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Document:
31.1.2019
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
L 29/1
COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2019/124
of 30 January 2019
fixing for 2019 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, for Union fishing vessels, in certain non-Union waters
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43(3) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Whereas:
(1)
Article 43(3) of the Treaty provides that the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, is to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities.
(2)
Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council 
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 requires that conservation measures be adopted taking into account available scientific, technical and economic advice, including, where relevant, reports drawn up by the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) and other advisory bodies, as well as any advice received from Advisory Councils.
(3)
It is incumbent upon the Council to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities, including certain conditions functionally linked thereto, as appropriate. In accordance with Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, fishing opportunities should be fixed in accordance with the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) established in Article 2(2) of that Regulation. In accordance with Article 16(1) of that Regulation, fishing opportunities should be allocated to Member States in such a way as to ensure relative stability of fishing activities of each Member State for each fish stock or fishery.
(4)
The total allowable catch (TAC) should therefore be established, in line with Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, on the basis of available scientific advice, taking into account biological and socio-economic aspects whilst ensuring fair treatment between fishing sectors, as well as in the light of the opinions expressed during the consultation of stakeholders, in particular at the meetings of the Advisory Councils.
(5)
In accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the full landing obligation is to apply at the latest from 1 January 2019. When a fishery falls under the landing obligation, all species in that fishery subject to catch limits should be landed. Article 16(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provides that, when the landing obligation in respect of a fish stock is introduced, fishing opportunities are to be fixed taking into account the change from fixing fishing opportunities that reflect landings to fixing fishing opportunities that reflect catches. On the basis of the joint recommendations submitted by the Member States and in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the Commission adopted a number of delegated Regulations laying down details for the implementation of the landing obligation in the form of specific discard plans applicable on a temporary basis for a maximum period of three years.
(6)
The fishing opportunities for stocks of species falling under the landing obligation from 1 January 2019 should take into account the fact that discarding will in principle no longer be allowed. Therefore, the fishing opportunities should be based on the advice figure for total catches (instead of the advice figure for total landings), as provided by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). The amounts that, by way of exception, may continue to be discarded during the operation of the landing obligation should be deducted from that advice figure for total catches.
(7)
There are certain stocks for which ICES has issued scientific advice for no catches. If the TACs for those stocks are set at the level indicated in the scientific advice, the obligation to land all catches in mixed fisheries with by-catches from these stocks would lead to the phenomenon of ‘choke species’. In order to strike the right balance between continuing fisheries in view of the potentially severe socio-economic implications, and the need to achieve a good biological status for those stocks, taking into account the difficulty of fishing all stocks in a mixed fishery at maximum sustainable yield at the same time, it is appropriate to establish specific TACs for by-catches for those stocks. The level of these TACs should be such that mortality for these stocks is not increased and that it provides incentives for improvements in selectivity and avoidance. 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 those Member States that have no quota to cover their unavoidable by-catches.
(8)
In order to progressively reduce unwanted catches of the stocks concerned, Member States should as from 2019 implement multiannual by-catch reduction plans in the relevant fisheries with a view to progressively reducing unwanted catches of the stocks concerned by taking national measures and, where appropriate, by cooperating at regional level in order to submit joint recommendations to the Commission in 2019. These by-catch reduction plans are to be evaluated by STECF and reviewed two years after their entry into application. In addition, all vessels benefitting from these specific TACs should implement full catch documentation as from 2019.
(9)
According to scientific advice, European seabass (
Dicentrarchus labrax
) in the Celtic Sea, Channel, Irish Sea and southern North Sea (ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 7a, and 7d to 7h) remains in a perilous state. Spawning-stock biomass has been declining since 2005 and is now below Blim. Fishing mortality has increased over the time-series, peaking in 2013 before a rapid decline to below the fishing mortality that results in the maximum sustainable yield (FMSY). Recruitment was estimated to be poor since 2008, with the exception of the 2013 and 2014 year-class estimates which show average recruitment. ICES advises that when the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) approach is applied, total removals in 2019 should be no more than 1 789 tonnes, which is an increase compared to the 2018 advice. Therefore, higher catches could be allowed for hooks and lines fishery for this species. It is also appropriate to continue the set of measures for unavoidable by-catches of European seabass with certain other gears, while providing a limited increase in the catch allowances. Measures for managing recreational fisheries for European seabass should be adapted, taking account of the significant impact of such fisheries on the stocks concerned. Within the limits of the scientific advice, the catch-and-release practice and bag limit should continue, but should be applied for a longer period.
(10)
As regards the European eel (
Anguilla anguilla
 L.) stock, the ICES has advised that all anthropogenic mortalities, including recreational and commercial fisheries, should be reduced to zero, or kept as close to zero as possible. Moreover, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) adopted Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/1 establishing management measures for European eel in the Mediterranean Sea. It is appropriate to establish a level playing field across the Union and hence to establish also for the Union waters of the ICES area as well as brackish waters such as estuaries, coastal lagoons and transitional waters a consecutive three-month closure period for all fisheries of European eel at all life stages. As the fishing closure period should be consistent with the conservation objectives set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 
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 and with the temporal migration patterns of European eel, for the Union waters of the ICES area it is appropriate to set it in the period between 1 August 2019 and 29 February 2020.
(11)
For some years, certain TACs for stocks of elasmobranchs (skates, sharks, rays) have been set at zero, with a linked provision establishing an obligation to immediately release accidental catches. The reason for that specific treatment was the poor conservation status of those stocks and the assumption that discarding, because of high survival rates, would not raise fishing mortality rates and would be beneficial for the conservation of those species. As of 1 January 2019, however, catches of those species have to be landed, unless they are covered by any of the derogations from the landing obligation provided for in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Point (a) of Article 15(4) of that Regulation allows such derogations for species in respect of which fishing is prohibited and which are identified as such in a Union legal act adopted in the area of the CFP. Therefore, it is appropriate to prohibit the fishing of those species in the areas concerned.
(12)
Pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, for stocks subject to specific multiannual plans the TACs should be established in accordance with the rules laid down in those plans.
(13)
The North Sea multiannual plan was established by Regulation (EU) 2018/973 of the European Parliament and of the Council 
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 and entered into force in 2018. Fishing opportunities for stocks listed in Article 1 of that Plan should be established in accordance with targets (ranges of FMSY) and safeguards in compliance with conditions provided for in that Plan. The ranges of FMSY have been identified in the relevant ICES advice. Fishing opportunities for by-catch stocks in the North Sea should be established in accordance with the precautionary approach, as set out in Article 5(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/973. In order to limit variations in fishing opportunities between consecutive years, in accordance with point (c) of Article 4(5) of that Regulation, it is appropriate to use the upper range of FMSY for common sole in ICES division 2a and subarea 4.
(14)
The TACs for stocks of sole in the Western Channel and of bluefin tuna in the Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean should be established in accordance with the rules laid down Council Regulation (EC) No 509/2007 
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 and Regulation (EU) 2016/1627 of the European Parliament and of the Council 
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. The objective for the Southern hake stock as set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 2166/2005 
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 is to rebuild the biomass of the stocks concerned to a level that is within safe biological limits, while staying in line with the scientific data. In accordance with scientific advice, in the absence of definitive data on a target spawning stock biomass and while taking into account changes in safe biological limits, it is appropriate, in order to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, to fix the TAC on the basis of the maximum sustainable yield advice provided by ICES.
(15)
As a result of a benchmark exercise on the stock of herring to the west of Scotland, ICES has provided advice for the combined herring stocks in divisions 6a, 7b and 7c (West of Scotland, West of Ireland). The advice covers two separate TACs (for divisions 6aS, 7b and 7c on the one hand, and for divisions 5b, 6b and 6aN on the other). According to ICES, a rebuilding plan has to be developed for those stocks. Since, according to scientific advice, the management plan for the northern stock 
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 cannot be applied to the combined stocks and it is not possible to set separate fishing opportunities for those two stocks, a TAC should be established to permit limited catches in a commercially operated scientific sampling programme.
(16)
For stocks for which there is no sufficient or reliable data in order to provide size estimates, management measures and TAC levels should follow the precautionary approach to fisheries management as defined in point (8) of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, while taking into account stock-specific factors, including, in particular, available information on stock trends and mixed fisheries considerations.
(17)
Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 
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 introduced additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs including, under Articles 3 and 4 of that Regulation, flexibility provisions for precautionary and analytical TACs. Under Article 2 of that Regulation, when fixing the TACs, the Council is to decide to which stocks Article 3 or 4 of that Regulation is not to apply, in particular on the basis of the biological status of the stocks. More recently, the year-to-year flexibility mechanism was introduced by Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for all stocks that are subject to the landing obligation. Therefore, in order to avoid excessive flexibility that would undermine the principle of rational and responsible exploitation of marine biological resources, hinder the achievement of the objectives of the CFP and deteriorate the biological status of the stocks, it should be established that Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply to analytical TACs only where the year-to-year flexibility provided for in Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 is not used.
(18)
Where a TAC relating to a stock is allocated to one Member State only, it is appropriate to empower that Member State in accordance with Article 2(1) of the Treaty to determine the level of such TAC. Provisions should be made to ensure that, when fixing that TAC level, the Member State concerned acts in a manner fully consistent with the principles and rules of the CFP.
(19)
It is necessary to establish the fishing effort ceilings for 2019 in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 509/2007, and Articles 5, 6, 7 and 9 of, and Annex I to, Regulation (EU) 2016/1627.
(20)
In order to guarantee full 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.
(21)
For certain species, such as certain species of sharks, even a limited fishing activity could result in a serious conservation risk. Fishing opportunities for such species should therefore be fully restricted through a general prohibition on fishing those species.
(22)
At the 12th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, held in Manila from 23 to 28 October 2017, a number of species were added to the lists of protected species in Appendices I and II of the Convention. Therefore, it is appropriate to provide for the protection of those species with respect to Union fishing vessels fishing in all waters and non-Union fishing vessels fishing in Union waters.
(23)
The use of fishing opportunities available to Union fishing vessels set out in this Regulation is subject to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 
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, 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.
(24)
It is appropriate, following advice from the ICES, to maintain a specific system to manage sandeel and associated by-catches in Union waters of ICES divisions 2a and 3a and ICES subarea 4. Given that the ICES scientific advice is expected to become available only in February 2019, it is appropriate to set the TAC and quotas for that stock provisionally at zero until such advice is released.
(25)
In accordance with the procedure provided for in the agreements or protocols on fisheries relations with Norway 
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 and the Faroe Islands 
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, the Union has held consultations on fishing rights with those partners. In accordance with the procedure provided for in the agreement and protocol on fisheries relations with Greenland 
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, the Joint Committee has established the level of fishing opportunities available for the Union in Greenland waters in 2019. It is therefore necessary to include those fishing opportunities in this Regulation.
(26)
At its annual meeting in 2018, the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) adopted conservation measures for the two redfish stocks in the Irminger Sea. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.
(27)
At its annual meeting in 2017, the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) agreed that in 2018 and 2019, the Union may distribute the unallocated reserves for bluefin tuna for 2019 and 2020, considering in particular the needs of coastal developing ICCAT contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties, entities or fishing entities (CPCs) in their artisanal fisheries. That distribution was agreed at the inter-sessional meeting of Panel 2 of ICCAT (Madrid, March 2018) based, for the Union allocation, on the information received from Member States, in particular Greece, Spain and Portugal. As a result of that the Union received specific catch possibilities of 87 tonnes for 2019 and 100 tonnes for 2020 to be used by Union artisanal fleets in certain Union regions. That allocation of new fishing possibilities was endorsed by ICCAT at its annual meeting in 2018 and it is therefore relevant to establish an allocation key for those additional fishing possibilities.
(28)
In 2019, the TAC for Mediterranean swordfish is decreased in line with the ICCAT Recommendation 16 05. As it is already the case for the stock of Eastern and Mediterranean bluefin tuna, it is appropriate that catches in recreational fisheries of all other ICCAT stocks should be subject to the catch limits as adopted by the ICCAT. Furthermore, Union fishing vessels of at least 20 metres length fishing for bigeye tuna in the ICCAT Convention Area should be subject to the capacity limitations adopted by ICCAT in the ICCAT Recommendation 15 01. All those measures should be implemented in the law of the Union.
(29)
At its 37th annual meeting in 2018, the Parties to the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) adopted catch limits for both target and by-catch species for the period from 1 December 2018 to 30 November 2019. The uptake of the quotas during 2018 should be considered when setting fishing opportunities for 2019.
(30)
At its annual meeting in 2017, the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) adopted new catch limits for yellowfin tuna (
Thunnus albacares
) that do not affect the Union catch limits in IOTC. It also reduced possibilities for using fish-aggregating devices (FADs) and supply vessels. Those provisions were not revised at its annual meeting in 2018 and should thus continue being implemented in the law of the Union.
(31)
The annual meeting of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) will be held from 23 to 27 January 2019. It is appropriate that the current measures in the SPRFMO Convention Area are provisionally maintained until such annual meeting is held.
(32)
At its annual meeting in 2017, the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) adopted a conservation measure for yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna and skipjack tuna for the period 2018-2020. It was not revised at its annual meeting in 2018 and should thus continue being implemented in the law of the Union.
(33)
At its annual meeting in 2018, the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT) confirmed the TAC for the Southern bluefin tuna for the period 2018-2020 adopted at the annual meeting in 2016. The currently applicable measures on allocation of fishing opportunities adopted by CCSBT should be implemented in the law of the Union.
(34)
At its annual meeting in 2018, the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO) adopted TACs for the main species under its purview. The applicable measures on allocation of fishing opportunities adopted by SEAFO should be implemented in the law of the Union.
(35)
At its 15th annual meeting in 2018, the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) adopted conservation and management measures. Those measures should be implemented in the law of the Union through an amendment to these fishing opportunities in 2019.
(36)
At its 40th annual meeting in 2018, the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) adopted a number of fishing opportunities for 2019 for certain stocks in subareas 1 to 4 of the NAFO Convention Area. Those measures should be implemented in the law of the Union.
(37)
At its 42nd annual meeting in 2018, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) adopted catch and effort limits for certain small pelagic stocks for the years 2019, 2020 and 2021 in the geographical subareas 17 and 18 (Adriatic Sea) of the GFCM Agreement Area. Those measures should be implemented in the law of the Union. The maximum catch limits established in Annex IL are fixed exclusively for one year and without prejudice to any other measures adopted in the future and any possible allocation scheme between Member States.
(38)
At its 42nd annual meeting in 2018, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) adopted Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/1 establishing management measures for European eel (
Anguilla anguilla
 L.) in the Mediterranean Sea. These measures are already implemented at Union level through Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007. The Recommendation also includes an annual closure period of three consecutive months which needs to be transposed into Union law and defined by each Member State in accordance with the conservation objectives of Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007, its management plan(s) for eel and the temporal migration patterns of eel in the Member State. The closure shall apply to all marine waters of the Mediterranean and to brackish waters such as estuaries, coastal lagoons and transitional waters, in accordance with the Recommendation.
(39)
Taking into account the particularities of the Slovenian fleet and their marginal impact on the stocks of small pelagic species, it is appropriate to preserve the existing fishing patterns and to ensure access of the Slovenian fleet to a minimum quantity of small pelagic species.
(40)
The 5th Meeting of the Parties of the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) in 2018 adopted conservation and management measures for the stocks under the scope of the Agreement. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.
(41)
Certain international measures which create or restrict fishing opportunities for the Union are adopted by the relevant Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) at the end of the year and become applicable before the entry into force of this Regulation. It is therefore necessary for the provisions that implement such measures in the law of the Union to apply retroactively. In particular, since the fishing season in CCAMLR Convention Area runs from 1 December to 30 November, and thus certain fishing opportunities or prohibitions in the CCAMLR Convention Area are laid down for a period of time starting from 1 December 2018, it is appropriate that the relevant provisions of this Regulation apply from that date. Such retroactive application does not prejudice the principle of legitimate expectations as CCAMLR members are forbidden to fish in the CCAMLR Convention Area without authorisation.
(42)
As regards the fishing opportunities for snow crab around the area of Svalbard, the Treaty of Paris of 1920 grants equal and non-discriminatory access to resources for all parties to that Treaty, including with respect to fishing. The view of the Union concerning that access, as regards fishing for snow crab on the continental shelf around Svalbard, has been set out in two 
notes verbales
 to Norway dated 25 October 2016 and 24 February 2017. In order to ensure that the exploitation of snow crab within the area of Svalbard is made consistent with such non-discriminatory management rules as may be set out by Norway, which enjoys sovereignty and jurisdiction in the area within the limits of the said Treaty, it is appropriate to fix the number of vessels that are authorised to conduct such fishery. The allocation of such fishing opportunities among Member States is limited to 2019. It is recalled that in the Union primary responsibility for ensuring compliance with applicable law lies with the flag Member States.
(43)
In accordance with the declaration by the Union addressed to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on the granting of fishing opportunities in Union waters to fishing vessels flying the flag of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the exclusive economic zone off the coast of French Guiana 
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, it is necessary to fix the fishing opportunities for snapper available to Venezuela in Union waters.
(44)
Given that certain provisions are to be applied on a continuous basis, and in order to avoid legal uncertainty during the period between the end of 2019 and the date of entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for 2020, the provisions concerning prohibitions and closed seasons set out in this Regulation should continue to apply at the beginning of 2020, until the entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for 2020.
(45)
In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards authorising individual Member States to manage fishing effort allocations in accordance with a kilowatt-day system. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council 
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(46)
In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards granting of additional days at sea for permanent cessation of fishing activities and for enhanced scientific observer coverage as well as establishing formats of spreadsheets for the collection and transmission of information concerning transfer of days at sea between fishing vessels flying the flag of a Member State. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.
(47)
In order to avoid the interruption of fishing activities and to ensure the livelihood of the fishermen of the Union, this Regulation should apply from 1 January 2019, except for the provisions concerning fishing effort limits, which should apply from 1 February 2019, and certain provisions concerning particular regions, which should have a specific date of application. For reasons of urgency, this Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication.
(48)
Fishing opportunities should be used in full compliance with Union law,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
TITLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1
Subject matter
1.   This Regulation fixes the fishing opportunities available in Union waters and to Union fishing vessels in certain non-Union waters, for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks.
2.   The fishing opportunities referred to in paragraph 1 include:
(a)
catch limits for the year 2019 and, where specified in this Regulation, for the year 2020;
(b)
fishing effort limits for the period from 1 February 2019 to 31 January 2020, except where other periods are established for effort limits in Articles 27, 28 and 41, as well as regarding provisions on fish-aggregating devices (FADs);
(c)
fishing opportunities for the period from 1 December 2018 to 30 November 2019 for certain stocks in the CCAMLR Convention Area;
(d)
fishing opportunities for certain stocks in the IATTC Convention Area set out in Article 29 for the periods in 2019 and 2020 specified in that Article.
Article 2
Scope
1.   This Regulation shall apply to the following vessels:
(a)
Union fishing vessels;
(b)
third-country vessels in Union waters.
2.   This Regulation shall also apply to recreational fisheries where they are expressly referred to in the relevant provisions.
Article 3
Definitions
For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 apply. In addition, the following definitions apply:
(a)
‘third-country vessel’ means a fishing vessel flying the flag of, and registered in, a third country;
(b)
‘recreational fisheries’ means non-commercial fishing activities exploiting marine biological resources such as recreation, tourism or sport;
(c)
‘international waters’ means waters falling outside the sovereignty or jurisdiction of any State;
(d)
‘total allowable catch’ (TAC) means:
(i)
in fisheries subject to the 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 each year;
(e)
‘quota’ means a proportion of the TAC allocated to the Union, a Member State or a third country;
(f)
‘analytical assessments’ means quantitative evaluations of trends in a given stock, based on data about the stock's biology and exploitation, which scientific review has indicated to be of sufficient quality to provide scientific advice on options for future catches;
(g)
‘mesh size’ means the mesh size of fishing nets as determined in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 517/2008 
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;
(h)
‘Union fishing fleet register’ means the register set up by the Commission in accordance with Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;
(i)
‘fishing logbook’ means the logbook referred to in Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.
Article 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 
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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;
(d)
‘Functional Unit 16 of ICES subarea 7’ means the geographical area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:
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53° 30′ N 15° 00′ W,
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53° 30′ N 11° 00′ W,
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51° 30′ N 11° 00′ W,
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51° 30′ N 13° 00′ W,
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51° 00′ N 13° 00′ W,
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51° 00′ N 15° 00′ W,
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53° 30′ N 15° 00′ W;
(e)
‘Functional Unit 26 of ICES division 9a’ means the geographical area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:
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43° 00′ N 8° 00′ W,
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43° 00′ N 10° 00′ W,
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42° 00′ N 10° 00′ W,
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42° 00′ N 8° 00′ W;
(f)
‘Functional Unit 27 of ICES division 9a’ means the geographical area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:
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42° 00′ N 8° 00′ W,
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42° 00′ N 10° 00′ W,
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38° 30′ N 10° 00′ W,
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38° 30′ N 9° 00′ W,
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40° 00′ N 9° 00′ W,
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40° 00′ N 8° 00′ W;
(g)
‘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 9a;
(h)
‘Gulf of Cádiz’ means the geographical area of ICES division 9a east of longitude 7° 23′ 48″ W;
(i)
‘CCAMLR (Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in point (a) of Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 601/2004 
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;
(j)
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 
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;
(k)
‘GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean) geographical subareas’ are the areas defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council 
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.
(l)
‘IATTC (Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission established by the 1949 Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica 
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;
(m)
‘ICCAT (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas 
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;
(n)
‘IOTC (Indian Ocean Tuna Commission) Area of Competence’ is the geographical area defined in the Agreement for the establishment of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission 
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;
(o)
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 
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;
(p)
‘SEAFO (South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South-East Atlantic Ocean 
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;
(q)
‘SIOFA Agreement Area’ is the geographic area defined in the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement 
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;
(r)
‘SPRFMO (South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean 
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;
(s)
‘WCPFC (Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean 
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;
(t)
‘high seas of the Bering Sea’ is the geographical area of the high seas of the Bering Sea beyond 200 nautical miles from the baselines from which the breadth of the territorial sea of the coastal States of the Bering Sea is measured;
(u)
‘overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC’ is the geographical area defined by the following limits:
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longitude 150° W,
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longitude 130° W,
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latitude 4° S,
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latitude 50° S.
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 or certain non-Union waters and the allocation of such TACs among Member States, and the conditions functionally linked thereto, where appropriate, are set out in Annex I.
2.   Union fishing vessels shall be authorised to make catches, within the TACs set out in Annex I to this Regulation, in waters falling within the fisheries jurisdiction of the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Norway, and the fishing zone around Jan Mayen, subject to the condition set out in Article 15 of, and Annex III to, this Regulation and in Regulation (EU) 2017/2403 of the European Parliament and of the Council 
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Article 6
TACs to be determined by Member States
1.   The TACs for certain fish stocks shall be determined by the Member State concerned. Those stocks are identified in Annex I.
2.   The TACs to be determined by a Member State shall:
(a)
be consistent with the principles and rules of the CFP, in particular the principle of sustainable exploitation of the stock; and
(b)
result:
(i)
if analytical assessments are available, in the exploitation of the stock consistent with maximum sustainable yield from 2019 onwards, with as high a probability as possible; or
(ii)
if analytical assessments are unavailable or incomplete, in the exploitation of the stock consistent with the precautionary approach to fisheries management.
3.   By 15 March 2019, each Member State concerned shall submit the following information to the Commission:
(a)
the TACs adopted;
(b)
the data collected and assessed by the Member State concerned on which the TACs adopted are based;
(c)
details on how the TACs adopted comply with paragraph 2.
Article 7
Conditions for landing catches and by-catches
1.   Catches that are not subject to the landing obligation established in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall be retained on board or landed only if they:
(a)
have been taken by vessels flying the flag of a Member State having a quota and that quota has not been exhausted; or
(b)
consist of a share in a Union quota which has not been allocated by quota among Member States, and that Union quota has not been exhausted.
2.   The stocks of non-target species within safe biological limits referred to in Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 are identified in Annex I to this Regulation for the purposes of the derogation from the obligation to count catches against the relevant quotas provided for in that Article.
Article 8
Quota exchanges mechanism for TACs for unavoidable by-catches related to the introduction of the landing obligation
1.   In order to take into account the introduction of the landing obligation and to make quotas available to Member States without a quota for certain by-catches, the quota exchange mechanism as defined in this Article shall apply to the TACs identified in Annex IA.
2.   6 % of each quota from the TACs for cod 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, which shall open as of 1 January 2019. Member States without quota shall have exclusive access to the quota pool until 31 March 2019.
3.   The quantities drawn from the pool may not be exchanged or transferred to the following year. Any unused quantities shall be returned to those Member States that have initially contributed to the pool for quota exchanges after 31 March 2019.
4.   The quotas provided in return shall be preferably taken from a list of TACs identified by each Member State contributing to the pool as listed in the Appendix to Annex IA.
5.   Those quotas shall be of equivalent commercial value by using a market exchange rate or other mutually acceptable exchange rates. In absence of alternatives, the equivalent economic value in accordance to the average Union prices of the previous year, as provided by the European Market Observatory for Fisheries and Aquaculture Products, shall be used.
6.   In cases where the above mechanism 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 9
Fishing effort limits
For the periods referred to in point (b) of Article 1(2), the following fishing effort measures shall apply:
(a)
Annex IIA for the recovery of hake and Norway lobster in ICES divisions 8c and 9a, with the exception of the Gulf of Cádiz;
(b)
Annex IIB for the management of the sole stock in ICES division 7e.
Article 10
Measures on European seabass fisheries
1.   It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels, as well as for any commercial fisheries from shore, to fish for European seabass in ICES divisions 4b and 4c, and in ICES subarea 7. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship, relocate or land European seabass caught in that area.
2.   By derogation from paragraph 1, in January 2019 and from 1 April to 31 December 2019, Union fishing vessels in ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 7d, 7e, 7f and 7h and in waters within 12 nautical miles from baselines under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom in ICES divisions 7a and 7g may fish for European seabass, and retain on board, tranship, relocate or land European seabass caught in that area with the following gears and within the following limits:
(a)
using demersal trawls 
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(b)
using seines 
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, for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 210 kilogrammes per month and 1 % of the weight of the total catches of marine organisms on board caught by that vessel in any single day;
(c)
using hooks and lines 
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, not exceeding 5,5 tonnes per vessel per year;
(d)
using fixed gillnets 
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, for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 1,4 tonnes per vessel per year.
The derogations set out in the first subparagraph shall apply to Union fishing vessels that have recorded catches of European seabass over the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2016: in point (c) with recorded catches using hooks and lines, and in point (d) with recorded catches using fixed gillnets. In the case of a replacement of a Union fishing vessel, Member States may allow the derogation to apply to another fishing vessel provided that the number of Union fishing vessels subject to the derogation and their overall fishing capacity do not increase.
3.   The catch limits set in paragraph 2 shall not be transferable between vessels and, where a monthly limit applies, from one month to another. For Union fishing vessels using more than one gear in a single calendar month, the lowest catch limit set in paragraph 2 for either gear shall apply.
Member States shall report to the Commission all catches of European seabass per type of gear not later than 15 days after the end of each month.
4.   In recreational fisheries, including from shore, in ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 6a, 7a to 7k:
(a)
from 1 January to 31 March and from 1 November and to 31 December 2019, only catch-and-release fishing allowing high rates of survivability for European seabass shall be allowed. During that period, it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land European seabass caught in that area;
(b)
from 1 April to 31 October 2019, not more than one specimen of European seabass may be retained per fisherman per day.
5.   In recreational fisheries in ICES divisions 8a and 8b, a maximum of three specimens of European seabass may be retained per fisherman per day.
Article 11
Measures on European eel fisheries in Union waters of the ICES area
Any targeted, incidental and recreational fishery of European eel shall be prohibited in Union waters of the ICES area and brackish waters such as estuaries, coastal lagoons and transitional waters for a consecutive three-month period to be determined by each Member State between 1 August 2019 and 29 February 2020. Member States shall communicate the determined period to the Commission not later than 1 June 2019.
