Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union vessels, in certain non-Union waters

Type Regulation
Publication 2014-01-20
Last updated 2014-07-05
State In force
Department Council of the European Union
Source EUR-Lex
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Species: Sandeel Ammodytes spp. Zone: Norwegian waters of IV (SAN/04-N.)
Denmark 0 Analytical TAC Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
United Kingdom 0
Union 0
TAC Not relevant
Species: Sandeel Ammodytes spp. Zone: Union waters of IIa, IIIa and IV (1)
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Denmark 195 471  (2) Analytical TAC Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
United Kingdom 4 273  (2)
Germany 298 (2)
Sweden 7 177  (2)
Union 207 219
TAC 207 219
(1) Excluding waters within six nautical miles of the UK baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula. (2) At least 98 % of landings counted against this quota shall be of sandeel. By-catches of dab, mackerel and whiting to be counted against the remaining 2 % of the quota (OT1/2A3A4). Special condition: Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following sandeel management areas, as defined in Annex IID: Zone: Union waters of sandeel management areas 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (SAN/234_1) (SAN/234_2) (SAN/234_3) (SAN/234_4) (SAN/234_5) (SAN/234_6) (SAN/234_7) Denmark 53 769 4 717 132 062 4 717 0 206 0 United Kingdom 1 175 103 2 887 103 0 5 0 Germany 82 7 202 7 0 0 0 Sweden 1 974 173 4 849 173 0 8 0 Union 57 000 5 000 140 000 5 000 0 219 0 Total* 57 000 5 000 140 000 5 000 0 219 0
Zone: Union waters of sandeel management areas
1 2
(SAN/234_1) (SAN/234_2)
Denmark 53 769 4 717
United Kingdom 1 175 103
Germany 82 7
Sweden 1 974 173
Union 57 000 5 000
Total 57 000 5 000
Species: Greater silver smelt Argentina silus Zone: Union and international waters of I and II (ARU/1/2.)
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Germany 24 Analytical TAC
France 8
The Netherlands 19
United Kingdom 39
Union 90
TAC 90
Species: Greater silver smelt Argentina silus Zone: Union waters of III and IV (ARU/34-C)
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Denmark 911 Analytical TAC
Germany 9
France 7
Ireland 7
The Netherlands 43
Sweden 35
United Kingdom 16
Union 1 028
TAC 1 028
Species: Greater silver smelt Argentina silus Zone: Union and international waters of V, VI and VII (ARU/567.)
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Germany 329 Analytical TAC
France 7
Ireland 305
The Netherlands 3 434
United Kingdom 241
Union 4 316
TAC 4 316
Species: Tusk Brosme brosme Zone: Union and international waters of I, II and XIV (USK/1214EI)
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Germany 6 (1) Analytical TAC
France 6 (1)
United Kingdom 6 (1)
Others 3 (1)
Union 21 (1)
TAC 21
(1) Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
Species: Tusk Brosme brosme Zone: IIIa; Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32 (USK/3A/BCD)
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Denmark 15 Analytical TAC
Sweden 7
Germany 7
Union 29
TAC 29
Species: Tusk Brosme brosme Zone: Union waters of IV (USK/04-C.)
