# Council Regulation (EC) No 43/2009 of 16 January 2009 fixing for 2009 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required, Appendix ANNEX IA: SKAGERRAK, KATTEGAT, ICES zones I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV, EC waters of CECAF, French Guyana waters

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Excluding waters within 6 miles of UK baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula.
Of which no more than 311 289 tonnes may be fished in EC waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IIIa only (SAN/*03A.).
Of which no more than 476 tonnes may be fished in EC waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IIIa only (SAN/*03A.).
Of which no more than 11 431 tonnes may be fished in EC waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IIIa only (SAN/*03A.).
Of which no more than 6 804 tonnes may be fished in EC waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IIIa only. (SAN/*03A.).
Of which no more than 330 000 tonnes may be fished in EC waters of IIa and IV. The remaining quantity may be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IIIa only. (SAN/*03A.).
To be taken in ICES zone IV.
Species Sandeel Ammodytidae
Zone EC waters of IIIa, EC waters of IIa and IV SAN/2A3A4.
Denmark
327 249
Analytical TAC.
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Germany
501
Sweden
12 017
United Kingdom
7 153
EC
346 920
Norway
27 500
Faeroes
2 500
TAC
376 920
SpeciesGreater silver smeltArgentina silus
ZoneEC and international waters of I and II(ARU/1/2.)
Germany
31
France
10
The Netherlands
25
United Kingdom
50
EC
116
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesGreater silver smeltArgentina silus
ZoneEC waters of III and IV(ARU/3/4.)
Denmark
1 180
Germany
12
France
8
Ireland
8
The Netherlands
55
Sweden
46
United Kingdom
21
EC
1 331
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesGreater silver smeltArgentina silus
ZoneEC and international waters of V, VI and VII(ARU/567.)
Germany
405
France
9
Ireland
375
The Netherlands
4 226
United Kingdom
297
EC
5 311
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
SpeciesTuskBrosme brosme
ZoneEC and international waters of I, II and XIV(USK/1214EI.)
Germany
7
France
7
United Kingdom
7
Others
3
EC
24
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesTuskBrosme brosme
ZoneEC waters of III(USK/03-C.)
Denmark
14
Sweden
7
Germany
7
EC
28
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
SpeciesTuskBrosme brosme
ZoneEC waters of IV(USK/04-C.)
Denmark
62
Germany
19
France
44
Sweden
6
United Kingdom
94
Others
6
EC
231
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
This quota should be fished in EC waters of IIa, IV, Vb, VI and VII.
Of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in zones Vb, VI and VII. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in zones Vb, VI and VII shall not exceed 3 000 tonnes.
Including ling. The quotas for Norway are ling 5 638 tonnes, and tusk 3 350 tonnes and are interchangeable of up to 2 000 tonnes and may only be fished with long-lines in zones Vb, VI and VII.
SpeciesTuskBrosme brosme
ZoneEC and international waters of V, VI and VII(USK/567EI.)
Germany
6
Spain
21
France
254
Ireland
25
United Kingdom
123
Others
6
EC
435
Norway
3 350
TAC
3 785
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesTuskBrosme brosme
ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(USK/4AB-N.)
Belgium
0
Denmark
165
Germany
1
France
0
The Netherlands
0
United Kingdom
4
EC
170
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.
To be taken in Skagerrak.
SpeciesHerring Clupea harengus
ZoneIIIa(HER/03A.)
Denmark
15 611
Germany
250
Sweden
16 329
EC
32 190
Faroe Islands
500
TAC
37 722
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. Member States must inform the Commission of their landings of herring distinguishing between ICES zones IVa and IVb.
May be taken in EC waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.
Special conditions
Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified
Norwegian waters southof 62°N (HER/*04N-)
EC
50 000
SpeciesHerring Clupea harengus
ZoneEC and Norwegian waters of ICES zone IV north of 53°30′N(HER/04A.), (HER/04B.)
Denmark
23 475
Germany
14 762
France
10 072
The Netherlands
22 519
Sweden
1 740
United Kingdom
25 275
EC
97 843
Norway
49 590
TAC
171 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quota for these species.
SpeciesHerringClupea harengus
ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62°N(HER/04-N.)
Sweden
846
EC
846
TAC
not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.
SpeciesHerring Clupea harengus
ZoneBy-catches in zone IIIa(HER/03A-BC)
Denmark
7 157
Germany
64
Sweden
1 152
EC
8 373
TAC
8 373
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.
SpeciesHerring Clupea harengus
ZoneBy-catches in IV, VIId and in EC waters of IIa(HER/2A47DX)
Belgium
79
Denmark
15 303
Germany
79
France
79
The Netherlands
79
Sweden
75
United Kingdom
291
EC
15 985
TAC
15 985
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.
Except Blackwater stock: reference is to the herring stock in the maritime region of the Thames estuary within a zone delimited by a line running due south from Landguard Point (51°56′ N, 1°19.1′ E) to latitude 51°33′ N and hence due west to a point on the coast of the United Kingdom.
Up to 50 % of this quota may be taken in zone IVb. However, the use of this special condition must be notified in advance to the Commission (HER/*04B.).
SpeciesHerring Clupea harengus
ZoneVIId; IVc (HER/4CXB7D)
Belgium
7 100
Denmark
335
Germany
210
France
5 462
The Netherlands
8 550
United Kingdom
1 910
EC
23 567
TAC
171 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Reference is to the herring stock in ICES zone VIa, north of 56°00′ N and in that part of VIa which is situated east of 07°00′ W and north of 55°00′ N, excluding the Clyde.