Article 12
Special provisions on allocations of fishing opportunities
1.   The allocation of fishing opportunities among Member States as set out in this Regulation shall be without prejudice to:
(a)
exchanges made pursuant to Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;
(b)
deductions and reallocations made pursuant to Article 37 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009;
(c)
reallocations made pursuant to Articles 12 and 47 of Council 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;
(e)
quantities withheld in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 and Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;
(f)
deductions made pursuant to Articles 105, 106 and 107 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009;
(g)
quota transfers and exchanges pursuant to Article 17 of this Regulation.
2.   Stocks which are subject to precautionary or analytical TACs are identified in Annex I to this Regulation for the purposes of the year-to-year management of TACs and quotas provided for in Regulation (EC) No 847/96.
3.   Except where otherwise specified in Annex I to this Regulation, Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall apply to stocks subject to a precautionary TAC and Article 3(2) and (3) and Article 4 of that Regulation shall apply to stocks subject to an analytical TAC.
4.   Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply where a Member State uses the year-to-year flexibility provided for in Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Article 13
Closed fishing seasons
1.   It shall be prohibited to fish or retain on board any of the following species in the Porcupine Bank during the period from 1 May to 31 May 2019: cod, megrims, anglerfish, haddock, whiting, hake, Norway lobster, plaice, pollack, saithe, skates and rays, common sole, tusk, blue ling, ling and picked dogfish.
For the purposes of this paragraph, the Porcupine Bank shall comprise the geographical area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:
Point
Latitude
Longitude
1
52° 27′ N
12° 19′ W
2
52° 40′ N
12° 30′ W
3
52° 47′ N
12° 39,600′ W
4
52° 47′ N
12° 56′ W
5
52° 13,5′ N
13° 53,830′ W
6
51° 22′ N
14° 24′ W
7
51° 22′ N
14° 03′ W
8
52° 10′ N
13° 25′ W
9
52° 32′ N
13° 07,500′ W
10
52° 43′ N
12° 55′ W
11
52° 43′ N
12° 43′ W
12
52° 38,800′ N
12° 37′ W
13
52° 27′ N
12° 23′ W
14
52° 27′ N
12° 19′ W
By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, transit through the Porcupine Bank while carrying on board the species referred to in that subparagraph, shall be permitted in accordance with Article 50(3), (4) and (5) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.
2.   Commercial fishing for sandeel with demersal trawl, seine or similar towed gears with a mesh size of less than 16 mm shall be prohibited in ICES divisions 2a, 3a and ICES subarea 4 from 1 January to 31 March 2019 and from 1 August to 31 December 2019.
The prohibition set out in the first subparagraph shall also apply to third-country vessels authorised to fish for sandeel and associated by-catches in Union waters of ICES subarea 4.
Article 14
Prohibitions
1.   It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels to fish for, to retain on board, to tranship or to land the following Species:
(a)
starry ray (
Amblyraja radiata
) in Union waters of ICES divisions 2a, 3a and 7d and ICES subarea 4;
(b)
white shark (
Carcharodon carcharías
) in all waters;
(c)
leafscale gulper shark (
Centrophorus squamosus
) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14;
(d)
Portuguese dogfish (
Centroscymnus coelolepis
) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14;
(e)
basking shark (
Cetorhinus maximus
) in all waters;
(f)
kitefin shark (
Dalatias licha
) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14;
(g)
birdbeak dogfish (
Deania calcea
) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14;
(h)
common skate (
Dipturus batis
) complex (
Dipturus
 cf. 
flossada
 and 
Dipturus
 cf. 
intermedia
) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subareas 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10;
(i)
great lanternshark (
Etmopterus princeps
) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14;
(j)
smooth lanternshark (
Etmopterus pusillus
) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 14;
(k)
tope shark (
Galeorhinus galeus
) when taken with longlines in Union waters of ICES division 2a and subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 14;
(l)
porbeagle (
Lamna nasus
) in all waters;
(m)
the following species of Mobula rays in all waters:
(i)
devil fish (
Mobula mobular
),
(ii)
lesser Guinean devil ray (
Mobula rochebrunei
),
(iii)
spinetail mobula (
Mobula japanica
),
(iv)
smoothtail mobula (
Mobula thurstoni
),
(v)
longhorned mobula (
Mobula eregoodootenkee
),
(vi)
Munk's devil ray (
Mobula munkiana
),
(vii)
Chilean devil ray (
Mobula tarapacana
),
(viii)
shortfin devil ray (
Mobula kuhlii
),
(ix)
lesser devil ray (
Mobula hypostoma
),
(x)
reef manta ray (
Mobula alfredi
),
(xi)
giant manta ray (
Mobula birostris
);
(n)
the following species of sawfish (Pristidae) in all waters:
(i)
pointed sawfish (
Anoxypristis cuspidata
),
(ii)
dwarf sawfish (
Pristis clavata
),
(iii)
smalltooth sawfish (
Pristis pectinata
),
(iv)
largetooth sawfish (
Pristis pristis
),
(v)
green sawfish (
Pristis zijsron
);
(o)
thornback ray (
Raja clavata
) in Union waters of ICES division 3a;
(p)
Norwegian skate (
Dipturus nidarosiensis
) in Union waters of ICES divisions 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h and 7k;
(q)
undulate ray (
Raja undulata
) in Union waters of ICES subareas 6 and 10;
(r)
whale shark (
Rhincodon typus
) in all waters;
(s)
Common guitarfish (
Rhinobatos rhinobatos
) in the Mediterranean;
(t)
white skate (
Rostroraja alba
) in Union waters of ICES subareas 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10;
(u)
guitarfishes (
Rhinobatidae
) in Union waters of ICES subareas 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12;
(v)
picked dogfish (
Squalus acanthias
) in Union waters of ICES subareas 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, with the exception of avoidance programmes as set out in Annex IA;
(w)
angel shark (
Squatina squatina
) in Union waters.
2.   When accidentally caught, species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.
Article 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 I to this Regulation.
CHAPTER II
Fishing authorisations in third-country waters
Article 16
Fishing authorisations
1.   The maximum number of fishing authorisations for Union fishing vessels fishing in waters of a third country is set out in Annex III.
2.   Where one Member State transfers quota to another Member State (‘swap’) in the fishing areas set out in Annex III to this Regulation on the basis of Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the transfer shall include an appropriate transfer of fishing authorisations and shall be notified to the Commission. However, the total number of fishing authorisations for each fishing area, as set out in Annex III to this Regulation, shall not be exceeded.
CHAPTER III
Fishing opportunities in waters of regional fisheries management organisations
Section 1
General provisions
Article 17
Quota transfers and exchanges
1.   Where, under the rules of a regional fisheries management organisation (‘RFMO’), quota transfers or exchanges between the Contracting Parties to the RFMO are permitted, a Member State (‘the Member State concerned’) may discuss with a Contracting Party to the RFMO and, as appropriate, establish a possible outline of an intended quota transfer or exchange.
2.   Upon notification to the Commission by the Member State concerned, the Commission may endorse the outline of the intended quota transfer or exchange that the Member State has discussed with the relevant Contracting Party to the RFMO. Thereupon, the Commission shall express, without undue delay, the consent to be bound by such quota transfer or exchange with the relevant Contracting Party to the RFMO. The Commission shall notify the secretariat of the RFMO of the agreed quota transfer or exchange in accordance with the rules of that organisation.
3.   The Commission shall inform the Member States of the agreed quota transfer or exchange.
4.   The fishing opportunities received from or transferred to the relevant Contracting Party to the RFMO under the quota transfer or exchange shall be deemed to be quotas allocated to, or deducted from, the allocation of the Member State concerned, as of the moment that the quota transfer or exchange takes effect in accordance with the terms of the agreement reached with the relevant Contracting Party to the RFMO or in accordance with the rules of the relevant RFMO, as appropriate. Such allocation shall not change the existing distribution key for the purpose of allocating fishing opportunities among Member States in accordance with the principle of relative stability of fishing activities.
5.   This Article shall apply until 31 January 2020 for quota transfers from a RFMO Contracting Party to the Union and their subsequent allocation to Member States.
Section 2
ICCAT Convention Area
Article 18
Fishing, farming and fattening capacity limitations
1.   The number of Union bait boats and trolling boats authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm in the Eastern Atlantic shall be limited as set out in point 1 of Annex IV.
2.   The number of Union coastal artisanal fishing vessels authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm in the Mediterranean shall be limited as set out in point 2 of Annex IV.
3.   The number of Union fishing vessels fishing for bluefin tuna in the Adriatic Sea for farming purposes authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm shall be limited as set out in point 3 of Annex IV.
4.   The number and total capacity in gross tonnage of fishing vessels authorised to fish for, retain on board, tranship, transport, or land bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean shall be limited as set out in point 4 of Annex IV.
5.   The number of traps engaged in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery shall be limited as set out in point 5 of Annex IV.
6.   The bluefin tuna farming capacity, the fattening capacity and the maximum input of wild caught bluefin tuna allocated to the farms in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean shall be limited as set out in point 6 of Annex IV.
7.   The maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for northern albacore as a target species in accordance with Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC) No 520/2007 
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8.   The maximum number of Union fishing vessels of at least 20 metres length that fish for bigeye tuna in the ICCAT Convention Area shall be limited as set out in point 8 of Annex IV.
Article 19
Recreational fisheries
Where appropriate, Member States shall allocate a specific share for recreational fisheries from their allocated quotas as set out in Annex ID.
Article 20
Sharks
1.   Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of bigeye thresher sharks (
Alopias superciliosus
) in any fishery shall be prohibited.
2.   It shall be prohibited to undertake a directed fishery for species of thresher sharks of the 
Alopias
 genus.
3.   Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of hammerhead sharks of the Sphyrnidae family (except for the 
Sphyrna tiburo
) in association with fisheries in the ICCAT Convention Area shall be prohibited.
4.   Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of oceanic whitetip sharks (
Carcharhinus longimanus
) taken in any fishery shall be prohibited.
5.   Retaining on board silky sharks (
Carcharhinus falciformis
) taken in any fishery shall be prohibited.
Section 3
CCAMLR Convention Area
Article 21
Prohibitions and catch limitations
1.   Direct fishing of the species set out in Part A of Annex V, shall be prohibited in the zones and during the periods set out therein.
2.   For exploratory fisheries, the TACs and by-catch limits set out in Part B of Annex V, shall apply in the subareas set out therein.
Article 22
Exploratory fisheries
1.   Member States may participate in longline exploratory fisheries for toothfish (
Dissostichus
 spp.) in FAO subareas 88.1 and 88.2 as well as in divisions 58.4.1, 58.4.2 and 58.4.3a outside areas of national jurisdiction in 2019. If a Member State intends to participate in such fisheries, it shall notify the CCAMLR Secretariat in accordance with Articles 7 and 7a of Regulation (EC) No 601/2004 and in any case no later than 1 June 2019.
2.   With regard to FAO subareas 88.1 and 88.2 as well as divisions 58.4.1, 58.4.2 and 58.4.3a, TACs and by-catch limits per subarea and division, and their distribution among Small Scale Research Units (SSRUs) within each of them, shall be as set out in Part B of Annex V. Fishing in any SSRU shall cease when the reported catch reaches the specified TAC, and the SSRU shall be closed to fishing for the remainder of the season.
3.   Fishing shall take place over as large a geographical and bathymetric range as possible to obtain the information necessary to determine fishery potential and to avoid over-concentration of catch and fishing effort. However, fishing in FAO subareas 88.1 and 88.2 as well as in divisions 58.4.1, 58.4.2 and 58.4.3a shall be prohibited in depths less than 550 metres.
Article 23
Krill fishery during the 2019/2020 fishing season
1.   If a Member State intends to fish for krill (
Euphausia superba
) in the CCAMLR Convention Area during the 2019/2020 fishing season, it shall notify the Commission, no later than 1 May 2019, of its intention to fish for krill, using the format laid down in Part C of Annex V to this Regulation. 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 2019.
2.   The notification referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall include the information provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 601/2004 for each vessel to be authorised by the Member State to participate in the krill fishery.
3.   A Member State intending to fish for krill in the CCAMLR Convention Area shall notify its intention to do so only in respect of authorised vessels either flying its flag at the time of the notification or flying the flag of another CCAMLR member that are expected, at the time the fishery takes place, to be flying the flag of that Member State.
4.   Member States shall be entitled to authorise participation in a krill fishery by vessels other than those notified to CCAMLR Secretariat in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article, if an authorised vessel is prevented from participation due to legitimate operational reasons or 
force majeure
. In such circumstances the Member States concerned shall immediately inform the CCAMLR Secretariat and the Commission, providing:
(a)
full details of the intended replacement vessel(s), including information provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 601/2004;
(b)
a comprehensive account of the reasons justifying the replacement and any relevant supporting evidence or references.
5.   Member States shall not authorise a vessel on any CCAMLR illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) Vessel List to participate in krill fisheries.
Section 4
IOTC Area of Competence
Article 24
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 VI.
2.   The maximum number of Union fishing vessels fishing for swordfish (
Xiphias gladius
) and albacore (
Thunnus alalunga
) in the IOTC Area of Competence and the corresponding capacity in gross tonnage shall be as set out in point 2 of Annex VI.
3.   Member States may reallocate vessels assigned to one of the two fisheries referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 to the other fishery, provided that they can demonstrate to the Commission that this change does not lead to an increase of fishing effort on the fish stocks involved.
4.   Member States shall ensure that, where there is a proposed transfer of capacity to their fleet, vessels to be transferred are on the IOTC Record of Vessels or on the record of vessels of other tuna RFMOs. Furthermore, no vessels featuring on the list of vessels engaged in IUU fishing activities of any RFMO may be transferred.
5.   Member States may only increase their fishing capacity beyond the ceilings referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 within the limits set out in the development plans submitted to the IOTC.
Article 25
Drifting FADs and supply vessels
1.   A purse-seine vessel shall not deploy more than 350 active drifting FADs at any time.
2.   The number of supply vessels shall be no more than one supply vessel in support of not less than two purse-seine vessels, all flying the flag of the same Member State. This provision shall not apply to Member States using only one supply vessel.
3.   A single purse seine vessel shall not be supported by more than one single supply vessel of the same flag State at any time.
4.   As from 1 January 2018, the Union shall not register new or additional supply vessels in the IOTC Record of Authorised Vessels.
Article 26
Sharks
1.   Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of thresher sharks of all the species of the Alopiidae family in any fishery shall be prohibited.
2.   Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of oceanic whitetip sharks (
Carcharhinus longimanus
) in any fishery shall be prohibited, except for vessels under 24 metres overall length engaged solely in fishing operations within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Member State whose flag they fly, and provided that their catch is destined solely for local consumption.
3.   When accidentally caught, species referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.
Section 5
SPRFMO Convention Area
Article 27
Pelagic fisheries
1.   Only Member States having actively exercised pelagic fisheries activities in the SPRFMO Convention Area in 2007, 2008 or 2009 may fish for pelagic stocks in that area in accordance with the TACs set out in Annex IJ.
2.   Member States referred to in paragraph 1 shall limit the total level of gross tonnage of vessels flying their flag and fishing for pelagic stocks in 2019 to the total Union level of 78 600 gross tonnage in that area.
3.   The fishing opportunities set out in Annex IJ may only be used under the condition that Member States send to the Commission the list of vessels actively fishing or engaged in transhipment in the SPRFMO Convention Area, records from vessel monitoring systems, monthly catch reports and, where available, port calls, at the latest by the fifth day of the following month, with the aim of communicating that information to the SPRFMO Secretariat.
Article 28
Bottom fisheries
1.   Member States shall limit their bottom fishing catch or effort in 2019 in the SPRFMO Convention Area to those parts of the Convention Area where bottom fishing has occurred from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2006 and to a level that does not exceed the annual average levels of catches or effort parameters in that period. They may fish beyond the track record only if SPRFMO endorses their plan to fish beyond the track record.
2.   Member States without a track record in bottom fishing catch or effort in the SPRFMO Convention Area over the period from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2006 shall not fish, unless SPRFMO endorses their plan to fish without the track record.
Section 6
IATTC Convention Area
Article 29
Purse-seine fisheries
1.   Fishing by purse-seine vessels for yellowfin tuna (
Thunnus albacares
), bigeye tuna (
Thunnus obesus
) and skipjack tuna (
Katsuwonus pelamis
) shall be prohibited:
(a)
from 29 July 00:00 hours to 8 October 2019 24:00 hours or from 9 November 2019 00:00 hours to 19 January 2020 24:00 hours in the area defined by the following limits:
—
the Pacific coastlines of the Americas,
—
longitude 150° W,
—
latitude 40° N,
—
latitude 40° S;
(b)
from 9 October 2019 00:00 hours to 8 November 2019 24:00 hours in the area defined by the following limits:
—
longitude 96° W,
—
longitude 110° W,
—
latitude 4° N,
—
latitude 3° S.
2.   For each of their vessels, Member States concerned shall notify to the Commission before 1 April 2019 the selected period of closure referred to in paragraph 1. All purse-seine vessels of the Member States concerned shall stop purse-seine fishing in the areas defined in paragraph 1 during the selected period.
3.   Purse-seine vessels fishing for tuna in the IATTC Convention Area shall retain on board and then land or tranship all yellowfin, bigeye and skipjack tuna caught.
4.   Paragraph 3 shall not apply in the following cases:
(a)
where the fish is considered unfit for human consumption for reasons other than size; or
(b)
during the final set of a trip when there may be insufficient well space remaining to accommodate all the tuna caught in that set.
Article 30
Drifting FADs
1.   A purse-seine vessel shall not have more than 450 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 only be activated on board a purse-seine vessel.
2.   A purse-seine vessel may not deploy FADs during the 15 days before the start of the selected closure period set out in point (a) of Article 29(1), and it shall recover the same number of FADs as initially deployed within 15 days prior to the start of the closure period.
3.   Member States shall report to the Commission, on a monthly basis, daily information on all active FADs as required by the IATTC. The reports shall be submitted with a delay of at least 60 days, but not longer than 75 days. The Commission shall transmit that information to the IATTC Secretariat without delay.
Article 31
Catch limits for bigeye tuna in long-line fisheries
The total annual catches of bigeye tuna by longline vessels of each Member State in the IATTC Convention Area shall not exceed 500 tonnes or their respective yearly catches of bigeye tuna in 2001.
Article 32
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, to tranship, to store, to offer to sell, to sell or to land any part or whole carcass of oceanic whitetip sharks caught in that area.
2.   When accidentally caught, the species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released by vessel operators.
3.   Vessel operators shall:
(a)
record the number of releases with indication of status (dead or alive);
(b)
report the information specified in point (a) to the Member State of which they are nationals. Member States shall transmit the information collected during the previous year to the Commission by 31 January.
Article 33
Prohibition of fishing for Mobulid rays
It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels in the IATTC Convention Area to fish for, to retain on board, to tranship, to land, to store, to offer to sell or to sell any part or whole carcass of Mobulid rays (family Mobulidae, which includes the genera 
Manta
 and 
Mobula
). As soon as Union fishing vessels notice that Mobulid rays have been caught, Union fishing vessels shall, wherever possible, promptly release them alive and unharmed.
Section 7
SEAFO Convention Area
Article 34
Prohibition of fishing for deep water sharks
Directed fishing for the following deep water sharks in the SEAFO Convention Area shall be prohibited:
—
ghost catshark (
Apristurus manis
),
—
blurred smooth lanternshark (
Etmopterus bigelowi
),
—
shorttail lanternshark (
Etmopterus brachyurus
),
—
great lanternshark (
Etmopterus princeps
),
—
smooth lanternshark (
Etmopterus pusillus
),
—
skates (
Rajidae
),
—
velvet dogfish (
Scymnodon squamulosus
),
—
deep-sea sharks of the Selachimorpha super-order,
—
picked dogfish (
Squalus acanthias
).
Section 8
WCPFC Convention Area
Article 35
Conditions for bigeye tuna, yellowfin tuna, skipjack tuna and south Pacific albacore fisheries
1.   Member States shall ensure that the total number of fishing days allocated to purse-seine vessels fishing for bigeye tuna (
Thunnus obesus
), yellowfin tuna (
Thunnus albacares
) and skipjack tuna (
Katsuwonus pelamis
) in the part of the WCPFC Convention Area located in the high seas between 20° N and 20° S does not exceed 403 days.
2.   Union fishing vessels shall not target south Pacific albacore (
Thunnus alalunga
) in the WCPFC Convention Area south of 20° S.
3.   Member States shall ensure that catches of bigeye tuna (
Thunnus obesus
) by longliners do not exceed 2 000 tonnes.
Article 36
Management of fishing with FADs
1.   In the part of the WCPFC Convention Area located between 20° N and 20° S, it shall be prohibited for purse-seine vessels to deploy, service or set on FADs between 00:00 hours of 1 July 2019 and 24:00 hours of 30 September 2019.
2.   In addition to the prohibition set in paragraph 1, it shall be prohibited to set on FADs on the high seas of the WCPFC Convention Area, between 20° N and 20° S, for an additional two months: either from 00:00 hours of 1 April 2019 to 24:00 hours of 31 May 2019, or from 00:00 hours of 1 November 2019 to 24:00 hours of 31 December 2019. The choice for the additional two months shall be notified to the Commission before 31 January 2019.
3.   Member States shall ensure that each of its purse-seine vessels have deployed at sea, at any time, no more than 350 FADs with activated instrumented buoys. The buoy shall be activated exclusively onboard a vessel.
4.   All purse-seine vessels fishing in the part of the WCPFC Convention Area referred to in paragraph 1 shall retain onboard and land or tranship all bigeye, yellowfin and skipjack tuna caught.
5.   Paragraph 4 shall not apply in the following cases:
(a)
in the final set of a trip, if the vessel has insufficient well space left to accommodate all fish;
(b)
where the fish is unfit for human consumption for reasons other than size; or
(c)
when a serious malfunction of freezer equipment occurs.
Article 37
Limitations to the number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for swordfish
The maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for swordfish (
Xiphias gladius
) in areas south of 20° S of the WCPFC Convention Area shall be as set out in Annex VII.
Article 38
Catch limits for swordfish in long-line fisheries south of 20° S
Member States shall ensure that catches of swordfish (
Xiphias gladius
) south of 20° S by long-liners do not exceed the limit set out in Annex IH. Member States shall also ensure that there is no shift of the fishing effort for swordfish to the area north of the 20° S, as a result of that measure.
Article 39
Silky sharks and oceanic whitetip sharks
1.   Retaining on board, transhipping, storing or landing any part or whole carcass of the following species in the WCPFC Convention Area shall be prohibited:
(a)
silky sharks (
Carcharhinus falciformis
),
(b)
oceanic whitetip sharks (
Carcharhinus longimanus
).
2.   When accidentally caught, species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.
Article 40
Overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC
1.   Vessels listed exclusively in the WCPFC register shall apply the measures set out in this Section when fishing in the overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC as defined in point (u) of Article 4.
2.   Vessels listed in both the WCPFC register and the IATTC register and vessels listed exclusively in the IATTC register shall apply the measures set out in point (a) of Article 29(1), Article 29(2), (3) and (4), and Articles 30, 31 and 32 when fishing in the overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC as defined in point (u) of Article 4.
Section 9
GFCM Agreement Area
Article 41
Small pelagic stocks in geographical subareas 17 and 18
1.   Catches of small pelagic stocks by Union fishing vessels in the geographical subareas 17 and 18 shall not exceed the levels set out in Annex IL to this Regulation.
2.   Union fishing vessels targeting small pelagic stocks in geographical subareas 17 and 18 shall not exceed 180 fishing days per year. Within that total of 180 fishing days, a maximum of 144 fishing days targeting sardine and a maximum of 144 fishing days targeting anchovy shall apply.
Article 42
European eel in the Mediterranean Sea (GSAs 1 to 27)
1.   All activities by Union vessels and other Union fishing activities catching European eel, namely targeted, incidental and recreational fisheries, shall be subject to the provisions of this Article.
2.   This Article shall apply to the Mediterranean Sea and to brackish waters such as estuaries, coastal lagoons and transitional waters.
3.   It shall be prohibited to fish for European eel in Union and international waters of the Mediterranean Sea, for a consecutive three-month period to be determined by each Member State. The fishing closure period 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 in the Member States concerned. Member States shall communicate the determined period to the Commission no later than one month before the entry into force of the closure and in any case no later than 31 January 2019.
Section 10
Bering Sea
Article 43
Prohibition on fishing in the high seas of the Bering Sea
Fishing for pollock (
Theragra chalcogramma
) in the high seas of the Bering Sea shall be prohibited.
Section 11
SIOFA
Article 44
Interim bottom fishing measures
1.   Member States whose vessels have fished for more than 40 days in any given year in the SIOFA Agreement Area up to 2016 shall ensure that fishing vessels flying their flag limit their annual bottom fishing effort and/or catch to its average annual level and that fishing activities take place within the area assessed in their impact assessment submitted to SIOFA.
2.   Member States whose vessels have not fished for more than 40 days in any given single year in the SIOFA Agreement Area up to 2016 shall ensure that vessels flying its flag limit their bottom fishing effort and/or catch, and spatial distribution, in accordance with their historical fishing record.
TITLE III
FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THIRD-COUNTRY VESSELS IN UNION WATERS
Article 45
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 shall be authorised to make catches in Union waters within the TACs set out in Annex I to this Regulation and shall be subject to the conditions provided for in this Regulation and in Title III of Regulation (EU) 2017/2403.
Article 46
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 in Title III of Regulation (EU) 2017/2403.
Article 47
Fishing authorisations
The maximum number of fishing authorisations for third-country vessels fishing in Union waters shall be as set out in Annex VIII.
Article 48
Conditions for landing catches and by-catches
The conditions specified in Article 7 shall apply to catches and by-catches of third-country vessels fishing under the authorisations specified in Article 45.
Article 49
Closed fishing seasons
Third-country vessels authorised to fish for sandeel and associated by-catches in Union waters of ICES subarea 4 shall not fish for sandeel in that area with demersal trawl, seine or similar towed gears with a mesh size of less than 16 mm from 1 January to 31 March 2019 and from 1 August to 31 December 2019.
Article 50
Prohibitions
1.   It shall be prohibited for third-country vessels to fish for, to retain on board, to tranship or to land the following species whenever they are found in Union waters:
(a)
starry ray (
Amblyraja radiata
) in Union waters of ICES divisions 2a, 3a and 7d and ICES subarea 4;
(b)
the following species of sawfish in Union waters:
(i)
pointed sawfish (
Anoxypristis cuspidata
),
(ii)
dwarf sawfish (
Pristis clavata
),
(iii)
smalltooth sawfish (
Pristis pectinata
),
(iv)
largetooth sawfish (
Pristis pristis
),
(v)
green sawfish (
Pristis zijsron
);
(c)
basking shark (
Cetorhinus maximus
) and white shark (
Carcharodon carcharias
) in Union waters;
(d)
common skate (
Dipturus batis
) complex (
Dipturus
 cf. 
flossada
 and 
Dipturus
 cf. 
intermedia
) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subareas 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10;
(e)
tope shark (
Galeorhinus galeus
) when taken with longlines in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subareas 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 14;
(f)
smooth lanternshark (
Etmopterus pusillus
) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subareas 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 14;
(g)
kitefin shark (
Dalatias licha
), birdbeak dogfish (
Deania calcea
), leafscale gulper shark (
Centrophorus squamosus
), great lanternshark (
Etmopterus princeps
) and Portuguese dogfish (
Centroscymnus coelolepis
) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subareas 1, 4 and 14;
(h)
porbeagle (
Lamna nasus
) in Union waters;
(i)
the following species of 
Mobula
 rays in Union waters:
(i)
devil fish (
Mobula mobular
),
(ii)
lesser Guinean devil ray (
Mobula rochebrunei
),
(iii)
spinetail mobula (
Mobula japanica
),
(iv)
smoothtail mobula (
Mobula thurstoni
),
(v)
longhorned mobula (
Mobula eregoodootenkee
),
(vi)
Munk's devil ray (
Mobula munkiana
),
(vii)
Chilean devil ray (
Mobula tarapacana
),
(viii)
shortfin devil ray (
Mobula kuhlii
),
(ix)
lesser devil ray (
Mobula hypostoma
),
(x)
reef manta ray (
Mobula alfredi
),
(xi)
giant manta ray (
Mobula birostris
);
(j)
hornback ray (
Raja clavata
) in Union waters of ICES division 3a;
(k)
Norwegian skate (
Dipturus nidarosiensis
) in Union waters of ICES divisions 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h and 7k;
(l)
undulate ray (
Raja undulata
) in Union waters of ICES subareas 6, 9 and 10 and white skate (
Rostroraja alba
) in Union waters of ICES subareas 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10;
(m)
guitarfishes (
Rhinobatidae
) in Union waters of ICES subareas 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12;
(n)
common guitarfish (
Rhinobatos rhinobatos
) in the Mediterranean;
(o)
whale shark (
Rhincodon typus
) in all waters;
(p)
picked dogfish (
Squalus acanthias
) in Union waters of ICES subareas 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10;
(q)
angel shark (
Squatina squatina
) in Union waters.
