece

1 036,02

(1)(2)

Italy

3 208,45

(1)(2)

Malta

380,64

(1)(2)

Union

6 363,64

(1)(2)

TAC

9 016,71

(1)

This quota may only be fished from 1 April to 31 December.

(2)

Special condition: by-catches of Mediterranean swordfish are to be counted against this quota, but shall be reported separately (SWO/MED-BC). Dead catches of Mediterranean swordfish from sport and recreational fisheries are to be counted against this quota, but shall be reported separately (SWO/MED-SR).

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ANNEX IE

SOUTH-EAST ATLANTIC OCEAN – SEAFO CONVENTION AREA

The TACs set out in this Annex are not allocated to the Contracting Parties of SEAFO and hence the Union’s share is undetermined. Catches are monitored by the SEAFO Secretariat which will communicate to the SEAFO Contracting Parties when fishing is to be ceased due to a TAC exhaustion.

| Species: | Alfonsinos

  Beryx spp. | Zone: | SEAFO
  (ALF/SEAFO) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | | 200 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| (1) | No more than 132 tonnes may be taken in subdivision B1 (ALF/*F47NA). |
| |

Species:

Alfonsinos

Beryx spp.

Zone:

SEAFO

(ALF/SEAFO)

TAC

200

(1)

Precautionary TAC

(1)

No more than 132 tonnes may be taken in subdivision B1 (ALF/*F47NA).

| Species: | Deep-sea red crabs

  Chaceon spp. | Zone: | SEAFO subdivision B1
  (1)


  (GER/F47NAM) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | | 162 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| (1) | For the purpose of this TAC, the area open to the fishery is defined as having:






  — | its western boundary on the longitude 0° E, |

Species:

Deep-sea red crabs

Chaceon spp.

Zone:

SEAFO subdivision B1
  (1)

(GER/F47NAM)

TAC

162

(1)

Precautionary TAC

(1)

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 northern boundary on the latitude 20° S,

| — | its southern boundary on the latitude 28° S, and |
| --- | --- |

—

its southern boundary on the latitude 28° S, and

| — | the eastern boundary outer limits of the Namibian exclusive economic zone. |
| --- | --- |

—

the eastern boundary outer limits of the Namibian exclusive economic zone.

| Species: | Deep-sea red crabs

  Chaceon spp. | Zone: | SEAFO, excluding subdivision B1
  (GER/F47X) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | | 200 | | Precautionary TAC |
| |

Species:

Deep-sea red crabs

Chaceon spp.

Zone:

SEAFO, excluding subdivision B1

(GER/F47X)

TAC

200

Precautionary TAC

| Species: | Patagonian toothfish

  Dissostichus eleginoides | Zone: | SEAFO subarea D
  (TOP/F47D) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | | 261 | | Precautionary TAC |
| |

Species:

Patagonian toothfish

Dissostichus eleginoides

Zone:

SEAFO subarea D

(TOP/F47D)

TAC

261

Precautionary TAC

| Species: | Patagonian toothfish

  Dissostichus eleginoides | Zone: | SEAFO, excluding subarea D
  (TOP/F47-D) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | | 0 | | Precautionary TAC |
| |

Species:

Patagonian toothfish

Dissostichus eleginoides

Zone:

SEAFO, excluding subarea D

(TOP/F47-D)

TAC

0

Precautionary TAC

| Species: | Orange roughy

  Hoplostethus atlanticus | Zone: | SEAFO subdivision B1
  (1)


  (ORY/F47NAM) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | | 0 | (2) | Precautionary TAC |
| (1) | For the purpose of this Annex, the area open to the fishery is defined as having:






  — | its western boundary on the longitude 0° E, |

Species:

Orange roughy

Hoplostethus atlanticus

Zone:

SEAFO subdivision B1
  (1)

(ORY/F47NAM)

TAC

0

(2)

Precautionary TAC

(1)

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 northern boundary on the latitude 20° S,

| — | its southern boundary on the latitude 28° S, and |
| --- | --- |

—

its southern boundary on the latitude 28° S, and

| — | the eastern boundary outer limits of the Namibian exclusive economic zone. |
| --- | --- |

—

the eastern boundary outer limits of the Namibian exclusive economic zone.

(2)

Except for a by-catch allowance of four tonnes (ORY/*F47NA).

| Species: | Orange roughy

  Hoplostethus atlanticus | Zone: | SEAFO, excluding subdivision B1
  (ORY/F47X) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | | 50 | | Precautionary TAC |
| |

Species:

Orange roughy

Hoplostethus atlanticus

Zone:

SEAFO, excluding subdivision B1

(ORY/F47X)

TAC

50

Precautionary TAC

| Species: | Pelagic armourheads

  Pseudopentaceros spp. | Zone: | SEAFO
  (EDW/SEAFO) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | | 135 | | Precautionary TAC |
| |

Species:

Pelagic armourheads

Pseudopentaceros spp.

Zone:

SEAFO

(EDW/SEAFO)

TAC

135

Precautionary TAC

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ANNEX IF

SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA – AREAS OF DISTRIBUTION

| Species: | Southern bluefin tuna

  Thunnus maccoyii | Zone: | All areas of distribution
  (SBF/F41-81) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | | 11 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 17 647 | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Southern bluefin tuna

Thunnus maccoyii

Zone:

All areas of distribution

(SBF/F41-81)

Union

11

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

TAC

17 647

(1)

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

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ANNEX IG

WCPFC CONVENTION AREA

| Species: | Bigeye tuna

  Thunnus obesus | Zone: | WCPFC Convention area south of 20° S
  (BET/F7120S) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Portugal | | 2 000 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Spain | | 2 000 | (1) |
| Union | | 4 000 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | (1) |
| (1) | This quota may only be fished by vessels using longlines. |
| |

Species:

Bigeye tuna

Thunnus obesus

Zone:

WCPFC Convention area south of 20° S

(BET/F7120S)

Portugal

2 000

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Spain

2 000

(1)

Union

4 000

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

(1)

This quota may only be fished by vessels using longlines.

| Species: | Swordfish

  Xiphias gladius | Zone: | WCPFC Convention area south of 20° S
  (SWO/F7120S) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | | 3 170,36 | | Precautionary TAC |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| |

Species:

Swordfish

Xiphias gladius

Zone:

WCPFC Convention area south of 20° S

(SWO/F7120S)

Union

3 170,36

Precautionary TAC

TAC

Not relevant

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ANNEX IH

SPRFMO CONVENTION AREA

| Species: | Toothfishes

  Dissostichus spp. | Zone: | SPRFMO Convention area
  (TOT/SPR-RB) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | To be established | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| (1) | This annual TAC is for exploratory fisheries only. Fishing shall only take place within the following research block: |
| | — | NW |

Species:

Toothfishes

Dissostichus spp.

Zone:

SPRFMO Convention area

(TOT/SPR-RB)

TAC

To be established

(1)

Precautionary TAC

(1)

This annual TAC is for exploratory fisheries only. Fishing shall only take place within the following research block:

—

NW

50° 30’ S, 136° E

| — | NE |
| --- | --- |

—

NE

50° 30’ S, 140° 30’ E

| — | E-Indent |
| --- | --- |

—

E-Indent

52° 45’ S, 140° 30’ E

| — | E-corner |
| --- | --- |

—

E-corner

52° 45’ S, 145° 30’ E

| — | SE |
| --- | --- |

—

SE

54° 50’ S, 145° 30’ E

| — | SW |
| --- | --- |

—

SW

54° 50’ S, 136° E

| Species: | Jack mackerel

  Trachurus murphyi | Zone: | SPRFMO Convention area
  (CJM/SPRFMO) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | To be established | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Netherlands | To be established | |
| Lithuania | To be established | |
| Poland | To be established | |
| Union | To be established | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| |

Species:

Jack mackerel

Trachurus murphyi

Zone:

SPRFMO Convention area

(CJM/SPRFMO)

Germany

To be established

Analytical TAC

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

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

Netherlands

To be established

Lithuania

To be established

Poland

To be established

Union

To be established

TAC

Not relevant

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ANNEX IJ

IOTC AREA OF COMPETENCE

Catches of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) by Union fishing vessels shall not exceed the catch limits set out in this Annex.

| Species: | Yellowfin tuna

  Thunnus albacares | Zone: | IOTC Area of Competence
  (YFT/IOTC) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| France | 27 736 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Italy | 2 367 | |
| Spain | 42 943 | |
| Portugal | 100 | (1) |
| Union | 73 146 | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |
| |

Species:

Yellowfin tuna

Thunnus albacares

Zone:

IOTC Area of Competence

(YFT/IOTC)

France

27 736

Analytical TAC

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

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

Italy

2 367

Spain

42 943

Portugal

100

(1)

Union

73 146

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

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ANNEX IK

SIOFA AGREEMENT AREA

| Species: | Toothfishes

  Dissostichus spp. | Zone: | Del Cano Area
  (1)


  (TOT/F517DC) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | | 18,33 | (2) | Precautionary TAC |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 55 | (2) |
| (1) | International waters in FAO subarea 51.7 bounded between -44° S and -45° S latitude, and the adjacent exclusive economic zones to the east and west. |
| (2) | May only be fished by vessels with observers on board and using longlines during the fishing season from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. Longlines shall not exceed 3 000 hooks per line and shall be set at minimum three nautical miles from each other.
  Catches of vessels not targeting this species shall not exceed 0,5 tonnes of Dissostichus spp. per fishing season. When a vessel reaches this limit, it may no longer fish in Del Cano Area. |
| |

Species:

Toothfishes

Dissostichus spp.

Zone:

Del Cano Area
  (1)

(TOT/F517DC)

Union

18,33

(2)

Precautionary TAC

TAC

55

(2)

(1)

International waters in FAO subarea 51.7 bounded between -44° S and -45° S latitude, and the adjacent exclusive economic zones to the east and west.

(2)

May only be fished by vessels with observers on board and using longlines during the fishing season from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. Longlines shall not exceed 3 000 hooks per line and shall be set at minimum three nautical miles from each other.

Catches of vessels not targeting this species shall not exceed 0,5 tonnes of Dissostichus spp. per fishing season. When a vessel reaches this limit, it may no longer fish in Del Cano Area.

| Species: | Toothfishes

  Dissostichus spp. | Zone: | Williams Ridge
  (1)


  (TOT/F574WR) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | | 140 | (2) | Precautionary TAC |
| (1) | Area of FAO subarea 57.4 bounded by the following coordinates: | |
| Point | Latitude | Longitude | |
| 1 | 52° 30' 00" S | 80° 00' 00" E | |
| 2 | 55° 00' 00" S | 80° 00' 00" E | |
| 3 | 55° 00' 00" S | 85° 00' 00" E | |
| 4 | 52° 30' 00" S | 85° 00' 00" E | |
| (2) | The TAC set out above is not allocated between SIOFA Parties, hence the Union’s share is undetermined. It may only be fished by vessels with observers on board during the fishing season from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. No more than two longlines not exceeding 6 250 hooks are set per grid cell established by SIOFA and an interval of at least 30 days is applied between fishing trips according to the access conditions established by SIOFA. Catches of vessels not targeting this species shall not exceed 0,5 tonnes of Dissostichus spp. per fishing season. When a vessel reaches this limit, it may no longer fish in Williams Ridge. |

Species:

Toothfishes

Dissostichus spp.

Zone:

Williams Ridge
  (1)

(TOT/F574WR)

TAC

140

(2)

Precautionary TAC

(1)

Area of FAO subarea 57.4 bounded by the following coordinates:

Point

Latitude

Longitude

1

52° 30' 00" S

80° 00' 00" E

2

55° 00' 00" S

80° 00' 00" E

3

55° 00' 00" S

85° 00' 00" E

4

52° 30' 00" S

85° 00' 00" E

(2)

The TAC set out above is not allocated between SIOFA Parties, hence the Union’s share is undetermined. It may only be fished by vessels with observers on board during the fishing season from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. No more than two longlines not exceeding 6 250 hooks are set per grid cell established by SIOFA and an interval of at least 30 days is applied between fishing trips according to the access conditions established by SIOFA. Catches of vessels not targeting this species shall not exceed 0,5 tonnes of Dissostichus spp. per fishing season. When a vessel reaches this limit, it may no longer fish in Williams Ridge.

Interim Protected Areas

| | Atlantis Bank







  Point | Latitude (S) | Longitude (E) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 32° 00' | 57° 00' |
| 2 | 32° 50' | 57° 00' |
| 3 | 32° 50' | 58° 00' |
| 4 | 32° 00' | 58° 00' |

Atlantis Bank

Point

Latitude (S)

Longitude (E)

1

32° 00'

57° 00'

2

32° 50'

57° 00'

3

32° 50'

58° 00'

4

32° 00'

58° 00'

| | Coral







  Point | Latitude (S) | Longitude (E) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 41° 00' | 42° 00' |
| 2 | 41° 40' | 42° 00' |
| 3 | 41° 40' | 44° 00' |
| 4 | 41° 00' | 44° 00' |

Coral

Point

Latitude (S)

Longitude (E)

1

41° 00'

42° 00'

2

41° 40'

42° 00'

3

41° 40'

44° 00'

4

41° 00'

44° 00'

| | Fools Flat







  Point | Latitude (S) | Longitude (E) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 31° 30' | 94° 40' |
| 2 | 31° 40' | 94° 40' |
| 3 | 31° 40' | 95° 00' |
| 4 | 31° 30' | 95° 00' |

Fools Flat

Point

Latitude (S)

Longitude (E)

1

31° 30'

94° 40'

2

31° 40'

94° 40'

3

31° 40'

95° 00'

4

31° 30'

95° 00'

| | Middle of What







  Point | Latitude (S) | Longitude (E) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 37° 54' | 50° 23' |
| 2 | 37° 56' 30" | 50° 23' |
| 3 | 37° 56' 30" | 50° 27' |
| 4 | 37° 54' | 50° 27' |

Middle of What

Point

Latitude (S)

Longitude (E)

1

37° 54'

50° 23'

2

37° 56' 30"

50° 23'

3

37° 56' 30"

50° 27'

4

37° 54'

50° 27'

| | Walter’s Shoal







  Point | Latitude (S) | Longitude (E) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 33° 00' | 43° 10' |
| 2 | 33° 20' | 43° 10' |
| 3 | 33° 20' | 44° 10' |
| 4 | 33° 00' | 44° 10' |

Walter’s Shoal

Point

Latitude (S)

Longitude (E)

1

33° 00'

43° 10'

2

33° 20'

43° 10'

3

33° 20'

44° 10'

4

33° 00'

44° 10'

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ANNEX IL

IATTC CONVENTION AREA

| Species: | Bigeye tuna

  Thunnus obesus | Zone: | IATTC Convention area
  (BET/IATTC) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | | 500 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | This quota may only be fished by vessels using longlines. |
| |

Species:

Bigeye tuna

Thunnus obesus

Zone:

IATTC Convention area

(BET/IATTC)

Union

500

(1)

Precautionary TAC

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

This quota may only be fished by vessels using longlines.

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ANNEX II

FISHING EFFORT FOR FISHING VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF WESTERN CHANNEL SOLE STOCKS IN ICES DIVISION 7e

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 gillnets, trammel nets and tangle nets, with mesh size equal to or less than 220 mm in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/472, and present in ICES division 7e. |
| --- | --- |

1.1.

| 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 fishing vessels caught less than 300 kg live weight of sole during the 2020 management period; |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.2.

(a)

such fishing vessels caught less than 300 kg live weight of sole during the 2020 management period;

| (b) | such fishing vessels do not tranship any fish at sea to another vessel; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

such fishing vessels do not tranship any fish at sea to another vessel;

| (c) | by 31 July 2023 and 31 January 2024 each Member State concerned makes a report to the Commission on those fishing vessels’ catch records for sole in the three previous years as well as on catches of sole in 2023. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

by 31 July 2023 and 31 January 2024 each Member State concerned makes a report to the Commission on those fishing vessels’ catch records for sole in the three previous years as well as on catches of sole in 2023.

Where any of those conditions is not met, the fishing 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 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |

(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 gillnets, trammel nets and tangle-nets, with mesh size equal to or less than 220 mm; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

static nets, including gillnets, 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; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

‘regulated gear’ means any of the two gear categories belonging to the gear grouping;

| (c) | ‘the area’ means ICES division 7e; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

‘the area’ means ICES division 7e;

| (d) | ‘current management period’ means the period from 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2024. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

‘current management period’ means the period from 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2024.

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 are 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 FISHING VESSELS

| 4.1. | A Member State shall not authorise fishing with regulated gear in the area by any fishing vessel flying its flag which has no record of such fishing activity in the area in the period from 2002 to 2018, 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. |
| --- | --- |

4.1.

| 4.2. | However, a fishing 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 the different fishing gear is greater than or equal to the number of days allocated to the regulated gear. |
| --- | --- |

4.2.

| 4.3. | A fishing 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 fishing vessel is allocated a quota after a transfer carried out 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. |
| --- | --- |

4.3.

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 fishing vessel flying its flag to be present within the area carrying on board any regulated gear is set out in Table I.

Table I

Maximum number of days a fishing vessel may be present within the area by category of regulated gear during the current management period

| Regulated gear | Maximum number of days |
| --- | --- |
| Beam trawls of mesh size ≥ 80 mm | Belgium | 176 |
| France | 188 |
| Static nets with mesh size ≤ 220 mm | Belgium | 176 |
| France | 191 |

Regulated gear

Maximum number of days

Beam trawls of mesh size ≥ 80 mm

Belgium

176

France

188

Static nets with mesh size ≤ 220 mm

Belgium

176

France

191

6.   KILOWATT DAYS SYSTEM

| 6.1. | During the current management period, a Member State may manage its fishing effort allocations in accordance with a kilowatt day system. Through that system, it may authorise any fishing vessel concerned by any regulated gear set out in Table I to be present within the area for a maximum number of days that is different from that set out in that Table, provided that the overall amount of kilowatt days corresponding to the regulated gear is respected. |
| --- | --- |

6.1.

| 6.2. | The overall amount of kilowatt days shall be the sum of all individual fishing efforts allocated to the fishing vessels flying the flag of the Member State concerned and qualified for the regulated gear. Such individual fishing efforts shall be calculated in kilowatt days by multiplying the engine power of each fishing vessel by the number of days at sea it would benefit from, according to Table I, if point 6.1 were not applied. |
| --- | --- |

6.2.

| 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 set out in Table I, with reports in electronic format containing the details of the calculation based on:






  (a) | the list of fishing vessels authorised to fish by indicating their Union fishing fleet register number (CFR) and their engine power; |
| --- | --- | --- |

6.3.