This quota may only be taken in ICES zone VIa north of 56°30′ N.
SpeciesHerringClupea harengus
ZoneEC and international waters of Vb and VIb and VIaN(HER/5B6ANB)
Germany
2 359
France
446
Ireland
3 187
The Netherlands
2 359
United Kingdom
12 749
EC
21 100
Faroe Islands
660
TAC
21 760
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Reference is to the herring stock in ICES zone VIa south of 56°00′ N and west of 07°00′ W.
SpeciesHerringClupea harengus
ZoneVIIbc; VIaS(HER/6AS7BC)
Ireland
8 467
The Netherlands
847
EC
9 314
TAC
9 314
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Clyde stock: reference is to the herring stock in the maritime area situated to the north-east of a line drawn between the Mull of Kintyre and Corsewall Point.
SpeciesHerringClupea harengus
ZoneVI Clyde(HER/06ACL.)
United Kingdom
800
EC
800
TAC
800
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Zone VIIa is reduced by the area added to the ICES zones VIIg, VIIh, VIIj and VIIk bounded:
to the north by latitude 52° 30′N,
to the south by latitude 52° 00′N,
to the west by the coast of Ireland,
to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom.
SpeciesHerringClupea harengus
ZoneVIIa (HER/07A/MM)
Ireland
1 250
United Kingdom
3 550
EC
4 800
TAC
4 800
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesHerringClupea harengus
ZoneVIIe and VIIf(HER/7EF.)
France
500
United Kingdom
500
EC
1 000
TAC
1 000
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
This zone is increased by the area bounded:
to the north by latitude 52° 30′N,
to the south by latitude 52° 00′N,
to the west by the coast of Ireland,
to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom.
SpeciesHerringClupea harengus
ZoneVIIg, VIIh, VIIj and VIIk(HER/7G-K.)
Germany
66
France
365
Ireland
5 115
The Netherlands
365
United Kingdom
7
EC
5 918
TAC
5 918
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesAnchovyEngraulis encrasicolus
ZoneVIII(ANE/08.)
Spain
0
France
0
EC
0
TAC
0
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesAnchovyEngraulis encrasicolus
ZoneIX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(ANE/9/3411)
Spain
3 826
Portugal
4 174
EC
8 000
TAC
8 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Area as defined in Article 4(b) of this Regulation.
SpeciesCodGadus morhua
ZoneSkagerrak(COD/03AN.)
Belgium
10
Denmark
3 291
Germany
83
The Netherlands
21
Sweden
576
EC
3 981
TAC
4 114
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Area as defined in Article 4(c) of this Regulation.
SpeciesCodGadus morhua
ZoneKattegat(COD/03AS.)
Denmark
312
Germany
6
Sweden
187
EC
505
TAC
505
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
May be taken in EC waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.
Special conditions
Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the ICES zones specified
Norwegian waters of IV(COD/*04N-)
EC
20 775
SpeciesCodGadus morhua
ZoneIV; EC waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat(COD/2A3AX4)
Belgium
851
Denmark
4 889
Germany
3 100
France
1 051
The Netherlands
2 762
Sweden
33
United Kingdom
11 216
EC
23 902
Norway
4 896
TAC
28 798
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
By-catches of haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quota for this species.
SpeciesCodGadus morhua
ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(COD/04-N.)
Sweden
382
EC
382
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Special conditions
Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the ICES zones specified
VIa; EC waters of Vb(COD/*5BC6A)
Belgium
0
Germany
4
France
38
Ireland
54
United Kingdom
144
EC
240
SpeciesCodGadus morhua
ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb; EC and international waters of XII and XIV(COD/561214)
Belgium
0
Germany
4
France
48
Ireland
68
United Kingdom
182
EC
302
TAC
302
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesCodGadus morhua
ZoneVIIa(COD/07A.)
Belgium
12
France
33
Ireland
592
The Netherlands
3
United Kingdom
259
EC
899
TAC
899
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesCodGadus morhua
ZoneVIIb-c, VIIe-k, VIII, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(COD/7XAD34)
Belgium
167
France
2 735
Ireland
825
The Netherlands
1
United Kingdom
295
EC
4 023
TAC
4 023
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesCodGadus morhua
ZoneVIId(COD/07D.)
Belgium
72
France
1 409
The Netherlands
42
United Kingdom
155
EC
1 678
TAC
1 678
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
A maximum landing size of 210 cm (fork length) shall be respected.
SpeciesPorbeagleLamna nasus
ZoneEC and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV(POR/1-14CI)
Denmark
23
France
248
Germany
5
Ireland
6
Portugal
20
Spain
131
Sweden
1
United Kingdom
2
EC
436
TAC
436
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.
ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(LEZ/2AC4-C)
Belgium
5
Denmark
4
Germany
4
France
26
The Netherlands
21
United Kingdom
1 537
EC
1 597
TAC
1 597
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.
ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(LEZ/561214)
Spain
318
France
1 240
Ireland
363
United Kingdom
878
EC
2 799
TAC
2 799
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.
ZoneVII(LEZ/07.)
Belgium
494
Spain
5 490
France
6 663
Ireland
3 029
United Kingdom
2 624
EC
18 300
TAC
18 300
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.
ZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(LEZ/8ABDE.)
Spain
1 176
France
949
EC
2 125
TAC
2 125
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.