2.   When accidentally caught, the species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.
TITLE IV
FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 51
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 52
Transitional provision
Article 10, Article 12(2), Articles 14, 20, 21, 26, 32, 33, 34, 39, 42, 43 and 50 shall continue to apply, 
mutatis mutandis
, in 2020 until the entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for 2020.
Article 53
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
.
It shall apply from 1 January 2019.
However, Article 9 shall apply from 1 February 2019. The provisions on fishing opportunities set out in Articles 21, 22 and 23 and Annexes IE and V for certain stocks in the CCAMLR Convention Area shall apply from 1 December 2018.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 30 January 2019.
For the Council
The President
G. CIAMBA
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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
)
  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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3
)
  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
).
(
4
)
  Council Regulation (EC) No 509/2007 of 7 May 2007 establishing a multi-annual plan for the sustainable exploitation of the stock of sole in the Western Channel (
OJ L 122, 11.5.2007, p. 7
).
(
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 2166/2005 of 20 December 2005 establishing measures for the recovery of the Southern hake and Norway lobster stocks in the Cantabrian Sea and Western Iberian peninsula and amending Regulation (EC) No 850/98 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms (
OJ L 345, 28.12.2005, p. 5
).
(
7
)
  Council Regulation (EC) No 1300/2008 of 18 December 2008 establishing a multi-annual plan for the stock of herring distributed to the west of Scotland and the fisheries exploiting that stock (
OJ L 344, 20.12.2008, p. 6
).
(
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
).
(
10
)
  Agreement on fisheries between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway (
OJ L 226, 29.8.1980, p. 48
).
(
11
)
  Agreement on fisheries between the European Economic Community, of the one part, and the Government of Denmark and the Home Government of the Faeroe Islands, of the other part (
OJ L 226, 29.8.1980, p. 12
).
(
12
)
  Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community on the one hand, and the Government of Denmark and the Home Rule Government of Greenland, on the other hand (
OJ L 172, 30.6.2007, p. 4
) and Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in that Agreement (
OJ L 293, 23.10.2012, p. 5
).
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13
)
  
            
OJ L 6, 10.1.2012, p. 9
.
(
14
)
  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
).
(
15
)
  Commission Regulation (EC) No 517/2008 of 10 June 2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 850/98 as regards the determination of the mesh size and assessing the thickness of twine of fishing nets (
OJ L 151, 11.6.2008, p. 5
).
(
16
)
  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
).
(
17
)
  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
).
(
18
)
  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
).
(
19
)
  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
).
(
20
)
  Concluded by 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
).
(
21
)
  The Union acceded by 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
).
(
22
)
  The Union acceded by 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
).
(
23
)
  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
).
(
24
)
  Concluded by 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
).
(
25
)
  The Union acceded by 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
).
(
26
)
  The Union acceded by 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
).
(
27
)
  The Union acceded by 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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28
)
  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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29
)
  All types of demersal trawls (OTB, OTT, PTB, TBB, TBN, TBS and TB).
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30
)
  All types of seines (SSC, SDN, SPR, SV, SB and SX).
(
31
)
  All long lines or pole and line or rod and line fisheries (LHP, LHM, LLD, LL, LTL, LX and LLS).
(
32
)
  All fixed gillnets and traps (GTR, GNS, FYK, FPN and FIX).
(
33
)
  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
).
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, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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:
Antarctic — CCAMLR Convention Area
ANNEX IF:
South-East Atlantic Ocean — SEAFO Convention Area
ANNEX IG:
Southern bluefin tuna — areas of distribution
ANNEX IH:
WCPFC Convention Area
ANNEX IJ:
SPRFMO Convention Area
ANNEX IK
IOTC Area of Competence
ANNEX IL
GFCM Agreement Area
ANNEX IIA:
Fishing effort for vessels in the context of the recovery of certain Southern hake and Norway lobster stocks in ICES divisions 8c and 9a excluding the Gulf of Cádiz
ANNEX IIB:
Fishing effort for vessels in the context of the management of Western Channel sole stocks in ICES division 7e
ANNEX IIC:
Management areas for sandeel in ICES divisions 2a, 3a and ICES subarea 4
ANNEX III:
Maximum number of fishing authorisations for Union fishing vessels in third-country waters
ANNEX IV:
ICCAT Convention Area
ANNEX V:
CCAMLR Convention Area
ANNEX VI:
IOTC Area of Competence
ANNEX VII:
WCPFC Convention Area
ANNEX VIII:
Quantitative limitations of fishing authorisations for third-country vessels fishing in Union waters
ANNEX I
TACs APPLICABLE TO UNION FISHING VESSELS IN AREAS WHERE TACs EXIST BY SPECIES AND BY AREA
The tables in Annexes IA, IB, IC, ID, IE, IF, IG, IJ, IK and IL set out the TACs and quotas (in tonnes live weight, except where otherwise specified) by stock, and the conditions functionally linked thereto, where appropriate.
All fishing opportunities set out in this Annex shall be subject to the rules set out in Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, and in particular Articles 33 and 34 of that Regulation.
The references to fishing zones are references to ICES zones, unless otherwise specified. Within each area, fish stocks are referred to following the alphabetical order of the Latin names of the species. Only Latin names identify species for regulatory purposes; vernacular names are provided for ease of reference.
For the purposes of this Regulation, the following comparative table of Latin names and common names is provided:
Scientific name
Alpha-3 code
Common name
Amblyraja radiata
RJR
Starry ray
Ammodytes
 spp.
SAN
Sandeels
Argentina silus
ARU
Greater silver smelt
Beryx
 spp.
ALF
Alfonsinos
Brosme brosme
USK
Tusk
Caproidae
BOR
Boarfish
Centrophorus squamosus
GUQ
Leafscale gulper shark
Centroscymnus coelolepis
CYO
Portuguese dogfish
Chaceon
 spp.
GER
Deep sea red crab
Chaenocephalus aceratus
SSI
Blackfin icefish
Champsocephalus gunnari
ANI
Mackerel icefish
Channichthys rhinoceratus
LIC
Unicorn icefish
Chionoecetes
 spp.
PCR
Snow crab
Clupea harengus
HER
Herring
Coryphaenoides rupestris
RNG
Roundnose grenadier
Dalatias licha
SCK
Kitefin shark
Deania calcea
DCA
Birdbeak dogfish
Dicentrarchus labrax
BSS
European seabass
Dipturus batis
 (
Dipturus
 cf. 
flossada
 and 
Dipturus
 cf. 
intermedia
)
RJB
Common skate complex
Dissostichus eleginoides
TOP
Patagonian toothfish
Dissostichus mawsoni
TOA
Antarctic toothfish
Dissostichus
 spp.
TOT
Toothfish
Engraulis encrasicolus
ANE
Anchovy
Etmopterus princeps
ETR
Great lanternshark
Etmopterus pusillus
ETP
Smooth lanternshark
Euphausia superba
KRI
Krill
Gadus morhua
COD
Cod
Galeorhinus galeus
GAG
Tope shark
Glyptocephalus cynoglossus
WIT
Witch flounder
Hippoglossoides platessoides
PLA
American plaice
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
HAL
Atlantic halibut
Hoplostethus atlanticus
ORY
Orange roughy
Illex illecebrosus
SQI
Shortfin squid
Lamna nasus
POR
Porbeagle
Lepidorhombus
 spp.
LEZ
Megrims
Leucoraja naevus
RJN
Cuckoo ray
Limanda ferruginea
YEL
Yellowtail flounder
Lophiidae
ANF
Anglerfish
Macrourus
 spp.
GRV
Grenadiers
Makaira nigricans
BUM
Blue marlin
Mallotus villosus
CAP
Capelin
Manta birostris
RMB
Giant manta ray
Martialia hyadesi
SQS
Squid
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
Notothenia gibberifrons
NOG
Humped rockcod
Notothenia rossii
NOR
Marbled rockcod
Notothenia squamifrons
NOS
Grey rockcod
Pandalus borealis
PRA
Northern prawn
Paralomis
 spp.
PAI
Crabs
Penaeus
 spp.
PEN
‘Penaeus’ shrimps
Pleuronectes platessa
PLE
Plaice
Pleuronectiformes
FLX
Flatfish
Pollachius pollachius
POL
Pollack
Pollachius virens
POK
Saithe
Psetta maxima
TUR
Turbot
Pseudochaenichthys georgianus
SGI
South Georgia icefish
Pseudopentaceros
 spp.
EDW
Pelagic armourhead
Raja alba
RJA
White skate
Raja brachyura
RJH
Blonde ray
Raja circularis
RJI
Sandy ray
Raja clavata
RJC
Thornback ray
Raja fullonica
RJF
Shagreen ray
Raja (Dipturus) nidarosiensis
JAD
Norwegian skate
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
Sardina pilchardus
PIL
Sardine
Scomber scombrus
MAC
Mackerel
Scophthalmus rhombus
BLL
Brill
Sebastes
 spp.
RED
Redfish
Solea solea
SOL
Common sole
Solea
 spp.
SOO
Sole
Sprattus sprattus
SPR
Sprat
Squalus acanthias
DGS
Picked dogfish
Tetrapturus albidus
WHM
White marlin
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
The following comparative table of common names and Latin names is provided exclusively for explanatory purposes:
Alfonsinos
ALF
Beryx
 spp.
American plaice
PLA
Hippoglossoides platessoides
Anchovy
ANE
Engraulis encrasicolus
Anglerfish
ANF
Lophiidae
Antarctic toothfish
TOA
Dissostichus mawsoni
Atlantic halibut
HAL
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
Bigeye tuna
BET
Thunnus obesus
Birdbeak dogfish
DCA
Deania calcea
Blackfin icefish
SSI
Chaenocephalus aceratus
Blonde ray
RJH
Raja brachyura
Blue ling
BLI
Molva dypterygia
Blue marlin
BUM
Makaira nigricans
Blue whiting
WHB
Micromesistius poutassou
Bluefin tuna
BFT
Thunnus thynnus
Boarfish
BOR
Caproidae
Brill
BLL
Scophthalmus rhombus
Capelin
CAP
Mallotus villosus
Cod
COD
Gadus morhua
Common skate complex
RJB
Dipturus batis
 (
Dipturus
 cf. 
flossada
 and 
Dipturus
 cf. 
intermedia
)
Common sole
SOL
Solea solea
Crabs
PAI
Paralomis
 spp.
Cuckoo ray
RJN
Leucoraja naevus
Deep sea red crab
GER
Chaceon
 spp.
European seabass
BSS
Dicentrarchus labrax
Flatfish
FLX
Pleuronectiformes
Giant manta ray
RMB
Manta birostris
Great lanternshark
ETR
Etmopterus princeps
Greater silver smelt
ARU
Argentina silus
Greenland halibut
GHL
Reinhardtius hippoglossoides
Grenadiers
GRV
Macrourus
 spp.
Grey rockcod
NOS
Notothenia squamifrons
Haddock
HAD
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Hake
HKE
Merluccius merluccius
Herring
HER
Clupea harengus
Horse mackerel
JAX
Trachurus
 spp.
Humped rockcod
NOG
Notothenia gibberifrons
Jack mackerel
CJM
Trachurus murphyi
Kitefin shark
SCK
Dalatias licha
Krill
KRI
Euphausia superba
Leafscale gulper shark
GUQ
Centrophorus squamosus
Lemon sole
LEM
Microstomus kitt
Ling
LIN
Molva molva
Mackerel
MAC
Scomber scombrus
Mackerel icefish
ANI
Champsocephalus gunnari
Marbled rockcod
NOR
Notothenia rossii
Megrims
LEZ
Lepidorhombus
 spp.
Northern prawn
PRA
Pandalus borealis
Norway lobster
NEP
Nephrops norvegicus
Norway pout
NOP
Trisopterus esmarkii
Norwegian skate
JAD
Raja (Dipturus) nidarosiensis
Orange roughy
ORY
Hoplostethus atlanticus
Patagonian toothfish
TOP
Dissostichus eleginoides
Pelagic armourhead
EDW
Pseudopentaceros
 spp.
‘Penaeus’ shrimps
PEN
Penaeus
 spp.
Picked dogfish
DGS
Squalus acanthias
Plaice
PLE
Pleuronectes platessa
Pollack
POL
Pollachius pollachius
Porbeagle
POR
Lamna nasus
Portuguese dogfish
CYO
Centroscymnus coelolepis
Redfish
RED
Sebastes
 spp.
Roundnose grenadier
RNG
Coryphaenoides rupestris
Saithe
POK
Pollachius virens
Sandeels
SAN
Ammodytes
 spp.
Sandy ray
RJI
Raja circularis
Sardine
PIL
Sardina pilchardus
Shagreen ray
RJF
Raja fullonica
Shortfin squid
SQI
Illex illecebrosus
Skates and rays
SRX
Rajiformes
Small-eyed ray
RJE
Raja microocellata
Smooth lanternshark
ETP
Etmopterus pusillus
Snow crab
PCR
Chionoecetes
 spp.
Sole
SOO
Solea
 spp.
South Georgia icefish
SGI
Pseudochaenichthys georgianus
Southern bluefin tuna
SBF
Thunnus maccoyii
Spotted ray
RJM
Raja montagui
Sprat
SPR
Sprattus sprattus
Squid
SQS
Martialia hyadesi
Starry ray
RJR
Amblyraja radiata
Swordfish
SWO
Xiphias gladius
Thornback ray
RJC
Raja clavata
Toothfish
TOT
Dissostichus
 spp.
Tope shark
GAG
Galeorhinus galeus
Turbot
TUR
Psetta maxima
Tusk
USK
Brosme brosme
Undulate ray
RJU
Raja undulata
Unicorn icefish
LIC
Channichthys rhinoceratus
White hake
HKW
Urophycis tenuis
White marlin
WHM
Tetrapturus albidus
White skate
RJA
Raja alba
Whiting
WHG
Merlangius merlangus
Witch flounder
WIT
Glyptocephalus cynoglossus
Yellowtail flounder
YEL
Limanda ferruginea
ANNEX IA
SKAGERRAK, KATTEGAT, ICES SUBAREAS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 AND 14, UNION WATERS OF CECAF, FRENCH GUIANA WATERS
Species:
Sandeel and associated by-catches
Ammodytes
 spp.
Zone:
Union waters of 2a, 3a and 4
 (
1
)
Denmark
0
 (
2
)
United Kingdom
0
 (
2
)
Germany
0
 (
2
)
Sweden
0
 (
2
)
Union
0
TAC
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
Special condition:
within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following sandeel management areas, as defined in Annex IIC:
Zone
:
Union waters of sandeel management areas
1r
2r
 (
)
3r
4
5r
6
7r
(SAN/234_1R)
(SAN/234_2R)
(SAN/234_3R)
(SAN/234_4)
(SAN/234_5R)
(SAN/234_6)
(SAN/234_7R)
Denmark
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
United Kingdom
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
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(
)
  In management area 2r the TAC may only be fished as a monitoring TAC with an associated sampling protocol for the fishery.
Species:
Greater silver smelt
Argentina silus
Zone:
Union and international waters of 1 and 2
(ARU/1/2.)
Germany
24
France
8
The Netherlands
19
United Kingdom
39
Union
90
TAC
90
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Greater silver smelt
Argentina silus
Zone:
Union waters of 3a and 4
(ARU/3A4-C)
Denmark
1 093
Germany
11
France
8
Ireland
8
The Netherlands
51
Sweden
43
United Kingdom
20
Union
1 234
TAC
1 234
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Greater silver smelt
Argentina silus
Zone:
Union and international waters of 5, 6 and 7
(ARU/567.)
Germany
355
France
7
Ireland
329
The Netherlands
3 710
United Kingdom
260
Union
4 661
TAC
4 661
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Tusk
Brosme brosme
Zone:
Union and international waters of 1, 2 and 14
(USK/1214EI)
Germany
6
 (
4
)
France
6
 (
4
)
United Kingdom
6
 (
4
)
Others
3
 (
4
)
Union
21
 (
4
)
TAC
21
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Tusk
Brosme brosme
Zone:
3a
(USK/03A.)
Denmark
15
Sweden
8
Germany
8
Union
31
TAC
31
Precautionary TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Tusk
Brosme brosme
Zone:
Union waters of 4
(USK/04-C.)
Denmark
68
Germany
20
France
47
Sweden
7
United Kingdom
102
Others
7
 (
5
)
Union
251
TAC
251
Precautionary TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Tusk
Brosme brosme
Zone:
Union and international waters of 5, 6 and 7
(USK/567EI.)
Germany
17
Spain
60
France
705
Ireland
68
United Kingdom
340
Others
17
 (
6
)
Union
1 207
Norway
2 923 
 (
7
)
(
8
)
(
9
)
(
10
)
TAC
4 130
Precautionary TAC
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Tusk
Brosme brosme
Zone:
Norwegian waters of 4
(USK/04-N.)
Belgium
0
Denmark
165
Germany
1
France
0
The Netherlands
0
United Kingdom
4
Union
170
TAC
Not relevant
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Boarfish
Caproidae
Zone:
Union and international waters of 6, 7 and 8
(BOR/678-)
Denmark
5 357
Ireland
15 086
United Kingdom
1 387
Union
21 830
TAC
21 830
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Herring
 (
11
)
Clupea harengus
Zone:
3a
(HER/03A.)
Denmark
12 325 
 (
12
)
Germany
197
 (
12
)
Sweden
12 893 
 (
12
)
Union
25 415 
 (
12
)
Norway
3 911
Faroe Islands
0
 (
13
)
TAC
29 326
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Herring
 (
14
)
Clupea harengus
Zone:
Union and Norwegian waters of 4 north of 53° 30′ N
(HER/4AB.)
Denmark
59 468
Germany
39 404
France
20 670
The Netherlands
51 717
Sweden
3 913
United Kingdom
55 583
Union
230 755
Faroe Islands
250
Norway
111 652 
 (
15
)
TAC
385 008
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Special condition:
within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:
Norwegian waters south of 62° N (HER/*04N-)
 (
)
Union
50 000
(
)
  Catches of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.
Species:
Herring
Clupea harengus
Zone:
Norwegian waters south of 62° N
(HER/04-N.)
Sweden
886
 (
17
)
Union
886
TAC
385 008
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:
Herring
 (
18
)
Clupea harengus
Zone:
3a
(HER/03A-BC)
Denmark
5 692
Germany
51
Sweden
916
Union
6 659
TAC
6 659
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Herring
 (
19
)
Clupea harengus
Zone:
4, 7d and Union waters of 2a
(HER/2A47DX)
Belgium
65
Denmark
12 628
Germany
65
France
65
The Netherlands
65
Sweden
62
United Kingdom
240
Union
13 190
TAC
13 190
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Herring
 (
20
)
Clupea harengus
Zone:
4c, 7d
 (
21
)
(HER/4CXB7D)
Belgium
8 632 
 (
22
)
Denmark
800
 (
22
)
Germany
530
 (
22
)
France
10 277 
 (
22
)
The Netherlands
18 162 
 (
22
)
United Kingdom
3 950 
 (
22
)
Union
42 351 
 (
22
)
TAC
385 008
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Herring
Clupea harengus
Zone:
Union and international waters of 5b, 6b and 6aN
 (
23
)
(HER/5B6ANB)
Germany
466
 (
24
)
France
88
 (
24
)
Ireland
630
 (
24
)
The Netherlands
466
 (
24
)
United Kingdom
2 520 
 (
24
)
Union
4 170 
 (
24
)
TAC
4 170
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:
Herring
Clupea harengus
Zone:
6aS
 (
25
)
, 7b, 7c
(HER/6AS7BC)
Ireland
1 482
The Netherlands
148
Union
1 630
TAC
1 630
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Herring
Clupea harengus
Zone:
6 Clyde
 (
26
)
(HER/06ACL.)
United Kingdom
To be established
Union
To be established
 (
27
)
TAC
To be established
 (
27
)
Precautionary TAC
Article 6 of this Regulation applies.
Species:
Herring
Clupea harengus
Zone:
7a
 (
28
)
(HER/07A/MM)
Ireland
1 795
United Kingdom
5 101
Union
6 896
TAC
6 896
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Herring
Clupea harengus
Zone:
7e and 7f
(HER/7EF.)
France
465
United Kingdom
465
Union
930
TAC
930
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Herring
Clupea harengus
Zone:
7g
 (
29
)
, 7h
 (
29
)
, 7j
 (
29
)
 and 7k
 (
29
)
(HER/7G-K.)
Germany
53
France
293
Ireland
4 097
The Netherlands
293
United Kingdom
6
Union
4 742
TAC
4 742
Analytical TAC
Species:
Anchovy
Engraulis encrasicolus
Zone:
8
(ANE/08.)
Spain
29 700
France
3 300
Union
33 000
TAC
33 000
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Anchovy
Engraulis encrasicolus
Zone:
9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
(ANE/9/3411)
Spain
0
 (
30
)
Portugal
0
 (
30
)
Union
0
 (
30
)
TAC
0
 (
30
)
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Cod
Gadus morhua
Zone:
Skagerrak
(COD/03AN.)
Belgium
11
Denmark
3 364
Germany
84
The Netherlands
21
Sweden
589
Union
4 069
TAC
4 205
Analytical TAC
Species:
Cod
Gadus morhua
Zone:
Kattegat
(COD/03AS.)
Denmark
350
 (
31
)
Germany
7
 (
31
)
Sweden
210
 (
31
)
Union
567
 (
31
)
TAC
567
 (
31
)
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Cod
Gadus morhua
Zone:
4; Union waters of 2a; that part of 3a not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat
(COD/2A3AX4)
Belgium
828
 (
32
)
Denmark
4 758
Germany
3 017
France
1 023 
 (
32
)
The Netherlands
2 688 
 (
32
)
Sweden
32
United Kingdom
10 914 
 (
32
)
Union
23 260
Norway
5 004 
 (
33
)
TAC
29 437
Analytical TAC
Special condition:
within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:
Norwegian waters of 4 (COD/*04N-)
Union
21 236
Species:
Cod
Gadus morhua
Zone:
Norwegian waters south of 62° N
(COD/04-N.)
Sweden
382
 (
34
)
Union
382
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Cod
Gadus morhua
Zone:
6b; Union and international waters of 5b west of 12° 00′ W and of 12 and 14
(COD/5W6-14)
Belgium
0
Germany
1
France
12
Ireland
16
United Kingdom
45
Union
74
TAC
74
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Cod
Gadus morhua
Zone:
6a; Union and international waters of 5b east of 12° 00′ W
(COD/5BE6A)
Belgium
3
 (
35
)
Germany
26
 (
35
)
France
275
 (
35
)
Ireland
385
 (
35
)
United Kingdom
1 046 
 (
35
)
Union
1 735 
 (
35
)
TAC
1 735 
 (
35
)
Analytical TAC
Article 8 of this Regulation applies
Species:
Cod
Gadus morhua
Zone:
7a
(COD/07A.)
Belgium
11
 (
36
)
France
30
 (
36
)
Ireland
530
 (
36
)
The Netherlands
3
 (
36
)
United Kingdom
233
 (
36
)
Union
807
 (
36
)
TAC
807
 (
36
)
Analytical TAC
Species:
Cod
Gadus morhua
Zone:
7b, 7c, 7e-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
(COD/7XAD34)
Belgium
50
 (
37
)
France
822
 (
37
)
Ireland
650
 (
37
)
The Netherlands
0
 (
37
)
United Kingdom
88
 (
37
)
Union
1 610 
 (
37
)
TAC
1 610 
 (
37
)
Analytical TAC
Article 8 of this Regulation applies
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Cod
Gadus morhua
Zone:
7d
(COD/07D.)
Belgium
74
 (
38
)
France
1 439 
 (
38
)
The Netherlands
43
 (
38
)
United Kingdom
159
 (
38
)
Union
1 715 
 (
38
)
TAC
1 715
Analytical TAC
Species:
Megrims
Lepidorhombus
 spp.
Zone:
Union waters of 2a and 4
(LEZ/2AC4-C)
Belgium
9
Denmark
7
Germany
7
France
47
The Netherlands
37
United Kingdom
2 780
Union
2 887
TAC
2 887
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Megrims
Lepidorhombus
 spp.
Zone:
Union and international waters of 5b; 6; international waters of 12 and 14
(LEZ/56-14)
Spain
657
France
2 563 
 (
39
)
Ireland
749
United Kingdom
1 813 
 (
39
)
Union
5 782
TAC
5 782
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Megrims
Lepidorhombus
 spp.
Zone:
7
(LEZ/07.)
Belgium
490
 (
40
)
Spain
5 440 
 (
41
)
France
6 602 
 (
41
)
Ireland
3 001 
 (
40
)
United Kingdom
2 599 
 (
40
)
Union
18 132
TAC
18 132
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Megrims
Lepidorhombus
 spp.
Zone:
8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
(LEZ/8ABDE.)
Spain
943
France
761
Union
1 704
TAC
1 704
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Megrims
Lepidorhombus
 spp.
Zone:
8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
(LEZ/8C3411)
Spain
1 728
France
86
Portugal
58
Union
1 872
TAC
1 872
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Anglerfish
Lophiidae
Zone:
Union waters of 2a and 4
(ANF/2AC4-C)
Belgium
715
 (
42
)
Denmark
1 577 
 (
42
)
Germany
770
 (
42
)
France
147
 (
42
)
The Netherlands
541
 (
42
)
Sweden
18
 (
42
)
United Kingdom
16 469 
 (
42
)
Union
20 237 
 (
42
)
TAC
20 237
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Anglerfish
Lophiidae
Zone:
Norwegian waters of 4
(ANF/04-N.)
Belgium
51
Denmark
1 305
Germany
21
The Netherlands
18
United Kingdom
305
Union
1 700
TAC
Not relevant
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Anglerfish
Lophiidae
Zone:
6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
(ANF/56-14)
Belgium
411
 (
43
)
Germany
470
 (
43
)
Spain
440
France
5 067 
 (
43
)
Ireland
1 145
The Netherlands
396
 (
43
)
United Kingdom
3 524 
 (
43
)
Union
11 453
TAC
11 453
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Anglerfish
Lophiidae
Zone:
7
(ANF/07.)
Belgium
3 049 
 (
44
)
Germany
340
 (
44
)
Spain
1 212 
 (
44
)
France
19 568 
 (
44
)
Ireland
2 501 
 (
44
)
The Netherlands
395
 (
44
)
United Kingdom
5 934 
 (
44
)
Union
32 999 
 (
44
)
TAC
32 999
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Anglerfish
Lophiidae
Zone:
8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
(ANF/8ABDE.)
Spain
1 275
France
7 096
Union
8 371
TAC
8 371
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Anglerfish
Lophiidae
Zone:
8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
(ANF/8C3411)
Spain
3 472
France
3
Portugal
691
Union
4 166
TAC
4 166
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Zone:
3a
(HAD/03A.)
Belgium
8
Denmark
1 435
Germany
91
The Netherlands
2
Sweden
170
Union
1 706
TAC
1 780
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Zone:
4; Union waters of 2a
(HAD/2AC4.)