(a)

the list of fishing 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 fishing vessel would have initially been authorised to fish according to Table I and the number of days at sea from which each fishing vessel would benefit in application of point 6.1. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the number of days at sea for which each fishing vessel would have initially been authorised to fish according to Table I and the number of days at sea from which each fishing vessel would benefit in application of point 6.1.

| 6.4. | On the basis of that request, the Commission shall assess whether the conditions referred to in this point 6 are complied with and, where that is the case, may authorise the Member State concerned to benefit from the system referred to in point 6.1. |
| --- | --- |

6.4.

7.   ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL DAYS FOR PERMANENT CESSATION OF FISHING ACTIVITIES

| 7.1. | An additional number of days at sea on which a fishing 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 in accordance either with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) or with Council Regulation (EC) No 744/2008 (2). The Commission may consider permanent cessations resulting from any other circumstances on a case-by-case basis, following a written and duly reasoned request from the Member State concerned. Such request shall identify the fishing vessels concerned and confirm, for each of them, that they shall never return to fishing activities. |
| --- | --- |

7.1.

| 7.2. | The effort expended in 2003, measured in kilowatt days, of the withdrawn fishing vessels using a given gear grouping shall be divided by the effort expended by all fishing vessels using that gear grouping in 2003. The additional number of days at sea shall be 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. |
| --- | --- |

7.2.

| 7.3. | Points 7.1 and 7.2 shall not apply where a fishing 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. |
| --- | --- |

7.3.

| 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 2023 with reports in electronic format containing, for the gear grouping as set out in Table I, the details of the calculation based on:






  (a) | lists of withdrawn fishing vessels with their Union fishing fleet register number (CFR) and their engine power; |
| --- | --- | --- |

7.4.

(a)

lists of withdrawn fishing vessels with their Union fishing fleet register number (CFR) and their engine power;

| (b) | the fishing activity deployed by such fishing vessels in 2003 calculated in days at sea according to the grouping of fishing gear. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the fishing activity deployed by such fishing vessels in 2003 calculated in days at sea according to the grouping of fishing gear.

| 7.5. | During the current management period, a Member State may reallocate any additionally granted days at sea to all or part of the fishing vessels remaining in its fleet and qualified for the regulated gear. |
| --- | --- |

7.5.

| 7.6. | 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 set out in Table I shall be adjusted accordingly for the current management period. |
| --- | --- |

7.6.

8.   ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL DAYS FOR ENHANCED SCIENTIFIC OBSERVER COVERAGE

| 8.1. | Three additional days on which a fishing vessel may be present within the area when carrying on board any regulated gear may be allocated between 1 February 2023 and 31 January 2024 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 laid down in Regulation (EU) 2017/1004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) and its implementing rules concerning national programmes. |
| --- | --- |

8.1.

| 8.2. | Scientific observers shall be independent from the owner, the master of the fishing vessel and any crew member. |
| --- | --- |

8.2.

| 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. |
| --- | --- |

8.3.

| 8.4. | If an enhanced scientific observer coverage programme submitted by a Member State has been approved by the Commission in the past and the Member State 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. |
| --- | --- |

8.4.

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. |
| --- | --- |

10.1.

| 10.2. | The number of days or hours for which a fishing vessel may be present within the area during a management period shall be fixed by the Member State concerned. |
| --- | --- |

10.2.

| 10.3. | Where a Member State authorises fishing 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 concerned shall demonstrate that it has taken precautionary measures to avoid an excessive consumption of days within the area due to a fishing vessel terminating presences in the area before the end of a 24-hour period. |
| --- | --- |

10.3.

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 fishing vessel flying its flag within the area, provided that the product of the number of days received by a fishing vessel and its engine power in kilowatts (kilowatt days) is equal to or less than the product of the number of days transferred by the donor fishing vessel and its engine power in kilowatts. The engine power in kilowatts of the fishing vessels shall be that recorded for each vessel in the Union fishing fleet register. |
| --- | --- |

11.1.

| 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 fishing vessel, shall not be higher than the donor fishing 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 fishing vessel. |
| --- | --- |

11.2.

| 11.3. | The transfer of days in accordance with point 11.1 shall be permitted between fishing vessels operating with any regulated gear and during the same management period. |
| --- | --- |

11.3.

| 11.4. | Upon request by the Commission, Member States shall provide information on the transfers that have taken place. The Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing formats of spreadsheet for the collection and transmission of that information. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 57(2) of this Regulation. |
| --- | --- |

11.4.

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 4.1, 4.3, 5, 6 and 10 apply. 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

13.   FISHING EFFORT REPORT

Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 shall apply to fishing vessels falling within the scope of this Annex. The geographical area referred to in that Article shall be understood as the area defined in point 2 of this Annex.

14.   COLLECTION OF RELEVANT DATA

Member States shall collect on a quarterly basis information about total fishing effort deployed within the area by fishing vessels using towed gear and static gear, effort deployed within the area by fishing vessels using different types of gear, and the engine power of those fishing 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 by 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 request by the Commission, send detailed information to the Commission on effort allocated and consumed covering all or parts of the 2021 and 2022 management periods, using the data format specified in Tables IV and V.

Table II

Reporting format kW-day information by management period

| Member State | Gear | Management period | Cumulative effort declaration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |

Member State

Gear

Management period

Cumulative effort declaration

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Table III

Data format kW-day information by management period

| Name of field | Maximum number of characters/digits | Alignment (4)

  L(eft)/R(ight) | Definition and comments |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| (1) | Member State |

Name of field

Maximum number of characters/digits

Alignment (4)

L(eft)/R(ight)

Definition and comments

(1)

Member State

3

Member State (Alpha-3 ISO code) in which the fishing vessel is registered

| (2) | Gear |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Gear

2

One of the following gear types:

BT = beam trawls ≥ 80 mm

GN = gillnet < 220 mm

TN = trammel net or tangle net < 220 mm

| (3) | Management period |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Management period

4

One year in the period from the 2006 management period to the current management period

| (4) | Cumulative effort declaration |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Cumulative effort declaration

7

R

Cumulative 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 State | CFR | External marking | Length of management period | Gear notified | Days eligible using notified gear(s) | Days spent with notified gear(s) | Transfer of days |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No 1 | No 2 | No 3 | ... | No 1 | No 2 | No 3 | ... | No 1 | No 2 | No 3 | ... |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (5) | (5) | (5) | (6) | (6) | (6) | (6) | (7) | (7) | (7) | (7) | (8) |

Member State

CFR

External marking

Length of management period

Gear notified

Days eligible using notified gear(s)

Days spent with notified gear(s)

Transfer of days

No 1

No 2

No 3

...

No 1

No 2

No 3

...

No 1

No 2

No 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

| Name of field | Maximum number of characters/digits | Alignment (5)

  L(eft)/R(ight) | Definition and comments |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| (1) | Member State |

Name of field

Maximum number of characters/digits

Alignment (5)

L(eft)/R(ight)

Definition and comments

(1)

Member State

3

Member State (Alpha-3 ISO code) in which fishing vessel is registered

| (2) | CFR |
| --- | --- |

(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 (nine characters). Where a series has fewer than nine characters, additional zeros shall be inserted on the left-hand side

| (3) | External marking |
| --- | --- |

(3)

External marking

14

L

Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011 (6)

| (4) | Length of management period |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Length of management period

2

L

Length of the management period measured in months

| (5) | Gear notified |
| --- | --- |

(5)

Gear notified

2

L

One of the following gear types:

BT = beam trawls ≥ 80 mm

GN = gillnet < 220 mm

TN = trammel net or tangle net < 220 mm

| (6) | Special condition applying to notified gear(s) |
| --- | --- |

(6)

Special condition applying to notified gear(s)

3

L

Number of days for which the fishing vessel is eligible under Annex II for the notified gear and notified length of management period

| (7) | Days spent with notified gear(s) |
| --- | --- |

(7)

Days spent with notified gear(s)

3

L

Number of days the fishing vessel actually spent present within the area and using a gear corresponding to gear notified during the notified management period

| (8) | Transfers of days |
| --- | --- |

(8)

Transfers of days

4

L

For days transferred indicate ‘– number of days transferred’ and for days received indicate ‘+ number of days transferred’

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(1)  Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149 20.5.2014, p. 1).

(2)  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).

(3)  Regulation (EU) 2017/1004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 on the establishment of a Union framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the common fisheries policy and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 199/2008 (OJ L 157, 20.6.2017, p. 1).

(4)  Information relevant for transmission of data by fixed-length formatting.

(5)  Information relevant for transmission of data by fixed-length formatting.

(6)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011 of 8 April 2011 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 112, 30.4.2011, p. 1).

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ANNEX III

MANAGEMENT AREAS FOR SANDEELS IN ICES DIVISIONS 2a, 3a AND ICES SUBAREA 4

For the purposes of the management of the fishing opportunities of sandeels in ICES divisions 2a and 3a and ICES subarea 4 fixed in Annex IA, the management areas within which specific catch limits apply are defined as set out in this Annex and the Appendix thereto:

| Management area for sandeels | ICES statistical rectangles |
| --- | --- |
| 1r | 31–33 E9–F4; 33 F5; 34–37 E9–F6; 38–40 F0–F5; 41 F4–F5 |
| 2r | 35 F7–F8; 36 F7–F9; 37 F7–F8; 38-41 F6–F8; 42 F6–F9; 43 F7–F9; 44 F9–G0; 45 G0–G1; 46 G1 |
| 3r | 41–46 F1–F3; 42–46 F4–F5; 43–46 F6; 44–46 F7–F8; 45–46 F9; 46–47 G0; 47 G1 and 48 G0 |
| 4 | 38–40 E7–E9 and 41–46 E6–F0 |
| 5r | 47–52 F1–F5 |
| 6 | 41–43 G0–G3; 44 G1 |
| 7r | 47–52 E6–F0 |

Management area for sandeels

ICES statistical rectangles

1r

31–33 E9–F4; 33 F5; 34–37 E9–F6; 38–40 F0–F5; 41 F4–F5

2r

35 F7–F8; 36 F7–F9; 37 F7–F8; 38-41 F6–F8; 42 F6–F9; 43 F7–F9; 44 F9–G0; 45 G0–G1; 46 G1

3r

41–46 F1–F3; 42–46 F4–F5; 43–46 F6; 44–46 F7–F8; 45–46 F9; 46–47 G0; 47 G1 and 48 G0

4

38–40 E7–E9 and 41–46 E6–F0

5r

47–52 F1–F5

6

41–43 G0–G3; 44 G1

7r

47–52 E6–F0

Appendix

Management areas for sandeels

Image 1

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ANNEX IV

SEASONAL CLOSURES TO PROTECT SPAWNING COD

The areas set out in the table below shall be closed for all gear, except pelagic gear (purse seines and trawls), during the identified period:

| Time-limited closures |
| --- |
| No | Area name | Coordinates | Period | Additional comment |
| 1 | Stanhope ground | 60o 10' N - 01o 45' E
  60o 10' N - 02o 00' E
  60o 25' N - 01o 45' E
  60o 25' N - 02o 00' E | 1 January to 30 April | |
| 2 | Long Hole | 59o 07,35' N - 0o 31,04' W
  59o 03,60' N - 0o 22,25' W
  58o 59,35' N - 0o 17,85' W
  58o 56,00' N - 0o 11,01' W
  58o 56,60' N - 0o 08,85' W
  58o 59,86' N - 0o 15,65' W
  59o 03,50' N - 0o 20,00' W
  59o 08,15' N - 0o 29,07' W | 1 January to 31 March | |
| 3 | Coral edge | 58o 51,70' N - 03o 26,70' E
  58o 40,66' N - 03o 34,60' E
  58o 24,00' N - 03o 12,40' E
  58o 24,00' N - 02o 55,00' E
  58o 35,65' N - 02o 56,30' E | 1 January to 28 February | |
| 4 | Papa Bank | 59o 56' N - 03o 08' W
  59o 56' N - 02o 45' W
  59o 35' N - 03o 15' W
  59o 35' N - 03o 35' W | 1 January to 15 March | |
| 5 | Foula Deeps | 60o 17,50' N - 01o 45' W
  60o 11,00' N - 01o 45' W
  60o 11,00' N - 02o 10' W
  60o 20,00' N - 02o 00' W
  60o 20,00' N - 01o 50' W | 1 November to 31 December | |
| 6 | Egersund Bank | 58o 07,40' N - 04o 33,00' E
  57o 53,00' N - 05o 12,00' E
  57o 40,00' N - 05o 10,90' E
  57o 57,90' N - 04o 31,90' E | 1 January to 31 March | (10 × 25 nautical miles) |
| 7 | East of Fair Isle | 59o 40' N - 01o 23' W
  59o 40' N - 01o 13' W
  59o 30' N - 01o 20' W
  59o 10' N - 01o 20' W
  59o 30' N - 01o 28' W
  59o 10' N - 01o 28' W | 1 January to 15 March | |
| 8 | West Bank | 57o 15' N - 05o 01' E
  56o 56' N - 05o 00' E
  56o 56' N - 06o 20' E
  57o 15' N - 06o 20' E | 1 February to 15 March | (18 × 4 nautical miles) |
| 9 | Revet | 57o 28,43' N - 08o 05,66' E
  57o 27,44' N - 08o 07,20' E
  57o 51,77' N - 09o 26,33' E
  57o 52,88' N - 09o 25,00' E | 1 February to 15 March | (1,5 × 49 nautical miles) |
| 10 | Rabarberen | 57o 47,00' N - 11o 04,00' E
  57o 43,00' N - 11o 04,00' E
  57o 43,00' N - 11o 09,00' E
  57o 47,00' N - 11o 09,00' E | 1 February to 15 March | East of Skagen
  (2,7 × 4 nautical miles) |

Time-limited closures

No

Area name

Coordinates

Period

Additional comment

1

Stanhope ground

60o 10' N - 01o 45' E

60o 10' N - 02o 00' E

60o 25' N - 01o 45' E

60o 25' N - 02o 00' E

1 January to 30 April

2

Long Hole

59o 07,35' N - 0o 31,04' W

59o 03,60' N - 0o 22,25' W

58o 59,35' N - 0o 17,85' W

58o 56,00' N - 0o 11,01' W

58o 56,60' N - 0o 08,85' W

58o 59,86' N - 0o 15,65' W

59o 03,50' N - 0o 20,00' W

59o 08,15' N - 0o 29,07' W

1 January to 31 March

3

Coral edge

58o 51,70' N - 03o 26,70' E

58o 40,66' N - 03o 34,60' E

58o 24,00' N - 03o 12,40' E

58o 24,00' N - 02o 55,00' E

58o 35,65' N - 02o 56,30' E

1 January to 28 February

4

Papa Bank

59o 56' N - 03o 08' W

59o 56' N - 02o 45' W

59o 35' N - 03o 15' W

59o 35' N - 03o 35' W

1 January to 15 March

5

Foula Deeps

60o 17,50' N - 01o 45' W

60o 11,00' N - 01o 45' W

60o 11,00' N - 02o 10' W

60o 20,00' N - 02o 00' W

60o 20,00' N - 01o 50' W

1 November to 31 December

6

Egersund Bank

58o 07,40' N - 04o 33,00' E

57o 53,00' N - 05o 12,00' E

57o 40,00' N - 05o 10,90' E

57o 57,90' N - 04o 31,90' E

1 January to 31 March

(10 × 25 nautical miles)

7

East of Fair Isle

59o 40' N - 01o 23' W

59o 40' N - 01o 13' W

59o 30' N - 01o 20' W

59o 10' N - 01o 20' W

59o 30' N - 01o 28' W

59o 10' N - 01o 28' W

1 January to 15 March

8

West Bank

57o 15' N - 05o 01' E

56o 56' N - 05o 00' E

56o 56' N - 06o 20' E

57o 15' N - 06o 20' E

1 February to 15 March

(18 × 4 nautical miles)

9

Revet

57o 28,43' N - 08o 05,66' E

57o 27,44' N - 08o 07,20' E

57o 51,77' N - 09o 26,33' E

57o 52,88' N - 09o 25,00' E

1 February to 15 March

(1,5 × 49 nautical miles)

10

Rabarberen

57o 47,00' N - 11o 04,00' E

57o 43,00' N - 11o 04,00' E

57o 43,00' N - 11o 09,00' E

57o 47,00' N - 11o 09,00' E

1 February to 15 March

East of Skagen

(2,7 × 4 nautical miles)

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ANNEX V

FISHING AUTHORISATIONS

PART A

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FISHING AUTHORISATIONS FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS FISHING IN THIRD-COUNTRY WATERS

| Area of fishing | Fishery | Number of fishing authorisations | Allocation of fishing authorisations amongst Member States | Maximum number of vessels present at any time |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Norwegian waters and fishery zone around Jan Mayen | Herring, north of 62° 00' N | 59 | DK | 25 | 51 |
| DE | 5 |
| FR | 1 |
| IE | 8 |
| NL | 9 |
| PL | 1 |
| SE | 10 |
| | Demersal species, north of 62° 00' N | pm | DE | 16 | pm |
| IE | 1 |
| ES | 20 |
| FR | 18 |
| PT | 9 |
| Unallocated | 2 |
| Industrial species, south of 62° 00' N | pm | DK | 450 | 141 |
| Svalbard waters; international waters of 1 and 2b (1) | Fishery for snow crab with pots | pm | EE | 1 | Not applicable |
| ES | 1 |
| LV | 11 |
| LT | 4 |
| PL | 3 |

Area of fishing

Fishery

Number of fishing authorisations

Allocation of fishing authorisations amongst Member States

Maximum number of vessels present at any time

Norwegian waters and fishery zone around Jan Mayen

Herring, north of 62° 00' N

59

DK

25

51

DE

5

FR

1

IE

8

NL

9

PL

1

SE

10

Demersal species, north of 62° 00' N

pm

DE

16

pm

IE

1

ES

20

FR

18

PT

9

Unallocated

2

Industrial species, south of 62° 00' N

pm

DK

450

141

Svalbard waters; international waters of 1 and 2b (1)

Fishery for snow crab with pots

pm

EE

1

Not applicable

ES

1

LV

11

LT

4

PL

3

PART B

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FISHING AUTHORISATIONS FOR THIRD-COUNTRY VESSELS FISHING IN UNION WATERS

| Flag State | Fishery | Number of fishing authorisations | Maximum number of vessels present at any time |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Venezuela (2)
   (3) | Snappers (French Guiana waters) | 45 | 45 |

Flag State

Fishery

Number of fishing authorisations

Maximum number of vessels present at any time

Venezuela (2)
   (3)

Snappers (French Guiana waters)

45

45

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(1)  The allocation of fishing opportunities available to the Union in the Spitzbergen and Bear Island zone is without prejudice to the rights and obligations deriving from the 1920 Treaty of Paris.