ZoneVIIIc, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(LEZ/8C3411)
Spain
1 320
France
66
Portugal
44
EC
1 430
TAC
1 430
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesDab and flounderLimanda limanda and Platichthys flesus
ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(D/F/2AC4-C)
Belgium
513
Denmark
1 927
Germany
2 890
France
200
The Netherlands
11 654
Sweden
6
United Kingdom
1 620
EC
18 810
TAC
18 810
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae
ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(ANF/2AC4-C)
Belgium
401
Denmark
884
Germany
432
France
82
The Netherlands
303
Sweden
10
United Kingdom
9 233
EC
11 345
TAC
11 345
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae
ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(ANF/4AB-N.)
Belgium
47
Denmark
1 189
Germany
19
The Netherlands
17
United Kingdom
278
EC
1 550
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae
ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(ANF/561214)
Belgium
200
Germany
228
Spain
214
France
2 462
Ireland
557
The Netherlands
193
United Kingdom
1 713
EC
5 567
TAC
5 567
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Of which up to 5 % may be fished in ICES zones VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (ANF/*8ABDE).
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae
ZoneVII(ANF/07.)
Belgium
2 595
Germany
289
Spain
1 031
France
16 651
Ireland
2 128
The Netherlands
336
United Kingdom
5 050
EC
28 080
TAC
28 080
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae
ZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(ANF/8ABDE.)
Spain
1 206
France
6 714
EC
7 920
TAC
7 920
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae
ZoneVIIIc, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(ANF/8C3411)
Spain
1 467
France
1
Portugal
292
EC
1 760
TAC
1 760
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Excluding an estimate of 264 tonnes of industrial by-catches.
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus
ZoneIIIa, EC waters of IIIb, IIIc and IIId(HAD/3A/BCD)
Belgium
11
Denmark
1 866
Germany
118
The Netherlands
2
Sweden
220
EC
2 217
TAC
2 590
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Excluding an estimate of 746 tonnes of industrial by-catches.
Special conditions
Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified
Norwegian waters of IV(HAD/*04N-)
EC
24 863
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus
ZoneIV; EC waters of IIa(HAD/2AC4.)
Belgium
243
Denmark
1 668
Germany
1 061
France
1 850
The Netherlands
182
Sweden
168
United Kingdom
27 507
EC
32 679
Norway
8 685
TAC
42 110
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
By-catches of cod, pollack and whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quota for this species.
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus
ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(HAD/04-N.)
Sweden
707
EC
707
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus
ZoneEC and international waters of ICES zones VIb, XII and XIV(HAD/6B1214)
Belgium
13
Germany
16
France
649
Ireland
463
United Kingdom
4 738
EC
5 879
TAC
5 879
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus
ZoneEC waters of Vb and VIa(HAD/5BC6A.)
Belgium
4
Germany
5
France
194
Ireland
576
United Kingdom
2 737
EC
3 516
TAC
3 516
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus
ZoneVIIb-k, VIII, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(HAD/7X7A34)
Belgium
129
France
7 719
Ireland
2 573
United Kingdom
1 158
EC
11 579
TAC
11 579
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus
ZoneVIIa(HAD/07A.)
Belgium
23
France
103
Ireland
617
United Kingdom
681
EC
1 424
TAC
1 424
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Excluding an estimate of 773 tonnes of industrial by-catch.
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus
ZoneIIIa(WHG/03A.)
Denmark
232
The Netherlands
1
Sweden
25
EC
258
TAC
1 050
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Excluding an estimate of 1 063 tonnes of industrial by-catches.
May be taken in EC waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.
Special conditions
Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the ICES zones specified:
Norwegian waters of IV(WHG/*04N-)
EC
9 252
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus
ZoneIV; EC waters of IIa(WHG/2AC4.)
Belgium
270
Denmark
1 166
Germany
303
France
1 752
The Netherlands
674
Sweden
2
United Kingdom
8 426
EC
12 593
Norway
1 517
TAC
15 173
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus
ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(WHG/561214)
Germany
4
France
70
Ireland
171
United Kingdom
329
EC
574
TAC
574
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus
ZoneVIIa(WHG/07A.)
Belgium
1
France
7
Ireland
120
The Netherlands
0
United Kingdom
81
EC
209
TAC
209
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus
ZoneVIIb, VIIc, VIId, VIIe, VIIf, VIIg, VIIh and VIIk(WHG/7X7A.)
Belgium
163
France
9 999
Ireland
4 918
The Netherlands
81
United Kingdom
1 788
EC
16 949
TAC
16 949
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus
ZoneVIII(WHG/08.)
Spain
1 440
France
2 160
EC
3 600
TAC
3 600
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus
ZoneIX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(WHG/9/3411)
Portugal
653
EC
653
TAC
653
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
By-catches of cod, haddock and saithe shall be counted against the quota for these species.
SpeciesWhiting and PollackMerlangius merlangus and Pollachius pollachius
ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(W/P/04-N.)
Sweden
190
EC
190
TAC
Not relevant
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Within an overall TAC of 51 500 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.
SpeciesHakeMerluccius merluccius
ZoneIIIa; EC waters of IIIb, IIIc and IIId(HKE/3A/BCD)
Denmark
1 430
Sweden
122
EC
1 552
TAC
1 552
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Within an overall TAC of 51 500 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.
SpeciesHakeMerluccius merluccius
ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(HKE/2AC4-C)
Belgium
26
Denmark
1 045
Germany
120
France
231
The Netherlands
60
United Kingdom
326
EC
1 808
TAC
1 808
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Transfers of this quota may be effected to EC waters of zones IIa and IV. However, such transfers must be notified in advance to the Commission.