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Denmark 64 Analytical TAC
Germany 19
France 44
Sweden 6
United Kingdom 96
Others 6 (1)
Union 235
TAC 235
(1) Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
Species: Tusk Brosme brosme Zone:
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Germany 13
Spain 46
France 548
Ireland 53
United Kingdom 264
Others 13 (1)
Union 937
Norway 2 923  (2) (3) (4)
TAC 3 860
(1) Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. (2) To be fished in Union waters of IIa, IV, Vb, VI and VII (USK/24X7C). (3) Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in 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 Vb, VI and VII shall not exceed the following amount in tonnes (OTH/5B67-): 3 000 (4) Including ling. The following quotas for Norway shall only be fished with long-lines in Vb, VI and VII: Ling (LIN/5B67-) 5 500 Tusk (USK/5B67-) 2 923 (5)  The tusk and ling quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following amount, in tonnes: 2 000
Ling (LIN/*5B67-) 5 500
Tusk (USK/*5B67-) 2 923
Species: Tusk Brosme brosme Zone:
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Belgium 0
Denmark 165
Germany 1
France 0
The Netherlands 0
United Kingdom 4
Union 170
TAC Not relevant
Species: Boarfish Caproidae Zone:
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Denmark 31 291
Ireland 88 115
United Kingdom 8 103
Union 127 509
TAC 127 509
Species: Herring (1) Clupea harengus Zone:
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Denmark 19 357  (2)
Germany 310 (2)
Sweden 20 248  (2)
Union 39 915  (2)
Faroe Islands 600 (3)
TAC 46 750
(1) Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. (2) Special condition: up to 50 % of this amount may be fished in Union waters of IV (HER/04-C.). (3) May only be fished in the Skagerrak (HER/03AN.).
Species: Herring (1) Clupea harengus Zone:
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Denmark 80 026
Germany 49 675
France 23 226
The Netherlands 59 291
Sweden 4 782
United Kingdom 65 022
Union 282 022
Norway 136 311  (2)
TAC 470 037
(1) Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. Member States shall report separately their landings of herring in IVa (HER/04A.) and IVb (HER/04B.). (2) Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC. Within the limit of this quota, no more than the quantity given below may be taken in Union waters of IVa and IVb (HER/4AB-C). 50 000 Special condition: Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone: Norwegian waters south of 62° N (HER/04N-) (1) Union 50 000 (1) Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. Member States shall report separately their landings of herring in IVa (HER/4AN.) and IVb (HER/4BN.).
Norwegian waters south of 62° N (HER/*04N-) (1)
Union 50 000
(1) Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. Member States shall report separately their landings of herring in IVa (HER/4AN.) and IVb (HER/4BN.).
Species: Herring (1) Clupea harengus Zone:
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Sweden 866 (1)
Union 866
TAC 470 037
(1) By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species.
Species: Herring (1) Clupea harengus Zone:
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Denmark 5 692
Germany 51
Sweden 916
Union 6 659
TAC 6 659
(1) Exclusively for landings of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.
Species: Herring (1) Clupea harengus Zone:
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Belgium 65
Denmark 12 526
Germany 65
France 65
The Netherlands 65
Sweden 61
United Kingdom 238
Union 13 085
TAC 13 085
(1) Exclusively for landings of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.
Species: Herring (1) Clupea harengus Zone:
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Belgium 9 229  (3)
Denmark 1 153  (3)
Germany 716 (3)
France 12 800  (3)
The Netherlands 22 837  (3)
United Kingdom 4 969  (3)
Union 51 704
TAC 470 037
(1) Exclusively for landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. (2) Except Blackwater stock: reference is to the herring stock in the maritime region of the Thames estuary within a zone delimited by a rhumb 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. (3) Special condition: up to 50 % of this quota may be taken in IVb (HER/*04B.).
Species: Herring Clupea harengus Zone: Union and international waters of Vb, VIb and VIaN (1) (HER/5B6ANB)
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Germany 3 137  (2) Analytical TAC
France 594 (2)
Ireland 4 240  (2)
The Netherlands 3 137  (2)
United Kingdom 16 959  (2)
Union 28 067  (2)
TAC 28 067
(1) Reference is to the herring stock in the part of ICES zone VIa which lies east of the meridian of longitude 7°W and north of the parallel of latitude 55°N, or west of the meridian of longitude 7°W and north of the parallel of latitude 56°N, excluding the Clyde. (2) It shall be prohibited to fish or retain on board any herring in the part of the ICES zones subject to this TAC that lies between 56° N and 57° 30′ N, with the exception of a six nautical mile belt measured from the baseline of the United Kingdom's territorial sea.