(2)  To issue those fishing authorisations, proof must be produced that a valid contract exists between the fishing vessel 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 fishing vessel concerned in that department so that they may be processed in that undertaking’s premises. 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 endorsed contract shall be appended to the fishing authorisation application. Where such an endorsement is refused, the French authorities shall notify this refusal, and state the reasons therefore, to the parties concerned and to the Commission.

(3)  Fishing activities are authorised on an annual calendar basis. However, a fishing vessel can continue its fishing activities up to three months after expiry of its fishing authorisation, provided that the operator:

| — | initiated the renewal process of its fishing authorisation, |
| --- | --- |

—

initiated the renewal process of its fishing authorisation,

| — | fulfilled all its contractual and information communication obligations. |
| --- | --- |

—

fulfilled all its contractual and information communication obligations.

This extension expires upon the entry into force of the Commission decision for a new fishing authorisation or notification of the refusal of the new fishing authorisation.

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ANNEX VI

ICCAT CONVENTION AREA (1)

1.

| Spain | 60 |
| --- | --- |
| France | 55 |
| Union | 115 |

Spain

60

France

55

Union

115

2.

| Spain | 364 |
| --- | --- |
| France | 140  (2) |
| Italy | 30 |
| Cyprus | 20  (2) |
| Malta | 54  (2) |
| Union | 684 |

Spain

364

France

140  (2)

Italy

30

Cyprus

20  (2)

Malta

54  (2)

Union

684

3.

| Croatia | 18 |
| --- | --- |
| Italy | 12 |
| Union | 28 |

Croatia

18

Italy

12

Union

28

4.

Table A
   (11)

| | Number of fishing vessels (3) |
| --- | --- |
| | Greece (4) | Spain | France | Croatia | Italy | Cyprus (5) | Malta (6) | Portugal |
| Purse seiners (7) | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established |
| Longliners | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established |
| Baitboats | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established (8) |
| Handline | To be established | To be established | To be established (9) | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established |
| Trawlers | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established |
| Small-scale | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established |
| Other artisanal (10) | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established | To be established |

Number of fishing vessels (3)

Greece (4)

Spain

France

Croatia

Italy

Cyprus (5)

Malta (6)

Portugal

Purse seiners (7)

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

Longliners

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

Baitboats

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established (8)

Handline

To be established

To be established

To be established (9)

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

Trawlers

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

Small-scale

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

Other artisanal (10)

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

To be established

5.

| Member State | Number of traps |
| --- | --- |
| Spain | 5 |
| Italy | 6 |
| Portugal | 2 |

Member State

Number of traps

Spain

5

Italy

6

Portugal

2

6.

Table A

| Maximum tuna farming capacity and fattening capacity (13) |
| --- |
| | Number of farms | Capacity (in tonnes) |
| Greece | 2 | 2 100 |
| Spain | 10 | 11 852 |
| Croatia | 7 | 7 880 |
| Italy | 13 | 12 600 |
| Cyprus | 3 | 3 000 |
| Malta | 6 | 12 300 |
| Portugal | 2 | 500 |

Maximum tuna farming capacity and fattening capacity (13)

Number of farms

Capacity (in tonnes)

Greece

2

2 100

Spain

10

11 852

Croatia

7

7 880

Italy

13

12 600

Cyprus

3

3 000

Malta

6

12 300

Portugal

2

500

Table B

| Maximum input of wild-caught bluefin tuna (in tonnes) (14) |
| --- |
| Greece | 785 |
| Spain | 6 300 |
| Croatia | 2 947 |
| Italy | 3 764 |
| Cyprus | 2 195 |
| Malta | 8 786 |
| Portugal | 350 |

Maximum input of wild-caught bluefin tuna (in tonnes) (14)

Greece

785

Spain

6 300

Croatia

2 947

Italy

3 764

Cyprus

2 195

Malta

8 786

Portugal

350

7.

| Member State | Maximum number of vessels |
| --- | --- |
| Ireland | 50 |
| Spain | 730 |
| France | 151 |
| Portugal | 310 |

Member State

Maximum number of vessels

Ireland

50

Spain

730

France

151

Portugal

310

8.

| Member State | Maximum number of vessels with purse seines | Maximum number of vessels with longlines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 23 | 190 |
| France | 11 | |
| Portugal | | 79 |
| Union | 34 | 269 |

Member State

Maximum number of vessels with purse seines

Maximum number of vessels with longlines

Spain

23

190

France

11

Portugal

79

Union

34

269

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(1)  The numbers in points 1, 2 and 3 of this Annex may decrease in order to comply with international obligations of the Union.

1

(2)  This number may increase if a purse seiner is replaced by up to 10 longline vessels in accordance with Table A in point 4 of this Annex.

2

(3)  The numbers in this table may be further increased, provided that the international obligations of the Union are complied with.

3

(4)  One medium-size purse seiner has been replaced by no more than 10 longline vessels or one small purse seiner and three other artisanal vessels.

4

(5)  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.

5

(6)  One medium-size purse seiner may be replaced by no more than 10 longline vessels.

6

(7)  The individual numbers of purse seiners in this Table are the result of transfers between Member States and do not constitute historical rights for the future.

7

(8)  Baitboats of the outermost regions of Azores and Madeira.

8

(9)  Line vessels operating in the Atlantic.

9

(10)  Polyvalent vessels, using multi-gear equipment (longline, handline, trolling line).

10

(11)  The numbers in this table will be established following the approval of the Union fishing, farming and capacity management plan by ICCAT, in accordance with the applicable ICCAT recommendations and Union rules.

11

(12)  The numbers in this table will be adapted following the approval of the Union fishing, farming and capacity management plan by ICCAT, in accordance with the applicable ICCAT recommendations and Union rules.

12

(13)  The numbers in this table will be adapted following the approval of the Union fishing, farming and capacity management plan by ICCAT, in accordance with the applicable ICCAT recommendations and Union rules.

13

(14)  The numbers in this table will be adapted following the approval of the Union fishing, farming and capacity management plan by ICCAT, in accordance with the applicable ICCAT recommendations and Union rules.

14

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ANNEX VII

CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA

Exploratory fishing for toothfish in the CCAMLR Convention area in 2022/2023 shall be limited to the following:

Table A

Authorised Member States, subareas and maximum number of fishing vessels

| Member State | Subarea | Maximum number of vessels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 48.6 | 1 |
| Spain | 88.1 | 1 |
| Spain | 88.2 | 1 |

Member State

Subarea

Maximum number of vessels

Spain

48.6

1

Spain

88.1

1

Spain

88.2

1

Table B

TACs and by-catch limits

The TACs set out in the table below, which are adopted by CCAMLR, are not allocated to CCAMLR members and hence the Union’s share is undetermined. Catches are monitored by the CCAMLR Secretariat, which will communicate to the Contracting Parties when fishing is to be ceased due to TAC exhaustion.

| Subarea | Region | Season | SSRUs or research blocks | Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) catch limit (in tonnes)/SSRUs or research blocks | Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) catch limit (in tonnes)/whole subarea (1) | Bycatch limit (in tonnes)/SSRUs or research blocks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Skates and rays
  (Rajiformes) | Grenadiers (Macrourus spp.) (2) | Other species |
| 48.6 | Whole subarea | 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023 | 48.6_2 | 123 | 485 | 6 | 19 | 19 |
| 48.6_3 | 37 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| 48.6_4 | 157 | 7 | 25 | 25 |
| 48.6_5 | 168 | 8 | 26 | 26 |
| 88.1 | Whole subarea | 1 December 2022 to 31 August 2023 | A, B, C, G (3) (‘N70’) | 664 | 3 495 | 33 | 106 | 33 |
| G, H, I, J, K (4) (‘S70’) | 2 307 | 115 | 316 | 115 |
| Special Research Zone of the Ross Sea Region marine protected area (‘SRZ’) | 425 | 21 | 72 | 21 |
| 88.2 | Whole subarea | 1 December 2022 to 31 August 2023 | A, B (3) (N70) | Included in the catch limit for N70 in sub-area 88.1 | | Included in the by-catch limits for N70 in sub-area 88.1 |
| A, B (4) (S70) | Included in the catch limit for S70 in sub-area 88.1 | Included in the by-catch limits for S70 in sub-area 88.1 |
| Part of SSRU_A within SRZ | Included in the catch limit for SRZ in sub-area 88.1 | Included in the by-catch limits for SRZ in sub-area 88.1 |
| 88.2_1 | 230 | | 11 | 36 | 36 |
| 88.2_2 | 268 | 13 | 42 | 42 |
| 88.2_3 | 208 | 10 | 33 | 33 |
| 88.2_4 | 185 | 9 | 29 | 29 |
| 14 December 2022 to 31 August 2023 | 88.2_H | 122 | | 6 | 19 | 19 |

Subarea

Region

Season

SSRUs or research blocks

Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) catch limit (in tonnes)/SSRUs or research blocks

Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) catch limit (in tonnes)/whole subarea (1)

Bycatch limit (in tonnes)/SSRUs or research blocks

Skates and rays

(Rajiformes)

Grenadiers (Macrourus spp.) (2)

Other species

48.6

Whole subarea

1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023

48.6_2

123

485

6

19

19

48.6_3

37

1

5

5

48.6_4

157

7

25

25

48.6_5

168

8

26

26

88.1

Whole subarea

1 December 2022 to 31 August 2023

A, B, C, G (3) (‘N70’)

664

3 495

33

106

33

G, H, I, J, K (4) (‘S70’)

2 307

115

316

115

Special Research Zone of the Ross Sea Region marine protected area (‘SRZ’)

425

21

72

21

88.2

Whole subarea

1 December 2022 to 31 August 2023

A, B (3) (N70)

Included in the catch limit for N70 in sub-area 88.1

Included in the by-catch limits for N70 in sub-area 88.1

A, B (4) (S70)

Included in the catch limit for S70 in sub-area 88.1

Included in the by-catch limits for S70 in sub-area 88.1

Part of SSRU_A within SRZ

Included in the catch limit for SRZ in sub-area 88.1

Included in the by-catch limits for SRZ in sub-area 88.1

88.2_1

230

11

36

36

88.2_2

268

13

42

42

88.2_3

208

10

33

33

88.2_4

185

9

29

29

14 December 2022 to 31 August 2023

88.2_H

122

6

19

19

Appendix

Part A

Research blocks 48.6 coordinates

Research block 48.6_2 coordinates

| | 54° 00' S 01° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

54° 00' S 01° 00' E

| | 55° 00' S 01° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

55° 00' S 01° 00' E

| | 55° 00' S 02° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

55° 00' S 02° 00' E

| | 55° 30' S 02° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

55° 30' S 02° 00' E

| | 55° 30' S 04° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

55° 30' S 04° 00' E

| | 56° 30' S 04° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

56° 30' S 04° 00' E

| | 56° 30' S 07° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

56° 30' S 07° 00' E

| | 56° 00' S 07° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

56° 00' S 07° 00' E

| | 56° 00' S 08° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

56° 00' S 08° 00' E

| | 54° 00' S 08° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

54° 00' S 08° 00' E

| | 54° 00' S 09° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

54° 00' S 09° 00' E

| | 53° 00' S 09° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

53° 00' S 09° 00' E

| | 53° 00' S 03° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

53° 00' S 03° 00' E

| | 53° 30' S 03° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

53° 30' S 03° 00' E

| | 53° 30' S 02° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

53° 30' S 02° 00' E

| | 54° 00' S 02° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

54° 00' S 02° 00' E

Research block 48.6_3 coordinates

| | 64° 30' S 01° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

64° 30' S 01° 00' E

| | 66° 00' S 01° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

66° 00' S 01° 00' E

| | 66° 00' S 04° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

66° 00' S 04° 00' E

| | 65° 00' S 04° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

65° 00' S 04° 00' E

| | 65° 00' S 07° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

65° 00' S 07° 00' E

| | 64° 30' S 07° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

64° 30' S 07° 00' E

Research block 48.6_4 coordinates

| | 68° 20' S 10° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

68° 20' S 10° 00' E

| | 68° 20' S 13° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

68° 20' S 13° 00' E

| | 69° 30' S 13° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

69° 30' S 13° 00' E

| | 69° 30' S 10° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

69° 30' S 10° 00' E

| | 69° 45' S 10° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

69° 45' S 10° 00' E

| | 69° 45' S 06° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

69° 45' S 06° 00' E

| | 69° 00' S 06° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

69° 00' S 06° 00' E

| | 69° 00' S 10° 00' E |
| --- | --- |

69° 00' S 10° 00' E

Research block 48.6_5 coordinates

| | 71° 00' S 15° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

71° 00' S 15° 00' W

| | 71° 00' S 13° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

71° 00' S 13° 00' W

| | 70° 30' S 13° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

70° 30' S 13° 00' W

| | 70° 30' S 11° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

70° 30' S 11° 00' W

| | 70° 30' S 10° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

70° 30' S 10° 00' W

| | 69° 30' S 10° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

69° 30' S 10° 00' W

| | 69° 30' S 09° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

69° 30' S 09° 00' W

| | 70° 00' S 09° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

70° 00' S 09° 00' W

| | 70° 00' S 08° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

70° 00' S 08° 00' W

| | 69° 30' S 08° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

69° 30' S 08° 00' W

| | 69° 30' S 07° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

69° 30' S 07° 00' W

| | 70° 30' S 07° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

70° 30' S 07° 00' W

| | 70° 30' S 10° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

70° 30' S 10° 00' W

| | 71° 00' S 10° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

71° 00' S 10° 00' W

| | 71° 00' S 11° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

71° 00' S 11° 00' W

| | 71° 30' S 11° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

71° 30' S 11° 00' W

| | 71° 30' S 15° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

71° 30' S 15° 00' W

Research blocks 88.2 coordinates

Research block 88.2_1 coordinates

| | 73° 48' S 108° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

73° 48' S 108° 00' W

| | 73° 48' S 105° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

73° 48' S 105° 00' W

| | 75° 00' S 105° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

75° 00' S 105° 00' W

| | 75° 00' S 108° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

75° 00' S 108° 00' W

Research block 88.2_2 coordinates

| | 73° 18' S 119° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

73° 18' S 119° 00' W

| | 73° 18' S 111° 30' W |
| --- | --- |

73° 18' S 111° 30' W

| | 74° 12' S 111° 30' W |
| --- | --- |

74° 12' S 111° 30' W

| | 74° 12' S 119° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

74° 12' S 119° 00' W

Research block 88.2_3 coordinates

| | 72° 12' S 122° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

72° 12' S 122° 00' W

| | 70° 50' S 115° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

70° 50' S 115° 00' W

| | 71° 42' S 115° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

71° 42' S 115° 00' W

| | 73° 12' S 122° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

73° 12' S 122° 00' W

Research block 88.2_4 coordinates

| | 72° 36' S 140° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

72° 36' S 140° 00' W

| | 72° 36' S 128° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

72° 36' S 128° 00' W

| | 74° 42' S 128° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

74° 42' S 128° 00' W

| | 74° 42' S 140° 00' W |
| --- | --- |

74° 42' S 140° 00' W

List of small-scale research units (SSRUs)

| Region | SSRU | Boundary line |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 88.1 | A | From 60° S 150° E, due east to 170° E, due south to 65° S, due west to 150° E, due north to 60° S. |
| | B | From 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. |
| | C | From 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. |
| | D | From 65° S 150° E, due east to 160° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 150° E, due north to 65° S. |
| | E | From 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. |
| | F | From 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. |
| | G | From 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. |
| | H | From 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. |
| | I | From 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. |
| | J | From 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. |
| | K | From 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. |
| | L | From 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. |
| | M | From 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. |
| 88.2 | A | From 60° S 170° W, due east to°160° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to°170° W, due north to°60° S. |
| | B | From°60° S°160° W, due east to°150° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to°160° W, due north to°60° S. |
| | C | From°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. |
| | D | From°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. |
| | E | From°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. |
| | F | From°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. |
| | G | From°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. |
| | H | From°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. |
| | I | From°60° S°150° W, due east to°105° W, due south to°65° S, due west to°150° W, due north to°60° S. |

Region

SSRU

Boundary line

88.1

A

From 60° S 150° E, due east to 170° E, due south to 65° S, due west to 150° E, due north to 60° S.

B

From 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.

C

From 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.

D

From 65° S 150° E, due east to 160° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 150° E, due north to 65° S.

E

From 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.

F

From 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.

G

From 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.

H

From 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.

I

From 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.

J

From 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.

K

From 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.

L

From 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.

M

From 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.

88.2

A

From 60° S 170° W, due east to°160° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to°170° W, due north to°60° S.

B

From°60° S°160° W, due east to°150° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to°160° W, due north to°60° S.

C

From°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.

D

From°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.

E

From°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.

F

From°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.

G

From°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.

H

From°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.

I

From°60° S°150° W, due east to°105° W, due south to°65° S, due west to°150° W, due north to°60° S.

Part B

Notification of intent to participate in a fishery for krill (Euphausia superba)

General information

Member:...

Fishing season: ...

Name of vessel: ...

Expected level of catch (tonnes): ...

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 CCAMLR Conservation Measure 21-02 (2019).

| Subarea/division | Tick the appropriate boxes |
| --- | --- |
| 48.1 | ☐ |
| 48.2 | ☐ |
| 48.3 | ☐ |
| 48.4 | ☐ |
| 58.4.1 | ☐ |
| 58.4.2 | ☐ |

Subarea/division

Tick 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 |

Fishing technique:

Tick the appropriate boxes

☐

Conventional trawl

| ☐ | Continuous fishing system |
| --- | --- |

☐

Continuous fishing system

| ☐ | Pumping to clear cod-end |
| --- | --- |

☐

Pumping to clear cod-end

| ☐ | Other method (please specify) |
| --- | --- |

☐

Other method (please specify)

Product types and methods for direct estimation of green weight of krill caught

| Product type | Method for direct estimation of green weight of krill caught, where relevant (refer to Annex 21-03/B) (5) |
| --- | --- |
| Whole frozen | |
| Boiled | |
| Meal | |
| Oil | |
| Other product (please specify) | |

Product type

Method for direct estimation of green weight of krill caught, where relevant (refer to Annex 21-03/B) (5)

Whole frozen

Boiled

Meal

Oil

Other product (please specify)

Net configuration

| Net measurements | Net 1 | Net 2 | Other net(s) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Net opening (mouth) | | | |
| Maximum vertical opening (m) | | | |
| Maximum horizontal opening (m) | | | |
| Net circumference at mouth (6) (m) | | | |
| Mouth area (m2) | | | |
| Panel average mesh size (8) (mm) | Outer (7) | Inner (7) | Outer (7) | Inner (7) | Outer (7) | Inner (7) |
| 1st panel | | | | | | |
| 2nd panel | | | | | | |
| 3rd panel | | | | | | |
| ... | | | | | | |
| Final panel (cod-end) | | | | | | |

Net measurements

Net 1

Net 2

Other net(s)

Net opening (mouth)

Maximum vertical opening (m)

Maximum horizontal opening (m)

Net circumference at mouth (6) (m)

Mouth area (m2)

Panel average mesh size (8) (mm)

Outer (7)

Inner (7)

Outer (7)

Inner (7)

Outer (7)

Inner (7)

1st panel

2nd panel

3rd panel

...