Belgium
168
Denmark
1 153
Germany
734
France
1 279
The Netherlands
126
Sweden
116
United Kingdom
19 015
Union
22 591
Norway
6 359
TAC
28 950
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Special condition:
within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones:
Norwegian waters of 4 (HAD/*04N-)
Union
16 804
Species:
Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Zone:
Norwegian waters south of 62° N
(HAD/04-N.)
Sweden
707
 (
45
)
Union
707
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Zone:
Union and international waters of 6b, 12 and 14
(HAD/6B1214)
Belgium
23
Germany
28
France
1 155
Ireland
824
United Kingdom
8 439
Union
10 469
TAC
10 469
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Zone:
Union and international waters of 5b and 6a
(HAD/5BC6A.)
Belgium
4
 (
46
)
Germany
4
 (
46
)
France
178
 (
46
)
Ireland
528
 (
46
)
United Kingdom
2 512 
 (
46
)
Union
3 226
TAC
3 226
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Zone:
7b-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
(HAD/7X7A34)
Belgium
93
France
5 552
Ireland
1 851
United Kingdom
833
Union
8 329
TAC
8 329
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Zone:
7a
(HAD/07A.)
Belgium
59
France
271
Ireland
1 619
United Kingdom
1 790
Union
3 739
TAC
3 739
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Whiting
Merlangius merlangus
Zone:
3a
(WHG/03A.)
Denmark
1 109
The Netherlands
4
Sweden
119
Union
1 232
TAC
1 660
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Whiting
Merlangius merlangus
Zone:
4; Union waters of 2a
(WHG/2AC4.)
Belgium
226
Denmark
977
Germany
254
France
1 468
The Netherlands
565
Sweden
2
United Kingdom
7 062
Union
10 554
Norway
1 219 
 (
47
)
TAC
17 191
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Special condition:
within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones:
Norwegian waters of 4 (WHG/*04N-)
Union
10 881
Species:
Whiting
Merlangius merlangus
Zone:
6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
(WHG/56-14)
Germany
3
 (
48
)
France
68
 (
48
)
Ireland
324
 (
48
)
United Kingdom
717
 (
48
)
Union
1 112 
 (
48
)
TAC
1 112 
 (
48
)
Analytical TAC
Article 8 of this Regulation applies
Species:
Whiting
Merlangius merlangus
Zone:
7a
(WHG/07A.)
Belgium
2
 (
49
)
France
25
 (
49
)
Ireland
419
 (
49
)
The Netherlands
0
 (
49
)
United Kingdom
281
 (
49
)
Union
727
 (
49
)
TAC
727
 (
49
)
Analytical TAC
Article 8 of this Regulation applies
Species:
Whiting
Merlangius merlangus
Zone:
7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h, 7j and 7k
(WHG/7X7A-C)
Belgium
187
France
11 510
Ireland
5 334
The Netherlands
94
United Kingdom
2 059
Union
19 184
TAC
19 184
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Whiting
Merlangius merlangus
Zone:
8
(WHG/08.)
Spain
1 016
France
1 524
Union
2 540
TAC
2 540
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Whiting and pollack
Merlangius merlangus
 and 
Pollachius pollachius
Zone:
Norwegian waters south of 62° N
(W/P/04-N.)
Sweden
190
 (
50
)
Union
190
TAC
Not relevant
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Hake
Merluccius merluccius
Zone:
3a
(HKE/03A.)
Denmark
3 950 
 (
51
)
Sweden
336
 (
51
)
Union
4 286
TAC
4 286
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Hake
Merluccius merluccius
Zone:
Union waters of 2a and 4
(HKE/2AC4-C)
Belgium
71
 (
52
)
Denmark
2 888 
 (
52
)
Germany
331
 (
52
)
France
639
 (
52
)
The Netherlands
166
 (
52
)
United Kingdom
899
 (
52
)
Union
4 994 
 (
52
)
TAC
4 994
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Hake
Merluccius merluccius
Zone:
6 and 7; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
(HKE/571214)
Belgium
733
 (
53
)
Spain
23 512
France
36 310 
 (
53
)
Ireland
4 400
The Netherlands
473
 (
53
)
United Kingdom
14 334 
 (
53
)
Union
79 762
TAC
79 762
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies
Special condition:
within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones:
8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (HKE/*8ABDE)
Belgium
95
Spain
3 793
France
3 793
Ireland
474
The Netherlands
47
United Kingdom
2 134
Union
10 336
Species:
Hake
Merluccius merluccius
Zone:
8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
(HKE/8ABDE.)
Belgium
23
 (
54
)
Spain
16 036
France
36 013
The Netherlands
46
 (
54
)
Union
52 118
TAC
52 118
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Special condition:
within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones:
6 and 7; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (HKE/*57-14)
Belgium
5
Spain
4 645
France
8 361
The Netherlands
14
Union
13 025
Species:
Hake
Merluccius merluccius
Zone:
8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
(HKE/8C3411)
Spain
5 924
France
569
Portugal
2 765
Union
9 258
TAC
9 258
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Blue whiting
Micromesistius poutassou
Zone:
Norwegian waters of 2 and 4
(WHB/24-N.)
Denmark
0
United Kingdom
0
Union
0
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Species:
Blue whiting
Micromesistius poutassou
Zone:
Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14
(WHB/1X14)
Denmark
48 813 
 (
55
)
Germany
18 979 
 (
55
)
Spain
41 383 
 (
55
)
(
56
)
France
33 970 
 (
55
)
Ireland
37 800 
 (
55
)
The Netherlands
59 522 
 (
55
)
Portugal
3 844 
 (
55
)
(
57
)
Sweden
12 075 
 (
55
)
United Kingdom
63 341 
 (
55
)
Union
319 727 
 (
55
)
(
57
)
Norway
99 900
Faroe Islands
10 000
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Blue whiting
Micromesistius poutassou
Zone:
8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
(WHB/8C3411)
Spain
35 251
Portugal
8 813
Union
44 064 
 (
58
)
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Blue whiting
Micromesistius poutassou
Zone:
Union waters of 2, 4a, 5, 6 north of 56° 30′ N and 7 west of 12° W
(WHB/24A567)
Norway
227 975 
 (
59
)
(
60
)
Faroe Islands
22 500 
 (
61
)
(
62
)
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Lemon sole and witch flounder
Microstomus kitt
 and 
Glyptocephalus cynoglossus
Zone:
Union waters of 2a and 4
(L/W/2AC4-C)
Belgium
427
Denmark
1 175
Germany
151
France
322
The Netherlands
978
Sweden
13
United Kingdom
4 808
Union
7 874
TAC
7 874
Precautionary TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Blue ling
Molva dypterygia
Zone:
Union and international waters of 5b, 6 and 7
(BLI/5B67-)
Germany
120
Estonia
18
Spain
377
France
8 599
Ireland
33
Lithuania
7
Poland
4
United Kingdom
2 187
Others
33
 (
63
)
Union
11 378
Norway
250
 (
64
)
Faroe Islands
150
 (
65
)
TAC
11 778
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Blue ling
Molva dypterygia
Zone:
International waters of 12
(BLI/12INT-)
Estonia
1
 (
66
)
Spain
218
 (
66
)
France
5
 (
66
)
Lithuania
2
 (
66
)
United Kingdom
2
 (
66
)
Others
1
 (
66
)
Union
229
 (
66
)
TAC
229
 (
66
)
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Blue ling
Molva dypterygia
Zone:
Union and international waters of 2 and 4
(BLI/24-)
Denmark
4
Germany
4
Ireland
4
France
23
United Kingdom
14
Others
4
 (
67
)
Union
53
TAC
53
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Blue ling
Molva dypterygia
Zone:
Union and international waters of 3a
(BLI/03A-)
Denmark
3
Germany
2
Sweden
3
Union
8
TAC
8
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Ling
Molva molva
Zone:
Union and international waters of 1 and 2
(LIN/1/2.)
Denmark
8
Germany
8
France
8
United Kingdom
8
Others
4
 (
68
)
Union
36
TAC
36
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Ling
Molva molva
Zone:
Union waters of 3a
(LIN/03A-C.)
Belgium
13
Denmark
93
Germany
13
Sweden
38
United Kingdom
13
Union
170
TAC
170
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Ling
Molva molva
Zone:
Union waters of 4
(LIN/04-C.)
Belgium
26
 (
69
)
Denmark
404
 (
69
)
Germany
250
 (
69
)
France
225
 (
69
)
The Netherlands
9
 (
69
)
Sweden
17
 (
69
)
United Kingdom
3 104 
 (
69
)
Union
4 035 
 (
69
)
TAC
4 035
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Ling
Molva molva
Zone:
Union and international waters of 5
(LIN/05EI.)
Belgium
9
Denmark
6
Germany
6
France
6
United Kingdom
6
Union
33
TAC
33
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Ling
Molva molva
Zone:
Union and international waters of 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14
(LIN/6X14.)
Belgium
46
 (
70
)
Denmark
8
 (
70
)
Germany
166
 (
70
)
Ireland
898
Spain
3 361
France
3 583 
 (
70
)
Portugal
8
United Kingdom
4 126 
 (
70
)
Union
12 196
Norway
8 000 
 (
71
)
(
72
)
(
73
)
Faroe Islands
200
 (
74
)
(
75
)
TAC
20 396
Precautionary TAC
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Ling
Molva molva
Zone:
Norwegian waters of 4
(LIN/04-N.)
Belgium
9
Denmark
1 187
Germany
33
France
13
The Netherlands
2
United Kingdom
106
Union
1 350
TAC
Not relevant
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Norway lobster
Nephrops norvegicus
Zone:
3a
(NEP/03A.)
Denmark
10 093
Germany
29
Sweden
3 611
Union
13 733
TAC
13 733
Analytical TAC
Species:
Norway lobster
Nephrops norvegicus
Zone:
Union waters of 2a and 4
(NEP/2AC4-C)
Belgium
1 156
Denmark
1 156
Germany
17
France
34
The Netherlands
595
United Kingdom
19 145
Union
22 103
TAC
22 103
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Norway lobster
Nephrops norvegicus
Zone:
Norwegian waters of 4
(NEP/04-N.)
Denmark
568
Germany
0
United Kingdom
32
Union
600
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Norway lobster
Nephrops norvegicus
Zone:
6; Union and international waters of 5b
(NEP/5BC6.)
Spain
31
France
122
Ireland
204
United Kingdom
14 735
Union
15 092
TAC
15 092
Analytical TAC
Species:
Norway lobster
Nephrops norvegicus
Zone:
7
(NEP/07.)
Spain
1 187 
 (
76
)
France
4 811 
 (
76
)
Ireland
7 296 
 (
76
)
United Kingdom
6 490 
 (
76
)
Union
19 784 
 (
76
)
TAC
19 784 
 (
76
)
Analytical TAC
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Norway lobster
Nephrops norvegicus
Zone:
8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
(NEP/8ABDE.)
Spain
233
France
3 645
Union
3 878
TAC
3 878
Analytical TAC
Species:
Norway lobster
Nephrops norvegicus
Zone:
8c
(NEP/08C.)
Spain
2
 (
77
)
France
0
 (
77
)
Union
2
 (
77
)
TAC
2
 (
77
)
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Norway lobster
Nephrops norvegicus
Zone:
9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
(NEP/9/3411)
Spain
100
 (
78
)
Portugal
301
 (
78
)
Union
401
 (
78
)
(
79
)
TAC
401
 (
78
)
(
79
)
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Northern prawn
Pandalus borealis
Zone:
3a
(PRA/03A.)
Denmark
1 120
Sweden
603
Union
1 723
TAC
3 226
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Northern prawn
Pandalus borealis
Zone:
Union waters of 2a and 4
(PRA/2AC4-C)
Denmark
1 163
The Netherlands
11
Sweden
47
United Kingdom
345
Union
1 566
TAC
1 566
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Northern prawn
Pandalus borealis
Zone:
Norwegian waters south of 62° N
(PRA/04-N.)
Denmark
200
Sweden
123
 (
80
)
Union
323
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
‘Penaeus’ shrimps
Penaeus
 spp.
Zone:
French Guiana waters
(PEN/FGU.)
France
To be established
 (
81
)
Union
To be established
 (
81
)
(
82
)
TAC
To be established
 (
81
)
(
82
)
Precautionary TAC
Article 6 of this Regulation applies
Species:
Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
Zone:
Skagerrak
(PLE/03AN.)
Belgium
101
Denmark
13 065
Germany
67
The Netherlands
2 513
Sweden
700
Union
16 446
TAC
16 782
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
Zone:
Kattegat
(PLE/03AS.)
Denmark
1 517
Germany
17
Sweden
171
Union
1 705
TAC
1 705
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
Zone:
4; Union waters of 2a; that part of 3a not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat
(PLE/2A3AX4)
Belgium
5 694
Denmark
18 506
Germany
5 338
France
1 068
The Netherlands
35 589
United Kingdom
26 336
Union
92 531
Norway
8 780
TAC
125 435
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Special condition:
within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:
Norwegian waters of 4 (PLE/*04N-)
Union
47 868
Species:
Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
Zone:
6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
(PLE/56-14)
France
9
Ireland
261
United Kingdom
388
Union
658
TAC
658
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
Zone:
7a
(PLE/07A.)
Belgium
134
France
58
Ireland
1 499
The Netherlands
41
United Kingdom
1 343
Union
3 075
TAC
3 075
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
Zone:
7b and 7c
(PLE/7BC.)
France
11
Ireland
63
Union
74
TAC
74
Precautionary TAC
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
Zone:
7d and 7e
(PLE/7DE.)
Belgium
1 694
France
5 648
United Kingdom
3 012
Union
10 354
TAC
10 354
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
Zone:
7f and 7g
(PLE/7FG.)
Belgium
378
France
684
Ireland
243
United Kingdom
357
Union
1 662
TAC
1 662
Precautionary TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
Zone:
7h, 7j and 7k
(PLE/7HJK.)
Belgium
7
 (
83
)
France
14
 (
83
)
Ireland
47
 (
83
)
The Netherlands
27
 (
83
)
United Kingdom
14
 (
83
)
Union
109
 (
83
)
TAC
109
 (
83
)
Precautionary TAC
Article 8 of this Regulation applies
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
Zone:
8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
(PLE/8/3411)
Spain
66
France
263
Portugal
66
Union
395
TAC
395
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
Zone:
6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
(POL/56-14)
Spain
6
France
190
Ireland
56
United Kingdom
145
Union
397
TAC
397
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
Zone:
7
(POL/07.)
Belgium
378
 (
84
)
Spain
23
 (
84
)
France
8 712 
 (
84
)
Ireland
929
 (
84
)
United Kingdom
2 121 
 (
84
)
Union
12 163 
 (
84
)
TAC
12 163
Precautionary TAC
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
Zone:
8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
(POL/8ABDE.)
Spain
252
France
1 230
Union
1 482
TAC
1 482
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
Zone:
8c
(POL/08C.)
Spain
208
France
23
Union
231
TAC
231
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
Zone:
9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
(POL/9/3411)
Spain
273
 (
85
)
Portugal
9
 (
85
)
(
86
)
Union
282
 (
85
)
TAC
282
 (
86
)
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Saithe
Pollachius virens
Zone:
3a and 4; Union waters of 2a
(POK/2C3A4)
Belgium
43
Denmark
5 056
Germany
12 768
France
30 045
The Netherlands
128
Sweden
695
United Kingdom
9 789
Union
58 524
Norway
63 818 
 (
87
)
TAC
122 342
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Saithe
Pollachius virens
Zone:
6; Union and international waters of 5b, 12 and 14
(POK/56-14)
Germany
713
France
7 085
Ireland
454
United Kingdom
3 501
Union
11 753
Norway
940
 (
88
)
TAC
12 693
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Saithe
Pollachius virens
Zone:
Norwegian waters south of 62° N
(POK/04-N.)
Sweden
880
 (
89
)
Union
880
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Saithe
Pollachius virens
Zone:
7, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
(POK/7/3411)
Belgium
6
France
1 245
Ireland
1 491
United Kingdom
434
Union
3 176
TAC
3 176
Precautionary TAC
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Turbot and brill
Psetta maxima
 and 
Scophthalmus rhombus
Zone:
Union waters of 2a and 4
(T/B/2AC4-C)
Belgium
596
Denmark
1 272
Germany
325
France
153
The Netherlands
4 513
Sweden
9
United Kingdom
1 254
Union
8 122
TAC
8 122
Precautionary TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Skates and rays
Rajiformes
Zone:
Union waters of 2a and 4
(SRX/2AC4-C)
Belgium
278
 (
90
)
(
91
)
(
92
)
(
93
)
Denmark
11
 (
90
)
(
91
)
(
92
)
Germany
14
 (
90
)
(
91
)
(
92
)
France
44
 (
90
)
(
91
)
(
92
)
(
93
)
The Netherlands
237
 (
90
)
(
91
)
(
92
)
(
93
)
United Kingdom
1 070 
 (
90
)
(
91
)
(
92
)
(
93
)
Union
1 654 
 (
90
)
(
92
)
TAC
1 654 
 (
92
)
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Skates and rays
Rajiformes
Zone:
Union waters of 3a
(SRX/03A-C.)
Denmark
37
 (
94
)
Sweden
10
 (
94
)
Union
47
 (
94
)
TAC
47
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Skates and rays
Rajiformes
Zone:
Union waters of 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7e-k
(SRX/67AKXD)
Belgium
920
 (
95
)
(
96
)
(
97
)
(
98
)
Estonia
5
 (
95
)
(
96
)
(
97
)
(
98
)
France
4 127 
 (
95
)
(
96
)
(
97
)
(
98
)
Germany
12
 (
95
)
(
96
)
(
97
)
(
98
)
Ireland
1 329 
 (
95
)
(
96
)
(
97
)
(
98
)
Lithuania
21
 (
95
)
(
96
)
(
97
)
(
98
)
The Netherlands
4
 (
95
)
(
96
)
(
97
)
(
98
)
Portugal
23
 (
95
)
(
96
)
(
97
)
(
98
)
Spain
1 111 
 (
95
)
(
96
)
(
97
)
(
98
)
United Kingdom
2 632 
 (
95
)
(
96
)
(
97
)
(
98
)
Union
10 184 
 (
95
)
(
96
)
(
97
)
(
98
)
TAC
10 184 
 (
97
)
(
98
)
Precautionary TAC
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Skates and rays
Rajiformes
Zone:
Union waters of 7d
(SRX/07D.)
Belgium
126
 (
99
)
(
100
)
(
101
)
(
102
)
France
1 060 
 (
99
)
(
100
)
(
101
)
(
102
)
The Netherlands
7
 (
99
)
(
100
)
(
101
)
(
102
)
United Kingdom
211
 (
99
)
(
100
)
(
101
)
(
102
)
Union
1 404 
 (
99
)
(
100
)
(
101
)
(
102
)
TAC
1 404 
 (
102
)
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Undulate ray
Raja undulata
Zone:
Union waters of 7d and 7e
(RJU/7DE.)
Belgium
21
 (
103
)
Estonia
0
 (
103
)
France
103
 (
103
)
Germany
0
 (
103
)
Ireland
27
 (
103
)
Lithuania
0
 (
103
)
The Netherlands
0
 (
103
)
Portugal
0
 (
103
)
Spain
23
 (
103
)
United Kingdom
58
 (
103
)
Union
234
 (
103
)
TAC
234
 (
103
)
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Skates and rays
Rajiformes
Zone:
Union waters of 8 and 9
(SRX/89-C.)
Belgium
10
 (
104
)
(
105
)
France
1 805 
 (
104
)
(
105
)
Portugal
1 463 
 (
104
)
(
105
)
Spain
1 471 
 (
104
)
(
105
)
United Kingdom
10
 (
104
)
(
105
)
Union
4 759 
 (
104
)
(
105
)
TAC
4 759 
 (
105
)
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Greenland halibut
Reinhardtius hippoglossoides
Zone:
Union waters of 2a and 4; Union and international waters of 5b and 6
(GHL/2A-C46)
Denmark
14
Germany
25
Estonia
14
Spain
14
France
231
Ireland
14
Lithuania
14
Poland
14
United Kingdom
910
Union
1 250
Norway
1 250 
 (
106
)
TAC
2 500
Analytical TAC
Species:
Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
Zone:
3a and 4; Union waters of 2a, 3b, 3c and Subdivisions 22-32
(MAC/2A34.)
Belgium
423
 (
107
)
(
108
)
Denmark
14 480 
 (
107
)
(
108
)
Germany
441
 (
107
)
(
108
)
France
1 333 
 (
107
)
(
108
)
The Netherlands
1 342 
 (
107
)
(
108
)
Sweden
4 034 
 (
107
)
(
108
)
(
109
)
United Kingdom
1 243 
 (
107
)
(
108
)
Union
23 296 
 (
107
)
(
108
)
Norway
135 398 
 (
110
)
TAC
653 438
Analytical TAC
Special condition:
within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones:
3a
3a and 4bc
4b
4c
6, international waters of 2a, from 1 January to 15 February 2019 and from 1 September to 31 December 2019
(MAC/*03A.)
(MAC/*3A4BC)
(MAC/*04B.)
(MAC/*04C.)
(MAC/*2A6.)
Denmark
0
4 130
0
0
8 688
France
0
490
0
0
0
The Netherlands
0
490
0
0
0
Sweden
0
0
390
10
2 268
United Kingdom
0
490
0
0
0
Norway
3 000
0
0
0
0
Species:
Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
Zone:
6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 2a, 12 and 14
(MAC/2CX14-)
Germany
16 594 
 (
111
)
Spain
18
 (
111
)
Estonia
138
 (
111
)
France
11 064 
 (
111
)
Ireland
55 313 
 (
111
)
Latvia
102
 (
111
)
Lithuania
102
 (
111
)
The Netherlands
24 199 
 (
111
)
Poland
1 168 
 (
111
)
United Kingdom
152 115 
 (
111
)
Union
260 813 
 (
111
)
Norway
11 687 
 (
112
)
(
113
)
Faroe Islands
24 690 
 (
114
)
TAC
653 438
Analytical TAC
Special condition:
within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones and periods:
Union waters of 2a; Union and Norwegian waters of 4a. During the periods from 1 January to 15 February 2019 and from 1 September to 31 December 2019
Norwegian waters of 2a
Faroese waters
(MAC/*4A-EN)
(MAC/*2AN-)
(MAC/*FRO2)
Germany
10 015
1 352
1 375
France
6 677
900
917
Ireland
33 383
4 507
4 585
The Netherlands
14 605
1 971
2 006
United Kingdom
91 808
12 395
12 608
Union
156 488
21 125
21 491
Species:
Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
Zone:
8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
(MAC/8C3411)
Spain
24 597 
 (
115
)
France
163
 (
115
)
Portugal
5 084 
 (
115
)
Union
29 844
TAC
653 438
Analytical TAC
Special condition:
within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:
8b (MAC/*08B.)
Spain
2 066
France
14
Portugal
427
Species:
Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
Zone:
Norwegian waters of 2a and 4a
(MAC/2A4A-N)
Denmark
10 242
Union
10 242
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Species:
Common sole
Solea solea
Zone:
3a; Union waters of Subdivisions 22-24
(SOL/3ABC24)
Denmark
421
Germany
24
 (
116
)
The Netherlands
41
 (
116
)
Sweden
16
Union
502
TAC
502
Analytical TAC
Species:
Common sole
Solea solea
Zone:
Union waters of 2a and 4
(SOL/24-C.)
Belgium
1 045
Denmark
478
Germany
836
France
209
The Netherlands
9 439
United Kingdom
538
Union
12 545
Norway
10
 (
117
)
TAC
12 555
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Common sole
Solea solea
Zone:
6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
(SOL/56-14)
Ireland
46
United Kingdom
11
Union
57
TAC
57
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Common sole
Solea solea
Zone:
7a
(SOL/07A.)
Belgium
192
France
2
Ireland
74
The Netherlands
60
United Kingdom
86
Union
414
TAC
414
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Common sole
Solea solea
Zone:
7b and 7c
(SOL/7BC.)
France
6
Ireland
36
Union
42
TAC
42
Precautionary TAC
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Common sole
Solea solea
Zone:
7d
(SOL/07D.)
Belgium
677
France
1 354
United Kingdom
484
Union
2 515
TAC
2 515
Analytical TAC
Species:
Common sole
Solea solea
Zone:
7e
(SOL/07E.)
Belgium
44
France
468
United Kingdom
730
Union
1 242
TAC
1 242
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Common sole
Solea solea
Zone:
7f and 7g
(SOL/7FG.)
Belgium
525
France
53
Ireland
26
United Kingdom
237
Union
841
TAC
841
Analytical TAC
Species:
Common sole
Solea solea
Zone:
7h, 7j and 7k
(SOL/7HJK.)
Belgium
32
France
64
Ireland
171
The Netherlands
51
United Kingdom
64
Union
382
TAC
382
Precautionary TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Common sole
Solea solea
Zone:
8a and 8b
(SOL/8AB.)
Belgium
48
Spain
9
France
3 549
The Netherlands
266
Union
3 872
TAC
3 872
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Sole
Solea
 spp.
Zone:
8c, 8d, 8e, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
(SOO/8CDE34)
Spain
403
Portugal
669
Union
1 072
TAC
1 072
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Sprat and associated by-catches
Sprattus sprattus
Zone:
3a
(SPR/03A.)
Denmark
17 840 
 (
118
)
Germany
37
 (
118
)
Sweden
6 750 
 (
118
)
Union
24 627 
 (
118
)
TAC
26 624
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Sprat and associated by-catches
Sprattus sprattus
Zone:
Union waters of 2a and 4
(SPR/2AC4-C)
Belgium
0
 (
119
)
(
120
)
Denmark
0
 (
119
)
(
120
)
Germany
0
 (
119
)
(
120
)
France
0
 (
119
)
(
120
)
The Netherlands
0
 (
119
)
(
120
)
Sweden
0
 (
119
)
(
120
)
(
121
)
United Kingdom
0
 (
119
)
(
120
)
Union
0
 (
119
)
(
120
)
Norway
0
 (
119
)
Faroe Islands
0
 (
119
)
(
122
)
TAC
0
 (
119
)
Analytical TAC
Species:
Sprat
Sprattus sprattus
Zone:
7d and 7e
(SPR/7DE.)
Belgium
13
Denmark
857
Germany
13
France
185
The Netherlands
185
United Kingdom
1 384
Union
2 637
TAC
2 637
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Picked dogfish
Squalus acanthias
Zone:
Union and international waters of 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 14
(DGS/15X14)
Belgium
20
 (
123
)
Germany
4
 (
123
)
Spain
10
 (
123
)
France
83
 (
123
)
Ireland
53
 (
123
)
The Netherlands
0
 (
123
)
Portugal
0
 (
123
)
United Kingdom
100
 (
123
)
Union
270
 (
123
)
TAC
270
 (
123
)
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 13(1) of this Regulation applies.
Species:
Horse mackerel and associated by-catches
Trachurus
 spp.
Zone:
Union waters of 4b, 4c and 7d
(JAX/4BC7D)
Belgium
14
 (
124
)
Denmark
5 985 
 (
124
)
Germany
529
 (
124
)
(
125
)
Spain
111
 (
124
)
France
497
 (
124
)
(
125
)
Ireland
376
 (
124
)
The Netherlands
3 604 
 (
124
)
(
125
)
Portugal
13
 (
124
)
Sweden
75
 (
124
)
United Kingdom
1 425 
 (
124
)
(
125
)
Union
12 629
Norway
2 550 
 (
126
)
TAC
15 179
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Horse mackerel and associated by-catches
Trachurus
 spp.