Species: Herring Clupea harengus Zone: VIaS (1), VIIb, VIIc (HER/6AS7BC)
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Ireland 3 342 Analytical TAC Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
The Netherlands 334
Union 3 676
TAC 3 676
(1) Reference is to the herring stock in VIa south of 56° 00′ N and west of 07° 00′ W.
Species: Herring Clupea harengus Zone: VI Clyde (1) (HER/06ACL.)
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United Kingdom To be established (2) Precautionary TAC
Union To be established (3)
TAC To be established (3)
(1) 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 (55°17.9′N, 05°47.8′W); — a point at position (55°04′N, 05°23′W) and; — Corsewall Point (55°00.5′N, 05°09.4′W). (2) Article 6 of this Regulation applies. (3) Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 2.
Species: Herring Clupea harengus Zone: VIIa (1) (HER/07/MM)
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Ireland 1 367 Analytical TAC
United Kingdom 3 884
Union 5 251
TAC 5 251
(1) This zone is reduced 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.
Species: Herring Clupea harengus Zone: VIIe and VIIf (HER/7EF.)
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France 465 Precautionary TAC
United Kingdom 465
Union 930
TAC 930
Species: Herring Clupea harengus Zone:
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Germany 248
France 1 380
Ireland 19 324
The Netherlands 1 380
United Kingdom 28
Union 22 360
TAC 22 360
(1) 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.
Species: Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus Zone: IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (ANE/9/3411)
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Spain 4 198 Precautionary TAC
Portugal 4 580
Union 8 778
TAC 8 778
Species: Cod Gadus morhua Zone:
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Belgium 10 (1)
Denmark 3 177  (1)
Germany 80 (1)
The Netherlands 20 (1)
Sweden 556 (1)
Union 3 843
TAC 3 972
(1) In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 12 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, under the conditions set out in Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation.
Species: Cod Gadus morhua Zone: Kattegat (COD/03AS.)
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Denmark 62 (1) Analytical TAC
Germany 1 (1)
Sweden 37 (1)
Union 100 (1)
TAC 100 (1)
(1) Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
Species: Cod Gadus morhua Zone:
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Belgium 821 (1)
Denmark 4 720  (1)
Germany 2 992  (1)
France 1 015  (1)
The Netherlands 2 667  (1)
Sweden 31 (1)
United Kingdom 10 827  (1)
Union 23 073
Norway 4 726  (2)
TAC 27 799
(1) In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 12 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, under the conditions set out in Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation. (2) May be taken in Union waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC. Special condition: Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone: Norwegian waters of IV (COD/*04N-) Union 20 054
Norwegian waters of IV (COD/*04N-)
Union 20 054
Species: Cod Gadus morhua Zone:
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Sweden 382 (1)
Union 382
TAC Not relevant
(1) By-catches of haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species.
Species: Cod Gadus morhua Zone: VIb; Union and international waters of Vb west of 12° 00′ W and of XII and XIV (COD/5W6-14)
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Belgium 0 Precautionary TAC
Germany 1
France 12
Ireland 16
United Kingdom 45
Union 74
TAC 74
Species: Cod Gadus morhua Zone: VIa; Union and international waters of Vb east of 12° 00′ W (COD/5BE6A)
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Belgium 0 Analytical TAC
Germany 0
France 0
Ireland 0
United Kingdom 0
Union 0
TAC 0 (1)
(1) By-catch of cod in the area covered by this TAC may be landed provided that it does not comprise more than 1,5 % of the live weight of the total catch retained on board per fishing trip.
Species: Cod Gadus morhua Zone: VIIa (COD/07A.)
