(a) the taking and landing of marine biological resources; (b) the operation of fishing gear; and (c) the interaction of fishing activities with marine ecosystems.
Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005
Modified by
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/2013of 21 August 2020amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards technical measures for certain demersal and pelagic fisheries in the North Sea and in the South Western Waters, 32020R2013, December 10, 2020
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/1160of 12 May 2021amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the sprat box and the plaice box in the North Sea, 32021R1160, July 15, 2021
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2324of 23 August 2021amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards technical measures for certain demersal and pelagic fisheries in the Celtic Sea, the Irish Sea and the West of Scotland, 32021R2324, December 29, 2021
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/199of 2 December 2021amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of excluder devices in the North Sea fishery for Norway pout, 32022R0199, February 15, 2022
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/200of 2 December 2021amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards certain technical measures on mesh sizes and the overall maximum length for certain beam trawls in the North Sea, 32022R0200, February 15, 2022
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/303of 15 December 2021amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 as regards measures to reduce incidental catches of the resident population of the Baltic Proper harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) in the Baltic Sea, 32022R0303, February 25, 2022
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/826of 23 March 2022correcting and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards exemptions from the plaice box, 32022R0826, May 30, 2022
(a) scientific investigations; and (b) direct restocking or transplantation of marine species.
(a) optimise exploitation patterns to provide protection for juveniles and spawning aggregations of marine biological resources; (b) ensure that incidental catches of sensitive marine species, including those listed under Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC, that are a result of fishing, are minimised and where possible eliminated so that they do not represent a threat to the conservation status of these species; (c) ensure, including by using appropriate incentives, that the negative environmental impacts of fishing on marine habitats are minimised; (d) have in place fisheries management measures for the purposes of complying with Directives 92/43/EEC, 2000/60/EC and 2008/56/EC, in particular with a view to achieving good environmental status in line with Article 9(1) of Directive 2008/56/EC, and with Directive 2009/147/EC.
(a) catches of marine species below the minimum conservation reference size are reduced as far as possible in accordance with Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. (b) incidental catches of marine mammals, marine reptiles, seabirds and other non-commercially exploited species do not exceed levels provided for in Union legislation and international agreements that are binding on the Union. (c) the environmental impacts of fishing activities on seabed habitats are in line with point (j) of Article 2(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
(a) "North Sea" means Union waters in ICES divisions ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) divisions are as defined in 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 ).(b) "Baltic Sea" means Union waters in ICES divisions 3b, 3c and 3d; (c) "North Western waters" means Union waters in ICES sub-areas 5, 6 and 7; (d) "South Western waters" means ICES sub-areas 8, 9 and 10 (Union waters) and CECAF zones CECAF (Eastern Central Atlantic or FAO major fishing zone 34) zones are as defined in 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 ).(e) "Mediterranean Sea" means the maritime waters of the Mediterranean to the East of line 5°36′ W; (f) "Black Sea" means waters in GFCM geographical sub-area 29 as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council 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 ).(g) "Union waters in the Indian Ocean and the West Atlantic" means waters around Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion and Saint Martin under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of a Member State; (h) "NEAFC Regulatory Area" means the waters of the NEAFC Convention Area which lie beyond the waters under the fisheries jurisdiction of the Contracting Parties as defined in Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2010 laying down a scheme of control and enforcement applicable in the area covered by the Convention on future multilateral cooperation in the North-East Atlantic fisheries and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2791/1999 (OJ L 348, 31.12.2010, p. 17 ).(i) "GFCM Agreement area" means the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea and connecting waters, as defined in Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011.
(1) "exploitation pattern" means how fishing mortality is distributed across the age and size profile of a stock; (2) "selectivity" means a quantitative expression represented as a probability of capture of marine biological resources of a certain size and/or species; (3) "directed fishing" means fishing effort targeted at a specific species or group of species and may be further specified at regional level in delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 27(7) of this Regulation; (4) "good environmental status" means the environmental status of marine waters as defined by Article 3(5) of Directive 2008/56/EC; (5) "conservation status of a species" means the sum of the influences acting on the species concerned that may affect the long-term distribution and abundance of its populations; (6) "conservation status of a habitat" means the sum of the influences acting on a natural habitat and its typical species that may affect its long-term natural distribution, structure and functions as well as the long-term survival of its typical species; (7) "sensitive habitat" means a habitat whose conservation status, including its extent and the condition (structure and function) of its biotic and abiotic components, is adversely affected by pressures arising from human activities, including fishing activities. Sensitive habitats, in particular, include habitat types listed in Annex I, and habitats of species listed in Annex II to Directive 92/43/EEC, habitats of species listed in Annex I to Directive 2009/147/EC, habitats whose protection is necessary to achieve good environmental status under Directive 2008/56/EC and vulnerable marine ecosystems as defined by point (b) of Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 734/2008 Council Regulation (EC) No 734/2008 of 15 July 2008 on the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems in the high seas from the adverse impacts of bottom fishing gears (OJ L 201, 30.7.2008, p. 8 ).(8) "sensitive species" means a species whose conservation status, including its habitat, distribution, population size or population condition is adversely affected by pressures arising from human activities, including fishing activities. Sensitive species, in particular, include species listed in Annexes II and IV to Directive 92/43/EEC, species covered by Directive 2009/147/EC and species whose protection is necessary to achieve good environmental status under Directive 2008/56/EC; (9) "small pelagic species" means species such as mackerel, herring, horse mackerel, anchovy, sardine, blue whiting, argentines, sprat, and boarfish; (10) "Advisory Councils" means stakeholder groups established in accordance with Article 43 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; (11) "trawl" means fishing gear which is actively towed by one or more fishing vessels and consisting of a net closed at the back by a bag or a codend; (12) "towed gear" means any trawls, Danish seines, dredges and similar gear which are actively moved in the water by one or more fishing vessels or by any other mechanised system; (13) "bottom trawl" means a trawl designed and rigged to operate on or near the seabed; (14) "bottom pair trawl" means a bottom trawl towed by two boats simultaneously, one towing each side of the trawl. The horizontal opening of the trawl is maintained by the distance between the two vessels as they tow the gear; (15) "pelagic trawl" means a trawl designed and rigged to operate in midwater; (16) "beam trawl" means gear with a trawl net open horizontally by a beam, wing or similar device; (17) "electric pulse trawl" means a trawl which uses an electric current to catch marine biological resources; (18) "Danish seine" or "Scottish seine" means an encircling and towed gear, operated from a boat by means of two long ropes (seine ropes) designed to herd the fish towards the opening of the seine. The gear is made up of a net which is similar in design to a bottom trawl; (19) "shore seines" means surrounding nets and towed seines set from a boat and pulled towards the shore as they are being operated from the shore or from a vessel moored or anchored by the shore; (20) "surrounding nets" means nets which catch fish by surrounding them both from the sides and from below. They may or may not be equipped with a purse line; (21) "purse seine" or "ring nets" means any surrounding net where the bottom is drawn together by means of a purse line situated at the bottom of the net, which passes through a series of rings along the groundrope, enabling the net to be pursed and closed; (22) "dredges" means gear which are either actively towed by the main boat engine (boat dredge) or hauled by a motorised winch from an anchored vessel (mechanised dredge) to catch bivalves, gastropods or sponges and which consist of a net bag or metal basket mounted on a rigid frame or rod of variable size and shape whose lower part may carry a scraper blade that can be either rounded, sharp or toothed, and may or may not be equipped with skids and diving boards. Some dredges are equipped with hydraulic equipment (hydraulic dredges). Dredges pulled by hand or by manual winches in shallow waters with or without a boat to catch bivalves, gastropods or sponges (hand dredges) shall not be considered towed gear for the purpose of this Regulation; (23) "static nets" means any type of gillnet, entangling net or trammel net that is anchored to the seabed for fish to swim into and become entangled or enmeshed in the netting; (24) "driftnet" means a net held on the water surface or at a certain distance below it by floating devices and drifting with the current, either independently or with the boat to which it may be attached. It may be equipped with devices aiming to stabilise the net or to limit its drift; (25) "gillnet" means a static net made up of a single piece of net and held vertically in the water by floats and weights; (26) "entangling net" means a static net consisting of a wall of netting rigged so that the netting is hung onto the ropes to create a greater amount of slack netting than a gillnet; (27) "trammel net" means a static net made up of several layers of netting with two outer layers of a large mesh size with a sheet of small mesh sandwiched between them; (28) "combined gillnet and trammel net" means any bottom-set gillnet combined with a trammel net which constitutes the lower part; (29) "longline" means a fishing gear consisting of a main line of variable length, to which branch lines (snoods) with hooks are fixed at intervals determined by the target species. The main line is anchored either horizontally on or near the bottom or vertically, or can be allowed to drift on the surface; (30) "pots and creels" means traps in the form of cages or baskets having one or more entrances, designed to catch crustaceans, molluscs or fish, that are set on the seabed or suspended above it; (31) "handline" means a single fishing line with one or more lures or baited hooks; (32) "St Andrew’s cross" means a grab which employs a scissor-like action to harvest for example bivalve molluscs or red coral from the seabed; (33) "codend" means the rearmost part of the trawl, having either a cylindrical shape, with the same circumference throughout, or a tapering shape. It can be made up of one or more panels (pieces of netting) attached to one another along their sides and can include the lengthening piece which is made up of one or more panels located just in front of the codend sensu stricto ;(34) "mesh size" means: (i) for knotted netting: the longest distance between two opposite knots in the same mesh when fully extended; (ii) for knotless netting: the inside distance between the opposite joints in the same mesh when fully extended along its longest possible axis;
(35) "square mesh" means a quadrilateral mesh composed of two sets of parallel bars of the same nominal length, where one set is parallel to, and the other is at right angles to, the longitudinal axis of the net; (36) "diamond mesh" means a mesh composed of four bars of the same length where the two diagonals of the mesh are perpendicular and one diagonal is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the net; (37) "T90" means trawls, Danish seines or similar towed gear having a codend and extension piece produced from knotted diamond mesh netting turned 90 o so that the main direction of run of the netting is parallel to the towing direction;(38) "Bacoma exit window" means an escape panel constructed in knotless square mesh netting fitted into the top panel of a codend with its lower edge no more than four meshes from the codline; (39) "sieve net" means a piece of netting attached to the full circumference of the shrimp trawl in front of the codend or extension piece, and tapering to an apex where it is attached to the bottom sheet of the shrimp trawl. An exit hole is cut where the sieve net and codend join, allowing species or individuals too large to pass through the sieve to escape, whereas the shrimp can pass through the sieve and into the codend; (40) "drop" means the sum of the height of the meshes (including knots) in a net when wet and stretched perpendicular to the float line; (41) "immersion time" or "soak time" means the period from the point of time when the gear is first put in the water until the point of time when the gear is fully recovered on board the fishing vessel; (42) "gear monitoring sensors" means remote electronic sensors that are placed on fishing gear to monitor key performance parameters such as the distance between trawl doors or volume of the catch; (43) "weighted line" means a line of baited hooks with added weight to increase its sinking speed and thereby reduce its time of exposure to seabirds; (44) "acoustic deterrent device" means devices aimed to deter species such as marine mammals from fishing gear by emitting acoustic signals; (45) "bird scaring lines" (also called a tori line) means lines with streamers that are towed from a high point near the stern of fishing vessels as baited hooks are deployed, with the aim of scaring seabirds away from the hooks; (46) "direct restocking" means the activity of releasing live wild animals of selected species into waters where they occur naturally, in order to use the natural production of the aquatic environment to increase the number of individuals available for fisheries and/or to increase natural recruitment; (47) "transplantation" means the process by which a species is intentionally transported and released by humans within areas of established populations of that species; (48) "selectivity performance indicator" means a reference tool to monitor progress over time towards the achievement of the CFP objective of minimising unwanted catches; (49) "spear gun" means a pneumatic or mechanically powered hand-held gun that shoots a spear for the purpose of underwater fishing; (50) "length of optimal selectivity (L opt )" is the average length of capture, provided by the best available scientific advice, that optimises the growth of individuals in a stock.