Final panel (cod-end)

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 the Working Group on Ecosystem Monitoring and Management (WG-EMM). Net diagram(s) 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). |
| --- | --- |

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 CCAMLR Conservation Measure 22-01 (2019)), shape (e.g. diamond shape) and material (e.g. polypropylene). |
| --- | --- |

2.

Mesh size (inside measurement of stretched mesh based on the procedure in CCAMLR Conservation Measure 22-01 (2019)), shape (e.g. diamond shape) and material (e.g. polypropylene).

| 3. | Mesh construction (e.g. knotted, fused). |
| --- | --- |

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. |
| --- | --- |

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) | | | |

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 krill (Euphausia superba) and other pelagic species such as myctophids and salps (SC-CAMLR-XXX, paragraph 2.10).

GUIDELINES FOR ESTIMATING THE GREEN WEIGHT OF KRILL CAUGHT

| Method | Equation (kg) | Parameter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Description | Type | Estimation method | Unit |
| Holding tank volume | W*L*H*ρ*1 000 | W = | tank width |

Method

Equation (kg)

Parameter

Description

Type

Estimation method

Unit

Holding tank volume

W*L*H*ρ*1 000

W =

tank width

Constant

Measure at the start of fishing

m

| L = | tank length |
| --- | --- |

L =

tank length

Constant

Measure at the start of fishing

m

| ρ = | volume-to-mass conversion factor |
| --- | --- |

ρ =

volume-to-mass conversion factor

Variable

Volume-to-mass conversion

kg/litre

| H = | depth of krill in tank |
| --- | --- |

H =

depth of krill in tank

Haul-specific

Direct observation

m

Flow meter (9)

V*Fkrill*ρ

| V = | volume of krill and water combined |
| --- | --- |

V =

volume of krill and water combined

Haul (9)-specific

Direct observation

litre

| Fkrill = | fraction of krill in the sample |
| --- | --- |

Fkrill =

fraction of krill in the sample

Haul (9)-specific

Flow meter volume correction

–

| ρ = | volume-to-mass conversion factor |
| --- | --- |

ρ =

volume-to-mass conversion factor

Variable

Volume-to-mass conversion

kg/litre

Flow meter (10)

(V*ρ)–M

| V = | volume of krill paste |
| --- | --- |

V =

volume of krill paste

Haul (9)-specific

Direct observation

litre

| M = | amount of water added to the process, converted to mass |
| --- | --- |

M =

amount of water added to the process, converted to mass

Haul (9)-specific

Direct observation

kg

| ρ = | density of krill paste |
| --- | --- |

ρ =

density of krill paste

Variable

Direct observation

kg/litre

Flow scale

M*(1–F)

| M = | mass of krill and water combined |
| --- | --- |

M =

mass of krill and water combined

Haul (10)-specific

Direct observation

kg

| F = | fraction of water in the sample |
| --- | --- |

F =

fraction of water in the sample

Variable

Flow scale mass correction

–

Plate tray

(M–Mtray)*N

| Mtray = | mass of empty tray |
| --- | --- |

Mtray =

mass of empty tray

Constant

Direct observation prior to fishing

kg

| M = | mean mass of krill and tray combined |
| --- | --- |

M =

mean mass of krill and tray combined

Variable

Direct observation, prior to freezing with water drained

kg

| N = | number of trays |
| --- | --- |

N =

number of trays

Haul-specific

Direct observation

–

Meal conversion

Mmeal*MCF

| Mmeal = | mass of meal produced |
| --- | --- |

Mmeal =

mass of meal produced

Haul-specific

Direct observation

kg

| MCF = | meal conversion factor |
| --- | --- |

MCF =

meal conversion factor

Variable

Meal to whole krill conversion

–

Cod-end volume

W*H*L*ρ*π/4*1 000

| W = | cod-end width |
| --- | --- |

W =

cod-end width

Constant

Measure at the start of fishing

m

| H = | cod-end height |
| --- | --- |

H =

cod-end height

Constant

Measure at the start of fishing

m

| ρ = | volume-to-mass conversion factor |
| --- | --- |

ρ =

volume-to-mass conversion factor

Variable

Volume-to-mass conversion

kg/litre

| L = | cod-end length |
| --- | --- |

L =

cod-end length

Haul-specific

Direct observation

m

Other

Please specify

Observation steps and frequency

| Holding tank volume |
| --- |
| At the start of fishing | Measure 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 month (11) | Estimate 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 haul | Measure 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 meter (11) |
| Prior to fishing | Ensure that the flow meter is measuring whole krill (i.e. prior to processing) |
| More than once per month (11) | Estimate 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 haul (12) | Obtain a sample from the flow meter and: |
| — | measure the volume (e.g. 10 litres) of krill and water combined, |

Holding tank volume

At the start of fishing

Measure 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 month (11)

Estimate 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 haul

Measure 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 meter (11)

Prior to fishing

Ensure that the flow meter is measuring whole krill (i.e. prior to processing)

More than once per month (11)

Estimate 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 haul (12)

Obtain 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 flow meter volume correction derived from the drained volume of krill

Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)

Flow meter (12)

Prior to fishing

Ensure 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 week (11)

Estimate 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 haul (12)

Read 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 fishing

Ensure that the flow scale is measuring whole krill (i.e. prior to processing)

Every haul (12)

Obtain a sample from the flow scale and:

| — | measure the mass of krill and water combined, |
| --- | --- |

—

measure the mass of krill and water combined,

| — | estimate the flow scale mass correction derived from the drained mass of krill |
| --- | --- |

—

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 fishing

Measure the mass of the tray (if trays vary in design, then measure the mass of each type; precision ±0,1 kg)

Every haul

Measure 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 month (11)

Estimate the meal to whole krill conversion by processing 1 000 to 5 000  kg (drained mass) of whole krill

Every haul

Measure the mass of meal produced

Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)

Cod-end volume

At the start of fishing

Measure the width and height of the cod-end (precision ±0,1 m)

Every month (11)

Estimate the volume-to-mass conversion derived from the drained mass of krill in a known volume (e.g. 10 litres) taken from the cod-end

Every haul

Measure the length of cod-end containing krill (precision ±0,1 m)

Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)

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(1)  The target species is Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni). Any Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) caught shall be counted towards the overall catch limit for Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni).

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Dissostichus mawsoni

Dissostichus eleginoides

Dissostichus mawsoni

(2)  In area 88.1 and in SSRUs A and B in area 88.2, where the catch of grenadiers (Macrourus spp.) taken by a single vessel in any two 10-day periods (i.e. from day 1 to day 10, day 11 to day 20, or day 21 to the last day of the month) in any SSRU exceeds 1 500 kg in each 10-day period and exceeds 16 % of the catch of Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) by that vessel in that SSRU, the vessel shall cease fishing in that SSRU for the remainder of the season.

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Macrourus

Dissostichus

(3)  All areas outside the Ross Sea region marine protected area and north of 70° S.

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(4)  All areas outside the Ross Sea region marine protected area and south of 70° S.

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(5)  If the method is not listed in Annex 21-03/B, then please describe in detail.

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(6)  Expected in operational conditions.

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(7)  Size of outer mesh, and inner mesh where a liner is used.

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(8)  Inside measurement of stretched mesh based on the procedure in CCAMLR Conservation Measure 22-01 (2019).

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(9)  Individual haul when using a conventional trawl, or integrated over a six-hour period when using the continuous fishing system.

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(10)  Individual haul when using a conventional trawl, or integrated over a two-hour period when using the continuous fishing system.

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(11)  A new period will commence when the vessel moves to a new subarea or division.

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(12)  Individual haul when using a conventional trawl, or integrated over a six-hour period when using the continuous fishing system.

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ANNEX VIII

IOTC AREA OF COMPETENCE

1.

| Member State | Maximum number of vessels | Capacity (gross tonnage) |
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| Spain | 22 | 61 364 |
| France | 27 | 45 383 |
| Portugal | 5 | 1 627 |
| Italy | 1 | 2 137 |
| Union | 55 | 110 511 |

Member State

Maximum number of vessels

Capacity (gross tonnage)

Spain

22

61 364

France

27

45 383

Portugal

5

1 627

Italy

1

2 137

Union

55

110 511

2.

| Member State | Maximum number of vessels | Capacity (gross tonnage) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 27 | 11 590 |
| France | 41  (1) | 7 882 |
| Portugal | 15 | 6 925 |
| Union | 83 | 26 397 |

Member State

Maximum number of vessels

Capacity (gross tonnage)

Spain

27

11 590

France

41  (1)

7 882

Portugal

15

6 925

Union

83

26 397

3.

The fishing vessels referred to in point 1 shall also be authorised to fish for swordfish and albacore in the IOTC Area of Competence.

4.

The fishing vessels referred to in point 2 shall also be authorised to fish for tropical tunas in the IOTC Area of Competence.

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(1)  This number does not include fishing vessels registered in Mayotte; it may be increased in the future in accordance with Mayotte’s fleet development plan.

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ANNEX IX

WCPFC CONVENTION AREA

1.

| Spain | 14 |
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| Union | 14 |

Spain

14

Union

14

2.

| Spain | 4 |
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| Union | 4 |

Spain

4

Union

4

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ANNEX X

SIOFA AGREEMENT AREA

The annual bottom fishing effort of Union fishing vessels in the SIOFA Agreement Area shall not exceed the following limits:

| France | 237 fishing days |
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| Spain | 2 vessels |
| Other Member States | 0 |

France

237 fishing days

Spain

2 vessels

Other Member States

0

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| 31.1.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 28/220 |
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31.1.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 28/220

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COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2023/195

of 30 January 2023

fixing for 2023 the fishing opportunities for certain stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Mediterranean and Black Seas and amending Regulation (EU) 2022/110 as regards the fishing opportunities for 2022 applicable in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas

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 6 of 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), as well as advice received from advisory councils for the relevant geographical areas or fields of competence and joint recommendations made by Member States. |
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(1)

Article 6 of 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), as well as advice received from advisory councils for the relevant geographical areas or fields of competence and joint recommendations made by Member States.

| (2) | The Council is to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities, including certain conditions functionally linked to those fishing opportunities, as appropriate. Article 16(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provides that fishing opportunities should be allocated to Member States in such a way as to ensure the relative stability of the fishing activities of each Member State for each fish stock or fishery. |
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(2)

The Council is to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities, including certain conditions functionally linked to those fishing opportunities, as appropriate. Article 16(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provides that fishing opportunities should be allocated to Member States in such a way as to ensure the relative stability of the fishing activities of each Member State for each fish stock or fishery.

| (3) | Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provides that the objective of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is to achieve the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) exploitation rate by 2015, where possible, and, on a progressive, incremental basis, at the latest by 2020 for all stocks. The objective of the transitional period until 2020 was to balance the achievement of MSY for all stocks with the potential socioeconomic implications of the possible adjustments of related fishing opportunities. |
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(3)

Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provides that the objective of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is to achieve the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) exploitation rate by 2015, where possible, and, on a progressive, incremental basis, at the latest by 2020 for all stocks. The objective of the transitional period until 2020 was to balance the achievement of MSY for all stocks with the potential socioeconomic implications of the possible adjustments of related fishing opportunities.

| (4) | Therefore, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, total allowable catches (TACs) should be set on the basis of available scientific advice, taking into account biological and socioeconomic aspects whilst ensuring fair treatment between fishing sectors, as well as the opinions expressed during consultations with stakeholders. |
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(4)

Therefore, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, total allowable catches (TACs) should be set on the basis of available scientific advice, taking into account biological and socioeconomic aspects whilst ensuring fair treatment between fishing sectors, as well as the opinions expressed during consultations with stakeholders.

| (5) | Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provides that for stocks subject to specific multiannual plans, the fishing opportunities are to be established in accordance with the rules laid down in those plans. |
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(5)

Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provides that for stocks subject to specific multiannual plans, the fishing opportunities are to be established in accordance with the rules laid down in those plans.

| (6) | The multiannual plan for the fisheries exploiting demersal stocks in the western Mediterranean Sea (‘the plan’) was established by Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) and entered into force on 16 July 2019. The plan aims to reach and maintain MSY for target stocks, ensuring that the exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the MSY. |
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(6)

The multiannual plan for the fisheries exploiting demersal stocks in the western Mediterranean Sea (‘the plan’) was established by Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) and entered into force on 16 July 2019. The plan aims to reach and maintain MSY for target stocks, ensuring that the exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the MSY.

| (7) | In accordance with Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1022, fishing opportunities for stocks listed in Article 1 of that Regulation should be fixed to achieve fishing mortality at MSY on a progressive, incremental basis by 2020, where possible, and by 1 January 2025 at the latest. Fishing opportunities should be expressed as the maximum allowable fishing effort for trawlers and longliners and fixed in accordance with the fishing effort regime laid down in Article 7 of the plan, and as maximum catch limits for blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) and giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) in deep waters in accordance with scientific advice and Article 7(3), point (b), of the plan. |
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(7)

In accordance with Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1022, fishing opportunities for stocks listed in Article 1 of that Regulation should be fixed to achieve fishing mortality at MSY on a progressive, incremental basis by 2020, where possible, and by 1 January 2025 at the latest. Fishing opportunities should be expressed as the maximum allowable fishing effort for trawlers and longliners and fixed in accordance with the fishing effort regime laid down in Article 7 of the plan, and as maximum catch limits for blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) and giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) in deep waters in accordance with scientific advice and Article 7(3), point (b), of the plan.

| (8) | STECF advised that, in order to attain the MSY targets for all the western Mediterranean fish stocks, further actions are needed and significant reductions of fishing mortality are necessary for trawlers. Based on such advice, for 2023, the maximum allowable fishing effort for trawlers in the western Mediterranean Sea, in accordance with Article 7(3), point (b), of the plan, should therefore be reduced by 7 % compared to the baseline between 2015 and 2017, to be deducted from the maximum allowable fishing effort set for 2022 by Council Regulation (EU) 2022/110 (3). |
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(8)

STECF advised that, in order to attain the MSY targets for all the western Mediterranean fish stocks, further actions are needed and significant reductions of fishing mortality are necessary for trawlers. Based on such advice, for 2023, the maximum allowable fishing effort for trawlers in the western Mediterranean Sea, in accordance with Article 7(3), point (b), of the plan, should therefore be reduced by 7 % compared to the baseline between 2015 and 2017, to be deducted from the maximum allowable fishing effort set for 2022 by Council Regulation (EU) 2022/110 (3).

| (9) | In 2021 STECF advised that longliners cause up to 10 % of the Hake fishing mortality in GFCM geographical subareas (GSAs) 1-5-6-7 and constitute up to 20 % of the Hake landings in GSA 10, while catches with that gear are predominantly spawners. STECF advised that the Hake stocks spawning biomass has steadily declined over the last years and the number of hake spawners in GSAs 1-5-6-7 has dropped by 66 % while it declined by 28 % in GSAs 8-9-10-11 since the beginning of the assessments. On that basis, Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2022/110 established the maximum allowable fishing effort of longliners, in accordance with Article 7(5) of the plan, based on the fishing effort expressed as number of fishing days between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2017. In 2022, STECF assessed that the spawning stock biomass of Hake in GSAs 1-5-6-7 and Hake in GSAs 8-9-10-11 is still below the biomass limit reference point (BLIM), within the meaning of Article 2, point (10), of the plan, and that catches should be reduced by at least 57 % in GSAs 1-5-6-7 and 78 % in GSAs 8-9-10-11, in order to reach FMSY in 2023. It is therefore appropriate to maintain, for 2023, the maximum allowable fishing effort of longliners at the levels set for 2022 by Regulation (EU) 2022/110, in accordance with Article 7(5) of the plan. That maximum allowable fishing effort for longliners, expressed in fishing days, should not prejudge the maximum allowable fishing effort to be established for 2024. |
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(9)

In 2021 STECF advised that longliners cause up to 10 % of the Hake fishing mortality in GFCM geographical subareas (GSAs) 1-5-6-7 and constitute up to 20 % of the Hake landings in GSA 10, while catches with that gear are predominantly spawners. STECF advised that the Hake stocks spawning biomass has steadily declined over the last years and the number of hake spawners in GSAs 1-5-6-7 has dropped by 66 % while it declined by 28 % in GSAs 8-9-10-11 since the beginning of the assessments. On that basis, Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2022/110 established the maximum allowable fishing effort of longliners, in accordance with Article 7(5) of the plan, based on the fishing effort expressed as number of fishing days between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2017. In 2022, STECF assessed that the spawning stock biomass of Hake in GSAs 1-5-6-7 and Hake in GSAs 8-9-10-11 is still below the biomass limit reference point (BLIM), within the meaning of Article 2, point (10), of the plan, and that catches should be reduced by at least 57 % in GSAs 1-5-6-7 and 78 % in GSAs 8-9-10-11, in order to reach FMSY in 2023. It is therefore appropriate to maintain, for 2023, the maximum allowable fishing effort of longliners at the levels set for 2022 by Regulation (EU) 2022/110, in accordance with Article 7(5) of the plan. That maximum allowable fishing effort for longliners, expressed in fishing days, should not prejudge the maximum allowable fishing effort to be established for 2024.

| (10) | In 2021, the STECF advised that the fishing mortality of blue and red shrimp in GSAs 1-5-6-7 and GSAs 8-9-10-11 would need to decrease significantly to achieve MSY by 2025 at the latest. The Scientific Advisory Committee on Fisheries (SAC) of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) issued a similar advice for fishing mortality of blue and red shrimp in GSA 2. Furthermore, the STECF estimated that the biomass of blue and red shrimp was declining. On the basis of the advice received, Regulation (EU) 2022/110 established, for 2022, the maximum catch limits for blue and red shrimp in GSAs 1-5-6-7 and GSAs 8-9-10-11. |
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(10)