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Belgium 3 Analytical TAC
France 8
Ireland 150
The Netherlands 1
United Kingdom 66
Union 228
TAC 228
Species: Cod Gadus morhua Zone: VIIb, VIIc, VIIe-k, VIII, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (COD/7XAD34)
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Belgium 304 Analytical TAC Article 11 of this Regulation applies
France 4 977
Ireland 1 030
The Netherlands 1
United Kingdom 536
Union 6 848
TAC 6 848
Species: Cod Gadus morhua Zone:
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Belgium 70 (1)
France 1 360  (1)
The Netherlands 40 (1)
United Kingdom 150 (1)
Union 1 620
TAC 1 620
(1) In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 12 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, under the conditions set out in Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation.
Species: Porbeagle Lamna nasus Zone: French Guiana waters, Kattegat; Union waters of Skagerrak, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1, 34.1.2 and 34.2 (POR/3-1234)
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Denmark 0 (1) Analytical TAC Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
France 0 (1)
Germany 0 (1)
Ireland 0 (1)
Spain 0 (1)
United Kingdom 0 (1)
Union 0 (1)
TAC 0 (1)
(1) When accidentally caught, this species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.
Species: Megrims Lepidorhombus spp. Zone: Union waters of IIa and IV (LEZ/2AC4-C)
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Belgium 6 Analytical TAC
Denmark 5
Germany 5
France 34
The Netherlands 27
United Kingdom 2 006
Union 2 083
TAC 2 083
Species: Megrims Lepidorhombus spp. Zone: Union and international waters of Vb; VI; international waters of XII and XIV (LEZ/56-14)
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Spain 463 Analytical TAC
France 1 805
Ireland 528
United Kingdom 1 278
Union 4 074
TAC 4 074
Species: Megrims Lepidorhombus spp. Zone: VII (LEZ/07.)
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Belgium 470 (1) Analytical TAC Article 11 of this Regulation applies
Spain 5 216  (1)
France 6 329  (1)
Ireland 2 878  (1)
United Kingdom 2 492  (1)
Union 17 385
TAC 17 385
(1) In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 1 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, pursuant to Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation.
Species: Megrims Lepidorhombus spp. Zone: VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (LEZ/8ABDE.)
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Spain 950 Analytical TAC
France 766
Union 1 716
TAC 1 716
Species: Megrims Lepidorhombus spp. Zone: VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (LEZ/8C3411)
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Spain 2 084 Analytical TAC
France 104
Portugal 69
Union 2 257
TAC 2 257
Species: Common dab and European flounder Limanda limanda and Platichthys flesus Zone: Union waters of IIa and IV (DAB/2AC4-C) for common dab; (FLE/2AC4-C) for European flounder
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Belgium 503 Precautionary TAC
Denmark 1 888
Germany 2 832
France 196
The Netherlands 11 421
Sweden 6
United Kingdom 1 588
Union 18 434
TAC 18 434
Species: Anglerfish Lophiidae Zone: Union waters of IIa and IV (ANF/2AC4-C)
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Belgium 277 (1) Analytical TAC
Denmark 610 (1)
Germany 298 (1)
France 57 (1)
The Netherlands 209 (1)
Sweden 7 (1)
United Kingdom 6 375  (1)
Union 7 833  (1)
TAC 7 833
(1) Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in: VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (ANF/*56-14).
Species: Anglerfish Lophiidae Zone:
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Belgium 45
Denmark 1 152
Germany 18
The Netherlands 16
United Kingdom 269
Union 1 500
TAC Not relevant
Species: Anglerfish Lophiidae Zone: VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (ANF/56-14)
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Belgium 159 Precautionary TAC
Germany 182
Spain 170
France 1 961
Ireland 443
The Netherlands 153
United Kingdom 1 364
Union 4 432
TAC 4 432
Species: Anglerfish Lophiidae Zone: VII (ANF/07.)
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Belgium 3 097  (1) (2) Analytical TAC Article 11 of this Regulation applies
Germany 345 (1) (2)
Spain 1 231  (1) (2)
France 19 875  (1) (2)
Ireland 2 540  (1) (2)
The Netherlands 401 (1) (2)
United Kingdom 6 027  (1) (2)
Union 33 516  (1)
TAC 33 516  (1)
(1) Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (ANF/*8ABDE). (2) In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 1 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, pursuant to Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation.