(a) toxic, stupefying or corrosive substances; (b) electric current except for the electric pulse trawl, which shall only be allowed under the specific provisions of Part D of Annex V; (c) explosives; (d) pneumatic hammers or other percussive instruments; (e) towed devices for harvesting red coral or other type of corals or coral-like organisms; (f) St Andrew’s cross and similar grabs for harvesting, in particular, red coral or other type of corals and coral-like species; (g) any type of projectile, with the exception of those used to kill caged or trapped tuna and of hand-held spears and spear guns used in recreational fishing without an aqualung, from dawn until dusk.
(a) it shall be prohibited to tranship marine organisms; (b) in the Baltic Sea it shall be prohibited to retain on board or land any quantity of marine organisms unless at least 85 % of the live weight thereof consists of molluscs and/or Furcellaria lumbricalis ;(c) in all other sea basins, except in the Mediterranean Sea, where Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 applies, it shall be prohibited to retain on board or land any quantity of marine organisms unless at least 95 % by live weight thereof consists of bivalve molluscs, gastropods and sponges.
(a) restrictions on twine thickness; (b) restrictions on the circumference of codends; (c) restrictions on the use of netting materials; (d) structure and attachment of codends; (e) permitted devices to reduce wear and tear; and (f) permitted devices to limit the escape of catches.
(a) Albacore ( Thunnus alalunga );(b) Bluefin tuna ( Thunnus thynnus );(c) Ray’s bream ( Brama brama );(d) Swordfish ( Xiphias gladius );(e) Sharks belonging to the following species or families Hexanchus griseus ;Cetorhinus maximus ; all species ofAlopiidae ;Carcharhinidae ;Sphyrnidae ;Isuridae ;Lamnidae .
(a) specific derogations as set out in point 6.1 of Part C of Annex V, point 9.1 of Part C of Annex VI and point 4.1 of Part C of Annex VII shall apply where the charted depth is between 200 and 600 m; (b) the deployment of bottom set gillnets, entangling nets and trammel nets at any position where the charted depth is greater than 200 m shall be allowed in the Mediterranean Sea.
(a) ensuring the protection of juveniles of marine species pursuant to Article 15(11) and (12) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; (b) establishing fish stock recovery areas pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; (c) constituting minimum marketing sizes pursuant to Article 47(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 1 ).
(a) in Annex V for the North Sea; (b) in Annex VI for North Western Waters; (c) in Annex VII for South Western Waters; (d) in Annex VIII for the Baltic Sea; (e) in Annex IX for the Mediterranean Sea; (f) in Annex X for the Black Sea; (g) in Annex XI for Union waters in the Indian Ocean and the West Atlantic; (h) in Annex XIII for sensitive species.
(a) aim at achieving the objectives and targets set out in Articles 3 and 4 of this Regulation; (b) aim at achieving the objectives and comply with the conditions set out in other relevant Union acts adopted in the area of the CFP, in particular in the multiannual plans referred to in Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; (c) be guided by the principles of good governance set out in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; (d) as a minimum, lead to such benefits for the conservation of marine biological resources that are at least equivalent, in particular in terms of exploitation patterns and the level of protection provided for sensitive species and habitats, to the measures referred to in paragraph 1. The potential impact of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem shall also be taken into account.
(a) the objective of the closure; (b) the geographical extent and duration of the closure; (c) restrictions on specific gear; and (d) control and monitoring arrangements.
(a) the geographical extent and duration of the closures; (b) the species and threshold levels that trigger the closure; (c) the use of highly selective gear to allow access to otherwise closed areas; and (d) control and monitoring arrangements.
(a) the species and threshold levels that trigger an obligation to move; (b) the distance by which a vessel is to move away from its previous fishing position.
(a) develop lists of sensitive species and habitats most at risk from fishing activities within the relevant region based on the best available scientific advice; (b) specify the use of additional or alternative measures to those referred to in Annex XIII to minimise the incidental catches of the species referred to in Article 11; (c) provide information on the effectiveness of existing mitigation measures and monitoring arrangements; (d) specify measures to minimise the impacts of fishing gear on sensitive habitats; (e) specify restrictions on the operation of certain gear or introduce a total prohibition on the use of certain fishing gear within an area where such gear represent a threat to the conservation status of species in that area as referred to in Articles 10 and 11 or other sensitive habitats.
(a) specifications of fishing gear and the rules governing their use; (b) specifications of modifications to fishing gear or use of selectivity devices to improve size or species selectivity; (c) restrictions or prohibitions on the use of certain fishing gear and on fishing activities in certain areas or during certain periods; (d) minimum conservation reference sizes; (e) derogations adopted on the basis of Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
(a) the specifications of the selection devices attached to the gear set out in Part B of Annexes V to IX; (b) detailed rules on the specifications of the fishing gear described in Part D of Annex V relating to restrictions on gear construction and the control and monitoring measures to be adopted by the flag Member State; (c) detailed rules on the control and monitoring measures to be adopted by the flag Member State when using the gear referred to in point 6 of Part C of Annex V, point 9 of Part C of Annex VI, and point 4 of Part C of Annex VII; (d) detailed rules on the control and monitoring measures to be adopted for the closed or restricted areas described in point 2 of Part C of Annex V, and points 6 and 7 of part C of Annex VI; (e) detailed rules on the signal and implementation characteristics of acoustic deterrent devices as referred to in Part A of Annex XIII; (f) detailed rules on the design and deployment of bird scaring lines and weighted lines as referred to in Part B of Annex XIII; (g) detailed rules on the specifications for the turtle excluder device referred to in Part C of Annex XIII.
(a) the fishing operations are to be carried out with the permission and under the authority of the flag Member State; (b) the Commission and the Member State in the waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of which the fishing operations take place ("the coastal Member State"), are to be informed at least two weeks in advance of the intention to conduct such fishing operations detailing the vessels involved and the scientific investigations to be undertaken; (c) the vessel or vessels conducting the fishing operations are to have a valid fishing authorisation in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009; (d) if requested by the coastal Member State to the flag Member State, the master of the vessel shall be required to take on board an observer from the coastal Member State during the fishing operations, unless this is not possible for security reasons; (e) fishing operations conducted by commercial vessels for the purpose of scientific investigation shall be limited in time. When the fishing operations conducted by commercial vessels for a specific research involve more than six commercial vessels, the Commission shall be informed by the flag Member State at least three months in advance and shall seek, where appropriate, the advice of STECF to confirm that this level of participation is justified on scientific grounds; if the level of participation is not considered justified according to the advice of STECF, the concerned Member State shall amend the conditions of the scientific research accordingly; (f) in the case of electric pulse trawl, vessels conducting scientific research must follow a specific scientific protocol as part of a scientific research plan that has been reviewed or validated by ICES or STECF, as well as a system for monitoring, control and evaluation.
(a) they meet the minimum conservation reference sizes set out in Annexes IV to X to this Regulation; or (b) they are sold for purposes other than direct human consumption.
(a) Articles 3, 8 to 12, 14, 15, 16 and 25 are deleted; (b) Annexes II, III and IV are deleted.
(a) Section 3 is deleted; (b) the following Section is added: "Section 4 On-board processing and pelagic fisheries Article 54a On-board processing 1. The carrying out on board a fishing vessel of any physical or chemical processing of fish to produce fish-meal, fish-oil, or similar products or to tranship catches of fish for such purposes shall be prohibited. 2. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to: (a) the processing or transhipment of offal; or (b) the production on board a fishing vessel of surimi.
Article 54b Catch handling and discharge restrictions on pelagic vessels 1. The maximum space between bars in the water separator on board pelagic fishing vessels targeting mackerel, herring and horse mackerel operating in the NEAFC Convention Area as defined in Article 3(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 shall be 10 mm. The bars shall be welded in place. If holes are used in the water separator instead of bars, the maximum diameter of the holes shall not exceed 10 mm. Holes in the chutes before the water separator shall not exceed 15 mm in diameter. 2. Pelagic vessels operating in the NEAFC Convention Area shall be prohibited from discharging fish under their water line from buffer tanks or refrigerated seawater (RSW) tanks. 3. Drawings related to the catch handling and discharge capabilities of pelagic vessels targeting mackerel, herring and horse mackerel in the NEAFC Convention Area which are certified by the competent authorities of the flag Member States, as well as any modifications thereto, shall be sent by the master of the vessel to the competent fisheries authorities of the flag Member State. The competent authorities of the flag Member State of the vessels shall carry out periodic verifications of the accuracy of the drawings submitted. Copies shall be carried on board the vessel at all times. Article 54c Restrictions on the use of automatic grading equipment 1. The carrying or use on board a fishing vessel of equipment which is capable of automatically grading, by size or by sex, herring or mackerel or horse mackerel shall be prohibited. 2. However, the carrying and use of such equipment shall be permitted provided that: (a) the vessel does not simultaneously carry or use on board either towed gear of mesh size less than 70 mm or one or more purse seines or similar fishing gear; or (b) the whole of the catch which may be lawfully retained on board: (i) is stored in a frozen state; (ii) the graded fish are frozen immediately after grading and no graded fish are returned to the sea; and (iii) the equipment is installed and located on the vessel in such a way as to ensure immediate freezing and not to allow the return of marine species to the sea.
3. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, any vessel authorised to fish in the Baltic Sea, the Belts or the Sound may carry automatic grading equipment in the Kattegat provided that a fishing authorisation has been issued in accordance with Article 7. The fishing authorisation shall define the species, areas, time periods and any other required conditions applicable to the use and carriage on board of the grading equipment. 4. This Article shall not apply in the Baltic Sea.".
(a) in paragraph 1, the introductory part is replaced by the following: "1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 regarding the following technical measures, insofar as they are not covered by Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fishery resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 105 ).";----------------------Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fishery resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 105 ).";(b) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3 of this Regulation and shall comply with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241".
(a) in paragraph 1, the introductory part is replaced by the following: "1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 in order to supplement this Regulation regarding the following technical measures, insofar as they are not covered by Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fishery resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 105 ).";----------------------Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fishery resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 105 ).";(b) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3 of this Regulation, and shall comply with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241".
(a) in paragraph 1, the introductory part is replaced by the following: "1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 in order to supplement this Regulation regarding the following technical measures, insofar as they are not covered by Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fishery resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 105 ).";----------------------Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fishery resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 105 ).";(b) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3 of this Regulation, and shall comply with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241".
(a) in paragraph 1, the introductory part is replaced by the following: "1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 in order to supplement this Regulation regarding the following technical measures, insofar as they are not covered by Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fishery resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 105 ).";----------------------Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fishery resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 105 ).";(b) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3 of this Regulation, and shall comply with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241".
(a) The following species of sawfish in all Union waters: (i) narrow sawfish ( Anoxypristis cuspidata );(ii) dwarf sawfish ( Pristis clavata );(iii) smalltooth sawfish ( Pristis pectinata );(iv) largetooth sawfish ( Pristis pristis );(v) green sawfish ( Pristis zijsron );
(b) basking shark ( Cetorhinus maximus ) and white shark (Carcharodon carcharias ) in all waters;(c) smooth lantern shark ( Etmopterus pusillus ) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and subarea 4 and in Union waters of ICES subareas 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 14;(d) reef manta ray ( Manta alfredi ) in all Union waters;(e) giant manta ray ( Manta birostris ) in all Union waters;(f) the following species of Mobula rays in all 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 );
(g) Norwegian skate ( Raja (Dipturus )nidarosiensis ) in Union waters of ICES divisions 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h and 7k;(h) white skate ( Raja alba ) in Union waters of ICES subareas 6-10(i) guitarfishes ( Rhinobatidae ) in Union waters of ICES subareas 1-10 and 12;(j) angel shark ( Squatina squatina ) in all Union waters;(k) salmon ( Salmo salar ) and sea trout (Salmo trutta ) when fishing with any towed net within the waters outside the six-mile limit measured from Member States’ baselines in ICES sub-areas 1, 2 and 4-10 (Union waters);(l) houting ( Coregonus oxyrhynchus ) in ICES division 4b (Union waters);(m) the Adriatic sturgeon ( Acipenser naccarii ) and common sturgeon (Acipenser sturio ) in Union waters;(n) berried female crawfish ( Palinurus spp.) and berried female lobster (Homarus gammarus ) in the Mediterranean Sea except when used for direct restocking or transplantation purposes;(o) date shell ( Lithophaga lithophaga ), fan mussel (Pinna nobilis ) and common piddock (Pholas dactylus ) in Union waters in the Mediterranean Sea;(p) hatpin urchin (Centrostephanus longispinus); (q) berried female European lobster ( Homarus gammarus ) in ICES divisions 3a, 4a and 4b.
Belgica Mound Province: 51°29.4′ N, 11°51.6′ W 51°32.4′ N, 11°41.4′ W 51°15.6′ N, 11°33.0′ W 51°13.8′ N, 11°44.4′ W 51°29.4′ N, 11°51.6′ W
Hovland Mound Province: 52°16.2′ N, 13°12.6′ W 52°24.0′ N, 12°58.2′ W 52°16.8′ N, 12°54.0′ W 52°16.8′ N, 12°29.4′ W 52°04.2′ N, 12°29.4′ W 52°04.2′ N, 12°52.8′ W 52°09.0′ N, 12°56.4′ W 52°09.0′ N, 13°10.8′ W 52°16.2′ N, 13°12.6′ W
North-West Porcupine Bank Area I: 53°30.6′ N, 14°32.4′ W 53°35.4′ N, 14°27.6′ W 53°40.8′ N, 14°15.6′ W 53°34.2′ N, 14°11.4′ W 53°31.8′ N, 14°14.4′ W 53°24.0′ N, 14°28.8′ W 53°30.6′ N, 14°32.4′ W
North-West Porcupine Bank Area II: 53°43.2′ N, 14°10.8′ W 53°51.6′ N, 13°53.4′ W 53°45.6′ N, 13°49.8′ W 53°36.6′ N, 14°07.2′ W 53°43.2′ N, 14°10.8′ W
South-West Porcupine Bank: 51°54.6′ N, 15°07.2′ W 51°54.6′ N, 14°55.2′ W 51°42.0′ N, 14°55.2′ W 51°42.0′ N, 15°10.2′ W 51°49.2′ N, 15°06.0′ W 51°54.6′ N, 15°07.2′ W.
be on a list of authorised vessels and be issued with a fishing authorisation in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009; carry on board exclusively pelagic gear; give four hours advance notification of their intention to enter an area for the protection of vulnerable deep-sea habitats to the Irish Fisheries Monitoring Centre (FMC) as defined in point 15 of Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 and at the same time notify quantities of fish retained on board; have an operational, fully functioning secure Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) which complies fully with the respective rules when present in any of the areas described in point 1; make VMS reports every hour; inform the Irish FMC on departure from the area and at the same time notify quantities of fish retained on board; and have on board trawls with a codend mesh size range from 16-79mm.
59°54′ N, 6°55′ W 59°47′ N, 6°47′ W 59°37′ N, 6°47′ W 59°37′ N, 7°39′ W 59°45′ N, 7°39′ W 59°54′ N, 7°25′ W.
44°12′ N, 5°16′ W 44°12′ N, 4°26′ W 43°53′ N, 4°26′ W 43°53′ N, 5°16′ W 44°12′ N, 5°16′ W.
27°00′ N, 19°00′ W 26°00′ N, 15°00′ W 29°00′ N, 13°00′ W 36°00′ N, 13°00′ W 36°00′ N, 19°00′ W.
36°00′ N, 23°00′ W 39°00′ N, 23°00′ W 42°00′ N, 26°00′ W 42°00′ N, 31°00′ W 39°00′ N, 34°00′ W 36°00′ N, 34°00′ W.
Albacore: Thunnus alalunga Bluefin tuna: Thunnus thynnus Bigeye tuna: Thunnus obesus Skipjack: Katsuwonus pelamis Atlantic Bonito: Sarda sarda Yellowfin tuna: Thunnus albacares Blackfin tuna: Thunnus atlanticus Little tuna: Euthynnus spp.Southern bluefin tuna: Thunnus maccoyii Frigate tuna: Auxis spp.Oceanic sea breams: Brama rayi Marlins: Tetrapturus spp.;Makaira spp.Sailfishes: Istiophorus spp.Swordfishes: Xiphias gladius Sauries: Scomberesox spp.;Cololabis spp.Dolphinfishes: Coryphœna spp.Sharks: Hexanchus griseus ;Cetorhinus maximus ;Alopiidae ;Carcharhinidae ;Sphyrnidae ;Isuridae ;Lamnidae Cephalopods : all species
1. The size of any fish shall be measured, as shown in Figure 1, from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail fin. 2. The size of a Norway lobster ( Nephrops norvegicus ) shall be measured, as shown in Figure 2, either:as the length of the carapace, parallel to the midline, from the back of either eye socket to the midpoint of the distal dorsal edge of the carapace, or as the total length, from the tip of the rostrum to the rear end of the telson, not including the setae.
In the case of detached Norway lobster tails: from the front edge of the first tail segment present to the rear end of the telson, not including the setae. The tail shall be measured flat, unstretched and on the dorsal side. 3. The size of a lobster ( Homarus gammarus ) from the North Sea except Skagerrak or Kattegat shall be measured, as shown in Figure 3, as the length of the carapace, parallel to the midline, from the back of either eye socket to the distal edge of the carapace.4. The size of a lobster ( Homarus gammarus ) from Skagerrak or Kattegat shall be measured, as shown in Figure 3, either:as the length of the carapace, parallel to the midline, from the back of either eye socket to the midpoint of the distal dorsal edge of the carapace, or as the total length, from the tip of the rostrum to the rear end of the telson, not including the setae.
5. The size of a crawfish ( Palinurus spp.) shall be measured, as shown in Figure 4, as the length of the carapace, parallel to the midline, from the tip of the rostrum to the midpoint of the distal dorsal edge of the carapace.6. The size of any bivalve mollusc shall be measured, as shown in Figure 5, across the longest part of the shell. 7. The size of a spinous spider crab ( Maja squinado ) shall be measured, as shown in Figure 6, as the length of the carapace, along the midline, from the edge of the carapace between the rostrums to the posterior edge of the carapace.8. The size of an edible crab ( Cancer pagurus ) shall be measured, as shown in Figure 7, as the maximum width of the carapace measured perpendicular to the antero-posterior midline of the carapace.9. The size of a whelk ( Buccinum spp.) shall be measured, as shown in Figure 8, as the length of the shell.10. The size of swordfish ( Xiphias gladius ) shall be measured, as shown in Figure 9, as the lower jaw to fork length (LJFL).
the Kattegat is limited in the north by a line drawn from Skagen Lighthouse to the lighthouse in Tistlarna, and from there to the nearest point on the Swedish coast, and in the south by a line drawn from Hasenøre Head to Gniben Point, from Korshage to Spodsbjerg, and from Gilbjerg Head to the Kullen, the Skagerrak is limited in the west by a line drawn from the lighthouse of Hanstholm to the lighthouse of Lindesnes, and in the south by a line drawn from Skagen Lighthouse to the lighthouse of Tistlarna, and from there to the nearest point on the Swedish coast, the North Sea shall comprise ICES sub-area 4, the adjacent part of ICES Division 2a lying south of latitude 64° N, and that part of ICES Division 3a which is not covered by the definition of Skagerrak given in the second indent.