Within an overall TAC of 51 500 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.
Special conditions
Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:
VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(HKE/*8ABDE)
Belgium
34
Spain
1 374
France
1 374
Ireland
172
The Netherlands
17
United Kingdom
772
EC
3 742
SpeciesHakeMerluccius merluccius
ZoneVI and VII; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(HKE/571214)
Belgium
265
Spain
8 513
France
13 147
Ireland
1 593
The Netherlands
171
United Kingdom
5 190
EC
28 879
TAC
28 879
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Transfers of this quota may be effected to Zones IV and EC waters of zone IIa. However, such transfers must be notified in advance to the Commission.
Within an overall TAC of 51 500 tonnes for the northern stock of hake.
Special conditions
Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:
VI and VII; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(HKE/*57-14)
Belgium
2
Spain
1 717
France
3 090
The Netherlands
5
EC
4 814
SpeciesHakeMerluccius merluccius
ZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(HKE/8ABDE.)
Belgium
9
Spain
5 926
France
13 309
The Netherlands
17
EC
19 261
TAC
19 261
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesHakeMerluccius merluccius
ZoneVIIIc, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(HKE/8C3411)
Spain
5 186
France
498
Portugal
2 420
EC
8 104
TAC
8 104
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassou
ZoneNorwegian waters of II and IV(WHB/4AB-N.)
Denmark
3 800
United Kingdom
200
EC
4 000
TAC
590 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Of which up to 68 % may be fished in Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen (WHB/*NZJM1).
Of which up to 27 % may be fished in Faroese waters (WHB/*05B-F).
May be fished in EC waters in zones II, IVa, VIa north of 56°30N, VIb and VII west of 12°W (WHB/*8CX34) No more than 40 000 tonnes may be fished in zone IVa.
Of which up to 500 tonnes may consist of argentine (Argentina spp.).
Catches of blue whiting may include unavoidable catches of argentine (Argentina spp.).
May be fished in EC waters in zones II, IVa, V, VIa north of 56°30′ N, VIb and VII west of 12° W. The catch in zone IVa shall be no more than 2 625 tonnes.
SpeciesBlue whiting Micromesistius poutassou
ZoneEC and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV(WHB/1X14)
Denmark
11 307
Germany
4 396
Spain
9 586
France
7 869
Ireland
8 756
The Netherlands
13 787
Portugal
890
Sweden
2 797
United Kingdom
14 670
EC
74 058
Norway
63 200
Faroe Islands
10 500
TAC
590 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Of which up to 68 % may be fished in Norwegian Exclusive Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen (WHB/*NZJM2).
Of which up to 27 % may be fished in Faroese waters (WHB/*5B-F.).
Species Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou
Zone VIIIc, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (WHB/8C3411)
Spain
12 124
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Portugal
3 031
EC
15 155
TAC
590 000
To be counted against Norway's catch limits established under the Coastal States arrangement.
The catch in Zone IV shall be no more than 24 229 tonnes, i.e. 25 % of Norway's access level.
To be counted against the catch limits of the Faroe Islands established under the Coastal States arrangement.
May also be fished in zone VIb. The catch in zone IV shall be no more than 5 000 tonnes.
SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassou
ZoneEC waters of II, IVa, V, VI north of 56°30N and VII west of 12°W(WHB/24A567)
Norway
96 914
Faroe Islands
20 000
TAC
590 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesLemon sole and witchMicrostomus kitt and Glyptocephalus cynoglossus
ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(L/W/2AC4-C)
Belgium
368
Denmark
1 013
Germany
130
France
277
The Netherlands
843
Sweden
11
United Kingdom
4 151
EC
6 793
TAC
6 793
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
This quota can be fished in EC-waters of IIa, IV, Vb, VI and VII.
By-catches of roundnose grenadier and black scabbard fish to be counted against this quota. This quota can be fished in EC waters of VIa north of 56°30′N and VIb.
SpeciesBlue lingMolva dypterygia
ZoneCommunity waters and waters not under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries of VI, VII(BLI/67-)
Germany
21
Estonia
3
Spain
67
France
1 518
Ireland
6
Lithuania
1
Poland
1
United Kingdom
386
Others
6
EC
2 009
Norway
150
Faroe Islands
150
TAC
2 309
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
SpeciesLingMolva molva
ZoneEC and international waters of I and II(LIN/1/2.)
Denmark
10
Germany
10
France
10
United Kingdom
10
Others
5
EC
45
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Quota may be fished in EC waters of ICES zones IIIa, IIIb, IIIc and IIId only.
SpeciesLingMolva molva
ZoneIIIa; EC waters of IIIb, IIIc and IIId(LIN/03.)
Belgium
7
Denmark
57
Germany
7
Sweden
22
United Kingdom
7
EC
100
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Species Ling Molva molva
Zone EC waters of IV (LIN/04.)
Belgium
18
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Denmark
286
Germany
177
France
159
The Netherlands
6
Sweden
12
United Kingdom
2 196
EC
2 854
Species Ling Molva molva
Zone EC and international waters of V (LIN/05.)
Belgium
9
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Denmark
6
Germany
6
France
6
United Kingdom
6
EC
33
Of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in zones Vb, VI and VII. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in zones VI and VII shall not exceed 3 000 tonnes.
Including tusk. The quotas for Norway are ling 5 638 tonnes and tusk 3 350 tonnes and are interchangeable of up to 2 000 tonnes and may only be fished with long-lines in zones Vb, VI and VII.