In 2021, the STECF advised that the fishing mortality of blue and red shrimp in GSAs 1-5-6-7 and GSAs 8-9-10-11 would need to decrease significantly to achieve MSY by 2025 at the latest. The Scientific Advisory Committee on Fisheries (SAC) of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) issued a similar advice for fishing mortality of blue and red shrimp in GSA 2. Furthermore, the STECF estimated that the biomass of blue and red shrimp was declining. On the basis of the advice received, Regulation (EU) 2022/110 established, for 2022, the maximum catch limits for blue and red shrimp in GSAs 1-5-6-7 and GSAs 8-9-10-11.

| (11) | In 2022, STECF advised that the fishing mortality of blue and red shrimp in GSAs 1-2-5-6-7 remains far from sustainable levels and further management measures are thus required. STECF advised that, in order to reach FMSY by 2023, catches should be reduced on average by 53 % because that species in GSAs 1-2 is below BLIM, while that species in GSAs 6-7 is below the biomass precautionary reference point (BPA), within the meaning of Article 2, point (11), of the plan. In accordance with Article 7(3), point (b), of the plan, it is therefore appropriate to continue setting maximum catch limits to complement the trawling effort regime. In light of the scientific advice, for 2023, the maximum catch limits for blue and red shrimp in GSAs 1-2-5-6-7 should be reduced by 5 % compared to the fishing opportunities set for 2022 by Regulation (EU) 2022/110. |
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(11)

In 2022, STECF advised that the fishing mortality of blue and red shrimp in GSAs 1-2-5-6-7 remains far from sustainable levels and further management measures are thus required. STECF advised that, in order to reach FMSY by 2023, catches should be reduced on average by 53 % because that species in GSAs 1-2 is below BLIM, while that species in GSAs 6-7 is below the biomass precautionary reference point (BPA), within the meaning of Article 2, point (11), of the plan. In accordance with Article 7(3), point (b), of the plan, it is therefore appropriate to continue setting maximum catch limits to complement the trawling effort regime. In light of the scientific advice, for 2023, the maximum catch limits for blue and red shrimp in GSAs 1-2-5-6-7 should be reduced by 5 % compared to the fishing opportunities set for 2022 by Regulation (EU) 2022/110.

| (12) | In 2022, STECF advised that the fishing mortality of blue and red shrimp in GSAs 8-9-10-11 remains above sustainable levels and further management measures are thus required. STECF advised that, in order to reach FMSY by 2023, catches should be reduced by 30 %. In accordance with Article 7(3), point (b), of the plan, it is therefore appropriate to continue setting maximum catch limits to complement the trawling effort regime. In light of the scientific advice, for 2023, the maximum catch limits for blue and red shrimp in GSAs 8-9-10-11 should be reduced by 3 % compared to the fishing opportunities set for 2022 by Regulation (EU) 2022/110. |
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(12)

In 2022, STECF advised that the fishing mortality of blue and red shrimp in GSAs 8-9-10-11 remains above sustainable levels and further management measures are thus required. STECF advised that, in order to reach FMSY by 2023, catches should be reduced by 30 %. In accordance with Article 7(3), point (b), of the plan, it is therefore appropriate to continue setting maximum catch limits to complement the trawling effort regime. In light of the scientific advice, for 2023, the maximum catch limits for blue and red shrimp in GSAs 8-9-10-11 should be reduced by 3 % compared to the fishing opportunities set for 2022 by Regulation (EU) 2022/110.

| (13) | In 2021, STECF advised that the biomass of giant red shrimp in GSAs 8-9-10-11 was declining and that the fishing mortality of that stock would need to decrease significantly to achieve MSY by 2025 at the latest. On the basis of the advice received, Regulation (EU) 2022/110 established, for 2022, the maximum catch limits for giant red shrimp in GSAs 8-9-10-11. |
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(13)

In 2021, STECF advised that the biomass of giant red shrimp in GSAs 8-9-10-11 was declining and that the fishing mortality of that stock would need to decrease significantly to achieve MSY by 2025 at the latest. On the basis of the advice received, Regulation (EU) 2022/110 established, for 2022, the maximum catch limits for giant red shrimp in GSAs 8-9-10-11.

| (14) | In 2022, STECF advised that the biomass of giant red shrimp in GSAs 8-9-10-11 is declining and the fishing mortality remains above sustainable levels and further management measures are thus required. STECF advised that, in order to reach FMSY by 2023, catches should be reduced by 27 % because that species in GSAs 8-9-10-11 is above BPA. In accordance with Article 7(3), point (b), of the plan, it is therefore appropriate to continue setting maximum catch limits to complement the trawling effort regime with maximum catch limits. In light of the scientific advice, for 2023, the maximum catch limits for giant red shrimp in GSAs 8-9-10-11 should be reduced by 3 % compared to the fishing opportunities set for 2022 by Regulation (EU) 2022/110. |
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(14)

In 2022, STECF advised that the biomass of giant red shrimp in GSAs 8-9-10-11 is declining and the fishing mortality remains above sustainable levels and further management measures are thus required. STECF advised that, in order to reach FMSY by 2023, catches should be reduced by 27 % because that species in GSAs 8-9-10-11 is above BPA. In accordance with Article 7(3), point (b), of the plan, it is therefore appropriate to continue setting maximum catch limits to complement the trawling effort regime with maximum catch limits. In light of the scientific advice, for 2023, the maximum catch limits for giant red shrimp in GSAs 8-9-10-11 should be reduced by 3 % compared to the fishing opportunities set for 2022 by Regulation (EU) 2022/110.

| (15) | In 2022, STECF estimated that blue and red shrimp in GSAs 1-2, hake in GSAs 1-5-6-7 and hake in GSAs 8-9-10-11 have spawning stock biomasses below BLIM, indicating that their reproductive capacities might be reduced. The combination of all the measures adopted with regard to those stocks includes the further remedial measures required under Article 6(2) of the plan. |
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(15)

In 2022, STECF estimated that blue and red shrimp in GSAs 1-2, hake in GSAs 1-5-6-7 and hake in GSAs 8-9-10-11 have spawning stock biomasses below BLIM, indicating that their reproductive capacities might be reduced. The combination of all the measures adopted with regard to those stocks includes the further remedial measures required under Article 6(2) of the plan.

| (16) | At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/5 on a multiannual management plan for sustainable demersal fisheries in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas 17 and 18), which introduced a fishing effort regime and a fleet capacity ceiling for certain demersal stocks. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(16)

At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/5 on a multiannual management plan for sustainable demersal fisheries in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas 17 and 18), which introduced a fishing effort regime and a fleet capacity ceiling for certain demersal stocks. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (17) | At its 44th annual meeting in 2021, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/44/2021/1 on the establishment of a fishing effort regime for key demersal stocks in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas 17 and 18), which introduced a maximum allowable number of fishing days, by type of trawl and fleet segment, for certain demersal stocks. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(17)

At its 44th annual meeting in 2021, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/44/2021/1 on the establishment of a fishing effort regime for key demersal stocks in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas 17 and 18), which introduced a maximum allowable number of fishing days, by type of trawl and fleet segment, for certain demersal stocks. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (18) | At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/8 on the implementation of a fishing effort regime for key demersal stocks in the Adriatic Sea in 2023 (geographical subareas 17 and 18), stemming from Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/5, which introduced a fishing effort regime. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(18)

At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/8 on the implementation of a fishing effort regime for key demersal stocks in the Adriatic Sea in 2023 (geographical subareas 17 and 18), stemming from Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/5, which introduced a fishing effort regime. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (19) | At its 44th annual meeting in 2021, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/44/2021/20 on a multiannual management plan for the sustainable exploitation of small pelagic stocks in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas 17 and 18), which introduced a maximum level of catches and a related fleet capacity ceiling for purse seiners and pelagic trawlers targeting small pelagic stocks, with a derogation for national fleets with fewer than 10 purse seiners and/or pelagic trawlers actively fishing for small pelagic stocks. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(19)

At its 44th annual meeting in 2021, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/44/2021/20 on a multiannual management plan for the sustainable exploitation of small pelagic stocks in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas 17 and 18), which introduced a maximum level of catches and a related fleet capacity ceiling for purse seiners and pelagic trawlers targeting small pelagic stocks, with a derogation for national fleets with fewer than 10 purse seiners and/or pelagic trawlers actively fishing for small pelagic stocks. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (20) | Taking into account the particularities of the Slovenian fleet and its marginal impact on the small pelagic stocks and demersal stocks, it is appropriate to preserve existing fishing patterns and to ensure access by the Slovenian fleet to a minimum quantity of small pelagic species and a minimum effort allocation for demersal stocks. |
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(20)

Taking into account the particularities of the Slovenian fleet and its marginal impact on the small pelagic stocks and demersal stocks, it is appropriate to preserve existing fishing patterns and to ensure access by the Slovenian fleet to a minimum quantity of small pelagic species and a minimum effort allocation for demersal stocks.

| (21) | At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/4 on a management plan for the sustainable exploitation of red coral in the Mediterranean Sea (geographical subareas 1 to 27), which introduced a freezing of fishing effort expressed as a maximum number of fishing authorisations, and harvest limits for red coral. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(21)

At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/4 on a management plan for the sustainable exploitation of red coral in the Mediterranean Sea (geographical subareas 1 to 27), which introduced a freezing of fishing effort expressed as a maximum number of fishing authorisations, and harvest limits for red coral. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (22) | At its 44th annual meeting in 2021, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/44/2021/11 on management measures for the use of anchored fish aggregating devices in common dolphinfish fisheries in the Mediterranean Sea (geographical subareas 1 to 27), amending Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/1. Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/1 introduced a freezing of the fishing effort expressed as a maximum number of fishing vessels targeting common dolphinfish and Recommendation GFCM/44/2021/11 extended those measures until the end of 2023. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(22)

At its 44th annual meeting in 2021, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/44/2021/11 on management measures for the use of anchored fish aggregating devices in common dolphinfish fisheries in the Mediterranean Sea (geographical subareas 1 to 27), amending Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/1. Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/1 introduced a freezing of the fishing effort expressed as a maximum number of fishing vessels targeting common dolphinfish and Recommendation GFCM/44/2021/11 extended those measures until the end of 2023. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (23) | At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/4 on a multiannual management plan for the sustainable exploitation of demersal stocks in the Strait of Sicily (geographical subareas 12 to 16), repealing Recommendations GFCM/44/2021/12 and GFCM/42/2018/5. That Recommendation introduced an effort regime for the hake and catch limits for the deep-water rose shrimps, as well as a fishing capacity freeze. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(23)

At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/4 on a multiannual management plan for the sustainable exploitation of demersal stocks in the Strait of Sicily (geographical subareas 12 to 16), repealing Recommendations GFCM/44/2021/12 and GFCM/42/2018/5. That Recommendation introduced an effort regime for the hake and catch limits for the deep-water rose shrimps, as well as a fishing capacity freeze. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (24) | At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/5 on a multiannual management plan for the sustainable exploitation of giant red shrimp and blue and red shrimp stocks in the Strait of Sicily (geographical subareas 12 to 16), repealing Recommendations GFCM/44/2021/7 and GFCM/43/2019/6. That Recommendation introduced a catch limit and a fishing capacity freeze. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(24)

At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/5 on a multiannual management plan for the sustainable exploitation of giant red shrimp and blue and red shrimp stocks in the Strait of Sicily (geographical subareas 12 to 16), repealing Recommendations GFCM/44/2021/7 and GFCM/43/2019/6. That Recommendation introduced a catch limit and a fishing capacity freeze. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (25) | At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/6 on a multiannual management plan for the sustainable exploitation of giant red shrimp and blue and red shrimp stocks in the Ionian Sea (geographical subareas 19 to 21), repealing Recommendations GFCM/44/2021/8 and GFCM/42/2018/4. That Recommendation introduced a catch limit and a fishing capacity freeze. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(25)

At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/6 on a multiannual management plan for the sustainable exploitation of giant red shrimp and blue and red shrimp stocks in the Ionian Sea (geographical subareas 19 to 21), repealing Recommendations GFCM/44/2021/8 and GFCM/42/2018/4. That Recommendation introduced a catch limit and a fishing capacity freeze. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (26) | At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/7 on a multiannual management plan for the sustainable exploitation of giant red shrimp and blue and red shrimp stocks in the Levant Sea (geographical subareas 24 to 27), repealing Recommendations GFCM/44/2021/8 and GFCM/42/2018/4. That Recommendation introduced a catch limit and a fishing capacity freeze. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(26)

At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/7 on a multiannual management plan for the sustainable exploitation of giant red shrimp and blue and red shrimp stocks in the Levant Sea (geographical subareas 24 to 27), repealing Recommendations GFCM/44/2021/8 and GFCM/42/2018/4. That Recommendation introduced a catch limit and a fishing capacity freeze. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (27) | At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/3 on a multiannual management plan for the sustainable exploitation of blackspot seabream in the Alboran Sea (geographical subareas 1 to 3), repealing Recommendations GFCM/44/2021/4, GFCM/43/2019/2 and GFCM/41/2017/2. That Recommendation introduced maximum levels of catches for 2023, 2024 and 2025, a maximum number of longlines and handlines authorised and new measures for recreational fisheries. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(27)

At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/3 on a multiannual management plan for the sustainable exploitation of blackspot seabream in the Alboran Sea (geographical subareas 1 to 3), repealing Recommendations GFCM/44/2021/4, GFCM/43/2019/2 and GFCM/41/2017/2. That Recommendation introduced maximum levels of catches for 2023, 2024 and 2025, a maximum number of longlines and handlines authorised and new measures for recreational fisheries. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (28) | At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/3 amending Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/4 on a multiannual management plan for turbot fisheries in the Black Sea (geographical subarea 29). Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/3 introduced an updated regional TAC and a quota allocation scheme for turbot, as well as further conservation measures, in particular a two-month closure period and a limitation of fishing days to 180 days per year. Those further conservation measures are functionally linked to the fishing opportunities as, without those measures in place, the TAC level for turbot should be reduced to ensure its recovery. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(28)

At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/3 amending Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/4 on a multiannual management plan for turbot fisheries in the Black Sea (geographical subarea 29). Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/3 introduced an updated regional TAC and a quota allocation scheme for turbot, as well as further conservation measures, in particular a two-month closure period and a limitation of fishing days to 180 days per year. Those further conservation measures are functionally linked to the fishing opportunities as, without those measures in place, the TAC level for turbot should be reduced to ensure its recovery. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (29) | At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/9 on a multiannual management plan for turbot fisheries in the Black Sea (geographical subarea 29), amending Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/3. That Recommendation prolonged the existing TAC for one year. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(29)

At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/9 on a multiannual management plan for turbot fisheries in the Black Sea (geographical subarea 29), amending Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/3. That Recommendation prolonged the existing TAC for one year. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (30) | At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the GFCM adopted a decision observing that during the year 2021 the Union had underexploited its quota for turbot and approving a carry-over of the unused quota in view of the exceptional situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic. That GFCM decision should be implemented in Union law. The distribution of the fishing opportunities arising from the under-exploitation should be carried out on the basis of the respective contribution of each Member State towards the under-exploitation, without modifying the distribution key established in Regulation (EU) 2022/110 concerning the annual allocation of TACs. |
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(30)

At its 45th annual meeting in 2022, the GFCM adopted a decision observing that during the year 2021 the Union had underexploited its quota for turbot and approving a carry-over of the unused quota in view of the exceptional situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic. That GFCM decision should be implemented in Union law. The distribution of the fishing opportunities arising from the under-exploitation should be carried out on the basis of the respective contribution of each Member State towards the under-exploitation, without modifying the distribution key established in Regulation (EU) 2022/110 concerning the annual allocation of TACs.

| (31) | Based on the scientific advice provided by the GFCM Working group of the Black Sea, the current level of fishing mortality should be maintained to ensure the sustainability of the stock of sprat in the Black Sea. It is therefore appropriate to continue setting an autonomous quota for that stock. |
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(31)

Based on the scientific advice provided by the GFCM Working group of the Black Sea, the current level of fishing mortality should be maintained to ensure the sustainability of the stock of sprat in the Black Sea. It is therefore appropriate to continue setting an autonomous quota for that stock.

| (32) | The use of the fishing opportunities available to Union fishing vessels set out in this Regulation is subject to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (4) 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. |
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(32)

The use of the fishing opportunities available to Union fishing vessels set out in this Regulation is subject to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (4) 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.

| (33) | In order to avoid the interruption of fishing activities and to ensure the livelihood of Union fishers, this Regulation should apply from 1 January 2023. To facilitate its rapid implementation, this Regulation should enter into force immediately upon its publication. |
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(33)

In order to avoid the interruption of fishing activities and to ensure the livelihood of Union fishers, this Regulation should apply from 1 January 2023. To facilitate its rapid implementation, this Regulation should enter into force immediately upon its publication.

| (34) | In order to promote the use of the selectivity of fishing gear and to establish efficient closure areas to protect juveniles and spawners, Regulation (EU) 2022/110 established a compensation mechanism in relation to the effort regime for trawlers. Based on the experience of the first year of application and in order to ensure the full efficiency of the compensation mechanism, it is necessary to clarify how that mechanism should be implemented, including retroactively from 1 January 2022, when Regulation (EU) 2022/110 entered into force. Regulation (EU) 2022/110 should therefore be amended accordingly. In addition, as scientific advice continues to recommend the further improvement of selectivity of fishing gear and of efficiency of closure areas to protect juvenile fish, that mechanism should continue in 2023. Based on scientific advice for 2023, it is necessary to allocate 3,5 % of fishing days for trawlers, calculated from the baseline between 2015 and 2017. |
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(34)

In order to promote the use of the selectivity of fishing gear and to establish efficient closure areas to protect juveniles and spawners, Regulation (EU) 2022/110 established a compensation mechanism in relation to the effort regime for trawlers. Based on the experience of the first year of application and in order to ensure the full efficiency of the compensation mechanism, it is necessary to clarify how that mechanism should be implemented, including retroactively from 1 January 2022, when Regulation (EU) 2022/110 entered into force. Regulation (EU) 2022/110 should therefore be amended accordingly. In addition, as scientific advice continues to recommend the further improvement of selectivity of fishing gear and of efficiency of closure areas to protect juvenile fish, that mechanism should continue in 2023. Based on scientific advice for 2023, it is necessary to allocate 3,5 % of fishing days for trawlers, calculated from the baseline between 2015 and 2017.

| (35) | The fishing opportunities should be used in full compliance with Union law, |
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(35)

The fishing opportunities should be used in full compliance with Union law,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

TITLE I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1

Subject matter

This Regulation fixes for 2023 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks available in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. It also clarifies the application, in 2022, of the compensation mechanism established by Regulation (EU) 2022/110 in relation to the effort regime for trawlers.

