Article 11 Maximum annual effortF1

The maximum levels of annual fishing effort in the areas and divisions referred to in Article 1, excluding the biologically sensitive area, for United Kingdom fishing vessels equal to or more than 15 metres in length overall are set out in Part 1 of the Annex to this Regulation by reference to group of species.

The maximum levels of annual fishing effort in the biologically sensitive area for United Kingdom fishing vessels equal to or more than 10 metres in length overall are set out in Part 2 of the Annex to this Regulation by reference to group of species.

The maximum levels of annual fishing effort fixed in Parts 1 and 2 of the Annex are without prejudice to fishing effort limitations fixed under recovery plans or any other management measure under relevant F2assimilated direct law provided that the measure with the lower amount of fishing effort is complied with.