Zone:
Union waters of 2a, 4a; 6, 7a-c,7e-k, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
(JAX/2A-14)
Denmark
11 662 
 (
127
)
(
129
)
Germany
9 100 
 (
127
)
(
128
)
(
129
)
Spain
12 412 
 (
129
)
(
131
)
France
4 684 
 (
127
)
(
128
)
(
129
)
(
131
)
Ireland
30 306 
 (
127
)
(
129
)
The Netherlands
36 509 
 (
127
)
(
128
)
(
129
)
Portugal
1 196 
 (
129
)
(
131
)
Sweden
675
 (
127
)
(
129
)
United Kingdom
10 974 
 (
127
)
(
128
)
(
129
)
Union
117 518 
 (
129
)
Faroe Islands
1 600 
 (
130
)
TAC
119 118
Analytical TAC
Species:
Horse mackerel
Trachurus
 spp.
Zone:
8c
(JAX/08C.)
Spain
16 895 
 (
132
)
France
293
Portugal
1 670 
 (
132
)
Union
18 858
TAC
18 858
Analytical TAC
Species:
Horse mackerel
Trachurus
 spp.
Zone:
9
(JAX/09.)
Spain
24 324 
 (
133
)
Portugal
69 693 
 (
133
)
Union
94 017
TAC
94 017
Analytical TAC
Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
Species:
Horse mackerel
Trachurus
 spp.
Zone:
10; Union waters of CECAF
 (
134
)
(JAX/X34PRT)
Portugal
To be established
Union
To be established
 (
135
)
TAC
To be established
 (
135
)
Precautionary TAC
Article 6 of this Regulation applies
Species:
Horse mackerel
Trachurus
 spp.
Zone:
Union waters of CECAF
 (
136
)
(JAX/341PRT)
Portugal
To be established
Union
To be established
 (
137
)
TAC
To be established
 (
137
)
Precautionary TAC
Article 6 of this Regulation applies
Species:
Horse mackerel
Trachurus
 spp.
Zone:
Union waters of CECAF
 (
138
)
(JAX/341SPN)
Spain
To be established
Union
To be established
 (
139
)
TAC
To be established
 (
139
)
Precautionary TAC
Article 6 of this Regulation applies
Species:
Norway pout and associated by-catches
Trisopterus esmarkii
Zone:
3a; Union waters of 2a and 4
(NOP/2A3A4.)
Year
2018
2019
Denmark
85 186 
 (
140
)
(
142
)
54 949 
 (
140
)
(
145
)
Germany
16
 (
140
)
(
141
)
(
142
)
11
 (
140
)
(
141
)
(
145
)
The Netherlands
63
 (
140
)
(
141
)
(
142
)
40
 (
140
)
(
141
)
(
145
)
Union
85 265 
 (
140
)
(
142
)
55 000 
 (
140
)
(
145
)
Norway
15 000 
 (
143
)
14 500 
 (
143
)
Faroe Islands
6 000 
 (
144
)
5 000 
 (
144
)
TAC
Not relevant
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Industrial fish
Zone:
Norwegian waters of 4
(I/F/04-N.)
Sweden
800
 (
146
)
(
147
)
Union
800
TAC
Not relevant
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Other species
Zone:
Union waters of 5b, 6 and 7
(OTH/5B67-C)
Union
Not relevant
Norway
280
 (
148
)
TAC
Not relevant
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Other species
Zone:
Norwegian waters of 4
(OTH/04-N.)
Belgium
60
Denmark
5 500
Germany
620
France
255
The Netherlands
440
Sweden
Not relevant
 (
149
)
United Kingdom
4 125
Union
11 000 
 (
150
)
TAC
Not relevant
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Other species
Zone:
Union waters of 2a, 4 and 6a north of 56° 30′ N
(OTH/2A46AN)
Union
Not relevant
Norway
6 750 
 (
151
)
(
152
)
Faroe Islands
150
 (
153
)
TAC
Not relevant
Precautionary TAC
(
1
)
  Excluding waters within six nautical miles of the UK baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula.
(
2
)
  Up to 2 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of whiting and mackerel (OT1/*2A3A4). 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.
(
3
)
  In management area 2r the TAC may only be fished as a monitoring TAC with an associated sampling protocol for the fishery.
(
4
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
(
5
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
(
6
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
(
7
)
  To be fished in Union waters of 2a, 4, 5b, 6 and 7 (USK/*24X7C).
(
8
)
  Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, 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/*5B67-). By-catch of cod under this provision in area 6a may not be more than 5 %.
3 000
(
9
)
  Including ling. The following quotas for Norway shall only be fished with long-lines in 5b, 6 and 7:
Ling (LIN/*5B67-)
8 000
Tusk (USK/*5B67-)
2 923
(
10
)
  The tusk and ling quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following amount, in tonnes: 2 000.
(
11
)
  Catches of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.
(
12
)
  Special condition: up to 50 % of this amount may be fished in Union waters of 4 (HER/*04-C.).
(
13
)
  May only be fished in the Skagerrak (HER/*03AN.).
(
14
)
  Catches of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.
(
15
)
  Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC. Within the limit of this quota, no more than the quantity given below may be taken in Union waters of 4a and 4b (HER/*4AB-C).
50 000
(
16
)
  Catches of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.
(
17
)
  By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species.
(
18
)
  Exclusively for catches of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.
(
19
)
  Exclusively for catches of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.
(
20
)
  Exclusively for catches of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.
(
21
)
  Except Blackwater stock: reference is to the herring stock in the maritime region of the Thames estuary within a zone delimited by a rhumb line running due south from Landguard Point (51° 56′ N, 1° 19,1′ E) to latitude 51° 33′ N and hence due west to a point on the coast of the United Kingdom.
(
22
)
  Special condition: up to 50 % of this quota may be taken in 4b (HER/*04B.).
(
23
)
  Reference is to the herring stock in the part of ICES zone 6a which lies east of the meridian of longitude 7° W and north of the parallel of latitude 55° N, or west of the meridian of longitude 7° W and north of the parallel of latitude 56° N, excluding the Clyde.
(
24
)
  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.
(
25
)
  Reference is to the herring stock in 6a south of 56° 00′ N and west of 07° 00′ W.
(
26
)
  Clyde stock: reference is to the herring stock in the maritime area situated to the north-east of a line drawn between:
—
the Mull of Kintyre (55° 17.9′ N, 05° 47.8′ W);
—
a point at position 55° 04′ N, 05° 23′ W, and;
—
Corsewall Point (55° 00.5′ N, 05° 09.4′ W).
(
27
)
  Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of the United Kingdom.
(
28
)
  This zone is reduced by the area bounded:
—
to the north by latitude 52° 30′ N,
—
to the south by latitude 52° 00′ N,
—
to the west by the coast of Ireland,
—
to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom.
(
29
)
  This zone is increased by the area bounded:
—
to the north by latitude 52° 30′ N,
—
to the south by latitude 52° 00′ N,
—
to the west by the coast of Ireland,
—
to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom.
(
30
)
  The quota may only be fished from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020.
(
31
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
(
32
)
  Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in: 7d (COD/*07D.).
(
33
)
  May be taken in Union waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.
(
34
)
  By-catches of haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species.
(
35
)
  Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for cod are permitted under this quota.
(
36
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
(
37
)
  Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for cod are permitted under this quota.
(
38
)
  Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in: 4; Union waters of 2a; that part of 3a not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat (COD/*2A3X4).
(
39
)
  Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in: Union waters of 2a and 4 (LEZ/*2AC4C).
(
40
)
  10 % of this quota may be used in 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (LEZ/*8ABDE) for by-catches in directed fisheries for sole.
(
41
)
  35 % of this quota may be fished in 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (LEZ/*8ABDE).
(
42
)
  Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in: 6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (ANF/*56-14).
(
43
)
  Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in: Union waters of 2a and 4 (ANF/*2AC4C).
(
44
)
  Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (ANF/*8ABDE).
(
45
)
  By-catches of cod, pollack, whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species.
(
46
)
  Not more than 10 % of this quota may be fished in 4; Union waters of 2a (HAD/*2AC4.).
(
47
)
  May be taken in Union waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.
(
48
)
  Exclusively for by-catches of whiting in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for whiting are permitted under this quota.
(
49
)
  Exclusively for by-catches of whiting in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for whiting are permitted under this quota.
(
50
)
  By-catches of cod, haddock and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species.
(
51
)
  Transfers of this quota may be effected to Union waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission.
(
52
)
  Not more than 10 % of this quota may be used for by-catch in 3a (HKE/*03A.).
(
53
)
  Transfers of this quota may be effected to Union waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission.
(
54
)
  Transfers of this quota may be effected to 4 and Union waters of 2a. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission.
(
55
)
  Special condition: within a total access quantity of 22 500 tonnes for the Union, Member States may fish up to the following percentage of their quotas in Faroese waters (WHB/*05-F.): 7 %
(
56
)
  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.
(
57
)
  Special condition: from the EU 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: 227 975.
(
58
)
  Special condition: from the EU 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: 227 975.
(
59
)
  To be counted against Norway's catch limits established under the Coastal States arrangement.
(
60
)
  Special condition: the catch in 4a shall be no more than the following amount (WHB/*04A-C): 40 000.
This catch limit in 4a amounts to the following percentage of Norway's access quota: 18 %.
(
61
)
  To be counted against the catch limits of the Faroe Islands.
(
62
)
  Special conditions: may also be fished in 6b (WHB/*06B-C). The catch in 4a shall be no more than the following amount (WHB/*04A-C): 5 625.
(
63
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
(
64
)
  To be fished in Union waters of 2a, 4, 5b, 6 and 7 (BLI/*24X7C).
(
65
)
  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.
(
66
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
(
67
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
(
68
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
(
69
)
  Special condition: of which up to 25 % but no more than 75t may be fished in: Union waters of 3a (LIN/*03A-C).
(
70
)
  Special condition: of which up to 35 % may be fished in: Union waters of 4 (LIN/*04-C.).
(
71
)
  Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, 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 %.
3 000
(
72
)
  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-)
8 000
Tusk (USK/*5B67-)
2 923
(
73
)
  The ling and tusk quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following amount, in tonnes: 2 000.
(
74
)
  Including tusk. To be fished in 6b and 6a north of 56° 30′ N (LIN/*6BAN.).
(
75
)
  Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 20 % per ship, 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.): 75.
(
76
)
  Special condition: within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:
Functional Unit 16 of ICES Subarea 7 (NEP/*07U16):
Spain
798
France
500
Ireland
959
United Kingdom
388
Union
2 645
(
77
)
  Exclusively for catches taken as part of a sentinel fishery to collect catch per unit effort (CPUE) data in functional unit 25 during five trips per month in August and September with vessels carrying observers on board.
(
78
)
  Of which no more than 6 % may be taken in Functional Units 26 and 27 of ICES division 9a (NEP/*9U267).
(
79
)
  Within the limits of the abovementioned TAC, no more than the following amount may be taken in Functional Unit 30 of ICES division 9a (NEP/*9U30): 120
(
80
)
  By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quotas for these species.
(
81
)
  Fishing for shrimps 
Penaeus subtilis
 and 
Penaeus brasiliensis
 is prohibited in waters less than 30 metres deep.
(
82
)
  Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of France.
(
83
)
  Exclusively for by-catches of plaice in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for plaice are permitted under this quota.
(
84
)
  Special condition: of which up to 2 % may be fished in: 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (POL/*8ABDE).
(
85
)
  Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of 8c (POL/*08C.).
(
86
)
  In addition to this TAC, Portugal may fish quantities of pollack not exceeding 98 tonnes (POL/93411P).
(
87
)
  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.
(
88
)
  To be fished north of 56° 30′ N (POK/*5614N).
(
89
)
  By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting are to be counted against the quota for these species.
(
90
)
  Catches of blonde ray (
Raja brachyura
) in 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.
(
91
)
  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.
(
92
)
  Shall not apply to blonde ray (
Raja brachyura
) in Union waters of 2a and small-eyed ray (
Raja microocellata
) in 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.
(
93
)
  Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in Union waters of 7d (SRX/*07D2.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 14 and 50 of this Regulation 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
).
(
94
)
  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.
(
95
)
  Catches of cuckoo ray (
Leucoraja naevus
) (RJN/67AKXD), thornback ray (
Raja clavata
) (RJC/67AKXD), blonde ray (
Raja brachyura
) (RJH/67AKXD), spotted ray (
Raja montagui
) (RJM/67AKXD), sandy ray (
Raja circularis
) (RJI/67AKXD) and shagreen ray (
Raja fullonica
) (RJF/67AKXD) shall be reported separately.
(
96
)
  Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of 7d (SRX/*07D.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 14 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 (
Raja circularis
) (RJI/*07D.) and shagreen ray (
Raja fullonica
) (RJF/*07D.) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (
Raja microocellata
) and undulate ray (
Raja undulata
).
(
97
)
  Shall not apply to small-eyed ray (
Raja microocellata
), except in Union waters of 7f and 7g. When accidentally caught, this species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishermen shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species. Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of small-eyed ray in Union waters of 7f and 7g (RJE/7FG.) provided below may be taken:
Species:
Small-eyed ray
Raja microocellata
Zone:
Union waters of 7f and 7g
(RJE/7FG.)
Belgium
17
Estonia
0
France
79
Germany
0
Ireland
25
Lithuania
0
The Netherlands
0
Portugal
0
Spain
21
United Kingdom
50
Union
192
TAC
192
Precautionary TAC
Special condition:
of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of 7d and reported under the following code: (RJE/*07D.). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 14 and 50 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein.
(
98
)
  Shall not apply to undulate ray (
Raja undulata
).
(
99
)
  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.
(
100
)
  Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in 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
).
(
101
)
  Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in Union waters of 2a and 4 (SRX/*2AC4C). Catches of blonde ray (
Raja brachyura
) in 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
).
(
102
)
  Shall not apply to undulate ray (
Raja undulata
).
(
103
)
  This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. This species may only be landed whole or gutted. The former provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 14 and 50 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein.
(
104
)
  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.
(
105
)
  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. The above provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 14 and 50 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
France
13
Portugal
10
Spain
10
United Kingdom
0
Union
33
TAC
33
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Undulate ray
Raja undulata
Zone:
Union waters of 9
(RJU/9-C.)
Belgium
0
France
20
Portugal
15
Spain
15
United Kingdom
0
Union
50
TAC
50
Precautionary TAC
(
106
)
  To be taken in Union waters of 2a and 6. In 6 this quantity may only be fished with long-lines (GHL/*2A6-C).
(
107
)
  Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may also be taken in the two following zones:
Norwegian waters of 2a (MAC/*02AN-)
Faroese waters (MAC/*FRO1)
Belgium
57
58
Denmark
1 954
1 988
Germany
60
61
France
180
183
The Netherlands
181
184
Sweden
545
554
United Kingdom
168
171
Union
3 145
3 199
(
108
)
  May also be taken in Norwegian waters of 4a (MAC/*4AN.).
(
109
)
  Special condition: including the following tonnage to be taken in Norwegian waters of 2a and 4a (MAC/*2A4AN): 253.
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.
(
110
)
  To be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC (access quota). This amount includes the following Norwegian share in the North Sea TAC: 39 259.
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.): 3 000.
(
111
)
  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).
(
112
)
  May be fished in 2a, 6a north of 56° 30′ N, 4a, 7d, 7e, 7f and 7h (MAC/*AX7H).
(
113
)
  The following additional amount of access quota, in tonnes, may be fished by Norway North of 56° 30′ N and counted against its catch limit (MAC/*N5630): 27 080.
(
114
)
  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 59° (EU zone) (MAC/*24N59).
(
115
)
  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.
(
116
)
  Quota may be fished in Union waters of 3a, Subdivisions 22-24 only.
(
117
)
  May be fished only in Union waters of 4 (SOL/*04-C.).
(
118
)
  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.
(
119
)
  The quota may only be fished from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020.
(
120
)
  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.
(
121
)
  Including sandeel.
(
122
)
  May contain up to 4 % of by-catch of herring.
(
123
)
  Picked dogfish shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. When accidentally caught in fisheries where picked dogfish is not subject to the landing obligation, specimens shall not be harmed and shall be released immediately, as required by Articles 14 and 50 of this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 14, a vessel engaged in the by-catch avoidance programme that has been positively assessed by the STECF may land not more than 2 tonnes per month of picked dogfish that is dead at the moment when the fishing gear is hauled on board. Member States participating in the by-catch avoidance programme shall ensure that the total annual landings of picked dogfish on the basis of this derogation do not exceed the above amounts. They shall communicate the list of participating vessels to the Commission before allowing any landings. Member States shall exchange information about avoidance areas.
(
124
)
  Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel (OTH/*4BC7D). 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.
(
125
)
  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: Union waters of 2a, 4a, 6, 7a-c,7e-k, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (JAX/*2A-14).
(
126
)
  May be fished in Union waters of 4a but may not be fished in Union waters of 7d (JAX/*04-C.).
(
127
)
  Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in Union waters of 2a or 4a before 30 June 2019 may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the zone of Union waters of 4b, 4c and 7d (JAX/*4BC7D).
(
128
)
  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.).
(
129
)
  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.
(
130
)
  Limited to 4a, 6a (north of 56° 30′ N only), 7e, 7f, 7h.
(
131
)
  Special condition: up to 50 % 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).
(
132
)
  Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in 9 (JAX/*09.).
(
133
)
  Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in 8c (JAX/*08C).
(
134
)
  Waters adjacent to the Azores.
(
135
)
  Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Portugal.
(
136
)
  Waters adjacent to Madeira.
(
137
)
  Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Portugal.
(
138
)
  Waters adjacent to the Canary Islands.
(
139
)
  Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Spain.
(
140
)
  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.
(
141
)
  Quota may be fished in Union waters of ICES zones 2a, 3a and 4 only.
(
142
)
  Union quota may only be fished from 1 November 2017 to 31 October 2018.
(
143
)
  A sorting grid shall be used.
(
144
)
  A sorting grid shall be used. Includes a maximum of 15 % of unavoidable by-catches (NOP/*2A3A4), to be counted against this quota.
(
145
)
  Union quota may only be fished from 1 November 2018 to 31 October 2019.
(
146
)
  By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe to be counted against the quotas for these species.
(
147
)
  Special condition: of which no more than the following amount of horse mackerel (JAX/*04-N.): 400.
(
148
)
  Taken with long-lines only.
(
149
)
  Quota allocated by Norway to Sweden of ‘other species’ at a traditional level.
(
150
)
  Including fisheries not specifically mentioned. Exceptions may be introduced after consultations, as appropriate.
(
151
)
  Limited to 2a and 4 (OTH/*2A4-C).
(
152
)
  Including fisheries not specifically mentioned. Exceptions may be introduced after consultations, as appropriate.
(
153
)
  To be fished in 4 and 6a north of 56° 30′ N (OTH/*46AN).
Appendix
The TACs referred to in Article 8(4) 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 Union and international waters of 5b; 6; international waters of 12 and 14; 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.
For France: mackerel in 3a and 4; Union waters of 2a, 3b, 3c and Subdivisions 22-32; herring in 4, 7d and Union 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 Union and international waters of 6, 7 and 8; boarfish in Union and international waters of 6, 7 and 8; mackerel in 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 2a, 12 and 14; skates and rays in 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 Union waters of 7d and 7e.
For Ireland: anglerfish in 6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14; anglerfish in 7; Norway lobster in Functional Unit 16 of ICES Subarea 7.
For the United Kingdom: in exchange for the West of Scotland cod and whiting: cod in 6b; Union and international waters of 5b west of 12
o
00′ W and of 12 and 14; whiting in 6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14; and in exchange for the Celtic Sea cod, Irish Sea whiting and plaice in 7h, 7j and 7k: cod in 7b, 7c, 7e-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters; haddock in 7b-k, 8,9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1; sole in 7h, 7j and 7k; sole in 7e; plaice in 7h, 7j and 7k.
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:
Union, Faroese, Norwegian and international waters of 1 and 2
(HER/1/2-)
Belgium
13
 (
1
)
Denmark
13 129 
 (
1
)
Germany
2 299 
 (
1
)
Spain
43
 (
1
)
France
566
 (
1
)
Ireland
3 399 
 (
1
)
The Netherlands
4 698 
 (
1
)
Poland
664
 (
1
)
Portugal
43
 (
1
)
Finland
203
 (
1
)
Sweden
4 865 
 (
1
)
United Kingdom
8 393 
 (
1
)
Union
38 315 
 (
1
)
Faroe Islands
4 500 
 (
2
)
(
3
)
Norway
25 487 
 (
2
)
(
4
)
TAC
588 562
Analytical TAC
Special condition:
within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones:
Norwegian waters north of 62° N and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen (HER/*2AJMN)
25 487
2, 5b north of 62° N (Faroese waters) (HER/*25B-F)
Belgium
2
Denmark
1 541
Germany
270
Spain
5
France
67
Ireland
399
The Netherlands
552
Poland
78
Portugal
5
Finland
24
Sweden
571
United Kingdom
986
Species:
Cod
Gadus morhua
Zone:
Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
(COD/1N2AB.)
Germany
2 600
Greece
322
Spain
2 900
Ireland
322
France
2 387
Portugal
2 900
United Kingdom
10 087
Union
21 518
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Cod
Gadus morhua
Zone:
Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of 5, 12 and 14
(COD/N1GL14)
Germany
1 718 
 (
5
)
United Kingdom
382
 (
5
)
Union
2 100 
 (
5
)
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Cod
Gadus morhua
Zone:
1 and 2b
(COD/1/2B.)
Germany
4 907 
 (
8
)
Spain
11 562 
 (
8
)
France
2 182 
 (
8
)
Poland
2 204 
 (
8
)
Portugal
2 400 
 (
8
)
United Kingdom
3 193 
 (
8
)
Other Member States
357
 (
6
)
(
8
)
Union
26 805 
 (
7
)
(
8
)
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Cod and haddock
Gadus morhua
 and 
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Zone:
Faroese waters of 5b
(C/H/05B-F.)
Germany
18
France
106
United Kingdom
761
Union
885
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Grenadiers
Macrourus
 spp.
Zone:
Greenland waters of 5 and 14
(GRV/514GRN)
Union
85
 (
9
)
TAC
Not relevant
 (
10
)
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:
Grenadiers
Macrourus
 spp.
Zone:
Greenland waters of NAFO 1
(GRV/N1GRN.)
Union
60
 (
11
)
TAC
Not relevant
 (
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
Species:
Capelin
Mallotus villosus
Zone:
2b
(CAP/02B.)
Union
0
TAC
0
Analytical TAC
Species:
Capelin
Mallotus villosus
Zone:
Greenland waters of 5 and 14
(CAP/514GRN)
Denmark
0
Germany
0
Sweden
0
United Kingdom
0
All Member States
0
 (
13
)
Union
0
 (
14
)
Norway
0
 (
14
)
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Zone:
Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
(HAD/1N2AB.)
Germany
236
France
142
United Kingdom
722
Union
1 100
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Blue whiting
Micromesistius poutassou
Zone:
Faroese waters
(WHB/2A4AXF)
Denmark
1 100
Germany
75
France
120
The Netherlands
105
United Kingdom
1 100
Union
2 500 
 (
15
)
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Ling and blue ling
Molva molva
 and 
molva dypterygia
Zone:
Faroese waters of 5b
(B/L/05B-F.)
Germany
552
France
1 225
United Kingdom
108
Union
1 885 
 (
16
)
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Northern prawn
Pandalus borealis
Zone:
Greenland waters of 5 and 14
(PRA/514GRN)
Denmark
675
France
675
Union
1 350
Norway
1 200
Faroe Islands
1 200
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Northern prawn
Pandalus borealis
Zone:
Greenland waters of NAFO 1
(PRA/N1GRN.)
Denmark
1 400
France
1 400
Union
2 800
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Saithe
Pollachius virens
Zone:
Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
(POK/1N2AB.)
Germany
2 040
France
328
United Kingdom
182
Union
2 550
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Saithe
Pollachius virens
Zone:
International waters of 1 and 2
(POK/1/2INT)
Union
0
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Species:
Saithe
Pollachius virens
Zone:
Faroese waters of 5b
(POK/05B-F.)
Belgium
52
Germany
322
France
1 571
The Netherlands
52
United Kingdom
603
Union
2 600
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Greenland halibut
Reinhardtius hippoglossoides
Zone:
Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
(GHL/1N2AB.)
Germany
25
 (
17
)
United Kingdom
25
 (
17
)
Union
50
 (
17
)
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Greenland halibut
Reinhardtius hippoglossoides
Zone:
International waters of 1 and 2
(GHL/1/2INT)
Union
900
 (
18
)
TAC
Not relevant
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Greenland halibut
Reinhardtius hippoglossoides
Zone:
Greenland waters of NAFO 1
(GHL/N1GRN.)
Germany
1 925 
 (
19
)
Union
1 925 
 (
19
)
Norway
575
 (
19
)
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Greenland halibut
Reinhardtius hippoglossoides
Zone:
Greenland waters of 5, 12 and 14
(GHL/5-14GL)
Germany
4 289
United Kingdom
226
Union
4 515 
 (
20
)
Norway
575
Faroe Islands
110
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Redfish (shallow pelagic)
Sebastes
 spp.
Zone:
Union and international waters of 5; international waters of 12 and 14
(RED/51214S)
Estonia
0
Germany
0
Spain
0
France
0
Ireland
0
Latvia
0
The Netherlands
0
Poland
0
Portugal
0
United Kingdom
0
Union
0
TAC
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
Species:
Redfish (deep pelagic)
Sebastes
 spp.
Zone:
Union and international waters of 5; international waters of 12 and 14
(RED/51214D)
Estonia
28
 (
21
)
(
22
)
Germany
566
 (
21
)
(
22
)
Spain
99
 (
21
)
(
22
)
France
53
 (
21
)
(
22
)
Ireland
0
 (
21
)
(
22
)
Latvia
10
 (
21
)
(
22
)
The Netherlands
0
 (
21
)
(
22
)
Poland
51
 (
21
)
(
22
)
Portugal
119
 (
21
)
(
22
)
United Kingdom
1
 (
21
)
(
22
)
Union
927
 (
21
)
(
22
)
TAC
6 000 
 (
21
)
(
22
)
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Redfish
Sebastes
 spp.
Zone:
Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
(RED/1N2AB.)
Germany
766
Spain
95
France
84
Portugal
405
United Kingdom
150
Union
1 500
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Redfish
Sebastes
 spp.
Zone:
International waters of 1 and 2
(RED/1/2INT)
Union
To be established
 (
23
)
(
24
)
TAC
13 168 
 (
25
)
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Redfish (pelagic)
Sebastes
 spp.
Zone:
Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of 5, 12 and 14
(RED/N1G14P)
Germany
765
 (
26
)
(
27
)
(
28
)
France
4
 (
26
)
(
27
)
(
28
)
United Kingdom
5
 (
26
)
(
27
)
(
28
)
Union
774
 (
26
)
(
27
)
(
28
)
Norway
561
 (
26
)
(
27
)
Faroe Islands
0
 (
26
)
(
27
)
(
29
)
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Redfish (demersal)
Sebastes
 spp.
Zone:
Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of 5 and 14
(RED/N1G14D)
Germany
1 976 
 (
30
)
France
10
 (
30
)
United Kingdom
14
 (
30
)
Union
2 000 
 (
30
)
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Redfish
Sebastes
 spp.
Zone:
Faroese waters of 5b
(RED/05B-F.)
Belgium
1
Germany
92
France
6
United Kingdom
1
Union
100
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Other species
Zone:
Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
(OTH/1N2AB.)
Germany
117
 (
31
)
France
47
 (
31
)
United Kingdom
186
 (
31
)
Union
350
 (
31
)
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Other species
 (
32
)
Zone:
Faroese waters of 5b
(OTH/05B-F.)
Germany
281
France
253
United Kingdom
166
Union
700
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Flatfish
Zone:
Faroese waters of 5b
(FLX/05B-F.)
Germany
9
France
7
United Kingdom
34
Union
50
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
By-catches
 (
33
)
Zone:
Greenland waters
(B-C/GRL)
Union
1 050
TAC
Not relevant
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
(
1
)
  When reporting catches to the Commission the quantities fished in each of the following areas shall also be reported: NEAFC Regulatory Area and Union waters.
(
2
)
  May be fished in Union waters north of 62° N.
(
3
)
  To be counted against the catch limits of the Faroe Islands.