Including tusk. Only to be taken in zones VIb and VIa north of 56° 30′ N.
Of which an incidental catch of other species of 20 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in ICES zone VIa and VIb. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in zone VI shall not exceed 75 tonnes.
Species Ling Molva molva
Zone EC and international waters of VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV (LIN/6X14.)
Belgium
40
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Denmark
7
Germany
147
Spain
2 969
France
3 166
Ireland
793
Portugal
7
United Kingdom
3 645
EC
10 774
Norway
5 638
Faroe Islands
250
TAC
16 662
SpeciesLingMolva molva
ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(LIN/4AB-N.)
Belgium
6
Denmark
747
Germany
21
France
8
The Netherlands
1
United Kingdom
67
EC
850
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Quota may be fished in EC waters of ICES zones IIIa, IIIb, IIIc and IIId only.
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus
ZoneIIIa; EC waters of IIIb, IIIc and IIId(NEP/3A/BCD)
Denmark
3 800
Germany
11
Sweden
1 359
EC
5 170
TAC
5 170
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus
ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(NEP/2AC4-C)
Belgium
1 299
Denmark
1 299
Germany
19
France
38
The Netherlands
669
United Kingdom
21 513
EC
24 837
TAC
24 837
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus
ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(NEP/4AB-N.)
Denmark
1 145
Germany
1
UK
64
EC
1 210
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus
ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb(NEP/5BC6.)
Spain
38
France
153
Ireland
255
United Kingdom
18 445
EC
18 891
TAC
18 891
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus
ZoneVII(NEP/07.)
Spain
1 479
France
5 994
Ireland
9 091
United Kingdom
8 086
EC
24 650
TAC
24 650
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus
ZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(NEP/8ABDE.)
Spain
246
France
3 858
EC
4 104
TAC
4 104
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus
ZoneVIIIc(NEP/08C.)
Spain
108
France
4
EC
112
TAC
112
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus
ZoneIX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(NEP/9/3411)
Spain
94
Portugal
280
EC
374
TAC
374
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealis
ZoneIIIa(PRA/03A.)
Denmark
4 033
Sweden
2 172
EC
6 205
TAC
11 620
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealis
ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(PRA/2AC4-C)
Denmark
3 700
The Netherlands
35
Sweden
149
United Kingdom
1 096
EC
4 980
TAC
4 980
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quotas for this species.
SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealis
ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(PRA/04-N.)
Denmark
500
Sweden
164
EC
664
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Area as defined in Article 16(3) of this Regulation.
Fishing for shrimps Penaeus subtilis and Penaeus brasiliensis is prohibited in waters less than 30 m deep.
Species‘Penaeus’ shrimpsPenaeus spp
ZoneFrench Guyana waters(PEN/FGU.)
France
4 108
EC
4 108
TAC
4 108
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Area as defined in Article 4(b) of this Regulation.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa
ZoneSkagerrak(PLE/03AN.)
Belgium
56
Denmark
7 280
Germany
37
The Netherlands
1 400
Sweden
390
EC
9 163
TAC
9 350
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Area as defined in Article 4(c) of this Regulation.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa
ZoneKattegat(PLE/03AS.)
Denmark
2 081
Germany
23
Sweden
234
EC
2 338
TAC
2 338
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Special conditions
Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified:
Norwegian waters of IV(PLE/*04N-)
EC
21 590
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa
ZoneIV; EC waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat(PLE/2A3AX4)
Belgium
3 238
Denmark
10 523
Germany
3 035
France
607
The Netherlands
20 237
United Kingdom
14 975
EC
52 615
Norway
2 885
TAC
55 500
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa
ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(PLE/561214)
France
22
Ireland
287
United Kingdom
477
EC
786
TAC
786
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa
ZoneVIIa(PLE/07A.)
Belgium
37
France
16
Ireland
934
The Netherlands
11
United Kingdom
432
EC
1 430
TAC
1 430
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa
ZoneVIIb and VIIc(PLE/7BC.)
France
19
Ireland
75
EC
94
TAC
94
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa
ZoneVIId and VIIe(PLE/7DE.)
Belgium
760
France
2 534
United Kingdom
1 352
EC
4 646
TAC
4 646
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa
ZoneVIIf and VIIg(PLE/7FG.)
Belgium
59
France
107
Ireland
200
United Kingdom
56
EC
422
TAC
422
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa
ZoneVIIh, VIIj and VIIk(PLE/7HJK.)
Belgium
8
France
16
Ireland
184
The Netherlands
32
United Kingdom
16
EC
256
TAC
256
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa
ZoneVIII, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(PLE/8/3411)
Spain
75
France
298
Portugal
75
EC
448
TAC
448
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachius
ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(POL/561214)
Spain
6
France
216
Ireland
63
United Kingdom
165
EC
450
TAC
450
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachius
ZoneVII(POL/07.)
Belgium
476
Spain
29
France
10 959
Ireland
1 168
United Kingdom
2 668
EC
15 300
TAC
15 300
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachius
ZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(POL/8ABDE.)
Spain
286
France
1 394
EC
1 680
TAC
1 680
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachius
ZoneVIIIc(POL/08C.)
Spain
236
France
26
EC
262
TAC
262
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachius
ZoneIX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(POL/9/3411)
Spain
278
Portugal
10
EC
288
TAC
288
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
May only be taken in IV (EC waters) and IIIa. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.
SpeciesSaithePollachius virens
ZoneIIIa and IV; EC waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and IIId(POK/2A34.)