| Species | North Sea |
|---|---|
| Cod | 35 cm |
| Haddock ( | 30 cm |
| Saithe ( | 35 cm |
| Pollack ( | 30 cm |
| Hake ( | 27 cm |
| Megrim ( | 20 cm |
| Sole ( | 24 cm |
| Plaice ( | 27 cm |
| Whiting ( | 27 cm |
| Ling ( | 63 cm |
| Blue ling ( | 70 cm |
| Norway lobster ( | Total length 85 mm, Carapace length 25 mm Norway lobster tails 46 mm |
| Mackerel ( | 30 cm |
| Herring ( | 20 cm |
| Horse mackerel ( | 15 cm |
| Anchovy ( | 12 cm or 90 individuals per kg |
| Bass ( | 42 cm |
| Sardine ( | 11 cm |
| Lobster ( | 87 mm (carapace length) |
| Spinous spider crab ( | 120 mm |
| Queen scallop ( | 40 mm |
| Grooved carpetshell ( | 40 mm |
| Carpetshell ( | 38 mm |
| Short-necked clam ( | 35 mm |
| Clam ( | 40 mm |
| Hard clam ( | 6 cm |
| Razor clam ( | 10 cm |
| Surf clams ( | 25 mm |
| Donax clams ( | 25 mm |
| Bean solen ( | 65 mm |
| Whelk ( | 45 mm |
| Octopus ( | 750 g |
| Crawfish ( | 95 mm (carapace length) |
| Deepwater rose shrimp ( | 22 mm (carapace length) |
| Edible crab ( | 140 mm |
| Scallop ( | 100 mm |
| Cod ( | 30 cm |
| Haddock ( | 27 cm |
| Saithe ( | 30 cm |
| Pollack ( | — |
| Hake ( | 30 cm |
| Megrim ( | 25 cm |
| Sole ( | 24 cm |
| Plaice ( | 27 cm |
| Whiting ( | 23 cm |
| Ling ( | — |
| Blue ling ( | — |
| Norway lobster ( | |
| Mackerel ( | 20 cm |
| Herring ( | 18 cm |
| Horse mackerel ( | 15 cm |
| Lobster ( | |
| European lobster ( | 90 mm (Carapace length) in the Swedish exclusive economic zone in ICES division 3a |
(i) the associated conditions set out in that table are complied with, and by-catches of cod, haddock and saithe do not exceed 20 % of the total catch in live weight of all marine biological resources landed after each fishing trip; or (ii) other selectivity modifications are used which have been assessed by STECF upon request of one or more Member States and approved by the Commission. Those selectivity modifications shall result in the same or better selectivity characteristics for cod, haddock and saithe as that of 120 mm.
constructed with a top panel with a minimum mesh size of 120 mm square mesh; at least 3 metres long; and at least as wide as the sorting grid.
is constructed within the mesh size range of 80 to 99 +≥ 100 mm, is fitted with multiple cod-ends of mesh sizes ranging from at least 80 to 120 mm attached to a single extension piece, the uppermost cod-end being constructed with a mesh size of at least 120 mm and fitted with a separation panel with a maximum mesh size of 105 mm, and may furthermore be fitted with an optional selection grid with a bar spacing of at least 17 mm provided it is constructed in such a way so as to allow the escape of small Norway lobster.
| Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 100 mm | North Sea south of 57° 30′ N | Directed fishing for plaice and sole with otter trawls, beam trawls, and seines. A square mesh panel of at least 90 mm shall be fitted. |
| At least 80 mm | ICES Divisions 4b and 4c | |
| At least 80 mm | North Sea | |
| At least 80 mm | ICES division 4c | Directed fishing for sole using otter trawls. A square mesh panel of at least 80 mm shall be fitted. |
| At least 70 mm (square mesh) or 90 mm (diamond mesh) | Skagerrak and Kattegat | Directed fishing for Norway lobster ( |
| At least 40 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for squid ( |
| At least 35 mm | Skagerrak and Kattegat | Directed fishing for Northern prawn ( |
| At least 32 mm | Whole area except Skagerrak and Kattegat | Directed fishing for Northern prawn ( |
| At least 16 mm | Whole area |
|
| Less than 16 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for sandeel. |
| Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 100 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for haddock, whiting, dab and bass |
| At least 90 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for flatfish or species not subject to catch limits and which are not covered elsewhere in the table |
| At least 50 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for small pelagic species which are not covered elsewhere in the table |
the east coast of England at latitude 55°30′ N 55°30′ N, 01°00′ W 58°00′ N, 01°00′ W 58°00′ N, 02°00′ W the east coast of Scotland at longitude 02°00′ W.
(a) the area within 12 nautical miles of the coasts of France, north of latitude 51°00′ N, Belgium, and the Netherlands up to latitude 53°00′ N, measured from the baselines; (b) the area bounded by a line joining the following coordinates: a point on the west coast of Denmark at latitude 57°00′ N 57°00′ N, 7°15′ E 55°00′ N, 7°15′ E 55°00′ N, 7°00′ E 54°30′ N, 7°00′ E 54°30′ N, 7°30′ E 54°00′ N, 7°30′ E 54°00′ N, 6°00′ E 53°50′ N, 6°00′ E 53°50′ N, 5°00′ E 53°30′ N, 5°00′ E 53°30′ N, 4°15′ E 53°00′ N, 4°15′ E a point on the coast of the Netherlands at latitude 53°00′ N the area within 12 nautical miles of the west coast of Denmark from 57°00′ N as far north as the Hirtshals Lighthouse, measured from the baselines.
(a) vessels whose engine power does not exceed 221 kW using bottom trawls or Danish seines; (b) paired vessels whose combined engine power does not exceed 221 kW at any time using bottom pair trawls; (c) vessels whose engine power exceeds 221 kW shall be permitted to use bottom otter trawls, and paired vessels whose combined engine power exceeds 221 kW shall be permitted to use bottom pair trawls provided that such vessels do not engage in directed fishing for plaice and sole and comply with the relevant mesh size rules contained in Part B of this Annex; (d) vessels whose engine power exceeds 221 kW using Danish seines which haul the fishing gear while the vessel is at anchor (Danish anchor seine – SDN), provided that such vessels comply with the mesh size provided for in point 1.1 of Part B of this Annex.
The engine power of the vessels does not exceed 221 Kw and their overall length does not exceed 24 m; and The beam length or aggregated beam length, measured as the sum of each beam, is no more than 9 m, or cannot be extended to a length greater than 9 m, except when directed fishing for common shrimp ( Crangon crangon ) with a minimum mesh size of less than 31 mm.
from 1 January to 31 March, and from 1 October to 31 December, within ICES statistical area 39E8. For the purpose of this Regulation, that ICES area shall be the area bounded by a line due east from the east coast of the United Kingdom along latitude 55°00′ N to a point at longitude 1°00′ W, from there due north to a point at latitude 55°30′ N and from there due west to the United Kingdom coast; from 1 January to 31 March, and from 1 October to 31 December, within the inner waters of the Moray Firth west of longitude 3°30′ W, and in the inner waters of the Firth of Forth west of longitude 3°00′ W, from 1 July to 31 October, within the geographical area bounded by the following coordinates: the west coast of Denmark at latitude 55°30′ N latitude 55°30′ N, longitude 7°00′ E latitude 57°00′ N, longitude 7°00′ E the west coast of Denmark at latitude 57°00′ N.
(a) towed gear with a mesh size of less than 32 mm; (b) purse seines; or (c) gillnets, entangling nets, trammel nets and driftnets with a mesh size of less than 30 mm.
Bottom set gillnets used for directed fishing for hake of a mesh size of at least 100 mm and no more than 100 meshes deep, where the total length of all nets deployed does not exceed 25 km per vessel and the maximum soak time is 24 hours; Entangling nets used for directed fishing for anglerfish of a mesh size of at least 250 mm and no more than 15 meshes deep, where the total length of all nets deployed does not exceed 100 km and the maximum soak time is 72 hours.
(a) in commercial fisheries during the period 1 January to first Monday after 20 September; (b) in recreational fisheries during the period 1 December to first Monday after 20 September.
a point on east coast of the United Kingdom at latitude 55° N east to latitude 55° N, longitude 5° E north to latitude 56° N east to a point on the west coast of Denmark at latitude 56° N.
(a) no more than 5 % of the beam trawler fleet per Member State use the electric pulse trawl; (b) the maximum electrical power in kW for each beam trawl is no more than the length in metres of the beam multiplied by 1,25; (c) the effective voltage between the electrodes is no more than 15 V; (d) the vessel is equipped with an automatic computer management system which records the maximum power used per beam and the effective voltage between electrodes for at least the last 100 tows. It is not possible for non-authorised personnel to modify this automatic computer management system; (e) it is prohibited to use one or more tickler chains in front of the footrope.
| Species | Whole area |
|---|---|
| Cod ( | 35 cm |
| Haddock ( | 30 cm |
| Saithe ( | 35 cm |
| Pollack ( | 30 cm |
| Hake ( | 27 cm |
| Megrim ( | 20 cm |
| Sole ( | 24 cm |
| Plaice ( | 27 cm |
| Whiting ( | 27 cm |
| Ling ( | 63 cm |
| Blue ling ( | 70 cm |
| Norway lobster ( | Total length 85 mm, Carapace length 25 mm |
| Mackerel ( | 20 cm |
| Herring ( | 20 cm |
| Horse mackerel ( | 15 cm |
| Anchovy ( | 12 cm or 90 individuals per kg |
| Bass ( | 42 cm |
| Sardine ( | 11 cm |
| Red sea-bream ( | 33 cm |
| Lobster ( | 87 mm |
| Spinous spider crab ( | 120 mm |
| Queen scallop ( | 40 mm |
| Grooved carpetshell ( | 40 mm |
| Carpetshell ( | 38 mm |
| Short-necked clam ( | 35 mm |
| Clam ( | 40 mm |
| Hard clam ( | 6 cm |
| Razor clam ( | 10 cm |
| Surf clams ( | 25 mm |
| Donax clams ( | 25 mm |
| Bean solen ( | 65 mm |
| Whelk ( | 45 mm |
| Octopus ( | 750 g |
| Crawfish ( | 95 mm |
| Deepwater rose shrimp ( | 22 mm (carapace length) |
| Edible crab ( | 140 mm |
| Scallop ( | 100 mm |
(i) the associated conditions set out in that table are complied with, and by-catches of cod, haddock and saithe do not exceed 20 % of the total catch in live weight of all marine biological resources landed after each fishing trip; or (ii) other selectivity modifications are used which have been assessed by STECF upon request of one or more Member States and approved by the Commission. Those selectivity modifications shall result in the same or better selectivity characteristics for cod, haddock and saithe as that of 120 mm, or 100 mm in ICES sub-area 7b-7k, respectively.
| Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 80 mm | ICES sub-area 7 | Directed fishing for hake, megrim and anglerfish, or directed fishing for whiting, mackerel and species not subject to catch limits and which are not covered elsewhere in the table, using bottom trawls. A square mesh panel of at least 120 mm shall be fitted |
| At least 80 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for Norway lobster ( |
| At least 80 mm | ICES divisions 7a, 7b, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h and 7j | Directed fishing for sole with beam trawls. A panel with a mesh size of at least 180 mm |
| At least 80 mm | ICES divisions 7d and 7e | Directed fishing for whiting, mackerel and species not subject to catch limits and which are not covered elsewhere in the table, using bottom trawls. |
| At least 40 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for squid ( |
| At least 16 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for small pelagic species which are not covered elsewhere in the table. Directed fishing for common and Aesop shrimps. A separator trawl or sorting grid must be fitted in accordance with nationally established rules |
| Less than 16 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for sandeel |
1.3.1. The following shall apply to vessels fishing with bottom trawls and seines in ICES divisions 7f, 7g, the part of 7h North of latitude 49° 30′ North and the part of 7j North of latitude 49° 30′ North and East of longitude 11° West: (a) Vessels fishing with bottom trawls or seines shall use gear with one of the following mesh sizes: (i) 110 mm cod-end with 120 mm square-mesh panel; (ii) 100 mm T90 cod-end; (iii) 120 mm cod-end; (iv) 100 mm with 160 mm square-mesh panel;
(b) in addition, vessels fishing with bottom trawls whose catches weighed before any discards consist of at least 20 % of haddock shall use: (i) a fishing gear that is constructed with a minimum of one meter spacing between the fishing line and ground gear, or (ii) any means proven to be at least equally selective for avoidance of cod, according to the assessment by ICES or the STECF, and approved by the Commission.