Species: Anglerfish Lophiidae Zone: VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (ANF/8ABDE.)
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Spain 1 368 Analytical TAC
France 7 612
Union 8 980
TAC 8 980
Species: Anglerfish Lophiidae Zone:
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Spain 2 191
France 2
Portugal 436
Union 2 629
TAC 2 629
Species: Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:
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Belgium 11
Denmark 1 898
Germany 121
The Netherlands 2
Sweden 224
Union 2 256
TAC 2 355
Species: Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:
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Belgium 238
Denmark 1 637
Germany 1 042
France 1 816
The Netherlands 179
Sweden 165
United Kingdom 27 002
Union 32 079
Norway 6 205
TAC 38 284
Special condition: Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones: Norwegian waters of IV (HAD/*04N-) Union 23 862
Norwegian waters of IV (HAD/*04N-)
Union 23 862
Species: Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:
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Sweden 707 (1)
Union 707
TAC Not relevant
(1) By-catches of cod, pollack, whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species.
Species: Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Zone: Union and international waters of VIb, XII and XIV (HAD/6B1214)
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Belgium 3 Analytical TAC
Germany 3
France 133
Ireland 95
United Kingdom 976
Union 1 210
TAC 1 210
Species: Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Zone: Union and international waters of Vb and VIa (HAD/5BC6A.)
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Belgium 4 Analytical TAC
Germany 5
France 220
Ireland 653
United Kingdom 3 106
Union 3 988
TAC 3 988
Species: Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Zone: VIIb-k, VIII, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (HAD/7X7A34)
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Belgium 105 (1) Analytical TAC Article 11 of this Regulation applies
France 6 320  (1)
Ireland 2 106  (1)
United Kingdom 948 (1)
Union 9 479  (1)
TAC 9 479
(1) In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 5 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, pursuant to Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation.
Species: Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Zone: VIIa (HAD/07A.)
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Belgium 19 Analytical TAC
France 85
Ireland 511
United Kingdom 566
Union 1 181
TAC 1 181
Species: Whiting Merlangius merlangus Zone:
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Denmark 929
The Netherlands 3
Sweden 99
Union 1 031
TAC 1 050
Species: Whiting Merlangius merlangus Zone:
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Belgium 326
Denmark 1 410
Germany 367
France 2 119
The Netherlands 815
Sweden 3
United Kingdom 10 193
Union 15 233
Norway 859 (1)
TAC 16 092
(1) May be taken in Union waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC. Special condition: Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones: Norwegian waters of IV (WHG/*04N-) Union 10 320
Norwegian waters of IV (WHG/*04N-)
Union 10 320
Species: Whiting Merlangius merlangus Zone: VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (WHG/56-14)
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Germany 2 Analytical TAC
France 36
Ireland 87
United Kingdom 167
Union 292
TAC 292
Species: Whiting Merlangius merlangus Zone: VIIa (WHG/07A.)
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Belgium 0 Analytical TAC
France 3
Ireland 46
The Netherlands 0
United Kingdom 31
Union 80
TAC 80
Species: Whiting Merlangius merlangus Zone:
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Belgium 202
France 12 400
Ireland 5 747
The Netherlands 101
United Kingdom 2 218
Union 20 668
TAC 20 668
Species: Whiting Merlangius merlangus Zone: VIII (WHG/08.)
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Spain 1 270 Precautionary TAC
France 1 905
Union 3 175
TAC 3 175
Species: Whiting Merlangius merlangus Zone: IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (WHG/9/3411)
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Portugal To be established (1) Precautionary TAC
Union To be established (2)
TAC To be established (2)
(1) Article 6 of this Regulation applies. (2) Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 1.
Species: Whiting and pollack Merlangius merlangus and Pollachius pollachius Zone:
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Sweden 190 (1)
Union 190
TAC Not relevant
(1) By-catches of cod, haddock and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species.
