Article 14 Permanent cessation of fishing activities

For the purposes of Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006, Fleet Adaptation Schemes are assimilated to the fishing effort adjustment plans referred to in that Article.

The provisions of Article 23(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 shall not apply to permanent cessation measures adopted in the context of a Fleet Adaptation Scheme.

Within six months from the adoption of a Fleet Adaptation Scheme, the vessels listed for permanent cessation of fishing activities under this Fleet Adaptation Scheme shall cease permanently their fishing activities.