(a) vessels operating with bottom trawls or seines with catches comprising more than 30 % of Norway lobster shall use one of the following gears: (i) 300 mm squared mesh panel; vessels below 12 meters in length over all may use a 200 mm square mesh panel; (ii) Seltra panel; (iii) Sorting grid with a 35 mm bar or a similar Netgrid selectivity device; (iv) 100 mm cod-end with a 100 mm square mesh panel; (v) until 31 July 2022 , dual cod-end with the uppermost cod-end constructed with T90 mesh of at least 90mm and fitted with a separation panel with a maximum mesh size of 300mm;
(b) vessels operating with bottom trawls or seines with catches comprising more than 55 % of whiting or 55 % of anglerfish, hake or megrim combined, shall use one of the following gears: (i) 100 mm cod-end with a 100 mm squared mesh panel; (ii) 100mm T90 cod-end and extension.
1.4.1. The following shall apply to fishing vessels operating with bottom trawls or seines in ICES divisions 6a and 5b, within the Union waters, East of 12°W (West of Scotland) in Norway lobster ( Nephrops norvegicus ) fisheries:(a) vessels shall use of a square mesh panel (positioning retained) of at least 300 mm for vessels deploying a cod-end mesh size less than 100 mm; for vessels below 12 m in length over all and/or with engine power of 200 kW or less, the panel overall length may be 2 m and the panel 200 mm; (b) vessels with catches comprising more than 30 % of Norway lobster shall use a square mesh panel (positioning retained) of at least 160 mm for vessels deploying a cod-end mesh size of 100-119 mm.
By way of derogation from letters (a) and (b) of point 1.4.1, the use of an alternative fishing gear shall be permitted provided such gear results in at least the same or higher selectivity for cod, haddock and whiting, according to an assessment made by the STECF. Such gear shall comply with the requirements of Article 15(4) and shall be approved by the Commission. 1.4.2. The following shall apply to fishing vessels operating with bottom trawls or seines in ICES division 7a (Irish Sea): (a) vessels operating with bottom trawls or seines with a cod-end mesh size equal to or larger than 70 mm and smaller than 100 mm and with catches comprising more than 30 % of Norway lobster shall use one of the following gears: (i) 300 mm square mesh panel; vessels below 12 meters in length over all may use a 200 mm squared mesh panel; (ii) Seltra panel; (iii) Sorting grid with 35 mm bar spacing; (iv) CEFAS Netgrid; (v) Flip-flap trawl;
(b) vessels equal to or greater than 12 meters in length overall operating with bottom trawls or seines with catches comprising more than 10 % of haddock, cod and skates and rays combined, shall use 120 mm cod-end; (c) vessels equal to or greater than 12 meters in length over all operating with bottom trawls or seines with catches comprising less than 10 % of haddock, cod and skates and rays combined shall apply a cod-end mesh size of 100 mm with a 100 mm square mesh panel. This provision shall not apply to vessels with catches comprising more than 30 % of Norway lobster or more than 85 % of queen scallops. (d) Vessels operating with bottom trawls or seines may use a 100mm T90 cod-end.
| Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 100 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for flatfish or species not subject to catch limits and which are not covered elsewhere in the table Directed fishing for whiting, dab and bass |
| At least 50 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for small pelagic species which are not covered elsewhere in the table Directed fishing for red mullet |
55°25′ N, 7°07′ W 55°25′ N, 7°00′ W 55°18′ N, 6°50′ W 55°17′ N, 6°50′ W 55°17′ N, 6°52′ W 55°25′ N, 7°07 W.
(i) no fishing gear other than pots and creels are carried on board; and (ii) by-catches of a species subject to the landing obligation are landed and counted against quotas.
(i) no net of mesh size greater than or equal to 55 mm is carried on board; and (ii) by-catches of a species subject to the landing obligation are landed and counted against quotas.
a point on the east coast of the Ards peninsula in Northern Ireland at 54°30′ N 54°30′ N, 04°50′ W 53°15′ N, 04°50′ W a point on the east coast of Ireland at 53°15′ N.
57°00′ N, 15°00′ W 57°00′ N, 14°00′ W 56°30′ N, 14°00′ W 56°30′ N, 15°00′ W 57°00′ N, 15°00′ W.
52°27′ N, 12°19′ W 52°40′ N, 12°30′ W 52°47′ N, 12°39,60′ W 52°47′ N, 12°56′ W 52°13,5′ N, 13°53,83′ W 51°22′ N, 14°24′ W 51°22′ N, 14°03′ W 52°10′ N, 13°25′ W 52°32′ N, 13°07,50′ W 52°43′ N, 12°55′ W 52°43′ N, 12°43′ W 52°38,80′ N, 12°37′ W 52°27′ N, 12°23′ W 52°27′ N, 12°19′ W.
59°58′ N, 07°00′ W 59°55′ N, 06°47′ W 59°51′ N, 06°28′ W 59°45′ N, 06°38′ W 59°27′ N, 06°42′ W 59°22′ N, 06°47′ W 59°15′ N, 07°15′ W 59°07′ N, 07°31′ W 58°52′ N, 07°44′ W 58°44′ N, 08°11′ W 58°43′ N, 08°27′ W 58°28′ N, 09°16′ W 58°15′ N, 09°32′ W 58°15′ N, 09°45′ W 58°30′ N, 09°45′ W 59°30′ N, 07°00′ W 59°58′ N, 07°00′ W
60°00′ N, 11°00′ W 59°00′ N, 11°00′ W 59°00′ N, 09°00′ W 59°30′ N, 09°00′ W 59°30′ N, 10°00′ W 60°00′ N, 10°00′ W 60°00′ N, 11°00′ W
59°15′ N, 10°24′ W 59°10′ N, 10°22′ W 59°08′ N, 10°07′ W 59°11′ N, 09°59′ W 59°15′ N, 09°58′ W 59°22′ N, 10°02′ W 59°23′ N, 10°11′ W 59°20′ N, 10°19′ W 59°15′ N, 10°24′ W.
(a) it shall immediately cease fishing and exit the area in which it is present; (b) it may not re-enter either of the areas until its catch has been landed; (c) it may not return to the sea any quantity of blue ling.
60°58.76′ N, 27°27.32′ W 60°56.02′ N, 27°31.16′ W 60°59.76′ N, 27°43.48′ W 61°03.00′ N, 27°39.41′ W 60°58.76′ N, 27°27.32′ W.
a point on the south coast of the United Kingdom at 02°00′ W 49° 30′ N, 2° 00′ W 49° 30′ N, 7° 00′ W 52° 00′ N, 7° 00′ W a point on the west coast of the United Kingdom at 52° 00′ N.
static nets and/or hand lines; demersal trawls, Danish seines or other similar towed nets, with a mesh size greater than 80 mm.
The engine power of the vessels does not exceed 221 Kw and their length does not exceed 24 m; and The beam length or aggregated beam length, measured as the sum of each beam, is no more than 9 m, or cannot be extended to a length greater than 9 m, except when directed fishing for common shrimp ( Crangon crangon ) with a codend mesh size of less than 31 mm.
Bottom set gillnets used for directed fishing for hake with a mesh size of at least 100 mm and no more than 100 meshes deep, where the total length of all nets deployed does not exceed 25 km per vessel and the maximum soak time is 24 hours. Entangling nets used for directed fishing for anglerfish with a mesh size of at least 250 mm and no more than 15 meshes deep, where the total length of all nets deployed does not exceed 100 km and the maximum soak time is 72 hours.
(a) ICES divisions from 7f to 7k, (b) in the area West of 5° W longitude in ICES division 7e and (c) in ICES divisions 7b and 7c.