Species: Hake Merluccius merluccius Zone: IIIa; Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32 (HKE/3A/BCD)
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Denmark 2 273  (2) Analytical TAC
Sweden 193 (2)
Union 2 466
TAC 2 466  (1)
(1) Within the following overall TAC for the northern stock of hake: 81 846 (2) Transfers of this quota may be effected to Union waters of IIa and IV. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission.
Species: Hake Merluccius merluccius Zone: Union waters of IIa and IV (HKE/2AC4-C)
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Belgium 41 Analytical TAC
Denmark 1 661
Germany 191
France 368
The Netherlands 95
United Kingdom 518
Union 2 874
TAC 2 874  (1)
(1) Within the following overall TAC for the northern stock of hake: 81 846
Species: Hake Merluccius merluccius Zone: VI and VII; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (HKE/571214)
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Belgium 422 (1) (3) Analytical TAC Article 11 of this Regulation applies
Spain 13 529  (3)
France 20 893  (1) (3)
Ireland 2 532  (3)
The Netherlands 272 (1) (3)
United Kingdom 8 248  (1) (3)
Union 45 896
TAC 45 896  (2)
(1) Transfers of this quota may be effected to Union waters of IIa and IV. However, such transfers must be notified in advance to the Commission. (2) Within the following overall TAC for the northern stock of hake: 81 846 (3) In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 1 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, pursuant to Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation. Special condition: Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones: VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (HKE/*8ABDE) Belgium 55 Spain 2 181 France 2 181 Ireland 273 The Netherlands 27 United Kingdom 1 228 Union 5 947
VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (HKE/*8ABDE)
Belgium 55
Spain 2 181
France 2 181
Ireland 273
The Netherlands 27
United Kingdom 1 228
Union 5 947
Species: Hake Merluccius merluccius Zone: VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (HKE/8ABDE.)
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Belgium 14 (1) Analytical TAC
Spain 9 418
France 21 151
The Netherlands 27 (1)
Union 30 610
TAC 30 610  (2)
(1) Transfers of this quota may be effected to IV and Union waters of IIa. However, such transfers must be notified in advance to the Commission. (2) Within the following overall TAC for the northern stock of hake: 81 846 Special condition: Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones: VI and VII; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (HKE/*57-14) Belgium 3 Spain 2 728 France 4 911 The Netherlands 8 Union 7 650
VI and VII; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (HKE/*57-14)
Belgium 3
Spain 2 728
France 4 911
The Netherlands 8
Union 7 650
Species: Hake Merluccius merluccius Zone: VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (HKE/8C3411)
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Spain 10 409 Analytical TAC
France 999
Portugal 4 858
Union 16 266
TAC 16 266
Species: Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou Zone: Norwegian waters of II and IV (WHB/24-N.)
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Denmark 0 Analytical TAC
United Kingdom 0
Union 0
TAC 1 200 000
Species: Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou Zone:
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Denmark 28 325  (1)
Germany 11 013  (1)
Spain 24 013  (1) (2)
France 19 712  (1)
Ireland 21 934  (1)
The Netherlands 34 539  (1)
Portugal 2 231  (1) (2)
Sweden 7 007  (1)
United Kingdom 36 751  (1)
Union 185 525  (1) (3)
Norway 100 000
Faroe Islands 15 000
TAC 1 200 000
(1) Special condition: of which up to the following percentage may be fished in Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen (WHB/NZJM1): 61,4 % (2) Transfers of this quota may be effected to VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission. (3) Special condition: of which up to the following quantity may be fished in Faroese waters (WHB/05-F.): 25 000
Species: Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou Zone: VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (WHB/8C3411)
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Spain 24 658 Analytical TAC
Portugal 6 165
Union 30 823  (1)
TAC 1 200 000
(1) Special condition: of which up to the following percentage may be fished in Norwegian EEZ or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen (WHB/*NZJM2): 0 %.