Belgium
44
Denmark
5 222
Germany
13 187
France
31 035
The Netherlands
132
Sweden
718
United Kingdom
10 110
EC
60 448
Norway
65 486
TAC
125 934
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesSaithePollachius virens
ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb; EC and international waters of XII and XIV(POK/561214)
Germany
821
France
8 158
Ireland
470
United Kingdom
3 617
EC
13 066
TAC
13 066
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting shall be counted against the quota for this species.
SpeciesSaithePollachius virens
ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62°N(POK/04-N.)
Sweden
880
EC
880
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesSaithePollachius virens
ZoneVII, VIII, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(POK/7/3411)
Belgium
8
France
1 723
Ireland
1 578
United Kingdom
481
EC
3 790
TAC
3 790
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesTurbot and brillPsetta maxima and Scopthalmus rhombus
ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(T/B/2AC4-C)
Belgium
386
Denmark
825
Germany
211
France
99
The Netherlands
2 923
Sweden
6
United Kingdom
813
EC
5 263
TAC
5 263
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Catches of Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/2AC4-C), Thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/2AC4-C), Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/2AC4-C), Spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/2AC4-C) and Starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) (RJR/2AC4-C) shall be reported separately.
By-catch quota. These species shall not comprise more than 25 % by live weight of the catch retained on board. This condition applies only to vessels over 15 m length overall.
Does not apply to Common skate (Dipturus batis). Catches of this species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.
SpeciesSkates and raysRajidae
ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(SRX/2AC4-C)
Belgium
277
Denmark
11
Germany
14
France
43
The Netherlands
236
United Kingdom
1 062
EC
1 643
TAC
1 643
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Catches of Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus)) (RJN/67AKXD), Thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/67AKXD), Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/67AKXD), Spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/67AKXD), Smalleyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/67AKXD), Sandy ray (Leucoraja circularis) (RJI/67AKXD) and Shagreen ray (Leucoraja fullonica) (RJF/67AKXD) shall be reported separately.
Does not apply to Undulate ray (Raja undulata), Common skate (Dipturus batis), Norwegian skate (Raja (Dipturus) nidarosiensis) and White skate (Rostroraja alba). Catches of these species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.
Species Skates and rays Rajidae
Zone EC waters of VIa-b and VIIa-c, e-k (SRX/67AKXD)
Belgium
1 422
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Estonia
8
France
6 383
Germany
19
Ireland
2 055
Lithuania
33
Netherlands
6
Portugal
35
Spain
1 718
United Kingdom
4 070
EC
15 749
TAC
15 749
Catches of Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/07D.), Thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/07D.), Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/07D.), Spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/07D.) and Starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) (RJR/07D.) shall be reported separately.
Does not apply to Common skate (Dipturus batis) and Undulate Ray (Raja undulate). Catches of this species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.
Species Skates and rays Rajidae
Zone EC waters of VIId (SRX/07D)
Belgium
94
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
France
789
The Netherlands
5
United Kingdom
157
EC
1 045
TAC
1 045
Catches of Cuckoo ray ( Leucoraja naevus ) (RJN/89-C.), Thornback ray ( Raja clavata ) (RJC/89-C.) shall be reported separately.
Does not apply to Undulate ray (Raja undulata), Common skate (Dipturus batis) and White skate (Rostroraja alba). Catches of these species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.
Species Skates and rays Rajidae
Zone EC waters of VIII and IX (SRX/8910-C)
Belgium
13
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
France
2 435
Portugal
1 974
Spain
1 986
United Kingdom
14
EC
6 422
TAC
6 422
Catches of Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/03-C.), Thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/03-C.), Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/03-C.), Spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/03-C.) and Starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) (RJR/03-C.) shall be reported separately.
Does not apply to Common skate (Dipturus batis). Catches of this species may not be retained on board and shall be promptly released unharmed to the extent practicable. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.
SpeciesSkates and raysRajidae
ZoneEC waters of IIIa(SRX/03-C.)
Denmark
53
Sweden
15
EC
68
TAC
68
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Of which 350 tonnes are allocated to Norway and are to be taken in the EC waters of ICES zones IIa and VI. In ICES zone VI this quantity may only be fished with long-lines.
Species Greenland Halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides
Zone EC waters of IIa and IV; EC and international waters of Vb and VI (GHL/2A-C46)
Denmark
4
Analytical TAC.
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Germany
7
Estonia
4
Spain
4
France
69
Ireland
4
Lithuania
4
Poland
4
United Kingdom
270
EC
720
TAC
Not relevant
Including 242 tonnes to be taken in Norwegian waters south of 62°N(MAC/*04N-).
When fishing in Norwegian waters, by-catches of cod, haddock, Pollack and whiting and saithe shall be counted against the quotas for this species.
To be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC (access quota). This quota may be fished in zone IVa only, except for 3 000 tonnes that may be fished in zone IIIa.
TAC agreed by the EC, Norway and Faroe Islands for the northern area.
Special conditions
Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the ICES zones specified:
IIIa(MAC/*03A.)
IIIa and IVbc(MAC/*3A4BC)
IVb(MAC/*04B.)
IVc(MAC/*04C.)
VI; international waters of IIa from 1 January to 31 March 2009(MAC/*2A6.)
Denmark
4 130
4 020
France
490
The Netherlands
490
Sweden
390
10
United Kingdom
490
Norway
3 000
SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrus
ZoneIIIa and IV; EC waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and IIId(MAC/2A34.)