(i) they use a cod-end mesh size of at least 100 mm, or (ii) their by-catches of cod do not exceed 1,5 %, as assessed by the STECF, when fishing outside the areas mentioned in point 1.3 of Part B.
| Species | Whole area |
|---|---|
| Cod ( | 35 cm |
| Haddock ( | 30 cm |
| Saithe ( | 35 cm |
| Pollack ( | 30 cm |
| Hake ( | 27 cm |
| Megrim ( | 20 cm |
| Sole ( | 24 cm |
| Plaice ( | 27 cm |
| Whiting ( | 27 cm |
| Ling ( | 63 cm |
| Blue ling ( | 70 cm |
| Norway lobster ( | |
| Norway Lobster tails | 37 mm |
| Mackerel ( | 20 cm |
| Herring ( | 20 cm |
| Horse mackerel ( | 15 cm |
| Anchovy ( | 12 cm or 90 individuals per kg |
| Bass ( | 36 cm |
| Sardine ( | 11 cm |
| Red sea-bream ( | 33 cm |
| Lobster ( | 87 mm |
| Spinous spider crab ( | 120 mm |
| Queen scallop ( | 40 mm |
| Grooved carpetshell ( | 40 mm |
| Carpetshell ( | 38 mm |
| Short-necked clam ( | 35 mm |
| Clam ( | 40 mm |
| Hard clam ( | 6 cm |
| Razor clam ( | 10 cm |
| Surf clams ( | 25 mm |
| Donax clams ( | 25 mm |
| Bean solen ( | 65 mm |
| Whelk ( | 45 mm |
| Octopus ( | 750 g |
| Crawfish ( | 95 mm |
| Deepwater rose shrimp ( | 22 mm (carapace length) |
| Edible crab ( | 140 mm |
| Scallop ( | 100 mm |
| Cod ( | 42 cm |
| Red seabream ( | 40 cm |
| European seabass ( | 42 cm |
(i) the associated conditions set out in that table are complied with, and by-catches of hake do not exceed 20 % of the total catch in live weight of all marine biological resources landed after each fishing trip; or (ii) other selectivity modifications are used which have been assessed by STECF upon request of one or more Member States and approved by the Commission. Those selectivity modifications shall result in the same or better selectivity characteristics for hake as that of 70 mm, or 55 mm in ICES division 9a east of longitude 7°23′ 48″ W respectively.
| Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 55mm | Whole area excluding ICES division 9a east of longitude 7°23′ 48″ W | |
| At least 35mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for wedge sole |
| At least 55 mm | ICES division 9a west of longitude 7°23′ 48″ W | Directed fishing for crustaceans |
| At least 16 mm | Whole area | |
| Less than 16 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for sandeel |
| Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 80 mm | Whole area except ICES division 8c and ICES sub-area 9 | Directed fishing for sea bass, whiting, turbot, flounder and pollack |
| At least 60 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for species not subject to catch limits and which are not covered elsewhere in the table |
| At least 50 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for small pelagic species |
| At least 40 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for red mullet, shrimps ( |
(a) from 1 October to 31 January in the following year: 43°46,5′ N, 07°54,4′ W 44°01,5′ N, 07°54,4′ W 43°25,0′ N, 09°12,0′ W 43°10,0′ N, 09°12,0′ W
(b) from 1 December to the last day of February in the following year: a point on the west coast of Portugal at 37°50′ N 37°50′ N, 09°08′ W 37°00′ N, 09°07′ W a point on the west coast of Portugal at 37°00′ N
(a) from 1 June to 31 August: 42°23′ N, 08°57′ W 42°00′ N, 08°57′ W 42°00′ N, 09°14′ W 42°04′ N, 09°14′ W 42°09′ N, 09°09′ W 42°12′ N, 09°09′ W 42°23′ N, 09°15′ W 42°23′ N, 08°57′ W
(b) from 1 May to 31 August: 37°45′ N, 09°00′ W 38°10′ N, 09°00′ W 38°10′ N, 09°15′ W 37°45′ N, 09°20′ W
Bottom set gillnets used for directed fishing for hake of a mesh size of at least 80 mm in ICES division 8c and ICES sub-area 9 and 100 mm in all remaining areas and no more than 100 meshes deep, where the total length of all nets deployed does not exceed 25 km per vessel and the maximum soak time is 24 hours. Entangling nets used for directed fishing for anglerfish of a mesh size of at least 250 mm and no more than 15 meshes deep, where the total length of all nets deployed does not exceed 100 km and the maximum soak time is 72 hours. Trammel nets in ICES sub-area 9 used for directed fishing for anglerfish of a mesh size of at least 220 mm and no more than 30 meshes deep, where the total length of nets deployed does not exceed 20 km per vessel and the maximum soak time is 72 hours.
| Species | Geographical Areas | Minimum Conservation Reference Size |
|---|---|---|
| Cod ( | Sub-divisions 22-32 | 35cm |
| Plaice ( | Sub-divisions 22-32 | 25 cm |
| Salmon ( | Sub-divisions 22-30 and 32 | 60 cm |
| Sub-division 31 | 50 cm | |
| Flounder ( | Sub-divisions 22-25 | 23 cm |
| Sub-divisions 26, 27 and 28 | 21 cm | |
| Sub-divisions 29-32, south of 59° | 18 cm | |
| Turbot ( | Sub-divisions 22-32 | 30 cm |
| Brill ( | Sub-divisions 22-32 | 30 cm |
| Eel ( | Sub-divisions 22-32 | 35 cm |
| Sea trout ( | Sub-divisions 22-25 and 29-32 | 40 cm |
| Sub-divisions 26, 27 and 28 | 50 cm |
(i) the associated conditions set out in that table are complied with, and by-catches of cod do not exceed 10 % of the total catch in live weight of all marine biological resources landed after each fishing trip; or (ii) other selectivity modifications are used which have been assessed by STECF upon request of one or more Member States and approved by the Commission. Those selectivity modifications shall result in the same or better selectivity characteristics for cod as that of 120 mm T90, or of 105 mm fitted with a 120 mm Bacoma exit window, respectively.
| Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 90 mm | In sub-divisions 22 and 23 | |
| At least 32 mm | In sub-divisions 22-27 | Directed fishing for herring, mackerel, horse mackerel and blue whiting |
| At least 16 mm | In sub-divisions 22-27 | Directed fishing for sprat |
| At least 16 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for species other than flatfish and which are not subject to catch limits and not covered elsewhere in the table |
| At least 16 mm | In sub-divisions 28-32 | Directed fishing for small pelagic species which are not covered elsewhere in the table |
| Less than 16 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for sandeel |
| Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 90 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for flatfish species |
| Less than 90 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for small pelagic species |
| At least 16 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for species which are not subject to catch limits and not covered elsewhere in the table |
54°23′ N, 14°35′ E 54°21′ N, 14°40′ E 54°17′ N, 14°33′ E 54°07′ N, 14°25′ E 54°10′ N, 14°21′ E 54°14′ N, 14°25′ E 54°17′ N, 14°17′ E 54°24′ N, 14°11′ E 54°27′ N, 14°25′ E 54°23′ N, 14°35′ E.
(a) from 1 June to 15 September each year in waters of subdivisions 22-31; (b) from 15 June to 30 September each year in waters of subdivision 32.
(a) the total engine power (kW) of the vessels within the lists must not exceed that observed for each Member State in the years 2000-2001 in subdivision 28-1; and (b) the engine power of a vessel must not exceed 221 kW at any time.
(a) such replacement does not lead to an increase in the total engine power as indicated in point 3.3(a) for the Member State concerned; and (b) the engine power of any replacement vessel does not exceed 221 kW at any time.
(a) the replacement of an engine does not lead to the vessel’s engine power exceeding 221 kW at any time; and (b) the power of the replacement engine is not such that replacement leads to an increase in the total engine power as indicated in point 3.3(a) for the Member State concerned.
(a) Area 1: 55°45′ N, 15°30′ E 55°45′ N, 16°30′ E 55°00′ N, 16°30′ E 55°00′ N, 16°00′ E 55°15′ N, 16°00′ E 55°15′ N, 15°30′ E 55°45′ N, 15°30′ E
(b) Area 2: 55°00′ N, 19°14′ E 54°48′ N, 19°20′ E 54°45′ N, 19°19′ E 54°45′ N, 18°55′ E 55°00′ N, 19°14′ E
(c) Area 3: 56°13′ N, 18°27′ E 56°13′ N, 19°31′ E 55°59′ N, 19°13′ E 56°03′ N, 19°06′ E 56°00′ N, 18°51′ E 55°47′ N, 18°57′ E 55°30′ N, 18°34′ E 56°13′ N, 18°27′ E.
| Species | Geographical Areas | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Flounder | Sub-divisions 26-29 south of 59° 30′ N | 15 February to 15 May |
| Subdivision 32 | 15 February to 31 May | |
| Turbot | Sub-divisions 25, 26 and 28 south of 56° 50′ N | 1 June to 31 July |
| Species | Whole Area |
|---|---|
| Bass ( | 25 cm |
| Annular sea bream ( | 12 cm |
| Sharpsnout sea-bream ( | 18 cm |
| White sea-bream ( | 23 cm |
| Two-banded sea-bream ( | 18 cm |
| European anchovy ( | 9 cm |
| Groupers ( | 45 cm |
| Stripped sea-bream ( | 20 cm |
| Hake ( | 20 cm |
| Red mullets ( | 11 cm |
| Spanish sea-bream ( | 17 cm |
| Red sea-bream ( | 33 cm |
| Common Pandora ( | 15 cm |
| Common sea bream ( | 18 cm |
| Wreckfish ( | 45 cm |
| European sardine ( | 11 cm |
| Mackerel ( | 18 cm |
| Common sole ( | 20 cm |
| Gilt-head sea-bream ( | 20 cm |
| Horse mackerel ( | 15 cm |
| Norway lobster ( | 20 mm CL |
| 70 mm TL | |
| Lobster ( | 105 mm CL |
| 300 mm TL | |
| Crawfish ( | 90 mm CL |
| Deepwater rose shrimp ( | 20 mm CL |
| Scallop ( | 10 cm |
| Carpet Clams ( | 25 mm |
| Venus shells ( | 25 mm |
| Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 40 mm square mesh codend | Whole area | A diamond mesh codend of 50 mm |
| At least 20 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for sardine and anchovy |
| Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 14 mm | Whole area | None |
| Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 16 mm | Whole area | None |
(a) A trammel net with a drop of more than 4 m; (b) A bottom set gillnet or combined trammel and gillnet with a drop of more than 10 m except when such nets are shorter than 500 m, where a drop of not more than 30 m is permitted.
(a) 2500 hooks when directed fishing for swordfish; and(b) 5000 hooks when directed fishing for albacore tuna.
gillnets, entangling nets or trammel nets having a mesh size of less than 100 mm; longlines with hooks of a total length of less than 3,95 cm and a width of less than 1,65 cm.
| Species | Minimum Conservation Reference Size |
|---|---|
| Turbot ( | 45 cm |
| Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 40 mm | Whole area | A diamond mesh codend of 50 mm |
| Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 400 mm | Whole area | Bottom set gillnets when used to catch turbot |
| Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 100 mm | All waters off the coast of the French department of Guyana that come under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of France | None |
| At least 45 mm | All waters off the coast of the French department of Guyana that come under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of France | Directed fishing for shrimp ( |
| Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 14 mm | Whole area | None |
| Species | NEAFC |
|---|---|
| Haddock ( | 30 cm |
| Ling ( | 63 cm |
| Blue ling ( | 70 cm |
| Mackerel ( | 30 cm |
| Herring ( | 20 cm |
| Codend Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 100 mm | Whole area | None |
| At least 35 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for blue whiting |
| At least 32 mm | ICES sub-areas 1 and 2 | Directed fishing for Northern prawn ( |
| At least 16 mm | Whole area | Directed fishing for mackerel, capelin and argentines |
| Mesh Size | Geographical Areas | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| At least 220 mm | Whole area | None |
64°45′ N, 28°30′ W 62°50′ N, 25°45′ W 61°55′ N, 26°45′ W 61°00′ N, 26°30′ W 59°00′ N, 30°00′ W 59°00′ N, 34°00′ W 61°30′ N, 34°00′ W 62°50′ N, 36°00′ W 64°45′ N, 28°30′ W.