(
4
)
  To be counted against the catch limits of Norway.
(
5
)
  Except for by-catches, the following conditions shall apply to these quotas:
1.
They may not be fished between 1 April and 31 May 2019.
2.
EU vessels may choose to fish in either or both of the following areas:
Reporting code
Geographical limits
COD/GRL1
The part of the Greenlandic fishing zone that lies within NAFO sub-area 1F West of 44° 00′ W and South of 60° 45′ N, that portion of NAFO subarea 1 lying south of the parallel of 60° 45′ north latitude (Cape Desolation) and the part of the Greenlandic fishing zone within ICES division 14b that lies East of 44° 00′ W and South of 62° 30′ N.
COD/GRL2
The part of the Greenlandic fishing area that lies within ICES division 14b North of 62° 30′ N.
(
6
)
  Except Germany, Spain, France, Poland, Portugal and the United Kingdom.
(
7
)
  The allocation of the share of the cod stock available to the Union in the zone Spitzbergen and Bear Island and the associated by-catches of haddock are entirely without prejudice to the rights and obligations deriving from the 1920 Treaty of Paris.
(
8
)
  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.
(
9
)
  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.
(
10
)
  The amount below, in tonnes, is allocated to Norway and can be fished in either this TAC zone or Greenland waters of NAFO 1 (GRV/514N1G). Special condition for this amount: roundnose grenadier (
Coryphaenoides rupestris
) (RNG/514N1G) and roughhead grenadier (
Macrourus berglax
) (RHG/514N1G) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately.
25
(
11
)
  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.
(
12
)
  The amount below, in tonnes, is allocated to Norway and can be fished in either this TAC zone or Greenland waters of 5 and 14 (GRV/514N1G). Special condition for this amount: roundnose grenadier (
Coryphaenoides rupestris
) (RNG/514N1G) and roughhead grenadier (
Macrourus berglax
) (RHG/514N1G) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately.
40
(
13
)
  Denmark, Germany, Sweden and the United Kingdom may access the ‘All Member States’ quota only once they have exhausted their own quota. However, Member States with more than 10 % of the Union quota shall not access the ‘All Member States’ quota at all.
(
14
)
  For a fishing period from 20 June 2017 to 30 April 2018.
(
15
)
  Catches of blue whiting may include unavoidable by-catches of greater silver smelt.
(
16
)
  By-catches of roundnose grenadier and black scabbardfish may be counted against this quota, up to the following limit (OTH/*05B-F): 665
(
17
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
(
18
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
(
19
)
  To be fished south of 68° N.
(
20
)
  To be fished by no more than 6 vessels at the same time.
(
21
)
  May only be taken within the 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
(
22
)
  May only be taken from 10 May to 31 December.
(
23
)
  The fishery will be closed when the TAC is fully utilised by NEAFC Contracting Parties. From the closure date, Member States shall prohibit directed fishery for redfish by vessels flying their flag.
(
24
)
  Vessels shall limit their by-catches of redfish in other fisheries to a maximum of 1 % of the total catch retained on board.
(
25
)
  Provisional catch limit to cover catches of all NEAFC contracting parties,
(
26
)
  May only be fished from 10 May to 1 July.
(
27
)
  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
(
28
)
  Special condition: this quota may also be fished in international waters of the Redfish Conservation Area mentioned above (RED/*5-14P).
(
29
)
  May only be fished in Greenland Waters of 5 and 14 (RED/*514GN).
(
30
)
  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
(
31
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
(
32
)
  Excluding fish species of no commercial value.
(
33
)
  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.)
ANNEX IC
NORTH WEST ATLANTIC
NAFO CONVENTION AREA
Species:
Cod
Gadus morhua
Zone:
NAFO 2J3KL
(COD/N2J3KL)
Union
0
 (
1
)
TAC
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
Species:
Cod
Gadus morhua
Zone:
NAFO 3NO
(COD/N3NO.)
Union
0
 (
2
)
TAC
0
 (
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
Species:
Cod
Gadus morhua
Zone:
NAFO 3M
(COD/N3M.)
Estonia
195
Germany
815
Latvia
195
Lithuania
195
Poland
664
Spain
2 504
France
349
Portugal
3 433
United Kingdom
1 630
Union
9 980
TAC
17 500
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Witch flounder
Glyptocephalus cynoglossus
Zone:
NAFO 3L
(WIT/N3L.)
Union
0
 (
3
)
TAC
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
Species:
Witch flounder
Glyptocephalus cynoglossus
Zone:
NAFO 3NO
(WIT/N3NO.)
Estonia
52
Latvia
52
Lithuania
52
Union
156
TAC
1 175
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:
American plaice
Hippoglossoides platessoides
Zone:
NAFO 3M
(PLA/N3M.)
Union
0
 (
4
)
TAC
0
 (
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
Species:
American plaice
Hippoglossoides platessoides
Zone:
NAFO 3LNO
(PLA/N3LNO.)
Union
0
 (
5
)
TAC
0
 (
5
)
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:
Shortfin squid
Illex illecebrosus
Zone:
NAFO Subareas 3 and 4
(SQI/N34.)
Estonia
128
 (
6
)
Latvia
128
 (
6
)
Lithuania
128
 (
6
)
Poland
227
 (
6
)
Union
Not relevant
 (
6
)
(
7
)
TAC
34 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Yellowtail flounder
Limanda ferruginea
Zone:
NAFO 3LNO
(YEL/N3LNO.)
Union
0
 (
8
)
TAC
17 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Capelin
Mallotus villosus
Zone:
NAFO 3NO
(CAP/N3NO.)
Union
0
 (
9
)
TAC
0
 (
9
)
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Northern prawn
Pandalus borealis
Zone:
NAFO 3LNO
 (
10
)
(
11
)
(PRA/N3LNO.)
Estonia
0
 (
12
)
Latvia
0
 (
12
)
Lithuania
0
 (
12
)
Poland
0
 (
12
)
Spain
0
 (
12
)
Portugal
0
 (
12
)
Union
0
 (
12
)
TAC
0
 (
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
Species:
Northern prawn
Pandalus borealis
Zone:
NAFO 3M
 (
13
)
(PRA/*N3M.)
TAC
Not relevant
 (
14
)
Analytical TAC
Species:
Greenland halibut
Reinhardtius hippoglossoides
Zone:
NAFO 3LMNO
(GHL/N3LMNO)
Estonia
332
Germany
339
Latvia
47
Lithuania
24
Spain
4 537
Portugal
1 898
Union
7 177
TAC
12 242
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:
Skate
Rajidae
Zone:
NAFO 3LNO
(SKA/N3LNO.)
Estonia
283
Lithuania
62
Spain
3 403
Portugal
660
Union
4 408
TAC
7 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Redfish
Sebastes
 spp.
Zone:
NAFO 3LN
(RED/N3LN.)
Estonia
895
Germany
615
Latvia
895
Lithuania
895
Union
3 300
TAC
18 100
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Redfish
Sebastes
 spp.
Zone:
NAFO 3M
(RED/N3M.)
Estonia
1 571 
 (
15
)
Germany
513
 (
15
)
Latvia
1 571 
 (
15
)
Lithuania
1 571 
 (
15
)
Spain
233
 (
15
)
Portugal
2 354 
 (
15
)
Union
7 813 
 (
15
)
TAC
10 500 
 (
15
)
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Redfish
Sebastes
 spp.
Zone:
NAFO 3O
(RED/N3O.)
Spain
1 771
Portugal
5 229
Union
7 000
TAC
20 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Redfish
Sebastes
 spp.
Zone:
NAFO Subarea 2, Divisions 1F and 3K
(RED/N1F3K.)
Latvia
0
 (
16
)
Lithuania
0
 (
16
)
Union
0
 (
16
)
TAC
0
 (
16
)
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
White hake
Urophycis tenuis
Zone:
NAFO 3NO
(HKW/N3NO.)
Spain
255
Portugal
333
Union
588
 (
17
)
TAC
1 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
(
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.
(
2
)
  No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the limits of a maximum of 1 000 kg or 4 %, whichever is greater.
(
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.
(
4
)
  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.
(
5
)
  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.
(
6
)
  To be fished between 1 July and 31 December 2019.
(
7
)
  No specified Union's share. The amount specified below, in tonnes, is available to Canada and the Member States of the Union except Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland: 29 467.
(
8
)
  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, when the yellowtail flounder quota assigned by NAFO to Contracting Parties without a specific share of the stock is exhausted, by-catch limits shall be: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater.
(
9
)
  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.
(
10
)
  Not including the box bounded by the following coordinates:
Point No
Latitude N
Longitude W
1
47° 20′ 0
46° 40′ 0
2
47° 20′ 0
46° 30′ 0
3
46° 00′ 0
46° 30′ 0
4
46° 00′ 0
46° 40′ 0
(
11
)
  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 N
Longitude W
1
46° 00′ 0
47° 49′ 0
2
46° 25′ 0
47° 27′ 0
3
46° 42′ 0
47° 25′ 0
4
46° 48′ 0
47° 25′ 50
5
47° 16′ 50
47° 43′ 50
(
12
)
  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.
(
13
)
  Vessels may also fish this stock in Division 3L in the box bounded by the following coordinates:
Point No
Latitude N
Longitude W
1
47° 20′ 0
46° 40′ 0
2
47° 20′ 0
46° 30′ 0
3
46° 00′ 0
46° 30′ 0
4
46° 00′ 0
46° 40′ 0
Moreover, fishing for shrimp is prohibited from 1 June to 31 December 2019 in the area bounded by the following coordinates:
Point No
Latitude N
Longitude W
1
47° 55′ 0
45° 00′ 0
2
47° 30′ 0
44° 15′ 0
3
46° 55′ 0
44° 15′ 0
4
46° 35′ 0
44° 30′ 0
5
46° 35′ 0
45° 40′ 0
6
47° 30′ 0
45° 40′ 0
7
47° 55′ 0
45° 00′ 0
(
14
)
  Not relevant. Fishery managed by limitations in fishing effort. The Member States concerned shall issue fishing authorisations for their fishing vessels engaging in this fishery and shall notify those authorisations to the Commission prior to the commencement of the vessel's activity, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.
Member State
Maximum number of vessels
Maximum number of fishing days
Denmark
0
0
Estonia
0
0
Spain
0
0
Latvia
0
0
Lithuania
0
0
Poland
0
0
Portugal
0
0
(
15
)
  This quota is subject to compliance with the TAC as shown, which is established for this stock for all NAFO Contracting Parties. Within that TAC, no more than the following mid-term limit may be fished before 1 July 2019: 5 250
(
16
)
  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.
(
17
)
  Where, in accordance with Annex IA of the NAFO Conservation and Enforcement Measures, a positive vote by the Contracting Parties confirms the TAC to be 2 000 tonnes, the corresponding Union and Member State quotas shall be deemed to be as below:
Spain
509
Portugal
667
Union
1 176
ANNEX ID
ICCAT CONVENTION AREA
Species:
Bluefin tuna
Thunnus thynnus
Zone:
Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W, and Mediterranean
(BFT/AE45WM)
Cyprus
153,40
 (
4
)
Greece
285,11
 (
7
)
Spain
5 532,16 
 (
2
)
(
4
)
(
7
)
France
5 458,80 
 (
2
)
(
3
)
(
4
)
Croatia
862,79
 (
6
)
Italy
4 308,36 
 (
4
)
(
5
)
Malta
353,48
 (
4
)
Portugal
520,21
 (
7
)
Other Member States
61,69
 (
1
)
Union
17 536 
 (
2
)
(
3
)
(
4
)
(
5
)
(
7
)
TAC
32 240
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:
Swordfish
Xiphias gladius
Zone:
Atlantic Ocean, North of 5° N
(SWO/AN05N)
Spain
6 212,95 
 (
9
)
Portugal
1 010,39 
 (
9
)
Other Member States
162,36
 (
8
)
(
9
)
Union
7 385,7
TAC
13 200
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Swordfish
Xiphias gladius
Zone:
Atlantic Ocean, South of 5° N
(SWO/AS05N)
Spain
4 587,53 
 (
10
)
Portugal
340,69
 (
10
)
Union
4 928,22
TAC
14 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Swordfish
Xiphias gladius
Zone:
Mediterranean Sea
(SWO/MED)
Croatia
15,05
 (
11
)
Cyprus
55,45
 (
11
)
Spain
1 713,11 
 (
11
)
France
119,39
 (
11
)
Greece
1 134,04 
 (
11
)
Italy
3 512,11 
 (
11
)
Malta
416,70
 (
11
)
Union
6 965,85 
 (
11
)
TAC
9 870
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Species:
Northern albacore
Thunnus alalunga
Zone:
Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N
(ALB/AN05N)
Ireland
2 854,3
Spain
16 603,8
France
7 653,5
United Kingdom
431,1
Portugal
1 994,2
Union
29 536,8 
 (
12
)
TAC
33 600
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Southern albacore
Thunnus alalunga
Zone:
Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N
(ALB/AS05N)
Spain
905,86
France
297,70
Portugal
633,94
Union
1 837,50
TAC
24 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Bigeye tuna
Thunnus obesus
Zone:
Atlantic Ocean
(BET/ATLANT)
Spain
9 415,3
France
4 167,7
Portugal
3 574,5
Union
17 157,6
TAC
57 850
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
0,00
France
477,56
Portugal
50,44
Union
528,00
TAC
1 985
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
White marlin
Tetrapturus albidus
Zone:
Atlantic Ocean
(WHM/ATLANT)
Spain
0,00
Portugal
0,00
Union
0,00
TAC
355
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Yellowfin tuna
Thunnus albacares
Zone:
Atlantic Ocean
(YFT/ATLANT)
TAC
110 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Species:
Sailfish
Istiophorus albicans
Zone:
Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W
(SAI/AE45W)
TAC
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
Species:
Sailfish
Istiophorus albicans
Zone:
Atlantic Ocean, west of 45° W
(SAI/AW45W)
TAC
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
Species:
Blue shark
Prionace glauca
Zone:
Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N
(BSH/AN05N)
TAC
39 102 
 (
13
)
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
)
  Except Cyprus, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Malta and Portugal, and exclusively as by-catch.
(
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 IV (BFT/*8301):
Spain
838,15
France
389,37
Union
1 227,52
(
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 IV (BFT/*641):
France
100,00
Union
100,00
(
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 IV (BFT/*8302):
Spain
110,64
France
109,18
Italy
86,17
Cyprus
3,07
Malta
7,07
Union
316,12
(
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 IV (BFT/*643):
Italy
86,17
Union
86,17
(
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 IV for farming purposes (BFT/*8303F):
Croatia
776,51
Union
776,51
(
7
)
  As agreed during the 2018 ICCAT Annual Meeting, in 2019 the European Union will receive, in addition to the allocated quota of 17 536 tonnes, an extra allocation of 87 tonnes, exclusively for artisanal vessels from specific archipelagos in Greece (Ionian Islands), Spain (Canary Islands) and Portugal (Azores and Madeira). The specific allocation of this additional quantity to the concerned Member States shall be as follows (BFT/AVARCH):
Greece
To be established
Spain
To be established
Portugal
To be established
Union
87
(
8
)
  Except Spain and Portugal, and exclusively as by-catch.
(
9
)
  Special condition: up to 2,39 % of this amount may be fished in the Atlantic Ocean, South of 5° N (SWO/*AS05N).
(
10
)
  Special condition: up to 3,51 % of this amount may be fished in the Atlantic Ocean, North of 5° N (SWO/*AN05N).
(
11
)
  This quota may only be fished from 1 April 2019 to 31 December 2019.
(
12
)
  The number of Union fishing vessels fishing for northern albacore as a target species, in accordance with Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC) No 520/2007 [
1
], shall be as follows: 1 253.
[
1
]
Council Regulation (EC) No 520/2007 of 7 May 2007 laying down technical measures for the conservation of certain stocks of highly migratory species and repealing Regulation (EC) No 973/2001 (
OJ L 123, 12.5.2007, p. 3
).
(
13
)
  The time period and the calculation method used by ICCAT to set the catch limit for North Atlantic blue shark shall not prejudge the time period and the calculation method used to define any future allocation key at Union level.
ANNEX IE
ANTARCTIC
CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA
Those TACs, adopted by CCAMLR, are not allocated to the members of CCAMLR and hence the Union's share is undetermined. Catches are monitored by the Secretariat of CCAMLR, which will communicate when fishing shall cease due to TAC exhaustion.
Unless specified otherwise, those TACs are applicable for the period from 1 December 2018 to 30 November 2019.
Species:
Mackerel icefish
Champsocephalus gunnari
Zone:
FAO 48.3 Antarctic
(ANI/F483.)
TAC
3 269
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:
Mackerel icefish
Champsocephalus gunnari
Zone:
FAO 58.5.2 Antarctic
 (
1
)
(ANI/F5852.)
TAC
443
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:
Blackfin icefish
Chaenocephalus aceratus
Zone:
FAO 48.3 Antarctic
(SSI/F483.)
TAC
2 200 
 (
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
Species:
Unicorn icefish
Channichthys rhinoceratus
Zone:
FAO 58.5.2 Antarctic
(LIC/F5852.)
TAC
1 663 
 (
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
Species:
Patagonian toothfish
Dissostichus eleginoides
Zone:
FAO 48.3 Antarctic
(TOP/F483.)
TAC
2 600 
 (
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
Special condition:
Within the limits of the abovementioned quota, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the Subareas specified:
Management Area A: 48° W to 43° 30′ W – 52° 30′ S to 56° S (TOP/*F483A):
0
Management Area B: 43° 30′ W to 40° W – 52° 30′ S to 56° S (TOP/*F483B):
780
Management Area C: 40° W to 33° 30′ W – 52° 30′ S to 56° S (TOP/*F483C):
1 820
Species:
Patagonian toothfish
Dissostichus eleginoides
Zone:
FAO 48.4 Antarctic North
(TOP/F484N.)
TAC
26
 (
5
)
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:
Patagonian toothfish
Dissostichus eleginoides
Zone:
FAO 58.5.2 Antarctic
(TOP/F5852.)
TAC
3 525 
 (
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
Species:
Antarctic toothfish
Dissostichus mawsoni
Zone:
FAO 48.4 Antarctic South
(TOA/F484S.)
TAC
37
 (
7
)
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:
Krill
Euphausia superba
Zone:
FAO 48
(KRI/F48.)
TAC
5 610 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Special condition:
Within the limits of a total combined catch of 620 000  tonnes, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the subareas specified:
Division 48.1 (KRI/*F481.):
155 000
Division 48.2 (KRI/*F482.):
279 000
Division 48.3 (KRI/*F483.):
279 000
Division 48.4 (KRI/*F484.):
93 000
Species:
Krill
Euphausia superba
Zone:
FAO 58.4.1 Antarctic
(KRI/F5841.)
TAC
440 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Special condition:
Within the limits of the abovementioned quota, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the subareas specified:
Division 58.4.1 west of 115° E (KRI/*F-41W):
277 000
Division 58.4.1 east of 115° E (KRI/*F-41E):
163 000
Species:
Krill
Euphausia superba
Zone:
FAO 58.4.2 Antarctic
(KRI/F5842.)
TAC
2 645 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Special condition:
Within the limits of the abovementioned quota, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the subareas specified:
Division 58.4.2 west of 55° E (KRI/*F-42W):
260 000
Division 58.4.2 east of 55° E (KRI/*F-42E):
192 000
Species:
Bigeye grenadier and Ridge scaled rattail
Macrourus holotrachys
 and 
Macrourus carinatus
Zone:
FAO 58.5.2 Antarctic
(GR1/F5852.)
TAC
360
 (
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
Species:
Caml grenadier and Whitson's grenadier
Macrourus caml
 and 
Macrourus whitsoni
Zone:
FAO 58.5.2 Antarctic
(GR2/F5852.)
TAC
409
 (
9
)
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:
Grenadiers
Macrourus
 spp.
Zone:
FAO 48.3 Antarctic
(GRV/F483.)
TAC
130
 (
10
)
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:
Grenadiers
Macrourus
 spp.
Zone:
FAO 48.4 Antarctic
(GRV/F484.)
TAC
10,1
 (
11
)
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:
Humped rockcod
Notothenia gibberifrons
Zone:
FAO 48.3 Antarctic
(NOG/F483.)
TAC
1 470 
 (
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
Species:
Marbled rockcod
Notothenia rossii
Zone:
FAO 48.3 Antarctic
(NOR/F483.)
TAC
300
 (
13
)
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:
Grey rockcod
Notothenia squamifrons
Zone:
FAO 48.3 Antarctic
(NOS/F483.)
TAC
300
 (
14
)
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:
Grey rockcod
Notothenia squamifrons
Zone:
FAO 58.5.2 Antarctic
(NOS/F5852.)
TAC
80
 (
15
)
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:
Crabs
Paralomis
 spp.
Zone:
FAO 48.3 Antarctic
(PAI/F483.)
TAC
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
Species:
South Georgia icefish
Pseudochaenichthys georgianus
Zone:
FAO 48.3 Antarctic
(SGI/F483.)
TAC
300
 (
16
)
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:
Skates and rays
Rajiformes
Zone:
FAO 48.3 Antarctic
(SRX/F483.)
TAC
130
 (
17
)
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:
Skates and rays
Rajiformes
Zone:
FAO 48.4 Antarctic
(SRX/F484.)
TAC
3,2
 (
18
)
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:
Skates and rays
Rajiformes
Zone:
FAO 58.5.2 Antarctic
(SRX/F5852.)
TAC
120
 (
19
)
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:
Other species
Zone:
FAO 58.5.2 Antarctic
(OTH/F5852.)
TAC
50
 (
20
)
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
)
  For the purpose of this TAC, the area open to the fishery is specified as that portion of FAO statistical division 58.5.2 that lies within the area enclosed by a line:
—
starting at the point where the meridian of longitude 72° 15′ E intersects the Australia-France Maritime Delimitation Agreement Boundary then south along the meridian to its intersection with the parallel of latitude 53° 25′ S,
—
then east along that parallel to its intersection with the meridian of longitude 74° E,
—
then northeasterly along the geodesic to the intersection of the parallel of latitude 52° 40′ S and the meridian of longitude 76° E,
—
then north along the meridian to its intersection with the parallel of latitude 52° S,
—
then northwesterly along the geodesic to the intersection of the parallel of latitude 51° S with the meridian of longitude 74° 30′ E, and
—
then southwesterly along the geodesic to the point of commencement.
(
2
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this TAC.
(
3
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this TAC.
(
4
)
  This TAC is applicable for longline fishery for the period from 16 April to 14 September 2019 and for pot fishery for the period from 1 December 2018 to 30 November 2019.
(
5
)
  This TAC is applicable within the area bounded by latitudes 55° 30′ S and 57° 20′ S and by longitudes 25° 30′ W and 29° 30′ W, and by latitudes 57° 20′ S and 60° 00′ S and by longitudes 24° 30′ W and 29° 00′ W.
(
6
)
  This TAC is applicable for west of 79° 20′ E only. Fishing east of this meridian within this zone is prohibited.
(
7
)
  This TAC is applicable within the area bounded by latitudes 55° 30′ S and 57° 20′ S and by longitudes 25° 30′ W and 29° 30′ W, and by latitudes 57° 20′ S and 60° 00′ S and by longitudes 24° 30′ W and 29° 00′ W.
(
8
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this TAC.
(
9
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this TAC.
(
10
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this TAC.
(
11
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this TAC.
(
12
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this TAC.
(
13
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this TAC.
(
14
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this TAC.
(
15
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this TAC.
(
16
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this TAC.
(
17
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this TAC.
(
18
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this TAC.
(
19
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this TAC.
(
20
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this TAC.
ANNEX IF
SOUTH-EAST ATLANTIC OCEAN
SEAFO CONVENTION AREA
Those TACs are not allocated to the members of SEAFO and hence the Union's share is undetermined. Catches are monitored by the Secretariat of SEAFO, which will communicate when fishing shall cease due to a TAC exhaustion.
Species:
Alfonsinos
Beryx
 spp.
Zone:
SEAFO
(ALF/SEAFO)
TAC
200
 (
1
)
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Deep-sea red crab
Chaceon
 spp.
Zone:
SEAFO Sub-Division B1
 (
2
)
(GER/F47NAM)
TAC
171
 (
2
)
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Deep-sea red crab
Chaceon
 spp.
Zone:
SEAFO, excluding Sub-Division B1
(GER/F47X)
TAC
200
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Patagonian toothfish
Dissostichus eleginoides
Zone:
SEAFO Sub-Area D
(TOP/F47D)
TAC
275
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Patagonian toothfish
Dissostichus eleginoides
Zone:
SEAFO, excluding Sub-Area D
(TOP/F47-D)
TAC
0
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Orange roughy
Hoplostethus atlanticus
Zone:
SEAFO Sub-Division B1
 (
3
)
(ORY/F47NAM)
TAC
0
 (
4
)
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Orange roughy
Hoplostethus atlanticus
Zone:
SEAFO, excluding Sub-Division B1
(ORY/F47X)
TAC
50
Precautionary TAC
Species:
Pelagic armourhead
Pseudopentaceros
 spp.
Zone:
SEAFO
(EDW/SEAFO)
TAC
135
Precautionary TAC
(
1
)
  No more than 132 tonnes may be taken in Division B1 (ALF/*F47NA).
(
2
)
  For the purpose of this TAC, the area open to the fishery is defined as having:
—
its western boundary on the longitude 0° E;
—
its northern boundary on the latitude 20° S;
—
its southern boundary on the latitude 28° S, and
—
the eastern boundary outer limits of the Namibian EEZ.
(
3
)
  For the purpose of this Annex, the area open to the fishery is defined as having:
—
its western boundary on the longitude 0° E;
—
its northern boundary on the latitude 20° S;
—
its southern boundary on the latitude 28° S, and
—
the eastern boundary outer limits of the Namibian EEZ.
(
4
)
  Except for a by-catch allowance of 4 tonnes (ORY/*F47NA).
ANNEX IG
SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA — AREAS OF DISTRIBUTION
Species:
Southern bluefin tuna
Thunnus maccoyii
Zone:
All areas of distribution
(SBF/F41-81)
Union
11
 (
1
)
TAC
17 647
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
)
  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
ANNEX IH
WCPFC CONVENTION AREA
Species:
Swordfish
Xiphias gladius
Zone:
WCPFC Convention Area south of 20° S
(SWO/F7120S)
Union
To be established
TAC
Not relevant
Precautionary TAC
ANNEX IJ
SPRFMO CONVENTION AREA
Species:
Jack mackerel
Trachurus murphyi
Zone:
SPRFMO Convention Area
(CJM/SPRFMO)
Germany
To be established
 (
1
)
The Netherlands
To be established
 (
1
)
Lithuania
To be established
 (
1
)
Poland
To be established
 (
1
)
Union
To be established
 (
1
)
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
(
1
)
  To be modified after the annual meeting of the SPRFMO Commission on 23-27 January 2019.
ANNEX IK
IOTC AREA OF COMPETENCE
Catches of yellowfin tuna by Union vessels fishing with purse seiners shall not exceed the catch limits set out in this Annex.
Species:
Yellowfin tuna
Thunnus albacares
Zone:
IOTC Area of Competence
(YFT/IOTC)
France
29 501
Italy
2 515
Spain
45 682
Union
77 698
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
ANNEX IL
GFCM AGREEMENT AREA
Species:
Small pelagic species (Anchovy and Sardine)
Engraulis encrasicolus
 and 
Sardina pilchardus
Zone:
Union and International waters of GFCM-GSAs 17 and 18
(SP1/GF1718)
Union
107 065 
 (
1
)
(
2
)
TAC
Not relevant
Maximum level of catches
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
(
1
)
  Concerning Slovenia, the quantities are based on the level of catches exerted in 2014, up to an amount which should not exceed 300 tonnes.
(
2
)
  Limited to Croatia, Italy and Slovenia.