Article 2

Scope

1.   This Regulation applies to Union fishing vessels operating in the Mediterranean and Black Seas and exploiting the following fish stocks:

| (a) | red coral (Corallium rubrum) and common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) in the Mediterranean Sea, as defined in Article 4, point (b); |
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(a)

red coral (Corallium rubrum) and common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) in the Mediterranean Sea, as defined in Article 4, point (b);

| (b) | blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus), deep-water rose shrimp (Parapenaeus longirostris), giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea), European hake (Merluccius merluccius), Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) and red mullet (Mullus barbatus) in the western Mediterranean Sea, as defined in Article 4, point (c); |
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(b)

blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus), deep-water rose shrimp (Parapenaeus longirostris), giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea), European hake (Merluccius merluccius), Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) and red mullet (Mullus barbatus) in the western Mediterranean Sea, as defined in Article 4, point (c);

| (c) | anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) and sardine (Sardina pilchardus) in the Adriatic Sea, as defined in Article 4, point (d); |
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(c)

anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) and sardine (Sardina pilchardus) in the Adriatic Sea, as defined in Article 4, point (d);

| (d) | European hake (Merluccius merluccius), Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), common sole (Solea solea), deep-water rose shrimp (Parapenaeus longirostris), red mullet (Mullus barbatus) in the Adriatic Sea, as defined in Article 4, point (d); |
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(d)

European hake (Merluccius merluccius), Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), common sole (Solea solea), deep-water rose shrimp (Parapenaeus longirostris), red mullet (Mullus barbatus) in the Adriatic Sea, as defined in Article 4, point (d);

| (e) | giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) and blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Strait of Sicily, as defined in Article 4, point (e), in the Ionian Sea, as defined in Article 4, point (f), and in the Levant Sea, as defined in Article 4, point (g); |
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(e)

giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) and blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Strait of Sicily, as defined in Article 4, point (e), in the Ionian Sea, as defined in Article 4, point (f), and in the Levant Sea, as defined in Article 4, point (g);

| (f) | blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) in the Alboran Sea, as defined in Article 4, point (h); |
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(f)

blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) in the Alboran Sea, as defined in Article 4, point (h);

| (g) | sprat (Sprattus sprattus) and turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) in the Black Sea, as defined in Article 4, point (i). |
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(g)

sprat (Sprattus sprattus) and turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) in the Black Sea, as defined in Article 4, point (i).

2.   This Regulation also applies to other Union fishing activities, including recreational fisheries, where they are expressly referred to in the relevant provisions.

Article 3

Definitions

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

| (a) | ‘international waters’ means waters falling outside the sovereignty or jurisdiction of any State; |
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(a)

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

| (b) | ‘recreational fisheries’ means non-commercial fishing activities exploiting marine living aquatic resources for recreation, tourism or sport; |
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(b)

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

| (c) | ‘total allowable catch’ (TAC) means:






  (i) | in fisheries subject to the exemption of the landing obligation referred to in Article 15(4) to (7) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the quantity of fish that can be landed from each stock each year; |
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(c)

‘total allowable catch’ (TAC) means:

(i)

in fisheries subject to the exemption of the landing obligation referred to in Article 15(4) to (7) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the quantity of fish that can be landed from each stock each year;

| (ii) | in all other fisheries, the quantity of fish that can be caught from each stock over the period of a year; |
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(ii)

in all other fisheries, the quantity of fish that can be caught from each stock over the period of a year;

| (d) | ‘quota’ means a proportion of the TAC allocated to the Union or a Member State; |
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(d)

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

| (e) | ‘Union autonomous quota’ means a catch limit autonomously allocated to Union fishing vessels in the absence of an agreed TAC; |
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(e)

‘Union autonomous quota’ means a catch limit autonomously allocated to Union fishing vessels in the absence of an agreed TAC;

| (f) | ‘analytical quota’ means a Union autonomous quota for which an analytical assessment is available; |
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(f)

‘analytical quota’ means a Union autonomous quota for which an analytical assessment is available;

| (g) | ‘analytical assessment’ means a quantitative evaluation 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; |
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(g)

‘analytical assessment’ means a quantitative evaluation 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;

| (h) | ‘fish aggregating device’ (FAD) means any anchored equipment floating on the sea surface with the objective of attracting fish. |
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(h)

‘fish aggregating device’ (FAD) means any anchored equipment floating on the sea surface with the objective of attracting fish.

Article 4

Fishing zones

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

| (a) | ‘GFCM geographical subareas’ mean the areas defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5); |
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(a)

‘GFCM geographical subareas’ mean the areas defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5);

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| (b) | ‘Mediterranean Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011; |
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(b)

‘Mediterranean Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011;

| (c) | ‘western Mediterranean Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011; |
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(c)

‘western Mediterranean Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011;

| (d) | ‘Adriatic Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 17 and 18, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011; |
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(d)

‘Adriatic Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 17 and 18, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011;

| (e) | ‘Strait of Sicily’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011; |
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(e)

‘Strait of Sicily’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011;

| (f) | ‘Ionian Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 19, 20 and 21, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011; |
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(f)

‘Ionian Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 19, 20 and 21, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011;

| (g) | ‘Levant Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 24, 25, 26 and 27, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011; |
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(g)

‘Levant Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 24, 25, 26 and 27, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011;

| (h) | ‘Alboran Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 3, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011; |
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(h)

‘Alboran Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 3, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011;

| (i) | ‘Black Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subarea 29, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011. |
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(i)

‘Black Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subarea 29, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011.

TITLE II

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES

CHAPTER I

Mediterranean Sea

Article 5

Red coral

1.   This Article applies to all activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities harvesting red coral (Corallium rubrum), namely targeted and recreational fisheries in the Mediterranean Sea.

2.   For targeted fisheries, the maximum number of fishing authorisations and the maximum quantities of red coral stocks harvested by Union fishing vessels and by other Union fishing activities shall not exceed the levels set out in Annex I.

3.   It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels subject to paragraph 2 to tranship red coral at sea.

4.   For recreational fisheries, Member States shall take the necessary measures to prohibit the catch and retention on board or transhipment or landing of red coral.

Article 6

Common dolphinfish

1.   This Article applies to all commercial activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities using fish aggregating devices for catching common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus), in the international waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

2.   The maximum number of vessels authorised to fish for common dolphinfish is set out in Annex II.

CHAPTER II

Western Mediterranean Sea

Article 7

Demersal stocks

1.   This Article applies to all activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities catching demersal stocks referred to in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1022, in the western Mediterranean Sea.

2.   The maximum allowable fishing effort for trawlers and longliners is set out in Annex III to this Regulation. Member States shall manage the maximum allowable fishing effort in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 and Articles 26 to 34 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

3.   The allocation among Member States of maximum catch limits for Union fishing vessels in Union waters of the western Mediterranean Sea is also set out in Annex III.

4.   The allocation of fishing opportunities by Member States, as set out in this Article and Annex III, shall fulfil the following conditions:

| (a) | it shall be in accordance with the criteria set out in Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; and |
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(a)

it shall be in accordance with the criteria set out in Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; and

| (b) | it shall be without prejudice to:






  (i) | exchanges made pursuant to Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; |
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(b)

it shall be without prejudice to:

(i)

exchanges made pursuant to Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

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

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

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

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

| (iv) | quantities withheld in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 or transferred under Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; |
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(iv)

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

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

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

Article 8

Compensation mechanism

1.   For the fleet segment concerned, a Member State may grant, in 2023, to vessels flying its flag an additional allocation of fishing days of 3,5 % calculated from the baseline between 2015 and 2017 of that Member State as set out in paragraph 4.

2.   The Member State concerned shall notify to the Commission the list of the fishing vessels concerned by such an additional allocation of fishing days, as well as the related number of additional fishing days and the associated condition.

3.   The additional allocation shall be calculated from the maximum effort allowed in the baseline between 2015 and 2017 for the relevant fleet segment of the Member State concerned, as from 1 January 2023.

4.   A Member State may grant the additional allocation of fishing days referred to in paragraph 1, provided that a vessel fulfils one of the following conditions:

| (a) | the vessel uses a trawl net with a 45 mm square-mesh codend in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of the juveniles of hake; |
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(a)

the vessel uses a trawl net with a 45 mm square-mesh codend in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of the juveniles of hake;

| (b) | the vessel uses a trawl net with a 50 mm square-mesh codend for deep-water fisheries in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of blue and red shrimps with a carapace length (CL) of less than 25 mm in geographical subareas 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 and to reduce by at least 25 % catches of giant red shrimps with a CL of less than 35 mm in the geographical subareas 8, 9, 10 and 11; |
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(b)

the vessel uses a trawl net with a 50 mm square-mesh codend for deep-water fisheries in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of blue and red shrimps with a carapace length (CL) of less than 25 mm in geographical subareas 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 and to reduce by at least 25 % catches of giant red shrimps with a CL of less than 35 mm in the geographical subareas 8, 9, 10 and 11;

| (c) | the vessel uses a regulated highly selective gear, the technical specifications of which result in, according to the scientific study by STECF, a reduction of at least 25 % of catches of juveniles of all demersal species or at least 20 % of catches of spawners of all demersal species compared to 2020, such as a sorting grid with 20 mm spacing; |
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(c)

the vessel uses a regulated highly selective gear, the technical specifications of which result in, according to the scientific study by STECF, a reduction of at least 25 % of catches of juveniles of all demersal species or at least 20 % of catches of spawners of all demersal species compared to 2020, such as a sorting grid with 20 mm spacing;

| (d) | the Member State concerned has established temporary closure areas in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of juveniles of all demersal species or by at least 20 % catches of spawners of all demersal species; |
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(d)

the Member State concerned has established temporary closure areas in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of juveniles of all demersal species or by at least 20 % catches of spawners of all demersal species;

| (e) | the Member State concerned has adopted a new minimum conservation reference size for hake of at least 26 cm, in order to progressively reach the length at first maturity; or |
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(e)

the Member State concerned has adopted a new minimum conservation reference size for hake of at least 26 cm, in order to progressively reach the length at first maturity; or

| (f) | the Member State concerned has set a closure of at least four continuous weeks for fishing activities with trawlers in the areas and periods recognised as important, on the basis of the best available scientific advice, for the protection of spawners of hake stocks. Such areas shall also account for spatial patterns of spawners’ distribution, including depths from 150 m to 500 m. The periods of the temporary fishing closure shall be from February to March and from October to November. |
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(f)

the Member State concerned has set a closure of at least four continuous weeks for fishing activities with trawlers in the areas and periods recognised as important, on the basis of the best available scientific advice, for the protection of spawners of hake stocks. Such areas shall also account for spatial patterns of spawners’ distribution, including depths from 150 m to 500 m. The periods of the temporary fishing closure shall be from February to March and from October to November.

5.   The Member State concerned shall also separately notify every month to the Commission the effort deployed to be counted against the additional allocation referred to in paragraph 4, by using the specific reporting codes for that allocation.

6.   The Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission, by 15 October at the latest, all available information related to the implementation of the measures referred to in paragraph 4, points (a) to (f).

Article 9

Data recording and transmission

1.   Member States shall record and transmit the fishing effort data to the Commission in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1022.

2.   When submitting effort data to the Commission in accordance with this Article, Member States shall use the fishing effort group codes set out in Annex III.

CHAPTER III

Adriatic Sea

Article 10

Small pelagic stocks

1.   This Article applies to all activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities catching sardine (Sardina pilchardus) and anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) in the Adriatic Sea.

2.   The maximum level of catches shall not exceed the levels set out in Annex IV.

3.   The maximum fleet capacity, expressed in number of vessels, kW and GT, of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish small pelagic stocks, is set out in Annex IV.

Article 11

Demersal stocks

1.   This Article applies to all activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities catching European hake (Merluccius merluccius), Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), Common sole (Solea solea), Deep-water rose shrimp (Parapenaeus longirostris) and Red mullet (Mullus barbatus) in the Adriatic Sea.

2.   The maximum allowable fishing effort for demersal stocks and the maximum fleet capacity within the scope of this Article is set out in Annex IV.

3.   A Member State may amend its fishing effort allocation as set out in Annex IV by transferring fishing days across fishing effort groups of the same geographical area and/or gear, provided that it applies a national conversion factor which is supported by the best available scientific advice.

4.   Member States shall manage the maximum allowable fishing effort in accordance with Articles 26 to 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

Article 12

Data 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 IV.

CHAPTER IV

Strait of Sicily

Article 13

Demersal stocks

1.   This Article applies to all activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities catching European hake (Merluccius merluccius) and deep-water rose shrimp (Parapenaeus longirostris) in the Strait of Sicily.

2.   The maximum level of catches of deep-water rose shrimp shall not exceed the levels set out in Annex V.

3.   The maximum allowable fishing effort for hake and the maximum fleet capacity, expressed in number of vessels, kW and GT, of bottom trawl vessels authorised to fish for demersal stocks within the scope of this Article are set out in Annex V.

4.   Member States shall manage the maximum allowable fishing effort in accordance with Articles 26 to 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

Article 14

Deep-water shrimps

1.   This Article applies to all activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities catching giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) and blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Strait of Sicily.

2.   The maximum fleet capacity, expressed in number of vessels, kW and GT, of bottom trawl vessels authorised to fish for demersal stocks is set out in Annex V.

3.   The maximum level of catches shall not exceed the levels set out in Annex V.

Article 15

Data 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 V.

CHAPTER V

Ionian Sea and Levant Sea

Article 16

Deep-water shrimps

1.   This Article applies to all activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities catching giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) and blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Ionian Sea and in the Levant Sea.

2.   The maximum fleet capacity, expressed in number of vessels, kW and GT, of bottom trawl vessels authorised to fish for demersal stocks is set out in Annex VI.

3.   The maximum level of catches shall not exceed the levels set out in Annex VI.

CHAPTER VI

Alboran Sea

Article 17

Blackspot seabream

1.   This Article applies to commercial and recreational fishing with longlines and handlines by Union fishing vessels catching blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) in the Alboran Sea.

2.   The maximum level of catches shall not exceed the levels set out in Annex VII.

3.   The maximum number of longlines and handlines authorised to fish for blackspot seabream is set out in Annex VII.

4.   For recreational fishing activities, the maximum number of catches shall be limited to one fish per fisher per day. The minimum conservation reference size of 40 cm for blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) shall apply to recreational fisheries in the Alboran Sea. Recreational fishing for this species shall be prohibited during the closure period of commercial fisheries set at national level.

CHAPTER VII

Black Sea

Article 18

Allocation of fishing opportunities for sprat

1.   This Article applies to all activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities catching sprat (Sprattus sprattus) in the Black Sea.

2.   The Union autonomous quota for sprat, the allocation of such quota among Member States and the conditions functionally linked thereto, where appropriate, are set out in Annex VIII.

Article 19

Allocation of fishing opportunities for turbot

1.   This Article applies to all activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities catching turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) in the Black Sea.

2.   The TAC for turbot applicable in Union waters in the Black Sea and the allocation of such TAC among Member States and the conditions functionally linked thereto, where appropriate, are set out in Annex VIII.

Article 20

Management of fishing effort for turbot

Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for turbot within the scope of Article 19, irrespective of a vessel’s overall length, shall not exceed 180 fishing days per year.

Article 21

Closure period for turbot

It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels to carry out any fishing activity, including retaining on board, transhipment, landing and first sale of turbot in Union waters in the Black Sea from 15 April to 15 June.

Article 22

Special provisions on allocations of fishing opportunities in the Black Sea

1.   The allocation of fishing opportunities among Member States as set out in Articles 18 and 19 shall be without prejudice to:

| (a) | exchanges made pursuant to Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; |
| --- | --- |

(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; and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

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

| (c) | deductions made pursuant to Articles 105 and 107 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

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

2.   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 23

Data 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 of sprat and turbot caught in Union waters in the Black Sea, they shall use the stock codes set out in Annex VIII to this Regulation.

TITLE III

FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 24

Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2022/110

Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2022/110 is amended in accordance with Annex IX to this Regulation.

Article 25

Entry into force

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

Official Journal of the European Union

It shall apply from 1 January 2023.

However, Article 24 shall apply from 1 January 2022.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 January 2023.

For the Council

The President

P. KULLGREN

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(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).

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(2)  Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 establishing a multiannual plan for the fisheries exploiting demersal stocks in the western Mediterranean Sea and amending Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 (OJ L 172, 26.6.2019, p. 1).

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(3)  Council Regulation (EU) 2022/110 of 27 January 2022 fixing for 2022 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Mediterranean and Black Seas (OJ L 21, 31.1.2022, p. 165).

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(4)  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).

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(5)  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).

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ANNEX I

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE GFCM MULTIANNUAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR RED CORAL IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA

The tables in this Annex set out the maximum allowable number of fishing authorisations and the maximum level of harvested quantities of red coral in the Mediterranean Sea.

References to fishing zones are references to the GFCM 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Corallium rubrum | COL | Red coral |

Scientific name

Alpha-3 code

Common name

Corallium rubrum

COL

Red coral

Table 1

Maximum number of fishing authorisations
   (*1)

| Member States | Red coral COL |
| --- | --- |
| Greece | 12 |
| Spain | 0  (*2) |
| France | 32 |
| Croatia | 28 |
| Italy | 40 |

Member States

Red coral COL

Greece

12

Spain

0  (*2)

France

32

Croatia

28

Italy

40

Table 2

Maximum level of harvested quantities expressed in tonnes live weight

| Species: | Red coral

  Corallium rubrum | Zone: | Union waters in the Mediterranean Sea – GSAs 1-27
  COL/GF 1-27 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Greece | 1,844 | | Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Spain | 0  ((**)) | |
| France | 1,400 | |
| Croatia | 1,226 | |
| Italy | 1,378 | |
| Union | 5,848 | |
| TAC | Not relevant/Not agreed |

Species:

Red coral

Corallium rubrum

Zone:

Union waters in the Mediterranean Sea – GSAs 1-27

COL/GF 1-27

Greece

1,844

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

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

Spain

0  ((**))

France

1,400

Croatia

1,226

Italy

1,378

Union

5,848

TAC

Not relevant/Not agreed

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(*1)  Representing number of vessels and/or divers, or a pair of one diver with one vessel, authorised to harvest red coral.

(*2)  According to the temporary ban for red coral fisheries established in Spanish waters.

