Article 7 Existing deep-sea fishing areasF1

Using relevant VMS records or, if VMS records are not available, other relevant verifiable information, a fisheries administration must seek to establish the locations of the fishing activities of vessels catching more than 10 tonnes each calendar year to which it has granted deep-sea fishing authorisations.

On the basis of the information referred to in paragraph 1, as well as on the basis of the best available scientific and technical information, a fisheries administration may, by regulations, determine the existing deep-sea fishing areas.