(a) Edge of Scottish continental shelf 59°58′ N, 07°00′ W 59°55′ N, 06°47′ W 59°51′ N, 06°28′ W 59°45′ N, 06°38′ W 59°27′ N, 06°42′ W 59°22′ N, 06°47′ W 59°15′ N, 07°15′ W 59°07′ N, 07°31′ W 58°52′ N, 07°44′ W 58°44′ N, 08°11′ W 58°43′ N, 08°27′ W 58°28′ N, 09°16′ W 58°15′ N, 09°32′ W 58°15′ N, 09°45′ W 58°30′ N, 09°45′ W 59°30′ N, 07°00′ W 59°58′ N, 07°00′ W;
(b) Edge of Rosemary bank 60°00′ N, 11°00′ W 59°00′ N, 11°00′ W 59°00′ N, 09°00′ W 59°30′ N, 09°00′ W 59°30′ N, 10°00′ W 60°00′ N, 10°00′ W 60°00′ N, 11°00′ W
Not including the area enclosed by sequentially joining with rhumb lines the following coordinates, which shall be measured according to the WGS84 system: 59°15′ N, 10°24′ W 59°10′ N, 10°22′ W 59°08′ N, 10°07′ W 59°11′ N, 09°59′ W 59°15′ N, 09°58′ W 59°22′ N, 10°02′ W 59°23′ N, 10°11′ W 59°20′ N, 10°19′ W 59°15′ N, 10°24′ W.
(a) it shall immediately cease fishing and exit the area in which it is present; (b) it may not re-enter either of the areas until its catch has been landed; (c) it may not return to the sea any quantity of blue ling.
60°58.76′ N, 27°27.32′ W 60°56.02′ N, 27°31.16′ W 60°59.76′ N, 27°43.48′ W 61°03.00′ N, 27°39.41′ W 60°58.76′ N, 27°27.32′ W.
57°00′ N, 15°00′ W 57°00′ N, 14°00′ W 56°30′ N, 14°00′ W 56°30′ N, 15°00′ W 57°00′ N, 15°00′ W.
55°04.5327′ N, 36°49.0135′ W 55°05.4804′ N, 35°58.9784′ W 54°58.9914′ N, 34°41.3634′ W 54°41.1841′ N, 34°00.0514′ W 54°00′ N, 34°00′ W 53°54.6406′ N, 34°49.9842′ W 53°58.9668′ N, 36°39.1260′ W 55°04.5327′ N, 36°49.0135′ W
59°45′ N, 33°30′ W 57°30′ N, 27°30′ W 56°45′ N, 28°30′ W 59°15′ N, 34°30′ W 59°45′ N, 33°30′ W
53°30′ N, 38°00′ W 53°30′ N, 36°49′ W 55°04.5327′ N, 36°49′ W 54°58.9914′ N, 34°41.3634′ W 54°41.1841′ N, 34°00′ W 53°30′ N, 30°00′ W 51°30′ N, 28°00′ W 49°00′ N, 26°30′ W 49°00′ N, 30°30′ W 51°30′ N, 32°00′ W 51°30′ N, 38°00′ W 53°30′ N, 38°00′ W
44°30′ N, 30°30′ W 44°30′ N, 27°00′ W 43°15′ N, 27°15′ W 43°15′ N, 31°00′ W 44°30′ N, 30°30′ W
45°00′ N, 34°35′ W 45°00′ N, 33°45′ W 44°25′ N, 33°45′ W 44°25′ N, 34°35′ W 45°00′ N, 34°35′ W
43°45′ N, 22°50′ W 43°45′ N, 22°05′ W 43°25′ N, 22°05′ W 43°25′ N, 22°50′ W 43°45′ N, 22°50′ W
59°26′ N, 14°30′ W 59°12′ N, 15°08′ W 59°01′ N, 17°00′ W 58°50′ N, 17°38′ W 58°30′ N, 17°52′ W 58°30′ N, 18°22′ W 58°03′ N, 18°22′ W 58°03′ N, 17°30′ W 57°55′ N, 17°30′ W 57°45′ N, 19°15′ W 58°11.15′ N, 18°57.51′ W 58°11.57′ N, 19°11.97′ W 58°27.75′ N, 19°11.65′ W 58°39.09′ N, 19°14.28′ W 58°38.11′ N, 19°01.29′ W 58°53.14′ N, 18°43.54′ W 59°00.29′ N, 18°01.31′ W 59°08.01′ N, 17°49.31′ W 59°08.75′ N, 18°01.47′ W 59°15.16′ N, 18°01.56′ W 59°24.17′ N, 17°31.22′ W 59°21.77′ N, 17°15.36′ W 59°26.91′ N, 17°01.66′ W 59°42.69′ N, 16°45.96′ W 59°20.97′ N, 15°44.75′ W 59°21′ N, 15°40′ W 59°26′ N, 14°30′ W
57°00′ N, 14°53′ W 57°37′ N, 14°42′ W 57°55′ N, 14°24′ W 58°15′ N, 13°50′ W 57°57′ N, 13°09′ W 57°50′ N, 13°14′ W 57°57′ N, 13°45′ W 57°49′ N, 14°06′ W 57°29′ N, 14°19′ W 57°22′ N, 14°19′ W 57°00′ N, 14°34′ W 56°56′ N, 14°36′ W 56°56′ N, 14°51′ W 57°00′ N, 14°53′ W
56°24′ N, 15°37′ W 56°21′ N, 14°58′ W 56°04′ N, 15°10′ W 55°51′ N, 15°37′ W 56°10′ N, 15°52′ W 56°24′ N, 15°37′ W
55°56.90 N -16°11.30 W 55°58.20 N -16°11.30 W 55°58.30 N -16°02.80 W 55°56.90 N -16°02.80 W 55°56.90 N -16°11.30 W
55°49.90 N -15°56.00 W 55°48.50 N -15°56.00 W 55°48.30 N -15°50.60 W 55°49.60 N -15°50.60 W 55°49.90 N -15°56.00 W
56°26.00 N -22°26.00 W 56°28.00 N -22°04.00 W 56°16.00 N -21°42.00 W 56°05.00 N -21°40.00 W 55°55.00 N -21°47.00 W 55°45.00 N -22°00.00 W 55°43.00 N -23°14.00 W 55°50.00 N -23°16.00 W 56°05.00 N -23°06.00 W 56°18.00 N -22°43.00 W 56°26.00 N -22°26.00 W
55°58.16 N -16°13.18 W 55°58.24 N -16°02.56 W 55°54.86 N -16°05.55 W 55°58.16 N -16°13.18 W
55°55.86 N -15°40.84 W 55°51.00 N -15°37.00 W 55°47.86 N -15°53.81 W 55°49.29 N -15°56.39 W 55°55.86 N -15°40.84 W
58°00.15 N-15°27.23 W 58°00.15 N -15°38.26 W 57°54.19 N -15°38.26 W 57°54.19 N -15°27.23 W 58°00.15 N -15°27.23 W
58°06.46 N -16°37.15 W 58°15.93 N -16°28.46 W 58°06.77 N -16°10.40 W 58°03.43 N -16° 10.43 W 58°01.49 N -16°25.19 W 58°02.62 N -16°36.96 W 58°06.46 N -16°37.15 W
57°51.76 N -18°05.87 W 57°55.00 N -17°30.00 W 58°03.00 N -17°30.00 W 57°53.10 N -16°56.33 W 57°35.11 N -18°02.01 W 57°51.76 N -18°05.87 W
57°59.96 N -19°05.05 W 57°45.00 N -19°15.00 W 57°50.07 N -18°23.82 W 57°31.13 N -18°21.28 W 57°14.09 N -19°28.43 W 57°02.21 N -19°27.53 W 56°53.12 N -19°28.97 W 56°50.22 N -19°33.62 W 56°46.68 N -19°53.72 W 57°00.04 N -20°04.22 W 57°10.31 N -19°55.24 W 57°32.67 N -19°52.64 W 57°46.68 N -19°37.86 W 57°59.96 N -19°05.05 W
55°17′ N, 16°10′ W 55°34′ N, 15°07′ W 55°50′ N, 15°15′ W 55°33′ N, 16°16′ W 55°17′ N, 16°10′ W
57°20′ N, 16°30′ W 57°05′ N, 15°58′ W 56°21′ N, 17°17′ W 56°40′ N, 17°50′ W 57°20′ N, 16°30′ W
1. The measures set out in Parts A, B and C. 2. Member States shall take the necessary steps to collect scientific data on incidental catches of sensitive species. 3. As a result of scientific evidence, validated by ICES, STECF, or in the framework of GFCM, of negative impacts of fishing gear on sensitive species, Member States shall submit joint recommendations for additional mitigation measures for the reduction of incidental catches of the concerned species or in a concerned area on the basis of Article 15 of this Regulation. 4. Member States shall monitor and assess the effectiveness of the mitigation measures established under this Annex.