Belgium
498
Denmark
13 132
Germany
519
France
1 569
The Netherlands
1 579
Sweden
4 690
United Kingdom
1 463
EC
23 450
Norway
12 300
TAC
511 287
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
May be fished only in ICES zones IIa, VIa (north of 56° 30′ N), IVa, VIId, VIIe, VIIf and VIIh.
May be fished in EC waters of ICES zones IVa north of 59° N from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 October to 31 December. A quantity of 3 982 tonnes of the Faeroe Islands' own quota may be fished in ICES zone VIa north of 56° 30′ N throughout the year.
TAC agreed by the EC, Norway and Faeroe Islands for the northern area.
Special conditions:
Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the zones specified and only during the periods 1 January to 15 February and 1 October to 31 December.
EC waters of IVa (MAC/*04A-C)
Germany
5 981
France
3 988
Ireland
19 938
The Netherlands
8 723
United Kingdom
54 829
EC
93 459
Species Mackerel Scomber scombrus
Zone VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; EC and international waters of Vb; international waters of IIa, XII and XIV (MAC/2CX14-)
Germany
19 821
Analytical TAC.
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Spain
20
Estonia
165
France
13 216
Ireland
66 070
Latvia
122
Lithuania
122
The Netherlands
28 905
Poland
1 396
United Kingdom
181 694
EC
311 531
Norway
12 300
Faeroe Islands
4 798
TAC
511 287
Quantities subject to exchanges with other Member States may be taken in ICES zones VIIIa, VIIIb and VIIId (MAC/*8ABD.). However, the quantities provided by Spain, Portugal or France for exchange purposes and to be taken in VIIIa, VIIIb and VIIId shall not exceed 25 % of the quotas of the donor Member State.
Special conditions
Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the ICES zone specified:
VIIIb(MAC/*08B.)
Spain
2 480
France
16
Portugal
513
Species Mackerel Scomber scombrus
Zone VIIIc, IX and X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (MAC/8C3411)
Spain
29 529
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
France
196
Portugal
6 104
EC
35 829
TAC
35 829
Quota may be fished in EC waters of ICES zones IIIa, IIIb, IIIc and IIId only.
Of which no more than 750 tonnes may be fished in IIIa.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea
ZoneIIIa, EC waters of IIIb, IIIc and IIId(SOL/3A/BCD)
Denmark
671
Germany
39
The Netherlands
65
Sweden
25
EC
800
TAC
800
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
May be fished only in zone IV.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea
ZoneEC waters of II and IV(SOL/24.)
Belgium
1 159
Denmark
530
Germany
927
France
232
The Netherlands
10 466
United Kingdom
596
EC
13 910
Norway
90
TAC
14 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea
ZoneVI; EC waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(SOL/561214)
Ireland
54
United Kingdom
14
EC
68
TAC
68
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea
ZoneVIIa(SOL/07A.)
Belgium
237
France
3
Ireland
80
The Netherlands
75
United Kingdom
107
EC
502
TAC
502
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea
ZoneVIIb and VIIc(SOL/7BC.)
France
10
Ireland
40
EC
50
TAC
50
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea
ZoneVIId(SOL/07D.)
Belgium
1 420
France
2 840
United Kingdom
1 014
EC
5 274
TAC
5 274
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea
ZoneVIIe(SOL/07E.)
Belgium
23
France
245
United Kingdom
382
EC
650
TAC
650
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea
ZoneVIIf and VIIg(SOL/7FG.)
Belgium
621
France
62
Ireland
31
United Kingdom
279
EC
993
TAC
993
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea
ZoneVIIh, VIIj, and VIIk(SOL/7HJK.)
Belgium
46
France
92
Ireland
249
The Netherlands
74
United Kingdom
92
EC
553
TAC
553
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea
ZoneVIIIa and b(SOL/8AB.)
Belgium
54
Spain
10
France
4 024
The Netherlands
302
EC
4 390
TAC
4 390
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesSoleSolea spp.
ZoneVIIIc, VIIId, VIIIe, IX, X; EC waters of CECAF 34.1.1(SOX/8CDE34)
Spain
458
Portugal
758
EC
1 216
TAC
1 216
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
SpeciesSpratSprattus sprattus
ZoneIIIa(SPR/03A.)
Denmark
34 843
Germany
73
Sweden
13 184
EC
48 100
TAC
52 000
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Including sandeel.
May only be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IV.
This quantity may be fished in ICES zone IV and zone VIa North of 56°30′N. Any by-catch of blue whiting shall be counted against the blue whiting quota established for ICES zones VIa, VIb and VII.
1 832 tonnes can be caught as herring in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes less than 32 mm. If the quota of 1 832 tonnes of herring is exhausted then all fisheries using nets with mesh sizes less than 32 mm is prohibited.
Preliminary TAC. The final TAC will be established in the light of new scientific advice during the first half of 2009.
SpeciesSpratSprattus sprattus
ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(SPR/2AC4-C)
Belgium
1 729
Denmark
136 826
Germany
1 729
France
1 729
The Netherlands
1 729
Sweden
1 330
United Kingdom
5 705
EC
150 777
Norway
10 000
Faroe Islands
9 160
TAC
170 000
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Species Sprat Sprattus sprattus
Zone VIId and VIIe (SPR/7DE.)
Belgium
31
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Denmark
1 997
Germany
31
France
430
The Netherlands
430
United Kingdom
3 226
EC
6 145
TAC
6 145
A maximum landing size of 100 cm (total length) shall be respected.
SpeciesSpurdog/dogfishSqualus acanthias
ZoneEC waters of IIIa(DGS/03A-C.)
