Article 23 Designated portsF1

 A fisheries administration must designate and notify the NEAFC Secretary of ports where the landing or transhipment of fishery resources, caught in the Convention Area by fishing vessels flying the flag of a Contracting Party other than the United Kingdom, or the provision of port services to such vessels, are permitted. A fisheries administration must notify the NEAFC Secretary of any changes to the list of ports designated, at least 15 days before the change comes into force.

A fisheries administration must allow landings and transhipments of fish caught in the Convention Area by fishing vessels flying the flag of a Contracting Party other than the United Kingdom, as well as the provision of port services to such vessels, only in designated ports.