((**))  According to the temporary ban for red coral fisheries established in Spanish waters.

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ANNEX II

FISHING EFFORT FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF COMMON DOLPHINFISH IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA

The table in this Annex sets out the maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for common dolphinfish in the international waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

References to fishing zones are references to the international waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coryphaena hippurus | DOL | Common dolphinfish |

Scientific name

Alpha-3 code

Common name

Coryphaena hippurus

DOL

Common dolphinfish

Maximum number of fishing authorisations for vessels operating in international waters (*1)

| Member State | Common dolphinfish DOL |
| --- | --- |
| Italy | 797 |
| Malta | 130 |

Member State

Common dolphinfish DOL

Italy

797

Malta

130

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(*1)  This quota may be fished only between 15 August and 31 December 2023 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011.

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ANNEX III

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF DEMERSAL STOCKS IN THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA

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, maximum catch limits and overall length of vessels for all types of trawls (1) and demersal longliners fishing for demersal stocks.

All fishing opportunities 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.

References to fishing zones are references to GFCM 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 |

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

1.   Maximum allowable fishing effort in fishing days

| (a) | Number of fishing days for trawlers in 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 | Additional allocation code |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Red mullet in GSAs 1, 5, 6 and 7; Hake in GSAs 1, 5, 6 and 7; Deep-water rose shrimp in GSAs 1, 5 and 6; Norway lobster in GSAs 5 and 6 | < 12 m | 1 745 | 0 | 0 | EFF1/MED1_TR1 | EFF1/MED1_TR1_AA |
| ≥ 12 m and < 18 m | 18 752 | 0 | 0 | EFF1/MED1_TR2 | EFF1/MED1_TR2_AA |
| ≥ 18 m and < 24 m | 35 184 | 3 972 | 0 | EFF1/MED1_TR3 | EFF1/MED1_TR3_AA |
| ≥ 24 m | 12 392 | 4 833 | 0 | EFF1/MED1_TR4 | EFF1/MED1_TR4_AA |
| Blue and red shrimp in GSAs 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 | < 12 m | 0 | 0 | 0 | EFF2/MED1_TR1 | EFF2/MED1_TR1_AA |
| ≥ 12 m and < 18 m | 879 | 0 | 0 | EFF2/MED1_TR2 | EFF2/MED1_TR2_AA |
| ≥ 18 m and < 24 m | 8 908 | 0 | 0 | EFF2/MED1_TR3 | EFF2/MED1_TR3_AA |
| ≥ 24 m | 7 151 | 0 | 0 | EFF2/MED1_TR4 | EFF2/MED1_TR4_AA |

(a)

Number of fishing days for trawlers in 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

Additional allocation code

Red mullet in GSAs 1, 5, 6 and 7; Hake in GSAs 1, 5, 6 and 7; Deep-water rose shrimp in GSAs 1, 5 and 6; Norway lobster in GSAs 5 and 6

< 12 m

1 745

0

0

EFF1/MED1_TR1

EFF1/MED1_TR1_AA

≥ 12 m and < 18 m

18 752

0

0

EFF1/MED1_TR2

EFF1/MED1_TR2_AA

≥ 18 m and < 24 m

35 184

3 972

0

EFF1/MED1_TR3

EFF1/MED1_TR3_AA

≥ 24 m

12 392

4 833

0

EFF1/MED1_TR4

EFF1/MED1_TR4_AA

Blue and red shrimp in GSAs 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7

< 12 m

0

0

0

EFF2/MED1_TR1

EFF2/MED1_TR1_AA

≥ 12 m and < 18 m

879

0

0

EFF2/MED1_TR2

EFF2/MED1_TR2_AA

≥ 18 m and < 24 m

8 908

0

0

EFF2/MED1_TR3

EFF2/MED1_TR3_AA

≥ 24 m

7 151

0

0

EFF2/MED1_TR4

EFF2/MED1_TR4_AA

| (b) | Number of fishing days for trawlers in 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 | Additional allocation code |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Red mullet in GSAs 8, 9, 10 and 11; Hake in GSAs 8, 9, 10 and 11; Deep-water rose shrimp in GSAs 9, 10 and 11; Norway lobster in GSAs 9 and 10 | < 12 m | 0 | 161 | 2 294 | EFF1/MED2_TR1 | EFF1/MED2_TR1_AA |
| ≥ 12 m and < 18 m | 0 | 644 | 34 505 | EFF1/MED2_TR2 | EFF1/MED2_TR2_AA |
| ≥ 18 m and < 24 m | 0 | 161 | 23 205 | EFF1/MED2_TR3 | EFF1/MED2_TR3_AA |
| ≥ 24 m | 0 | 161 | 3 097 | EFF1/MED2_TR4 | EFF1/MED2_TR4_AA |
| Giant red shrimp in GSAs 8, 9, 10 and 11 | < 12 m | 0 | 0 | 379 | EFF2/MED2_TR1 | EFF2/MED2_TR1_AA |
| ≥ 12 m and < 18 m | 0 | 0 | 2 799 | EFF2/MED2_TR2 | EFF2/MED2_TR2_AA |
| ≥ 18 m and < 24 m | 0 | 0 | 2 253 | EFF2/MED2_TR3 | EFF2/MED2_TR3_AA |
| ≥ 24 m | 0 | 0 | 302 | EFF2/MED2_TR4 | EFF2/MED2_TR4_AA |

(b)

Number of fishing days for trawlers in 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

Additional allocation code

Red mullet in GSAs 8, 9, 10 and 11; Hake in GSAs 8, 9, 10 and 11; Deep-water rose shrimp in GSAs 9, 10 and 11; Norway lobster in GSAs 9 and 10

< 12 m

0

161

2 294

EFF1/MED2_TR1

EFF1/MED2_TR1_AA

≥ 12 m and < 18 m

0

644

34 505

EFF1/MED2_TR2

EFF1/MED2_TR2_AA

≥ 18 m and < 24 m

0

161

23 205

EFF1/MED2_TR3

EFF1/MED2_TR3_AA

≥ 24 m

0

161

3 097

EFF1/MED2_TR4

EFF1/MED2_TR4_AA

Giant red shrimp in GSAs 8, 9, 10 and 11

< 12 m

0

0

379

EFF2/MED2_TR1

EFF2/MED2_TR1_AA

≥ 12 m and < 18 m

0

0

2 799

EFF2/MED2_TR2

EFF2/MED2_TR2_AA

≥ 18 m and < 24 m

0

0

2 253

EFF2/MED2_TR3

EFF2/MED2_TR3_AA

≥ 24 m

0

0

302

EFF2/MED2_TR4

EFF2/MED2_TR4_AA

| (c) | Number of fishing days for demersal longliners in 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hake in GSAs 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 | < 12 m | 9 433 | 6 432 | 0 | EFF1/MED1_LL1 |
| ≥ 12 m and < 18 m | 2 148 | 93 | 0 | EFF1/MED1_LL2 |
| ≥ 18 m and < 24 m | 74 | 0 | 0 | EFF1/MED1_LL3 |
| ≥ 24 m | 29 | 0 | 0 | EFF1/MED1_LL4 |

(c)

Number of fishing days for demersal longliners in 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

Hake in GSAs 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7

< 12 m

9 433

6 432

0

EFF1/MED1_LL1

≥ 12 m and < 18 m

2 148

93

0

EFF1/MED1_LL2

≥ 18 m and < 24 m

74

0

0

EFF1/MED1_LL3

≥ 24 m

29

0

0

EFF1/MED1_LL4

| (d) | Number of fishing days for demersal longliners in 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hake in GSAs 8, 9, 10 and 11 | < 12 m | 0 | 1 650 | 33 187 | EFF1/MED2_LL1 |
| ≥ 12 m and < 18 m | 0 | 51 | 4 748 | EFF1/MED2_LL2 |
| ≥ 18 m and < 24 m | 0 | 0 | 26 | EFF1/MED2_LL3 |
| ≥ 24 m | 0 | 0 | 0 | EFF1/MED2_LL4 |

(d)

Number of fishing days for demersal longliners in 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

Hake in GSAs 8, 9, 10 and 11

< 12 m

0

1 650

33 187

EFF1/MED2_LL1

≥ 12 m and < 18 m

0

51

4 748

EFF1/MED2_LL2

≥ 18 m and < 24 m

0

0

26

EFF1/MED2_LL3

≥ 24 m

0

0

0

EFF1/MED2_LL4

2.   Maximum catch limits for deep-water shrimps

| (a) | Fishing opportunities for blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Alboran Sea, Balearic Islands, Northern Spain and Gulf of Lion (GSAs 1-2-5-6-7), expressed as maximum level of catches in tonnes live weight









  Species: | Blue and red shrimp

  Aristeus antennatus | Zone: | GSAs 1-2-5-6-7
  (ARA/GF 1-7) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 828 | | Maximum level of catches |
| France | 53 | |
| Italy | 0 | |
| Union | 881 | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

(a)

Fishing opportunities for blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Alboran Sea, Balearic Islands, Northern Spain and Gulf of Lion (GSAs 1-2-5-6-7), expressed as maximum level of catches in tonnes live weight

Species:

Blue and red shrimp

Aristeus antennatus

Zone:

GSAs 1-2-5-6-7

(ARA/GF 1-7)

Spain

828

Maximum level of catches

France

53

Italy

0

Union

881

TAC

Not relevant

| (b) | Fishing opportunities for blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) and giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) in Corsica Island, Ligurian Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea and Sardinia Island (GSAs 8-9-10-11), expressed as maximum level of catches in tonnes live weight









  Species: | Blue and red shrimp

  Aristeus antennatus | Zone: | GSAs 8-9-10-11
  (ARA/GF 8-11) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 0 | | Maximum level of catches |
| France | 9 | |
| Italy | 243 | |
| Union | 252 | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

(b)

Fishing opportunities for blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) and giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) in Corsica Island, Ligurian Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea and Sardinia Island (GSAs 8-9-10-11), expressed as maximum level of catches in tonnes live weight

Species:

Blue and red shrimp

Aristeus antennatus

Zone:

GSAs 8-9-10-11

(ARA/GF 8-11)

Spain

0

Maximum level of catches

France

9

Italy

243

Union

252

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Giant red shrimp

  Aristaeomorpha foliacea | Zone: | GSAs 8-9-10-11
  (ARS/GF 8-11) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 0 | | Maximum level of catches |
| France | 5 | |
| Italy | 354 | |
| Union | 359 | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Giant red shrimp

Aristaeomorpha foliacea

Zone:

GSAs 8-9-10-11

(ARS/GF 8-11)

Spain

0

Maximum level of catches

France

5

Italy

354

Union

359

TAC

Not relevant

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(1)  TBB, OTB, PTB, TBN, TBS, TB, OTM, PTM, TMS, TM, OTT, OT, PT, TX, OTP, TSP.

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ANNEX IV

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS IN THE ADRIATIC SEA

The tables in this Annex set out the fishing opportunities by stock or vessels effort groups and the conditions functionally linked thereto, where appropriate, including the maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish small pelagic stocks.

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.

References to fishing zones are references to GFCM 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 |

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

1.   Small pelagic stocks – GSAs 17 and 18

Maximum level of catches expressed in tonnes live weight

| Species: | Small pelagic species (anchovy and sardine)

  Engraulis encrasicolus and Sardina pilchardus | Zone: | Union and international waters of GFCM-GSAs 17 and 18
  (SP1/GF 17-18) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Italy | 32 941 | (*1) | 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. |
| Croatia | 51 735 |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Small pelagic species (anchovy and sardine)

Engraulis encrasicolus and Sardina pilchardus

Zone:

Union and international waters of GFCM-GSAs 17 and 18

(SP1/GF 17-18)

Italy

32 941

(*1)

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.

Croatia

51 735

TAC

Not relevant

Maximum fleet capacity of trawlers and purse seiners actively fishing for small pelagic stocks

| Member State | Gear | Number of vessels | kW | GT |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Croatia | PS | 249 | 77 145,52 | 18 537,72 |
| Italy | PTM-OTM-PS | 685 | 134 556,7 | 25 852 |
| Slovenia (*2) | PS | 4 | 433,7 | 38,5 |

Member State

Gear

Number of vessels

kW

GT

Croatia

PS

249

77 145,52

18 537,72

Italy

PTM-OTM-PS

685

134 556,7

25 852

Slovenia (*2)

PS

4

433,7

38,5

2.   Demersal stocks – GSAs 17 and 18

Maximum allowable fishing effort (in fishing days) by types of trawls and fleet segment fishing for demersal stocks in GSAs 17 and 18 (Adriatic Sea)

| | | | | | Fishing days 2023 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gear type | Geographical area | Stocks concerned | Overall length of vessels | Effort group code | ITALY | CROATIA | SLOVENIA |
| Trawls (OTB) | GFCM sub-areas 17-18 | Red mullet; Hake; Deep-water rose shrimp, and Norway lobster | < 12 m | EFF/MED3_OTB_TR1 | 3 275 | 10 097 | (*3) |
| ≥ 12 m and < 24 m | EFF/MED3_OTB_TR2 | 73 599 | 23 524 | (*3) |
| ≥ 24 m | EFF/MED3_OTB_TR3 | 6 449 | 2 112 | (*3) |
| Beam trawls (TBB) | GFCM sub-area 17 | Common sole | < 12 m | EFF/MED3_TBB_TR1 | 194 | 0 | 0 |
| ≥ 12 m and < 24 m | EFF/MED3_TBB_TR2 | 3 635 | 0 | 0 |
| ≥ 24 m | EFF/MED3_TBB_TR3 | 3 614 | 0 | 0 |

Fishing days 2023

Gear type

Geographical area

Stocks concerned

Overall length of vessels

Effort group code

ITALY

CROATIA

SLOVENIA

Trawls (OTB)

GFCM sub-areas 17-18

Red mullet; Hake; Deep-water rose shrimp, and Norway lobster

< 12 m

EFF/MED3_OTB_TR1

3 275

10 097

(*3)

≥ 12 m and < 24 m

EFF/MED3_OTB_TR2

73 599

23 524

(*3)

≥ 24 m

EFF/MED3_OTB_TR3

6 449

2 112

(*3)

Beam trawls (TBB)

GFCM sub-area 17

Common sole

< 12 m

EFF/MED3_TBB_TR1

194

0

0

≥ 12 m and < 24 m

EFF/MED3_TBB_TR2

3 635

0

0

≥ 24 m

EFF/MED3_TBB_TR3

3 614

0

0

Maximum fleet capacity of bottom trawlers and beam trawl vessels authorised for fishing demersal stocks

| Member State | Gear | Number of vessels | kW | GT |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Croatia | OTB | 495 | 79 867,99 | 13 267,99 |
| Italy | OTB-TBB | 1 363 | 260 618,37 | 47 148 |
| Slovenia (*4) | OTB | 11 | 1 813,00 | 168,67 |

Member State

Gear

Number of vessels

kW

GT

Croatia

OTB

495

79 867,99

13 267,99

Italy

OTB-TBB

1 363

260 618,37

47 148

Slovenia (*4)

OTB

11

1 813,00

168,67

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(*1)  Concerning Slovenia, the quantities are based on the level of catches exerted in 2014, up to an amount that should not exceed 300 tonnes.

(*2)  The provision under paragraph 28 of GFCM/44/2021/20 shall not apply to national fleets of fewer than ten purse seiners and/or pelagic trawlers actively fishing for small pelagic stocks, as recorded both in national and GFCM register in 2014. In such a case, the capacity of the active fleet may increase by not more than 50 % in number of vessels and in terms of gross tonnage (GT) and/or gross registered tonnage (GRT) and kW.

(*3)  Slovenia shall not exceed the effort limit of 3 000 fishing days per year in accordance with paragraph 13 of GFCM/43/2019/5.

(*4)  The provisions of paragraphs 9(c) and 28 of GFCM/43/2019/5 shall not apply to national fleets operating with OTB and fishing for less than 1 000 days during the reference period mentioned in paragraph 9(c). The fishing capacity of the active fleet operating with OTB shall not increase by more than 50 % with respect to the reference period.

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ANNEX V

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS IN THE STRAIT OF SICILY

The tables in this Annex set out the fishing opportunities by stock or vessels effort groups and the conditions functionally linked thereto, where appropriate, including the maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish demersal species and deep-water shrimps.

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.