ANNEX IIA
FISHING EFFORT FOR VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RECOVERY OF CERTAIN SOUTHERN HAKE AND NORWAY LOBSTER STOCKS IN ICES DIVISIONS 8c AND 9a EXCLUDING THE GULF OF CÁDIZ
CHAPTER I
General provisions
1.   SCOPE
This Annex shall apply to Union fishing vessels of 10 metres' length overall or more carrying on board or deploying trawls, Danish seines or similar gears of mesh size equal to or larger than 32 mm and gillnets of mesh size equal to or larger than 60 mm or bottom longlines in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2166/2005, and present in ICES divisions 8c and 9a excluding the Gulf of Cádiz.
2.   DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Annex:
(a)
‘gear grouping’ means the grouping consisting of the following two gear categories:
(i)
trawls, Danish seines or similar gears of mesh size equal to or larger than 32 mm, and
(ii)
gillnets of mesh size equal to or larger than 60 mm and bottom longlines;
(b)
‘regulated gear’ means any of the two gear categories belonging to the gear grouping;
(c)
‘area’ means ICES divisions 8c and 9a excluding the Gulf of Cádiz;
(d)
‘current management period’ means the period specified in Article 1(2)(b) of this Regulation;
(e)
‘special conditions’ means the special conditions set out in point 6.1.
3.   LIMITATION IN ACTIVITY
Without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, each Member State shall ensure that, when carrying on board any regulated gear, Union fishing vessels flying its flag shall be present within the area for no more than the number of days specified in Chapter III of this Annex.
CHAPTER II
Authorisations
4.   AUTHORISED VESSELS
4.1.
A Member State shall not authorise fishing with regulated gear in the area by any vessel flying its flag which has no record of such fishing activity in the area in the period from 2002 to 2017, excluding the record of fishing activities as a result of transfer of days between fishing vessels, unless it ensures that equivalent capacity, measured in kilowatts, is prevented from fishing in the area.
4.2.
A vessel flying the flag of a Member State having no quotas in the area shall not be authorised to fish in the area with regulated gear, unless the vessel is allocated a quota after a transfer as permitted in accordance with Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and is allocated days at sea in accordance with point 11 or 12 of this Annex.
CHAPTER III
Number of days present within the area allocated to Union fishing vessels
5.   MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DAYS
5.1.
During the current management period, the maximum number of days at sea for which a Member State may authorise a vessel flying its flag to be present within the area having carried on board any regulated gear is shown in Table I.
5.2.
If a vessel is able to demonstrate that its hake catches represent less than 8 % of the total live weight of fish caught in a given fishing trip, the flag Member State of the vessel shall be allowed not to count the days at sea associated with that fishing trip against the applicable maximum number of days at sea as set out in Table I.
6.   SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR THE ALLOCATION OF DAYS
6.1.
For the purposes of fixing the maximum number of days at sea that a Union fishing vessel may be authorised by its flag Member State to be present within the area, the following special conditions shall apply in accordance with Table I:
(a)
the total landings of hake in each of the two calendar years 2016 and 2017 made by the vessel concerned shall represent less than 5 tonnes according to the landings in live weight; and
(b)
the total landings of Norway lobster in the years specified in point (a) above made by the vessel concerned shall represent less than 2,5 tonnes according to the landings in live weight.
6.2.
If a vessel benefits from an unlimited number of days as a result of its compliance with the special conditions, the vessel's landings in the current management period shall not exceed 5 tonnes of the total landings in live weight of hake and 2,5 tonnes of the total landings in live weight of Norway lobster.
6.3.
When either of the special conditions is not met by a vessel, that vessel shall, with immediate effect, no longer be entitled to the allocation of days corresponding to the given special condition.
6.4.
The application of the special conditions referred to in point 6.1. may be transferred from one vessel to one or more other vessels which replace that vessel in the fleet, provided that the replacing vessel uses similar gear and does not have in any year of its operation a record of landings of hake and Norway lobster higher than the quantities specified in point 6.1.
Table I
Maximum number of days a vessel may be present within the area by fishing gear per year
Special condition
Regulated gear
Maximum number of days
Trawls, Danish seines and similar gears of mesh size ≥ 32 mm, gillnets of mesh size ≥ 60 mm and bottom longlines
ES
129
FR
109
PT
113
6.1.(a) and 6.1.(b)
Trawls, Danish seines and similar gears of mesh size ≥ 32 mm, gillnets of mesh size ≥ 60 mm and bottom longlines
Unlimited
7.   KILOWATT DAY SYSTEM
7.1.
A Member State may manage its fishing effort allocations in accordance with a kilowatt days system. Through that system it may authorise any vessel concerned by any regulated gear and special conditions as set out in Table I to be present within the area for a maximum number of days which is different from that set out in that Table, provided that the overall amount of kilowatt days corresponding to the regulated gear and to the special conditions is respected.
7.2.
This overall amount of kilowatt days shall be the sum of all individual fishing efforts allocated to the vessels flying the flag of that Member State and qualified for the regulated gear and, where applicable, the special conditions. Such individual fishing efforts shall be calculated in kilowatt days by multiplying the engine power of each vessel by the number of days at sea it would benefit from, according to Table I, if point 7.1. were not applied. For as long as the number of days is unlimited according to Table I, the relevant number of days the vessel would benefit from is 360.
7.3.
A Member State wishing to benefit from the system referred to in point 7.1. shall submit a request to the Commission, for the regulated gear and special conditions as laid down in Table I, with reports in electronic format containing the details of the calculation based on:
(a)
the list of vessels authorised to fish by indicating their Union fishing fleet register number (CFR) and their engine power;
(b)
the track record of the years specified in point 6.1.(a) for such vessels reflecting the catch composition defined in the special condition referred to in point 6.1.(a) or (b), if those vessels are qualified for such special conditions;
(c)
the number of days at sea for which each vessel would have initially been authorised to fish according to Table I and the number of days at sea which each vessel would benefit from in application of point 7.1.
7.4.
On the basis of that request, the Commission shall assess whether the conditions referred to in point 7 are complied with and, where applicable, may authorise that Member State to benefit from the system referred to in point 7.1.
8.   ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL DAYS FOR PERMANENT CESSATION OF FISHING ACTIVITIES
8.1.
An additional number of days at sea on which a vessel may be authorised by its flag Member State to be present within the area when carrying on board any regulated gear may be allocated to a Member State by the Commission on the basis of permanent cessations of fishing activities that have taken place during the preceding management period, either in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council 
(
1
)
 or Council Regulation (EC) No 744/2008 
(
2
)
. Permanent cessations resulting from any other circumstances may be considered by the Commission on a case-by-case basis, following a written and duly motivated request from the Member State concerned. Such written request shall identify the vessels concerned and confirm, for each of them, that they shall never return to fishing activities.
8.2.
The effort expended in 2003 measured in kilowatt days of the withdrawn vessels using the regulated gear shall be divided by the effort expended by all vessels using that gear during 2003. The additional number of days at sea shall be then calculated by multiplying the ratio so obtained by the number of days that would have been allocated according to Table I. Any part of a day resulting from that calculation shall be rounded to the nearest whole day.
8.3.
Points 8.1. and 8.2. shall not apply where a vessel has been replaced in accordance with point 3 or 6.4., or when the withdrawal has already been used in previous years to obtain additional days at sea.
8.4.
A Member State wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 8.1. shall submit a request to the Commission, by 15 June of the current management period, with reports in electronic format containing, for the gear grouping and special conditions as laid down in Table I, the details of the calculation based on:
(a)
lists of withdrawn vessels with their CFR and their engine power;
(b)
the fishing activity deployed by such vessels in 2003 calculated in days at sea according to the grouping of fishing gears and, if necessary, special conditions.
8.5.
On the basis of such a request by a Member State the Commission may, by means of implementing acts, allocate that Member State a number of days additional to that referred to in point 5.1. for that Member State. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 49(2).
8.6.
During the current management period, a Member State may re-allocate those additional days at sea to all or part of the vessels remaining in fleet and qualified for the regulated gears. Additional days stemming from a withdrawn vessel that benefited from a special condition referred to in point 6.1.(a) or (b) may not be allocated to a vessel remaining active that does not benefit from a special condition.
8.7.
When the Commission allocates additional days at sea due to a permanent cessation of fishing activities during the preceding management period, the maximum number of days per Member State and gear shown in Table I shall be adjusted accordingly for the current management period.
9.   ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL DAYS FOR ENHANCED SCIENTIFIC OBSERVER COVERAGE
9.1.
Three additional days on which a vessel may be present within the area when carrying on board any regulated gear may be allocated to a Member State by the Commission on the basis of an enhanced programme of scientific observer coverage in partnership between scientists and the fishing industry. Such a programme shall focus in particular on levels of discarding and on catch composition and shall go beyond the requirements on data collection, as laid down in Regulation (EU) 2017/1004 of the European Parliament and of the Council 
(
3
)
 and its implementing rules for national programmes.
9.2.
Scientific observers shall be independent from the owner, the master of the vessel and any crew member.
9.3.
A Member State wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 9.1. shall submit a description of its enhanced scientific observer coverage programme to the Commission for approval.
9.4.
On the basis of that description, and after consultation with the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF), the Commission may, by means of implementing acts, allocate the Member State concerned a number of days additional to that referred to in point 5.1. for that Member State and for the vessels, the area and gear concerned by the enhanced programme of scientific observers. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 49(2).
9.5.
If an enhanced scientific observer coverage programme submitted by a Member State has been approved by the Commission in the past and the Member State concerned wishes to continue its application without changes, it shall inform the Commission of the continuation of that programme four weeks before the beginning of the period for which the programme applies.
CHAPTER IV
Management
10.   GENERAL OBLIGATION
Member States shall manage the maximum allowable effort in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 2166/2005 and Articles 26 to 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.
11.   MANAGEMENT PERIODS
11.1.
A Member State may divide the days present within the area set out in Table I into management periods of durations of one or more calendar months.
11.2.
The number of days or hours for which a vessel may be present within the area during a management period shall be fixed by the Member State concerned.
11.3.
Where a Member State authorises vessels flying its flag to be present within the area by hours, the Member State shall continue measuring the consumption of days as specified in point 10. Upon request by the Commission, the Member State shall demonstrate its precautionary measures taken to avoid an excessive consumption of days within the area due to a vessel terminating presences in the area before the end of a 24-hour period.
CHAPTER V
Exchanges of fishing effort allocations
12.   TRANSFER OF DAYS BETWEEN FISHING VESSELS FLYING THE FLAG OF A MEMBER STATE
12.1.
A Member State may permit any fishing vessel flying its flag to transfer days present within the area for which it has been authorised to another vessel flying its flag within the area, provided that the product of the days received by a vessel multiplied by its engine power in kilowatts (kilowatt days) is equal to or less than the product of the days transferred by the donor vessel and the engine power in kilowatts of that vessel. The engine power in kilowatts of the vessels shall be that recorded for each vessel in the Union fishing fleet register.
12.2.
The total number of days present within the area transferred in accordance with point 12.1., multiplied by the engine power in kilowatts of the donor vessel, shall not be higher than the donor vessel's average annual days track record in the area as verified by the fishing logbook in the years specified in point 6.1.(a) multiplied by the engine power in kilowatts of that vessel.
12.3.
The transfer of days as described in point 12.1. shall be permitted between vessels operating with any regulated gear and during the same management period.
12.4.
The transfer of days is only permitted for vessels benefiting from an allocation of fishing days without special conditions.
12.5.
On request from the Commission, Member States shall provide information on the transfers that have taken place. The format of spreadsheets for the collection and transmission of information referred to in this point may be established by the Commission, by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 49(2).
13.   TRANSFER OF DAYS BETWEEN FISHING VESSELS FLYING THE FLAG OF DIFFERENT MEMBER STATES
Member States may permit the transfer of days present within the area for the same management period and within the area between any fishing vessels flying their flags provided that points 4.1. and 4.2. and 12 apply 
mutatis mutandis
. Where Member States decide to authorise such a transfer, they shall notify the Commission, before the transfer takes place, of the details of the transfer, including the number of days to be transferred, the fishing effort and, where applicable, the fishing quotas relating thereto.
CHAPTER VI
Reporting obligations
14.   FISHING EFFORT REPORT
Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 shall apply to vessels falling under the scope of this Annex. The geographical area referred to in that Article shall be understood as the area specified in point 2 of this Annex.
15.   COLLECTION OF RELEVANT DATA
Member States shall collect on a quarterly basis the information about total fishing effort deployed within the area for towed gears and static gears, effort deployed by vessels using different types of gear in the area, and the engine power of those vessels in kilowatt days, on the basis of information used for the management of fishing days present within the area as set out in this Annex.
16.   COMMUNICATION OF RELEVANT DATA
Upon request from the Commission, Member States shall make available to the Commission a spreadsheet with data specified in point 15 in the format specified in Tables II and III by sending it to the appropriate electronic mailbox address, which shall be communicated to the Member States by the Commission. Member States shall, upon the Commission's request, send detailed information to the Commission on effort allocated and consumed covering all or parts of the current and the precedent management periods, using the data format specified in Tables IV and V.
Table II
Reporting format kW-day information by management period
Member 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
3
Member State (Alpha-3 ISO code) in which the vessel is registered
(2)
Gear
2
One of the following gear types:
TR = trawls, Danish seines and similar gear ≥ 32 mm
GN = gillnets ≥ 60 mm
LL = bottom longlines
(3)
Management period
4
One management period in the period from the 2006 management period to the current management period
(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
Special condition applying to notified gear(s)
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
…
No 1
No 2
No 3
…
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(6)
(6)
(6)
(6)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(8)
(8)
(8)
(8)
(9)
Table V
Data format for vessel-related information
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 vessel is registered
(2)
CFR
12
Union fishing fleet register number (CFR)
Unique identification number of a fishing vessel
Member State (Alpha-3 ISO code) followed by an identifying series (9 characters). Where a series has fewer than 9 characters, additional zeros shall be inserted on the left hand side
(3)
External marking
14
L
Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011
 (
6
)
(4)
Length of management period
2
L
Length of the management period measured in months
(5)
Gears notified
2
L
One of the following gear types:
TR = trawls, Danish seines and similar gear ≥ 32 mm
GN = gillnets ≥ 60 mm
LL = bottom longlines
(6)
Special condition applying to notified gear(s)
2
L
Indication of which, if any, of the special condition referred to in point 6.1.(a) or (b) of Annex IIA that apply
(7)
Days eligible using notified gear(s)
3
L
Number of days for which the vessel is eligible under Annex IIA for the choice of gears and length of management period notified
(8)
Days spent with notified gear(s)
3
L
Number of days the vessel actually spent present within the area and using gear corresponding to gear notified during the notified management period
(9)
Transfers of days
4
L
For days transferred indicate ‘– number of days transferred’ and for days received indicate ‘+ number of days transferred’
(
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
)
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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
).
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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
).
ANNEX IIB
FISHING EFFORT FOR 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 (EC) No 509/2007, and present in ICES division 7e.
1.2.
Vessels fishing with static nets with mesh size equal to or larger than 120 mm and with track records of less than 300 kg live weight of sole per year during the three previous years, according to their fishing records, shall be exempt from the application of this Annex subject to the following conditions:
(a)
such vessels caught less than 300 kg live weight of sole during the 2017 management period;
(b)
such vessels do not tranship any fish at sea to another vessel;
(c)
by 31 July 2019 and 31 January 2020 each Member State concerned makes a report to the Commission on those vessels' catch records for sole in the three previous years as well as on catches of sole in 2019.
Where any of those conditions is not met, the vessels concerned shall cease to be exempt from the application of this Annex, with immediate effect.
2.   DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Annex, the following definitions shall apply:
(a)
‘gear grouping’ means the grouping consisting of the following two gear categories:
(i)
beam trawls of mesh size equal to or greater than 80 mm, and
(ii)
static nets, including 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;
(c)
‘area’ means ICES division 7e;
(d)
‘current management period’ means the period from 1 February 2018 to 31 January 2019.
3.   LIMITATION IN ACTIVITY
Without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, each Member State shall ensure that, when carrying on board any regulated gear, Union fishing vessels flying its flag and registered in the Union shall be present within the area for no more than the number of days set out in Chapter III of this Annex.
CHAPTER II
Authorisations
4.   AUTHORISED VESSELS
4.1
A Member State shall not authorise fishing with regulated gear in the area by any vessel flying its flag which has no record of such fishing activity in the area in the period from 2002 to 2017, excluding the record of fishing activities as a result of transfer of days between fishing vessels, unless it ensures that equivalent capacity, measured in kilowatts, is prevented from fishing in the area.
4.2
However, a vessel with a track record of using a regulated gear may be authorised to use a different fishing gear, provided that the number of days allocated to this latter gear is greater than or equal to the number of days allocated to the regulated gear.
4.3
A vessel flying the flag of a Member State having no quotas in the area shall not be authorised to fish in the area with regulated gear, unless the vessel is allocated a quota after a transfer as permitted in accordance with Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and is allocated days at sea in accordance with point 10 or 11 of this Annex.
CHAPTER III
Number of days present within the area allocated to Union fishing vessels
5.   MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DAYS
During the current management period, the maximum number of days at sea for which a Member State may authorise a vessel flying its flag to be present within the area having carried on board any regulated gear is shown in Table I.
Table I
Maximum number of days a vessel may be present within the area by category of regulated gear per year
Regulated gear
Maximum number of days
Beam trawls of mesh size ≥ 80 mm
BE
176
FR
188
UK
222
Static nets with mesh size ≤ 220 mm
BE
176
FR
191
UK
176
6.   KILOWATT DAY SYSTEM
6.1.
During the current management period, a Member State may manage its fishing effort allocations in accordance with a kilowatt days system. Through that system it may authorise any vessel concerned by any regulated gear as set out in Table I to be present within the area for a maximum number of days which is different from that set out in that Table, provided that the overall amount of kilowatt days corresponding to the regulated gear is respected.
6.2.
This overall amount of kilowatt days shall be the sum of all individual fishing efforts allocated to the vessels flying the flag of that Member State and qualified for the regulated gear. Such individual fishing efforts shall be calculated in kilowatt days by multiplying the engine power of each vessel by the number of days at sea it would benefit from, according to Table I, if point 6.1. were not applied.
6.3.
A Member State wishing to benefit from the system referred to in point 6.1. shall submit a request to the Commission, for the regulated gear as laid down in Table I, with reports in electronic format containing the details of the calculation based on:
(a)
the list of vessels authorised to fish by indicating their CFR and their engine power;
(b)
the number of days at sea for which each vessel would have initially been authorised to fish according to Table I and the number of days at sea which each vessel would benefit from in application of point 6.1.
6.4.
On the basis of that request, the Commission shall assess whether the conditions referred to in point 6 are complied with and, where applicable, may authorise that Member State to benefit from the system referred to in point 6.1.
7.   ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL DAYS FOR PERMANENT CESSATION OF FISHING ACTIVITIES
7.1.
An additional number of days at sea on which a vessel may be authorised by its flag Member State to be present within the area when carrying on board any regulated gear may be allocated to a Member State by the Commission on the basis of permanent cessations of fishing activities that have taken place during the preceding management period either in accordance with Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 or with Regulation (EC) No 744/2008. Permanent cessations resulting from any other circumstances may be considered by the Commission on a case-by-case basis, following a written and duly motivated request from the Member State concerned. Such written request shall identify the vessels concerned and confirm, for each of them, that they shall never return to fishing activities.
7.2.
The effort expended in 2003 measured in kilowatt days of the withdrawn vessels using a given gear grouping shall be divided by the effort expended by all vessels using that gear grouping during 2003. The additional number of days at sea shall be then calculated by multiplying the ratio so obtained by the number of days that would have been allocated according to Table I. Any part of a day resulting from that calculation shall be rounded to the nearest whole day.
7.3.
Points 7.1.and 7.2. shall not apply where a vessel has been replaced in accordance with point 4.2., or when the withdrawal has already been used in previous years to obtain additional days at sea.
7.4.
A Member State wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 7.1. shall submit a request to the Commission, by 15 June of the current management period, with reports in electronic format containing for the gear grouping as laid down in Table I, the details of the calculation based on:
(a)
lists of withdrawn vessels with their CFR and their engine power;
(b)
the fishing activity deployed by such vessels in 2003 calculated in days at sea according to the grouping of fishing gears.
7.5.
On the basis of such a request by a Member State the Commission may, by means of implementing acts, allocate that Member State a number of days additional to that referred to in point 5 for that Member State. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 49(2).
7.6.
During the current management period, a Member State may re-allocate those additional days at sea to all or part of the vessels remaining in fleet and qualified for the regulated gears.
7.7.
When the Commission allocates additional days at sea due to a permanent cessation of fishing activities during the preceding management period the maximum number of days per Member State and gear shown in Table I shall be adjusted accordingly for the current management period.
8.   ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL DAYS FOR ENHANCED SCIENTIFIC OBSERVER COVERAGE
8.1.
Three additional days on which a vessel may be present within the area when carrying on board any regulated gear may be allocated between 1 February 2018 and 31 January 2019 to a Member State by the Commission on the basis of an enhanced programme of scientific observer coverage in partnership between scientists and the fishing industry. Such a programme shall focus in particular on levels of discarding and on catch composition and go beyond the requirements on data collection, as laid down in Regulation (EU) 2017/1004 and its implementing rules for national programmes.
8.2.
Scientific observers shall be independent from the owner, the master of the fishing vessel and any crew member.
8.3.
A Member State wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 8.1. shall submit a description of its enhanced scientific observer coverage programme to the Commission for approval.
8.4.
On the basis of that description, and after consultation with STECF, the Commission may, by means of implementing acts, allocate the Member State concerned a number of days additional to that referred to in point 5 for that Member State and for the vessels, the area and gear concerned by the enhanced programme of scientific observers. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 49(2).
8.5.
If an enhanced scientific observer coverage programme submitted by a Member State has been approved by the Commission in the past and the Member State concerned wishes to continue its application without changes, it shall inform the Commission of the continuation of that programme four weeks before the beginning of the period for which the programme applies.
CHAPTER IV
Management
9.   GENERAL OBLIGATION
Member States shall manage the maximum allowable effort in accordance with Articles 26 to 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.
10.   MANAGEMENT PERIODS
10.1.
A Member State may divide the days present within the area set out in Table I into management periods of durations of one or more calendar months.
10.2.
The number of days or hours for which a vessel may be present within the area during a management period shall be fixed by the Member State concerned.
10.3.
Where a Member State authorises vessels flying its flag to be present within the area by hours, the Member State shall continue measuring the consumption of days as specified in point 9. Upon request by the Commission, the Member State shall demonstrate its precautionary measures taken to avoid an excessive consumption of days within the area due to a vessel terminating presences in the area before the end of a 24-hour period.
CHAPTER V
Exchanges of fishing effort allocations
11.   TRANSFER OF DAYS BETWEEN FISHING VESSELS FLYING THE FLAG OF A MEMBER STATE
11.1.
A Member State may permit any fishing vessel flying its flag to transfer days present within the area for which it has been authorised to another vessel flying its flag within the area, provided that the product of the days received by a vessel multiplied by its engine power in kilowatts (kilowatt days) is equal to or less than the product of the days transferred by the donor vessel and the engine power in kilowatts of that vessel. The engine power in kilowatts of the vessels shall be that recorded for each vessel in the Union fishing fleet register.
11.2.
The total number of days present within the area transferred in accordance with point 11.1., multiplied by the engine power in kilowatts of the donor vessel, shall not be higher than the donor vessel's average annual days track record in the area as verified by the fishing logbook in the years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 multiplied by the engine power in kilowatts of that vessel.
11.3.
The transfer of days as described in point 11.1. shall be permitted between vessels operating with any regulated gear and during the same management period.
11.4.
On request from the Commission, Member States shall provide information on the transfers that have taken place. Formats of spreadsheet for the collection and transmission of information referred to in this point may be established by the Commission, by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 49(2).
12.   TRANSFER OF DAYS BETWEEN FISHING VESSELS FLYING THE FLAG OF DIFFERENT MEMBER STATES
Member States may permit transfer of days present within the area for the same management period and within the area between any fishing vessels flying their flags provided that points 4.2., 4.4., 5, 6 and 10 apply 
mutatis mutandis
. Where Member States decide to authorise such a transfer, they shall notify the Commission before the transfer takes place, the details of the transfer, including the number of days to be transferred, the fishing effort and, where applicable, the fishing quotas relating thereto.
CHAPTER VI
Reporting obligations
13.   FISHING EFFORT REPORT
Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 shall apply to vessels falling under the scope of this Annex. The geographical area referred to in that Article shall be understood as the area specified in point 2 of this Annex.
14.   COLLECTION OF RELEVANT DATA
Member States shall collect on a quarterly basis the information about total fishing effort deployed within the area for towed gears and static gears, effort deployed by vessels using different types of gear in the area, and the engine power of those vessels in kilowatt days, on the basis of information used for the management of fishing days present within the area as set out in this Annex.
15.   COMMUNICATION OF RELEVANT DATA
Upon request from the Commission, Member States shall make available to the Commission a spreadsheet with data specified in point 14 in the format specified in Tables II and III by sending it to the appropriate electronic mailbox address, which shall be communicated to the Member States by the Commission. Member States shall, upon the Commission's request, send detailed information to the Commission on effort allocated and consumed covering all or parts of the 2018 and 2019 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)
Table III
Data format kW-day information by management period
Name of field
Maximum number of characters/digits
Alignment
 (
1
)
 L(eft)/R(ight)
Definition and comments
(1)
Member State
3
Member State (Alpha-3 ISO code) in which the vessel is registered
(2)
Gear
2
One of the following gear types:
BT = beam trawls ≥ 80 mm
GN = gillnet < 220 mm
TN = trammel net or entangling net < 220 mm
(3)
Management period
4
One year in the period from the 2006 management period to the current management period
(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)
Table V
Data format for vessel-related information
Name of field
Maximum number of characters/digits
Alignment
 (
2
)
L(eft)/R(ight)
Definition and comments
(1)
Member State
3
Member State (Alpha-3 ISO code) in which vessel is registered
(2)
CFR
12
Union fishing fleet register number (CFR)
Unique identification number of a fishing vessel
Member State (Alpha-3 ISO code) followed by an identifying series (9 characters). Where a series has fewer than 9 characters, additional zeros shall be inserted on the left hand side
(3)
External marking
14
L
Under Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011
(4)
Length of management period
2
L
Length of the management period measured in months
(5)
Gears notified
2
L
One of the following gear types:
BT = beam trawls ≥ 80 mm
GN = gillnet < 220 mm
TN = trammel net or entangling net < 220 mm
(6)
Special condition applying to notified gear(s)
3
L
Number of days for which the vessel is eligible under Annex IIB for the choice of gears and length of management period notified
(7)
Days spent with notified gear(s)
3
L
Number of days the vessel actually spent present within the area and using a gear corresponding to gear notified during the notified management period
(8)
Transfers of days
4
L
For days transferred indicate ‘– number of days transferred’ and for days received indicate ‘+ number of days transferred’
(
1
)
  Information relevant for transmission of data by fixed-length formatting.
(
2
)
  Information relevant for transmission of data by fixed-length formatting.