(a) for vessels with an overall length of 12 m or more to use the fishing gear in specific areas as defined below without the simultaneous use of active acoustic deterrent devices. Area Gear Baltic Sea Area delimited by a line running from the Swedish coast at the point at longitude 13° E, thence due south to latitude 55° N, thence due east to longitude 14° E, thence due north to the coast of Sweden; and, Area delimited by a line running from the eastern coast of Sweden at the point at latitude 55°30′ N, thence due east to longitude 15° E, thence due north to latitude 56° N, thence due east to longitude 16° E thence due north to the coast of Sweden Any bottom-set gill net or entangling net Baltic Sea sub-division 24 (except for the area covered above) Any bottom-set gill net or entangling net ICES sub-area 4 and ICES division 3a (only from 1 August to 31 October) Any bottom-set gill net or entangling net, or combination of these nets, the total length of which does not exceed 400 m Any bottom-set gillnet or entangling net ≥ 220 mm ICES divisions 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h and 7j Any bottom-set gillnet or entangling net ICES division 7d Any bottom-set gillnet or entangling net (b) for all vessels to use the fishing gear in specific areas as defined below without the simultaneous use of active acoustic deterrent devices. Semi-dr iftnets, classified in the European Commission Fleet Register as a gillnet (GNS), that are anchored to the seabed at one side, fall within the definition of static nets. Area Gear In the West and East of the "sandbank Ryf Mew" (Inner and Outer Puck Bay, within and outside the Natura 2000 site "Zatoka Pucka Półwysep Helski" (PLH220032)) The area is defined as that area of sea enclosed by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following coordinates: Static nets 54,606030°N
18,803830°E
54,631210°N
18,772230°E
54,681520°N
18,711720°E
54,694090°N
18,690050°E
54,701420°N
18,652120°E
54,717640°N
18,628640°E
54,789790°N
18,418240°E
54,770450°N
18,412820°E
54,754770°N
18,392950°E
54,727580°N
18,390240°E
54,721830°N
18,402890°E
54,720780°N
18,416430°E
54,705080°N
18,436300°E
54,695130°N
18,467000°E
54,687800°N
18,460680°E
54,660040°N
18,457070°E
54,633310°N
18,463390°E
54,628590°N
18,469710°E
54,632780°N
18,510350°E
54,615480°N
18,507640°E
54,584510°N
18,537440°E
54,550380°N
18,554600°E
54,541970°N
18,543760°E
54,510950°N
18,543760°E
54,486220°N
18,564530°E
54,592910°N
18,808350°E
In the Natura 2000 site "Sydvästskånes utsjövatten" (SE0430187), this prohibition shall apply between 1 May and 31 October. The area is defined as that area of sea enclosed by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following coordinates: Static nets 55,35106°N
12,97893°E
55,22202°N
13,53572°E
55,01445°N
13,39068°E
55,01099°N
13,20750°E
55,07472°N
13,16464°E
55,12709°N
12,97429°E
55,09678°N
12,97513°E
55,16606°N
12,79373°E
55,24938°N
12,67606°E
55,30773°N
12,63771°E
55,33667°N
12,64080°E
55,34481°N
12,69023°E
55,30593°N
12,70856°E
55,27558°N
12,80246°E
55,26932°N
12,88011°E
55,27786°N
12,92801°E
| Area | Gear |
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| ICES sub-areas 6, 7 and 8 | Pelagic trawls (single and pair) |
| Mediterranean Sea (of the east of line 5°36′ west | Pelagic trawls (single and pair) |
| ICES divisions 6a, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 8c and 9a | Bottom-set gillnet or entangling nets using mesh sizes equal to or greater than 80 mm |
| ICES sub area 4, ICES division 6a, and ICES sub-area 7, with the exception of ICES divisions 7c and 7k | Driftnets |
| ICES divisions 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d south of 59° N, 3d north of 59° (only from 1 June to 30 September) and ICES sub-areas 4 and 9 | Pelagic trawls (single and pair) |
| ICES sub-areas 6, 7, 8 and 9 | High-opening trawls |
| ICES divisions 3b, 3c and 3d | Bottom-set gillnet or entangling nets using mesh sizes equal to or greater than 80 mm |
3.1. Fishing shall only be permitted with pots, fish traps and longlines within the following areas enclosed by sequentially joining with rhumb lines the following coordinates, which shall be measured according to the WGS84 system:
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3.2. Fishing with all types of static nets Semi-driftnets, classified in the European Commission Fleet Register as a gillnet (GNS), that are anchored to the seabed at one side, fall within the definition of static nets.
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3.3. Fishing with static nets shall be prohibited in the areas enclosed by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following sets of coordinates between 1 November and 31 January:
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a) rhumb lines sequentially joining the following coordinates: 54,34995°N
13,75007°E
54,35002°N
13,78340°E
54,31672°N
13,88336°E
54,25958°N
14,00053°E
54,27765°N
14,06962°E
54,23882°N
14,16802°E
54,12615°N
14,20141°E
54,18295°N
13,98338°E
54,14431°N
13,86995°E
54,14633°N
13,83198°E
54,14714°N
13,83127°E
54,15004°N
13,82926°E
54,15088°N
13,82880°E
54,15144°N
13,82881°E
54,18832°N
13,82347°E
54,18832°N
13,82346°E
54,19374°N
13,82268°E
54,21375°N
13,80557°E
54,23009°N
13,79156°E
54,23160°N
13,77499°E
54,23358°N
13,75603°E
54,27407°N
13,72601°E
b) The coastline from 54,35002° N 13,72601°E to 54,27765°N 13,75007°E
a) rhumb lines sequentially joining the following coordinates: 54,32395°N
15,38526°E
54,25835°N
15,38440°E
54,24455°N
15,38422°E
54,19953°N
15,38237°E
54,16881°N
15,38111°E
54,15807°N
15,38067°E
54,15804°N
15,38067°E
b) the coast from 54,15804°N 15,38067°E to 54,00013°N 14,65346°E c) rhumb lines sequentially joining the following coordinates: 54,00013°N
14,65346°E
53,99989°N
14,65269°E
53,99982°N
14,65200°E
53,99987°N
14,65201°E
54,01629°N
14,64664°E
53,97913°N
14,49071°E
53,95057°N
14,43891°E
53,93854°N
14,45827°E
d) the coast from 53,93854°N 14,45827°E to 53,92176°N 14,28495°E e) rhumb lines sequentially joining the following coordinates, read in column order: 53,92176°N
14,28495°E
54,48498°N
14,79511°E
54,47014°N
14,85220°E
53,92905°N
14,28883°E
54,48476°N
14,79733°E
54,47135°N
14,85316°E
53,93619°N
14,29442°E
54,48434°N
14,79876°E
54,47238°N
14,85454°E
53,94698°N
14,30494°E
54,48346°N
14,80031°E
54,47294°N
14,85603°E
53,94830°N
14,31365°E
54,48261°N
14,80164°E
54,47313°N
14,85830°E
53,95213°N
14,33902°E
54,48179°N
14,80253°E
54,47319°N
14,86005°E
53,97892°N
14,33091°E
54,48092°N
14,80321°E
54,47303°N
14,86222°E
53,97914°N
14,33084°E
54,47987°N
14,80368°E
54,47261°N
14,86469°E
54,10243°N
14,29333°E
54,47887°N
14,80444°E
54,47191°N
14,86718°E
54,12747°N
14,28383°E
54,47743°N
14,80590°E
54,47115°N
14,86915°E
54,12688°N
14,25228°E
54,47594°N
14,80723°E
54,47031°N
14,87098°E
54,12728°N
14,24162°E
54,47431°N
14,80922°E
54,46938°N
14,87249°E
54,16731°N
14,35028°E
54,47285°N
14,81127°E
54,46819°N
14,87436°E
54,16880°N
14,35199°E
54,47083°N
14,81463°E
54,46476°N
14,87841°E
54,16889°N
14,35222°E
54,46903°N
14,81781°E
54,46234°N
14,88129°E
54,38286°N
14,59913°E
54,46704°N
14,82181°E
54,46009°N
14,88427°E
54,49418°N
14,74253°E
54,46523°N
14,82507°E
54,45760°N
14,88823°E
54,49380°N
14,74525°E
54,46369°N
14,82837°E
54,45514°N
14,89218°E
54,49272°N
14,75092°E
54,46218°N
14,83167°E
54,45298°N
14,89570°E
54,49188°N
14,75496°E
54,46121°N
14,83447°E
54,44969°N
14,90148°E
54,49095°N
14,75871°E
54,46044°N
14,83791°E
54,44706°N
14,90626°E
54,48966°N
14,76338°E
54,46010°N
14,84096°E
54,44515°N
14,90988°E
54,48813°N
14,76830°E
54,46010°N
14,84096°E
54,44264°N
14,91458°E
54,48735°N
14,77153°E
54,46018°N
14,84560°E
54,44081°N
14,91853°E
54,48661°N
14,77585°E
54,46076°N
14,84763°E
54,43878°N
14,92371°E
54,48597°N
14,77957°E
54,46185°N
14,84974°E
54,43679°N
14,92842°E
54,48525°N
14,78345°E
54,46303°N
14,85090°E
54,43529°N
14,93180°E
54,48506°N
14,78639°E
54,46454°N
14,85156°E
54,43364°N
14,93526°E
54,48516°N
14,79048°E
54,46628°N
14,85192°E
54,43167°N
14,93970°E
54,48510°N
14,79239°E
54,46903°N
14,85211°E
54,43013°N
14,94295°E
f) rhumb lines sequentially joining the following coordinates, read in column order: 54,30457°N
15,24969°E
54,31048°N
15,36540°E
54,30337°N
15,25282°E
54,31376°N
15,36389°E
54,30277°N
15,25502°E
54,31833°N
15,36227°E
54,30249°N
15,25746°E
54,32214°N
15,36082°E
54,30267°N
15,26188°E
54,32356°N
15,36059°E
54,30319°N
15,26968°E
54,32452°N
15,36102°E
54,30321°N
15,27431°E
54,32527°N
15,36217°E
54,30327°N
15,27860°E
54,32726°N
15,36727°E
54,30238°N
15,28297°E
54,32853°N
15,37192°E
54,30115°N
15,28744°E
54,32944°N
15,37681°E
54,30039°N
15,29080°E
54,33059°N
15,38341°E
54,29976°N
15,29354°E
54,33088°N
15,38527°E
54,29886°N
15,29724°E
54,33089°N
15,38535°E
54,29858°N
15,29968°E
54,29829°N
15,30447°E
54,29812°N
15,31408°E
54,29777°N
15,32068°E
54,29695°N
15,32706°E
54,29610°N
15,33412°E
54,29570°N
15,33741°E
54,29523°N
15,34150°E
54,29497°N
15,34467°E
54,29501°N
15,34994°E
54,29578°N
15,35382°E
54,29752°N
15,35843°E
54,29935°N
15,36192°E
54,30108°N
15,36420°E
54,30289°N
15,36536°E
54,30516°N
15,36587°E
54,30711°N
15,36580°E
a) rhumb lines sequentially joining the following coordinates: 53,93854°N
14,45827°E
53,95057°N
14,43891°E
53,97913°N
14,49071°E
54,01629°N
14,64664°E
53,99987°N
14,65201°E
b) The coastline between 53,93854°N and 14,45827°E
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3.4. Fishing with static nets Semi-driftnets, classified in the European Commission Fleet Register as a gillnet (GNS), that are anchored to the seabed at one side, fall within the definition of static nets.
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3.5. Member States shall ensure that the control authorities can monitor fishing vessel’s activity at any time to implement the measures laid down in points 3.1 to 3.4.
| Area | Species | Gear |
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| Union waters in the Indian Ocean and the West Atlantic | Shrimps ( | Any shrimp trawl |
| North Sea | North Western Waters | South Western Waters | Baltic Sea | Mediterranean Sea |
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| Cod | Cod | Hake | Cod | Hake |
| Haddock | Haddock | Whiting | Plaice | Red Mullet |
| Saithe | Saithe | Megrim | ||
| Whiting | Whiting | |||
| Plaice | Plaice |