References to fishing zones are references to GFCM 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Merluccius merluccius | HKE | European hake |
| Parapenaeus longirostris | DPS | Deep-water rose shrimp |
| Aristaeomorpha foliacea | ARS | Giant red shrimp |
| Aristeus antennatus | ARA | Blue and red shrimp |

Scientific name

Alpha-3 code

Common name

Merluccius merluccius

HKE

European hake

Parapenaeus longirostris

DPS

Deep-water rose shrimp

Aristaeomorpha foliacea

ARS

Giant red shrimp

Aristeus antennatus

ARA

Blue and red shrimp

1.   Demersal Stocks

| (a) | Maximum fleet capacity, expressed in number of vessels, kW and GT, of bottom trawl vessels authorised to fish demersal stocks in Strait of Sicily (GSAs 12-13-14-15-16)









  Member State | Gear | Number of vessels | kW | GT |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cyprus | OTB | 1 | 265 | 105 |
| Spain | OTB | 1 | 100 | 118 |
| Italy | OTB | 594 | 144 175 | 36 856 |
| Malta | OTB | 15 | 5 562 | 2 007 |

(a)

Maximum fleet capacity, expressed in number of vessels, kW and GT, of bottom trawl vessels authorised to fish demersal stocks in Strait of Sicily (GSAs 12-13-14-15-16)

Member State

Gear

Number of vessels

kW

GT

Cyprus

OTB

1

265

105

Spain

OTB

1

100

118

Italy

OTB

594

144 175

36 856

Malta

OTB

15

5 562

2 007

| (b) | Maximum level of fishing effort, expressed in number of fishing days, for bottom trawl vessels targeting European Hake (Merluccius merluccius) in Strait of Sicily (GSAs 12-13-14-15-16)









  Member State | Gear | Vessel Length | Effort group code | Fishing Days 2023 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CYP | OTB | T-12 | EFF4/MED4_OTB4 | 51 |
| ITA | OTB | T-07 | EFF4/MED4_OTB1 | 90 |
| ITA | OTB | T-10 | EFF4/MED4_OTB2 | 188 |
| ITA | OTB | T-11 | EFF4/MED4_OTB3 | 19 366 |
| ITA | OTB | T-12 | EFF4/MED4_OTB4 | 3 657 |
| MLT | OTB | T-11 | EFF4/MED4_OTB4 | 338 |
| MLT | OTB | T-12 | EFF4/MED4_OTB4 | 165 |

(b)

Maximum level of fishing effort, expressed in number of fishing days, for bottom trawl vessels targeting European Hake (Merluccius merluccius) in Strait of Sicily (GSAs 12-13-14-15-16)

Member State

Gear

Vessel Length

Effort group code

Fishing Days 2023

CYP

OTB

T-12

EFF4/MED4_OTB4

51

ITA

OTB

T-07

EFF4/MED4_OTB1

90

ITA

OTB

T-10

EFF4/MED4_OTB2

188

ITA

OTB

T-11

EFF4/MED4_OTB3

19 366

ITA

OTB

T-12

EFF4/MED4_OTB4

3 657

MLT

OTB

T-11

EFF4/MED4_OTB4

338

MLT

OTB

T-12

EFF4/MED4_OTB4

165

| (c) | Maximum level of catches of deep-water rose shrimp (Parapenaeus longirostris) in the Strait of Sicily (GSAs 12-13-14-15-16) expressed in tonnes live weight









  Species: | Deep-water rose shrimp

  Parapenaeus longirostris | Zone: | GSAs 12-13-14-15-16
  (DPS/GF 12-16) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Italy | 2 147 | | Maximum level of catches |
| Cyprus | 1 | |
| Malta | 6 | |
| Union | 2 154 | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

(c)

Maximum level of catches of deep-water rose shrimp (Parapenaeus longirostris) in the Strait of Sicily (GSAs 12-13-14-15-16) expressed in tonnes live weight

Species:

Deep-water rose shrimp

Parapenaeus longirostris

Zone:

GSAs 12-13-14-15-16

(DPS/GF 12-16)

Italy

2 147

Maximum level of catches

Cyprus

1

Malta

6

Union

2 154

TAC

Not relevant

2.   Deep-water shrimps

| (a) | Maximum fleet capacity, expressed in number of vessels, kW and GT, of bottom trawl vessels authorised to fish deep-water shrimp stocks in the Strait of Sicily (GSAs 12-13-14-15-16)









  Member State | Gear | Number of vessels | kW | GT |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cyprus | OTB | 1 | 105 | 265 |
| Spain | OTB | 2 | 440,56 | 218,78 |
| Italy | OTB | 320 | 93 756 | 26 076 |
| Malta | OTB | 15 | 2 007 | 5 562 |

(a)

Maximum fleet capacity, expressed in number of vessels, kW and GT, of bottom trawl vessels authorised to fish deep-water shrimp stocks in the Strait of Sicily (GSAs 12-13-14-15-16)

Member State

Gear

Number of vessels

kW

GT

Cyprus

OTB

1

105

265

Spain

OTB

2

440,56

218,78

Italy

OTB

320

93 756

26 076

Malta

OTB

15

2 007

5 562

| (b) | Maximum level of catches of giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) in the Strait of Sicily (GSAs 12-13-14-15-16) expressed in tonnes live weight









  Species: | Giant red shrimp

  Aristaeomorpha foliacea | Zone: | GSAs 12-13-14-15-16
  (ARS/GF 12-16) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 1 | | Maximum level of catches |
| Italy | 870 | |
| Cyprus | 0 | |
| Malta | 37 | |
| Union | 908 | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

(b)

Maximum level of catches of giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) in the Strait of Sicily (GSAs 12-13-14-15-16) expressed in tonnes live weight

Species:

Giant red shrimp

Aristaeomorpha foliacea

Zone:

GSAs 12-13-14-15-16

(ARS/GF 12-16)

Spain

1

Maximum level of catches

Italy

870

Cyprus

0

Malta

37

Union

908

TAC

Not relevant

| (c) | Maximum level of catches of blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Strait of Sicily (GSAs 12-13-14-15-16) expressed in tonnes live weight









  Species: | Blue and red shrimp

  Aristeus antennatus | Zone: | GSAs 12-13-14-15-16
  (ARA/GF 12-16) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 1 | | Maximum level of catches |
| Italy | 101 | |
| Cyprus | 0 | |
| Malta | 2 | |
| Union | 104 | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

(c)

Maximum level of catches of blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Strait of Sicily (GSAs 12-13-14-15-16) expressed in tonnes live weight

Species:

Blue and red shrimp

Aristeus antennatus

Zone:

GSAs 12-13-14-15-16

(ARA/GF 12-16)

Spain

1

Maximum level of catches

Italy

101

Cyprus

0

Malta

2

Union

104

TAC

Not relevant

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ANNEX VI

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS IN THE IONIAN SEA AND THE LEVANT SEA

The tables in this Annex set out the maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for demersal stocks in the Ionian Sea and the Levant Sea.

References to fishing zones are references to GFCM 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 |

Scientific name

Alpha-3 code

Common name

Aristaeomorpha foliacea

ARS

Giant red shrimp

Aristeus antennatus

ARA

Blue and red shrimp

1.   Ionian Sea

| (a) | Maximum fleet capacity, expressed in number of vessels, kW and GT, of bottom trawl vessels authorised to fish deep-water shrimp stocks in the Ionian Sea (GSAs 19, 20 and 21)









  Member State | Gear | Number of vessels | kW | GT |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Greece | OTB | 240 | 69 281 | 23 101 |
| Italy | OTB | 410 | 95 996 | 22 252 |
| Malta | OTB | 15 | 5 562 | 2 007 |

(a)

Maximum fleet capacity, expressed in number of vessels, kW and GT, of bottom trawl vessels authorised to fish deep-water shrimp stocks in the Ionian Sea (GSAs 19, 20 and 21)

Member State

Gear

Number of vessels

kW

GT

Greece

OTB

240

69 281

23 101

Italy

OTB

410

95 996

22 252

Malta

OTB

15

5 562

2 007

| (b) | Maximum level of catches of giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) in the Ionian Sea (GSAs 19, 20 and 21) expressed in tonnes live weight









  Species: | Giant red shrimp

  Aristaeomorpha foliacea | Zone: | GSAs 19-20-21
  (ARS/GF 19-21) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Greece | 34 | | Maximum level of catches |
| Italy | 313 | |
| Malta | 46 | |
| Union | 393 | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

(b)

Maximum level of catches of giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) in the Ionian Sea (GSAs 19, 20 and 21) expressed in tonnes live weight

Species:

Giant red shrimp

Aristaeomorpha foliacea

Zone:

GSAs 19-20-21

(ARS/GF 19-21)

Greece

34

Maximum level of catches

Italy

313

Malta

46

Union

393

TAC

Not relevant

| (c) | Maximum level of catches of blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Ionian Sea (GSAs 19, 20 and 21) expressed in tonnes live weight









  Species: | Blue and red shrimp

  Aristeus antennatus | Zone: | GSAs 19-20-21
  (ARA/GF 19-21) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Greece | 15 | | Maximum level of catches |
| Italy | 250 | |
| Malta | 0 | |
| Union | 265 | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

(c)

Maximum level of catches of blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Ionian Sea (GSAs 19, 20 and 21) expressed in tonnes live weight

Species:

Blue and red shrimp

Aristeus antennatus

Zone:

GSAs 19-20-21

(ARA/GF 19-21)

Greece

15

Maximum level of catches

Italy

250

Malta

0

Union

265

TAC

Not relevant

2.   Levant Sea

| (a) | Maximum fleet capacity, expressed in number of vessels, kW and GT, of bottom trawler vessels authorised to fish deep-water shrimp stocks in the Levant Sea (GSAs 24, 25, 26 and 27)









  Member State | Gear | Number of vessels | kW | GT |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cyprus | OTB | 6 | 2 048 | 618 |
| Italy | OTB | 80 | 37 192 | 13 199 |

(a)

Maximum fleet capacity, expressed in number of vessels, kW and GT, of bottom trawler vessels authorised to fish deep-water shrimp stocks in the Levant Sea (GSAs 24, 25, 26 and 27)

Member State

Gear

Number of vessels

kW

GT

Cyprus

OTB

6

2 048

618

Italy

OTB

80

37 192

13 199

| (b) | Maximum level of catches of giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) in the Levant Sea (GSAs 24, 25, 26 and 27) expressed in tonnes live weight









  Species: | Giant red shrimp

  Aristaeomorpha foliacea | Zone: | GSAs 24-25-26-27
  (ARS/GF 24-27) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Italy | 48 | | Maximum level of catches |
| Cyprus | 12 | |
| Union | 60 | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

(b)

Maximum level of catches of giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) in the Levant Sea (GSAs 24, 25, 26 and 27) expressed in tonnes live weight

Species:

Giant red shrimp

Aristaeomorpha foliacea

Zone:

GSAs 24-25-26-27

(ARS/GF 24-27)

Italy

48

Maximum level of catches

Cyprus

12

Union

60

TAC

Not relevant

| (c) | Maximum level of catches of blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Levant Sea (GSAs 24, 25, 26 and 27) expressed in tonnes live weight









  Species: | Blue and red shrimp

  Aristeus antennatus | Zone: | GSAs 24-25-26-27
  (ARA/GF 24-27) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Italy | 10 | | Maximum level of catches |
| Cyprus | 6 | |
| Union | 16 | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

(c)

Maximum level of catches of blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Levant Sea (GSAs 24, 25, 26 and 27) expressed in tonnes live weight

Species:

Blue and red shrimp

Aristeus antennatus

Zone:

GSAs 24-25-26-27

(ARA/GF 24-27)

Italy

10

Maximum level of catches

Cyprus

6

Union

16

TAC

Not relevant

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ANNEX VII

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS IN THE ALBORAN SEA

| (a) | Maximum level of catches carried out by longlines and handlines, expressed in tonnes live weight









  Species: | Blackspot seabream

  Pagellus boraraveo | Zone: | Union waters in the Alboran Sea – GSAs 1-2-3
  (SBR/GF 1-3) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 32 | | Maximum level of catches |
| Union | 32 | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

(a)

Maximum level of catches carried out by longlines and handlines, expressed in tonnes live weight

Species:

Blackspot seabream

Pagellus boraraveo

Zone:

Union waters in the Alboran Sea – GSAs 1-2-3

(SBR/GF 1-3)

Spain

32

Maximum level of catches

Union

32

TAC

Not relevant

| (b) | Maximum number of longlines and handlines authorised for fishing in Alboran Sea (GSAs 1-2-3)






  Member State | Blackspot seabream in GSAs 1-2-3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 82 |

(b)

Maximum number of longlines and handlines authorised for fishing in Alboran Sea (GSAs 1-2-3)

Member State

Blackspot seabream in GSAs 1-2-3

Spain

82

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ANNEX VIII

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS IN THE BLACK SEA

The tables in this Annex set out TACs and quotas expressed in tonnes live weight by stock and, where appropriate, conditions functionally linked thereto.

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.

References to fishing zones are references to GFCM 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 |
| Scophthalmus maximus | TUR | Turbot |

Scientific name

Alpha-3 code

Common name

Sprattus sprattus

SPR

Sprat

Scophthalmus maximus

TUR

Turbot

| Species: | Sprat

  Sprattus sprattus | Zone: | Union waters in the Black Sea – GSA 29
  (SPR/F3742C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bulgaria | 8 032,50 | | Analytical quota
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Romania | 3 442,50 | |
| Union | 11 475 | |
| TAC | Not relevant/Not agreed | |

Species:

Sprat

Sprattus sprattus

Zone:

Union waters in the Black Sea – GSA 29

(SPR/F3742C)

Bulgaria

8 032,50

Analytical quota

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

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

Romania

3 442,50

Union

11 475

TAC

Not relevant/Not agreed

| Species: | Turbot

  Scophthalmus maximus | Zone: | Union waters in the Black Sea – GSA 29
  (TUR/F3742C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bulgaria | 92,143 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply. |
| Romania | 80,357 | |
| Union | 172,5 | (*1) |
| TAC | 857 | |

Species:

Turbot

Scophthalmus maximus

Zone:

Union waters in the Black Sea – GSA 29

(TUR/F3742C)

Bulgaria

92,143

Analytical TAC

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

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

Romania

80,357

Union

172,5

(*1)

TAC

857

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(*1)  No fishing activity, including retaining on board, transhipment, landing and first sale shall be permitted from 15 April to 15 June 2023.

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ANNEX IX

AMENDMENT TO REGULATION (EU) 2022/110

Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2022/110 is amended as follows:

| (1) | in point (a) (the table relating to trawlers in Alboran Sea, Balearic Islands, Northern Spain and Gulf of Lion (GSAs 1-2-5-6-7)), footnote 2 is replaced by the following:






  ‘(2) | In addition to the above-mentioned maximum allowable fishing effort for trawlers, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag an additional allocation of fishing days within an overall 2 % of the fishing effort of that Member State for the fleet segment concerned, provided that:






  (a) | those vessels use a trawl net with a 45 mm square-mesh codend in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of the juveniles of hake; or |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(1)

in point (a) (the table relating to trawlers in Alboran Sea, Balearic Islands, Northern Spain and Gulf of Lion (GSAs 1-2-5-6-7)), footnote 2 is replaced by the following:

‘(2)

(a)

those vessels use a trawl net with a 45 mm square-mesh codend in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of the juveniles of hake; or

| (b) | those vessels use a trawl net with a 50 mm square-mesh codend for deep-water fisheries in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of blue and red shrimps with a CL of less than 25 mm in geographical subareas 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 and to reduce by at least 25 % catches of giant red shrimps with a CL of less than 35 mm in the geographical subareas 8, 9, 10 and 11; or |
| --- | --- |

(b)

those vessels use a trawl net with a 50 mm square-mesh codend for deep-water fisheries in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of blue and red shrimps with a CL of less than 25 mm in geographical subareas 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 and to reduce by at least 25 % catches of giant red shrimps with a CL of less than 35 mm in the geographical subareas 8, 9, 10 and 11; or

| (c) | those vessels use a regulated highly selective gear, the technical specifications of which result in, according to the scientific study by STECF, at least a reduction of 25 % of catches of juveniles of all demersal species or at least 20 % of catches of spawners of all demersal species compared to 2020; or |
| --- | --- |

(c)

those vessels use a regulated highly selective gear, the technical specifications of which result in, according to the scientific study by STECF, at least a reduction of 25 % of catches of juveniles of all demersal species or at least 20 % of catches of spawners of all demersal species compared to 2020; or

| (d) | the Member State concerned has adopted temporary closure areas in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of juveniles of all demersal species or by at least 20 % catches of spawners of all demersal species. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the Member State concerned has adopted temporary closure areas in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of juveniles of all demersal species or by at least 20 % catches of spawners of all demersal species.

The Member State concerned shall notify to the Commission the list of the fishing vessels concerned by such an additional allocation of fishing days, as well as the related number of additional fishing days.

The Member State concerned shall also notify to the Commission for every month the effort deployed to be counted against that additional allocation, by using the specific reporting codes for that allocation (EFF1/MED1_TR1_AA, EFF1/MED1_TR2_AA, EFF1/MED1_TR3_AA, EFF1/MED1_TR4_AA and EFF2/MED1_TR1_AA, EFF2/MED1_TR2_AA, EFF2/MED1_TR3_AA, EFF2/MED1_TR4_AA).

The Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission, by 15 October at the latest, all available information related to the implementation of the measures referred to in points (a), (b), (c) and (d).

The overall 2 % of the fishing effort shall be calculated from the maximum allowed effort allocation of the relevant fleet segment of the Member State concerned, as from 1 January 2022.’;

| (2) | in point (b) (the table relating to trawlers in Corsica Island, Ligurian Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea and Sardinia Island (GSAs 8-9-10-11)), footnote 3 is replaced by the following:






  ‘(3) | In addition to the above-mentioned maximum allowable fishing effort for trawlers, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag an additional allocation of fishing days within an overall 2 % of the fishing effort of that Member State for the fleet segment concerned.
  A Member State may do so, provided that:






  (a) | those vessels use a trawl net with a 45 mm square-mesh codend in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of the juveniles of hake; or |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(2)

in point (b) (the table relating to trawlers in Corsica Island, Ligurian Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea and Sardinia Island (GSAs 8-9-10-11)), footnote 3 is replaced by the following:

‘(3)

A Member State may do so, provided that:

(a)

those vessels use a trawl net with a 45 mm square-mesh codend in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of the juveniles of hake; or

| (b) | those vessels use a trawl net with a 50 mm square-mesh codend for deep-water fisheries in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of blue and red shrimps with a CL of less than 25 mm in geographical subareas 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 and to reduce by at least 25 % catches of giant red shrimps with a CL of less than 35 mm in the geographical subareas 8, 9, 10 and 11; or |
| --- | --- |

(b)

those vessels use a trawl net with a 50 mm square-mesh codend for deep-water fisheries in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of blue and red shrimps with a CL of less than 25 mm in geographical subareas 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 and to reduce by at least 25 % catches of giant red shrimps with a CL of less than 35 mm in the geographical subareas 8, 9, 10 and 11; or

| (c) | those vessels use a regulated highly selective gear, the technical specifications of which result in, according to the scientific study by STECF, at least a reduction of 25 % of catches of juveniles of all demersal species or at least 20 % of catches of spawners of all demersal species compared to 2020; or |
| --- | --- |

(c)

those vessels use a regulated highly selective gear, the technical specifications of which result in, according to the scientific study by STECF, at least a reduction of 25 % of catches of juveniles of all demersal species or at least 20 % of catches of spawners of all demersal species compared to 2020; or

| (d) | the Member State concerned has adopted temporary closure areas in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of juveniles of all demersal species or by at least 20 % catches of spawners of all demersal species. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the Member State concerned has adopted temporary closure areas in order to reduce by at least 25 % catches of juveniles of all demersal species or by at least 20 % catches of spawners of all demersal species.

The Member State concerned shall notify to the Commission the list of the fishing vessels concerned by such an additional allocation of fishing days, as well as the related number of additional fishing days.

The Member State concerned shall also notify to the Commission for every month the effort deployed to be counted against that additional allocation, by using the specific reporting codes for that allocation (EFF1/MED2_TR1_AA, EFF1/MED2_TR2_AA, EFF1/MED2_TR3_AA, EFF1/MED2_TR4_AA and EFF2/MED2_TR1_AA, EFF2/MED2_TR2_AA, EFF2/MED2_TR3_AA, EFF2/MED2_TR4_AA).

The Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission, by 15 October at the latest, all available information related to the implementation of the measures referred to in points (a), (b), (c) and (d).

The overall 2 % of the fishing effort shall be calculated from the maximum allowed effort allocation of the relevant fleet segment of the Member State concerned, as from 1 January 2022.’.

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