ANNEX IIC
MANAGEMENT AREAS FOR SANDEEL IN ICES DIVISIONS 2a, 3a AND ICES SUBAREA 4
For the purposes of the management of the fishing opportunities of sandeel in ICES divisions 2a, 3a and ICES subarea 4 fixed in Annex IA, the management areas within which specific catch limits apply are defined as shown below and in the Appendix to this Annex:
Sandeel management area
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 to Annex IIC
Sandeel Management Areas
ANNEX III
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
77
DK
25
57
DE
5
FR
1
IE
8
NL
9
PL
1
SV
10
UK
18
Demersal species, north of 62° 00′ N
80
DE
16
50
IE
1
ES
20
FR
18
PT
9
UK
14
Unallocated
2
Mackerel
 (
1
)
Not relevant
Not relevant
70
Industrial species, south of 62° 00′ N
480
DK
450
150
UK
30
Faroese waters
All trawl fisheries with vessels of not more than 180 feet in the zone between 12 and 21 miles from the Faroese baselines
26
BE
0
13
DE
4
FR
4
UK
18
Directed fisheries for cod and haddock with a minimum mesh of 135 mm, restricted to the area south of 62° 28′ N and east of 6° 30′ W
8
 (
2
)
Not relevant
4
Trawl fisheries outside 21 miles from the Faroese baseline. In the periods from 1 March to 31 May and from 1 October to 31 December, those vessels may operate in the area between 61° 20′ N and 62° 00′ N and between 12 and 21 miles from the baselines
70
BE
0
26
DE
10
FR
40
UK
20
Trawl fisheries for blue ling with a minimum mesh of 100 mm in the area south of 61° 30′ N and west of 9° 00′ W and in the area between 7° 00′ W and 9° 00′ W south of 60° 30′ N and in the area south-west of a line between 60° 30′ N, 7° 00′ W and 60° 00′ N, 6° 00′ W
70
DE
 (
3
)
8
20
 (
4
)
FR
 (
3
)
12
Directed trawl fisheries for saithe with a minimum mesh size of 120 mm and with the possibility to use round-straps around the codend
70
Not relevant
22
 (
4
)
Fisheries for blue whiting. The total number of fishing authorisations may be increased by four vessels to form pairs, should the Faroese authorities introduce special rules of access to an area called ‘main fishing area of blue whiting’
34
DE
2
20
DK
5
FR
4
NL
6
UK
7
SE
1
ES
4
IE
4
PT
1
Line fisheries
10
UK
10
6
Mackerel
12
DK
1
12
BE
0
DE
1
FR
1
IE
2
NL
1
SE
1
UK
5
Herring, north of 62° 00′ N
20
DK
5
20
DE
2
IE
2
FR
1
NL
2
PL
1
SE
3
UK
4
1, 2b
 (
5
)
Fishery for snow crab with pots
20
EE
1
Not applicable
ES
1
LV
11
LT
4
PL
3
(
1
)
  Without prejudice to additional licences granted to Sweden by Norway in accordance with established practice.
(
2
)
  Those figures are included in the figures for all trawl fisheries with vessels of not more than 180 feet in the zone between 12 and 21 miles from the Faroese baselines.
(
3
)
  Those figures refer to the maximum number of vessels present at any time.
(
4
)
  Those figures are included in the figures for ‘Trawl fisheries outside 21 miles from the Faroese baselines’.
(
5
)
  The allocation of fishing opportunities available to the Union in the zone of Svalbard is without prejudice to the rights and obligations deriving from the Treaty of Paris of 1920.
ANNEX IV
ICCAT CONVENTION AREA
(
1
)
1.   Maximum number of Union bait boats and trolling boats authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm in the Eastern Atlantic
Spain
To be established
France
To be established
Union
To be established
2.   Maximum number of Union coastal artisanal fishing vessels authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm in the Mediterranean
Spain
To be established
France
To be established
Italy
To be established
Cyprus
To be established
 (
2
)
Malta
To be established
 (
2
)
Union
To be established
3.   Maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm in the Adriatic Sea for farming purposes
Croatia
To be established
Italy
To be established
Union
To be established
4.   Maximum number and total capacity in gross tonnage of fishing vessels of each Member State that may be authorised to fish for, retain on board, tranship, transport, or land bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean
Table A
Number of fishing vessels
 (
3
)
Cyprus
 (
4
)
Greece
 (
5
)
Croatia
Italy
France
Spain
Malta
 (
6
)
Purse Seiners
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
 (
7
)
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
Baitboat
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
Handline
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
 (
8
)
To be established
To be established
Trawler
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
Other artisanal
 (
9
)
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
Table B
Total capacity in gross tonnage
Cyprus
Croatia
Greece
Italy
France
Spain
Malta
Purse Seiners
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
Baitboats
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
Handlines
To be established
To be established
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
Other artisanal
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
To be established
5.   Maximum number of traps engaged in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery authorised by each Member State
Member State
Number of traps
 (
10
)
Spain
To be established
Italy
To be established
Portugal
To be established
6.   Maximum bluefin tuna farming capacity and fattening capacity for each Member State and maximum input of wild caught bluefin tuna that each Member State may allocate to its farms in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean
Table A
Maximum tuna farming capacity and fattening capacity
Number of farms
Capacity (in tonnes)
Spain
To be established
To be established
Italy
To be established
To be established
Greece
To be established
To be established
Cyprus
To be established
To be established
Croatia
To be established
To be established
Malta
To be established
To be established
Table B
(
11
)
Maximum input of wild caught bluefin tuna (in tonnes)
Spain
To be established
Italy
To be established
Greece
To be established
Cyprus
To be established
Croatia
To be established
Malta
To be established
Portugal
To be established
7.   The distribution between the Member States of the maximum number of fishing vessels flying the flag of a Member State authorised to fish for northern albacore as a target species in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 520/2007 shall be as follows:
Member State
Maximum number of vessels
Ireland
To be established
Spain
To be established
France
To be established
United Kingdom
To be established
Portugal
To be established
8.   Maximum number of Union fishing vessels of at least 20 meters length that fish for bigeye tuna in the ICCAT Convention Area shall be as follows:
Member State
Maximum number of vessels with purse seines
Maximum number of vessels with longlines
Spain
To be established
To be established
France
To be established
To be established
Portugal
To be established
To be established
Union
To be established
To be established
(
1
)
  The numbers shown in sections 1, 2 and 3 may decrease in order to comply with international obligations of the Union.
(
2
)
  This number may increase if a purse seine vessel is replaced by 10 longline vessels in accordance with footnote 4 or footnote 6 of table A in point 4 of this Annex.
(
3
)
  The numbers in this Table A of section 4 may be further increased, provided that the international obligations of the Union are complied with.
(
4
)
  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
)
  One medium size purse seiner may be replaced by no more than 10 longline vessels or one small size purse seine vessel and three other artisanal vessels.
(
6
)
  One medium size purse seiner may be replaced by no more than 10 longline vessels.
(
7
)
  Polyvalent vessels, using multi-gear equipment.
(
8
)
  Line vessels operating in the Atlantic.
(
9
)
  Polyvalent vessels, using multi-gear equipment (longline, handline, trolling line).
(
10
)
  This number may be further increased, provided that the international obligations of the Union are complied with.
(
11
)
  The farming capacity of Portugal of 500 tonnes is covered by the unused capacity of the Union set out in table A.
ANNEX V
CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA
PART A
PROHIBITION OF DIRECTED FISHING IN CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA
Target species
Zone
Period of prohibition
Sharks (all species)
Convention Area
From 1 January to 31 December 2019
Notothenia rossii
FAO 48.1. Antarctic, in the Peninsula Area
FAO 48.2. Antarctic, around the South Orkneys
FAO 48.3. Antarctic, around South Georgia
From 1 January to 31 December 2019
Finfish
FAO 48.1. Antarctic
 (
1
)
FAO 48.2. Antarctic
 (
1
)
From 1 January to 31 December 2019
Notothenia gibberifrons
Chaenocephalus aceratus
Pseudochaenichthys georgianus
Notothenia squamifrons
Patagonotothen guntheri
Electrona carlsbergi
(
1
)
FAO 48.3.
From 1 January to 31 December 2019
Dissostichus
 spp.
FAO 48.5. Antarctic
From 1 December 2018 to 30 November 2019
Dissostichus
 spp.
FAO 88.3. Antarctic
 (
1
)
FAO 58.5.1. Antarctic
 (
1
)
(
2
)
FAO 58.5.2. Antarctic east of 79° 20′ E and outside the EEZ to the west of 79° 20′ E
 (
1
)
FAO 58.4.4. Antarctic
 (
1
)
(
2
)
FAO 58.6. Antarctic
 (
1
)
(
2
)
FAO 58.7. Antarctic
 (
1
)
From 1 January to 31 December 2019
Notothenia squamifrons
FAO 58.4.4.
 (
1
)
(
2
)
From 1 January to 31 December 2019
All species except 
Champsocephalus gunnari
 and 
Dissostichus eleginoides
FAO 58.5.2. Antarctic
From 1 December 2018 to 30 November 2019
Dissostichus
 spp.
FAO 48.4. Antarctic
 (
1
)
 except within the area bounded by latitudes 55° 30′ S and 57° 20′ S and by longitudes 25° 30′ W and 29° 30′ W, and by the latitudes 57° 20′ S and 60° 00′ S and by longitudes 24° 30′ W and 29° 00′ W.
From 1 January to 31 December 2019
PART B
TACs AND BY-CATCH LIMITS FOR EXPLORATORY FISHERIES IN THE CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA IN 2018/2019
Subarea/Division
Region
Season
SSRUs
Dissostichus mawsoni
 catch limit (in tonnes)
By-catch catch limit (in tonnes)
SSRU
Limit
Skates and rays
Macrourus
 spp.
Other species
58.4.1.
Whole Division
1 December 2018 to 30 November 2019 (but directed fishing shall not take place in 2018/19)
A, B, D, F, H
0
579
5841-1
6
18
18
C (including 58.4.1_1, 58.4. 1_2)
231
5841-2
6
19
19
5841-3
7
24
24
E (58.4.1_3, 58.4.1_4)
168
5841-4
1
3
3
5841-5
3
8
8
G (including 58.4.1_5, 58.4.1_6)
180
5841-6
7
21
21
58.4.2.
Whole Division
1 December 2018 to 30 November 2019
A, B, C, D
0
50
3
8
8
E (including 58.4.2_1)
50
58.4.3a.
Whole Division 58.4.3a._1
1 December 2018 to 30 November 2019 (but directed fishing shall not take place in 2018/19)
30
2
5
5
88.1.
Whole Subarea
1 December 2018 to 31 August 2019
A, B, C, G, H, I, J, K
2 628 
 (
3
)
(
4
)
3 157 
 (
5
)
(
6
)
A, B, C, G
 (
7
)
30
96
30
G, H, I, J, K
 (
8
)
104
317
104
Special Research Zone of the Ross Sea Region marine protected area
464
 (
9
)
Special Research Zone of the Ross Sea Region marine protected area
 (
7
)
23
72
23
88.2.
Whole Subarea
 (
10
)
1 December 2018 to 31 August 2019
D, E, F, G (882_1)
240
1 000
C, D, E, F, G, H, I
10
32
32
C, D, E, F, G (882_2)
240
C, D, E, F, G (882_3)
160
C, D, E, F, G (882_4)
160
H
200
I
0
Appendix to Annex V, Part B
List of Small-Scale Research Units (SSRUs)
Region
SSRU
Boundary line
48.6
A
From 50° S 20° W, due east to 1° 30′ E, due south to 60° S, due west to 20° W, due north to 50° S.
B
From 60° S 20° W, due east to 10° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to 20° W, due north to 60° S.
C
From 60° S 10° W, due east to 0° longitude, due south to coast, westward along coast to 10° W, due north to 60° S.
D
From 60° S 0° longitude, due east to 10° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 0° longitude, due north to 60° S.
E
From 60° S 10° E, due east to 20° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 10° E, due north to 60° S.
F
From 60° S 20° E, due east to 30° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 20° E, due north to 60° S.
G
From 50° S 1° 30′ E, due east to 30° E, due south to 60° S, due west to 1° 30′ E, due north to 50° S.
58.4.1
A
From 55° S 86° E, due east to 150° E, due south to 60° S, due west to 86° E, due north to 55° S.
B
From 60° S 86° E, due east to 90° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 80° E, due north to 64° S, due east to 86° E, due north to 60° S.
C
From 60° S 90° E, due east to 100° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 90° E, due north to 60° S.
D
From 60° S 100° E, due east to 110° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 100° E, due north to 60° S.
E
From 60° S 110° E, due east to 120° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 110° E, due north to 60° S.
F
From 60° S 120° E, due east to 130° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 120° E, due north to 60° S.
G
From 60° S 130° E, due east to 140° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 130° E, due north to 60° S.
H
From 60° S 140° E, due east to 150° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 140° E, due north to 60° S.
58.4.2
A
From 62° S 30° E, due east to 40° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 30° E, due north to 62° S.
B
From 62° S 40° E, due east to 50° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 40° E, due north to 62° S.
C
From 62° S 50° E, due east to 60° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 50° E, due north to 62° S.
D
From 62° S 60° E, due east to 70° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 60° E, due north to 62° S.
E
From 62° S 70° E, due east to 73° 10′ E, due south to 64° S, due east to 80° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 70° E, due north to 62° S.
58.4.3a
A
Whole division, from 56° S 60° E, due east to 73° 10′ E, due south to 62° S, due west to 60° E, due north to 56° S.
58.4.3b
A
From 56° S 73° 10′ E, due east to 79° E, south to 59° S, due west to 73° 10′ E, due north to 56° S.
B
From 60° S 73° 10′ E, due east to 86° E, south to 64° S, due west to 73° 10′ E, due north to 60° S.
C
From 59° S 73° 10′ E, due east to 79° E, south to 60° S, due west to 73° 10′ E, due north to 59° S.
D
From 59° S 79° E, due east to 86° E, south to 60° S, due west to 79° E, due north to 59° S.
E
From 56° S 79° E, due east to 80° E, due north to 55° S, due east to 86° E, south to 59° S, due west to 79° E, due north to 56° S.
58.4.4
A
From 51° S 40° E, due east to 42° E, due south to 54° S, due west to 40° E, due north to 51° S.
B
From 51° S 42° E, due east to 46° E, due south to 54° S, due west to 42° E, due north to 51° S.
C
From 51° S 46° E, due east to 50° E, due south to 54° S, due west to 46° E, due north to 51° S.
D
Whole division excluding SSRUs A, B, C, and with outer boundary from 50° S 30° E, due east to 60° E, due south to 62° S, due west to 30° E, due north to 50° S.
58.6
A
From 45° S 40° E, due east to 44° E, due south to 48° S, due west to 40° E, due north to 45° S.
B
From 45° S 44° E, due east to 48° E, due south to 48° S, due west to 44° E, due north to 45° S.
C
From 45° S 48° E, due east to 51° E, due south to 48° S, due west to 48° E, due north to 45° S.
D
From 45° S 51° E, due east to 54° E, due south to 48° S, due west to 51° E, due north to 45° S.
58.7
A
From 45° S 37° E, due east to 40° E, due south to 48° S, due west to 37° E, due north to 45° S.
88.1
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.
88.3
A
From 60° S 105° W, due east to 95° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to 105° W, due north to 60° S.
B
From 60° S 95° W, due east to 85° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to 95° W, due north to 60° S.
C
From 60° S 85° W, due east to 75° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to 85° W, due north to 60° S.
D
From 60° S 75° W, due east to 70° W, due south to coast, westward along coast to 75° W, due north to 60° S.
PART C
ANNEX 21-03/A
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A FISHERY FOR 
EUPHAUSIA SUPERBA
General information
Member: …
Fishing season: …
Name of vessel: …
Expected level of catch (tonne): …
Vessel's daily processing capacity (tonnes in green weight): …
Intended fishing subareas and divisions
This conservation measure applies to notifications of intentions to fish for krill in Subareas 48.1, 48.2, 48.3 and 48.4 and Divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2. Intentions to fish for krill in other subareas and divisions must be notified under Conservation Measure 21-02.
Subarea/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
☐
Continuous fishing system
☐
Pumping to clear codend
☐
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)
 (
11
)
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
 (
12
)
 (m)
Mouth area (m
2
)
Panel average mesh size
 (
14
)
 (mm)
Outer
 (
13
)
Inner
 (
13
)
Outer
 (
13
)
Inner
 (
13
)
Outer
 (
13
)
Inner
 (
13
)
1st panel
2nd panel
3rd panel
…
Final panel (Codend)
Net diagram(s): …
For each net used, or any change in net configuration, refer to the relevant net diagram in the CCAMLR fishing gear library if available (www.ccamlr.org/node/74407), or submit a detailed diagram and description to the forthcoming meeting of WG-EMM. Net diagrams must include:
1.
Length and width of each trawl panel (in sufficient detail to allow calculation of the angle of each panel with respect to water flow).
2.
Mesh size (inside measurement of stretched mesh based on the procedure in Conservation Measure 22-01), shape (e.g. diamond shape) and material (e.g. polypropylene).
3.
Mesh construction (e.g. knotted, fused).
4.
Details of streamers used inside the trawl (design, location on panels, indicate ‘nil’ if streamers are not in use); streamers prevent krill fouling the mesh or escaping.
Marine mammal exclusion device
Device diagram(s): …
For each type of device used, or any change in device configuration, refer to the relevant diagram in the CCAMLR fishing gear library if available (www.ccamlr.org/node/74407), or submit a detailed diagram and description to the forthcoming meeting of WG-EMM.
Collection of acoustic data
Provide information on the echosounders and sonars used by the vessel.
Type (e.g. echosounder, sonar)
Manufacturer
Model
Transducer frequencies (kHz)
Collection of acoustic data (detailed description): …
Outline steps which will be taken to collect acoustic data to provide information on the distribution and abundance of 
Euphausia superba
 and other pelagic species such as 
myctophiids
 and 
salps
 (SC-CAMLR-XXX, paragraph 2.10)
ANNEX 21-03/B
GUIDELINES FOR ESTIMATING THE GREEN WEIGHT OF KRILL CAUGHT
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
Constant
Measure at the start of fishing
m
ρ = volume-to-mass conversion factor
Variable
Volume-to-mass conversion
kg/litre
H = depth of krill in tank
Haul-specific
Direct observation
m
Flow meter
 (
15
)
V * F
krill
 * ρ
V = volume of krill and water combined
Haul
 (
15
)
-specific
Direct observation
litre
F
krill
 = fraction of krill in the sample
Haul
 (
15
)
-specific
Flow meter volume correction
—
ρ = volume-to-mass conversion factor
Variable
Volume-to-mass conversion
kg/litre
Flow meter
 (
16
)
(V * ρ) – M
V = volume of krill paste
Haul
 (
15
)
-specific
Direct observation
litre
M = amount of water added to the process, converted to mass
Haul
 (
15
)
-specific
Direct observation
kg
ρ = density of krill paste
Variable
Direct observation
kg/litre
Flow scale
M * (1 – F)
M = mass of krill and water combined
Haul
 (
16
)
-specific
Direct observation
kg
F = fraction of water in the sample
Variable
Flow scale mass correction
—
Plate tray
(M – M
tray
) * N
M
tray
 = mass of empty tray
Constant
Direct observation prior to fishing
kg
M = mean mass of krill and tray combined
Variable
Direct observation, prior to freezing with water drained
kg
N = number of trays
Haul-specific
Direct observation
—
Meal conversion
M
meal
 * MCF
M
meal
 = mass of meal produced
Haul-specific
Direct observation
kg
MCF = meal conversion factor
Variable
Meal to whole krill conversion
—
Codend volume
W * H * L * ρ * π/4 * 1 000
W = codend width
Constant
Measure at the start of fishing
m
H = codend height
Constant
Measure at the start of fishing
m
ρ = volume-to-mass conversion factor
Variable
Volume-to-mass conversion
kg/litre
L = codend 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
 (
17
)
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
 (
17
)
Prior to fishing
Ensure that the flow meter is measuring whole krill (i.e. prior to processing)
More than once per month
 (
17
)
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
 (
18
)
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 green weight of krill caught (using equation)
Flow meter
 (
18
)
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
 (
17
)
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
 (
18
)
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
 (
18
)
Obtain a sample from the flow scale
Measure the mass of krill and water combined
Estimate the flow scale mass correction derived from the drained mass of krill
Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)
Plate tray
Prior to 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
 (
17
)
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)
Codend volume
At the start of fishing
Measure the width and height of the codend (precision ± 0,1 m)
Every month
 (
17
)
Estimate the volume-to-mass conversion derived from the drained mass of krill in a known volume (e.g. 10 litres) taken from the codend
Every haul
Measure the length of codend containing krill (precision ± 0,1 m)
Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)
(
1
)
  Except for scientific research purposes.
(
2
)
  Excluding waters subject to national jurisdiction (EEZs).
(
3
)
  Including for 88.2 A and B outside the Ross Sea region marine protected area.
(
4
)
  No more than 587 tonnes is to be taken north of 70° S. If, however, more than 587 tonnes have been taken north of 70° S, then the amount that may be taken south of 70° S is reduced by the amount taken over 587 tonnes north of 70° S.
(
5
)
  Including 65 tonnes for Ross Sea survey.
(
6
)
  Including for 88.2 A and B outside the Ross Sea region marine protected area.
(
7
)
  Including for 88.2 A and B outside the Ross Sea region marine protected area and north of 70° S.
(
8
)
  Including for 88.2 A and B outside the Ross Sea region marine protected area and south of 70° S.
(
9
)
  Including for 88.2 A within the Special Research Zone of the Ross Sea region marine protected area.
(
10
)
  Excluding 88.2 A and B which are included in 88.1.
(
11
)
  If the method is not listed in Annex 21-03/B, then please describe in detail
(
12
)
  Expected in operational conditions.
(
13
)
  Size of outer mesh, and inner mesh where a liner is used.
(
14
)
  Inside measurement of stretched mesh based on the procedure in Conservation Measure 22-01.
(
15
)
  Individual haul when using a conventional trawl, or integrated over a six-hour period when using the continuous fishing system.
(
16
)
  Individual haul when using a conventional trawl, or a two-hour period when using the continuous fishing system.
(
17
)
  A new period will commence when the vessel moves to a new subarea or division.
(
18
)
  Individual haul when using a conventional trawl, or integrated over a six-hour period when using the continuous fishing system.
ANNEX VI
IOTC AREA OF COMPETENCE
1.   Maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for tropical tunas in the IOTC Area of Competence
Member 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.   Maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for swordfish and albacore in the IOTC Area of Competence
Member State
Maximum number of vessels
Capacity (gross tonnage)
Spain
27
11 590
France
41
 (
1
)
7 882
Portugal
15
6 925
United Kingdom
4
1 400
Union
87
27 797
3.   The vessels referred to in point 1 shall also be authorised to fish for swordfish and albacore in the IOTC Area of Competence.
4.   The vessels referred to in point 2 shall also be authorised to fish for tropical tunas in the IOTC Area of Competence.
(
1
)
  This figure does not include vessels registered in Mayotte; it may be increased in the future in accordance with Mayotte's fleet development plan.
ANNEX VII
WCPFC CONVENTION AREA
Maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for swordfish in areas south of 20° S of the WCPFC Convention Area
Spain
to be established
Union
to be established
ANNEX VIII
QUANTITATIVE LIMITATIONS 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
Norway
Herring, north of 62° 00′ N
To be established
To be established
Faroe Islands
Mackerel, 6a (north of 56° 30′ N), 2a, 4a (north of 59° N)
Horse mackerel, 4, 6a (north of 56° 30′ N), 7e, 7f, 7h
14
14
Herring, north of 62° 00′ N
20
To be established
Herring, 3a
4
4
Industrial fishing for Norway pout, 4, 6a (north of 56° 30′ N) (including unavoidable by-catches of blue whiting)
14
14
Ling and tusk
20
10
Blue whiting, 2, 4a, 5, 6a (north of 56° 30′ N), 6b, 7 (west of 12° 00′ W)
20
20
Blue ling
16
16
Venezuela
 (
1
)
Snappers (French Guiana waters)
45
45
(
1
)
  To issue those fishing authorisations, proof must be produced that a valid contract exists between the ship owner applying for the fishing authorisation and a processing undertaking situated in the Department of French Guiana, and that it includes an obligation to land at least 75 % of all snapper catches from the vessel concerned in that department so that they may be processed in that undertaking's plant. Such a contract must be endorsed by the French authorities, which shall ensure that it is consistent both with the actual capacity of the contracting processing undertaking and with the objectives for the development of the Guianese economy. A copy of the duly endorsed contract shall be appended to the fishing authorisation application. Where such an endorsement is refused, the French authorities shall give notification of this refusal and state their reasons for it to the party concerned and to the Commission.

Summary:
Fishing opportunities in EU and non-EU waters
SUMMARY OF:
Regulation (EU) 2019/124 — 2019 fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU waters and, for EU fishing vessels, in certain non-Union waters
Regulation (EU) 2018/2058 — 2019 fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks in the Black Sea
Regulation (EU) 2018/2025 — 2019 and 2020 fishing opportunities for EU fishing vessels for certain deep-sea fish stocks
Regulation (EU) 2018/1628 — 2019 fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Baltic Sea and certain fishing opportunities in other waters
WHAT IS THE AIM OF THESE REGULATIONS?
They set out, for 2019 (and in certain cases for 2020 as well) the total allowable catches of different species of fish within EU waters as well as in certain non-EU waters.
KEY POINTS
Total allowable catches (TACs)
TACs set out the maximum quantity of fish of different species that can be caught during the respective year.
The set limits follow the principle of sustainable exploitation of the various stocks in line with 
maximum sustainable yield (MSY)
*
.
They are based on the best available scientific advice, including reports by the 
Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries
 taking into account biological and socio-economic aspects whilst ensuring fair treatment between fishing sectors.
They are decided by the EU countries on a proposal from the 
European Commission
.
The TAC for each individual species is divided into 
quotas
 — proportions of the TAC assigned to the EU, EU countries or non-EU countries.
Scope
The regulations apply to:
EU-registered fishing vessels;
non-EU vessels fishing in EU waters.
The regulations cover fishing in EU waters, as well as certain non-EU waters (Norway, Greenland and the Faroe Islands), with specific regulations for:
deep-sea fish stocks
 — fish caught in waters beyond the main fishing grounds of continental shelves;
the catch limit and quotas (shared between Bulgaria and Romania) for 
sprat and turbot caught
 in the 
Black Sea
;
10 most commercially important fish stocks in the Baltic Sea.
Landing obligation
From 1 January 2019, all EU fishing fleets must adhere to the landing obligation:
all catches of regulated commercial species taken on-board (including by-catch
*
) are to be landed and counted against each EU country’s respective quotas.
the obligation ends the practice of 
discarding
.
Protected species
It is prohibited to fish for, or to keep on board if accidentally caught, a number of species including the 
white shark
 and 
basking shark
.
FROM WHEN DO THE REGULATIONS APPLY?
Regulation (EU) 2019/124 has applied since 1 January 2019. The rules on fishing opportunities in the 
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention Area
 have applied since 1 December 2018 and fishing effort limits have applied since 1 February 2019.
Regulation (EU) 2018/2058 applies from 1 January 2019.
Regulation (EU) 2018/2025 applies from 1 January 2019.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1628 applies from 1 January 2019. The rules on fishing opportunities for Norway pout in specific areas apply from 1 November 2018 until 31 October 2019. The rules for anchovies fished in specific areas apply from 1 January 2018.
BACKGROUND
For more information, see:
Managing fisheries
 (
European Commission
)
Fishing quotas
 (
European Commission
).
KEY TERMS
Maximum sustainable yield (MSY):
 the largest yield (catch) that can be taken from the stock of a species over an indefinite period, i.e. without endangering its survival.
By-catch:
 unwanted fish and marine species caught unintentionally.
MAIN DOCUMENTS
Council Regulation (EU) 
2019/124
 of 30 January 2019 fixing for 2019 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, for Union fishing vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 29, 31.1.2019, pp. 1-166)
Successive amendments to Regulation (EU) 2019/124 have been incorporated in the original text. This 
consolidated version
 is of documentary value only.
Council Regulation (EU) 
2018/2058
 of 17 December 2018 fixing for 2019 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks in the Black Sea (OJ L 329, 27.12.2018, pp. 8-12)
Council Regulation (EU) 
2018/2025
 of 17 December 2018 fixing for 2019 and 2020 the fishing opportunities for Union fishing vessels for certain deep-sea fish stocks (OJ L 325, 20.12.2018, pp. 7-17)
See 
consolidated version
.
Council Regulation (EU) 
2018/1628
 of 30 October 2018 fixing for 2019 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Baltic Sea and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/120 as regards certain fishing opportunities in other waters (OJ L 272, 31.10.2018, pp. 1-10)
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Council Regulation (EU) 
2018/120
 of 23 January 2018 fixing for 2018 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, for Union fishing vessels, in certain non-Union waters, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/127 (OJ L 27, 31.1.2018, pp. 1-168)
See 
consolidated version
.
last update 08.08.2019

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