Article 1 Scope

This Regulation lays down certain monitoring measures relating to catches and landings of fishery resources found in the waters of the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound bounded to the west by a line drawn from Hasenøre Head to Gniben Point, from Korshage to Spodsbjerg and from Gilbjerg Head to the Kullen. It shall not apply to waters within the baselines.

It shall apply to:

• Community fishing vessels in the geographical area described in paragraph 1;

• all fishing vessels flying the flag of a third country present in the maritime waters of this area which are subject to the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the Member States.