Denmark
31
Sweden
73
EC
104
TAC
104
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
A maximum landing size of 100 cm (total length) shall be respected.
Including catches taken with long-lines of tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus), kitefin shark (Dalatias licha), bird beak dogfish (Deania calceus), leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus), greater lantern shark (Etmopterus princeps), smooth lantern shark (Etmopterus spinax), Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) and Spurdog (Squalus acanthias).
SpeciesSpurdog/dogfishSqualus acanthias
ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(DGS/2AC4-C)
Belgium
4
Denmark
26
Germany
5
France
8
The Netherlands
7
Sweden
0
United Kingdom
216
EC
266
Norway
50
TAC
316
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
A maximum landing size of 100 cm (total length) shall be respected.
SpeciesSpurdog/dogfishSqualus acanthias
ZoneEC and international waters of I, V, VI, VII, VIII, XII and XIV(DGS/15X14)
Belgium
73
Germany
16
Spain
38
France
309
Ireland
195
The Netherlands
1
Portugal
2
United Kingdom
368
EC
1 002
TAC
1 002
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
May only be fished in EC waters of ICES zone IV.
May be fished in ICES zones IV, VIa North of 56°30′N, VII e, VIIf and VIIh.
SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.
ZoneEC waters of IIa and IV(JAX/2AC4-C)
Belgium
54
Denmark
23 509
Germany
1 772
France
37
Ireland
1 364
The Netherlands
3 814
Sweden
750
United Kingdom
3 470
EC
34 770
Norway
3 600
Faroe Islands
939
TAC
39 309
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
May be fished in ICES zone IV, VIa North of 56° 30′ N, VIIe, VIIf and VIIh.
Species Horse mackerel Trachurus spp.
Zone VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; EC and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (JAX/578/14)
Denmark
15 056
Analytical TAC.
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Germany
12 035
Spain
16 435
France
7 952
Ireland
39 179
The Netherlands
57 415
Portugal
1 591
United Kingdom
16 276
EC
165 939
Faeroe Islands
4 061
TAC
170 000
Of which no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98. For the purposes of the control of this quantity, the weight of the landings shall be affected by a coefficient of 1,2.
SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.
ZoneVIIIc and IX(JAX/8C9.)
Spain
31 069
France
393
Portugal
26 288
EC
57 750
TAC
57 750
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Waters adjacent to the Azores.
Of which no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98. For the purposes of the control of this quantity, the weight of the landings shall be affected by a coefficient of 1,2.
SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.
ZoneX; EC waters of CECAF(JAX/X34PRT)
Portugal
3 200
EC
3 200
TAC
3 200
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Waters adjacent to Madeira.
Of which no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98. For the purposes of the control of this quantity, the weight of the landings shall be affected by a coefficient of 1,2.
SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.
ZoneEC waters of CECAF(JAX/341PRT)
Portugal
1 280
EC
1 280
TAC
1 280
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Waters adjacent to the Canary Islands.
SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.
ZoneEC waters of CECAF(JAX/341SPN)
Spain
1 280
EC
1 280
TAC
1 280
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
The quota may be fished only while the by-catches of whiting in ICES zone IIIa, whiting in ICES zone IV and EC waters of ICES zone IIa, haddock in ICES zone IIIa and EC waters of ICES zones IIIb, IIIc and IIId, and haddock in ICES zone IV and EC waters of ICES zone IIa remain below the estimated quantities of industrial by-catches shown in the footnotes to the tables of catch limits for those stocks.
Quota may be fished in EC waters of ICES zones IIa, IIIa and IV only.
This quota may be fished only in ICES IV and VIa, North of 56°30′N.
Species Norway pout Trisopterus esmarki
Zone IIIa; EC waters of IIa and IV NOP/2A3A4.
Denmark
116 642
Analytical TAC.
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Germany
22
The Netherlands
86
EC
116 750
Norway
1 000
TAC
Not relevant
Including inextricably mixed horse mackerel.
SpeciesNorway pout Trisopterus esmarkii
ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(NOP/4AB-N.)
Denmark
950
United Kingdom
50
EC
1 000
TAC
Not relevant
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe to be counted against the quotas for these species.
Of which no more than 400 tonnes of horse mackerel.
SpeciesIndustrial fish
ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(I/F/4AB-N.)
Sweden
800
EC
800
TAC
Not relevant
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Taken with long-lines only, including grenadiers, rat tails, Mora mora and greater fork beard.
SpeciesCombined quota
ZoneEC waters of Vb, VI and VII(R/G/5B67-C)
EC
Not relevant
Norway
140
TAC
Not relevant
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Quota allocated by Norway to Sweden of ‘other species’ at a traditional level.
Including fisheries not specifically mentioned, exceptions may be introduced after consultations as appropriate.
SpeciesOther species
ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(OTH/4AB-N.)
Belgium
27
Denmark
2 500
Germany
282
France
116
The Netherlands
200
Sweden
Not relevant
United Kingdom
1 875
EC
5 000
TAC
Not relevant
Precautionary TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 applies.
Limited to ICES zones IIa and IV.
Including fisheries not specifically mentioned, exceptions may be introduced after consultations as appropriate.
Limited to by-catches of whitefish in ICES zones IV and VIa.
SpeciesOther species
ZoneEC waters of IIa, IV and VIa north of 56°30′N(OTH/2A46AN)
EC
Not relevant
Norway
2 720
Faroe Islands
150
TAC
Not relevant

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2009/43/annex/I/annex/IA (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2009-43/annex-I/annex-IA
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.