Species: Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou Zone:
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Norway 177 983  (1) (2)
Faroe Islands 25 000  (3) (4)
TAC 1 200 000
(1) To be counted against Norway's catch limits established under the Coastal States arrangement. (2) Special condition: the catch in IV shall be no more than the following amount (WHB/04A-C): 44 496 This catch limit in IV amounts to the following percentage of Norway's access quota: 25 % (3) To be counted against the catch limits of the Faroe Islands. (4) Special conditions: may also be fished in VIb (WHB/06B-C). The catch in IVa shall be no more than the following amount (WHB/*04A-C): 6 250
Species: Lemon sole and witch flounder Microstomus kitt and Glyptocephalus cynoglossus Zone: Union waters of IIa and IV (LEM/2AC4-C) for lemon sole; (WIT/2AC4-C) for witch flounder
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Belgium 346 Precautionary TAC
Denmark 953
Germany 122
France 261
The Netherlands 794
Sweden 11
United Kingdom 3 904
Union 6 391
TAC 6 391
Species: Blue ling Molva dypterygia Zone:
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Germany 24
Estonia 4
Spain 74
France 1 693
Ireland 6
Lithuania 1
Poland 1
United Kingdom 431
Others 6 (1)
Union 2 240
Norway 150 (2)
Faroe Islands 150 (3)
TAC 2 540
(1) Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. (2) To be fished in Union waters of IIa, IV, Vb, VI and VII (BLI/*24X7C). (3) By-catches of roundnose grenadier and black scabbard fish to be counted against this quota. To be fished in Union waters of VIa north of 56o 30′ N and VIb.
Species: Blue ling Molva dypterygia Zone: International waters of XII (BLI/12INT-)
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Estonia 2 (1) Precautionary TAC
Spain 665 (1)
France 16 (1)
Lithuania 6 (1)
United Kingdom 6 (1)
Others 2 (1)
Union 697 (1)
TAC 697 (1)
(1) Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
Species: Blue ling Molva dypterygia Zone: Union and international waters of II and IV (BLI/24-)
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Denmark 4 Precautionary TAC
Germany 4
Ireland 4
France 23
United Kingdom 14
Others 4 (1)
Union 53
TAC 53
(1) Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
Species: Blue ling Molva dypterygia Zone: Union and international waters of III (BLI/03-)
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Denmark 3 Precautionary TAC
Germany 2
Sweden 3
Union 8
TAC 8
Species: Ling Molva molva Zone: Union and international waters of I and II (LIN/1/2.)
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Denmark 8 Analytical TAC
Germany 8
France 8
United Kingdom 8
Others 4 (1)
Union 36
TAC 36
(1) Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
Species: Ling Molva molva Zone: IIIa; Union waters of IIIbcd (LIN/3A/BCD)
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Belgium 6 (1) Analytical TAC
Denmark 50
Germany 6 (1)
Sweden 19
United Kingdom 6 (1)
Union 87
TAC 87
(1) Quota may be fished in Union waters of IIIa and Union waters of IIIbcd only.
Species: Ling Molva molva Zone:
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Belgium 16
Denmark 243
Germany 150
France 135
The Netherlands 5
Sweden 10
United Kingdom 1 869
Union 2 428
TAC 2 428
Species: Ling Molva molva Zone: Union and international waters of V (LIN/05EI.)
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Belgium 9 Precautionary TAC
Denmark 6
Germany 6
France 6
United Kingdom 6
Union 33
TAC 33
Species: Ling Molva molva Zone:
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Belgium 32
Denmark 6
Germany 115
Spain 2 332
France 2 487
Ireland 623
Portugal 6
United Kingdom 2 863
Union 8 464
Norway 5 500  (1) (2) (3)
Faroe Islands 200 (4) (5)
TAC 14 164
(1) Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in 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 VI and VII shall not exceed the following amount in tonnes (OTH/6X14.): 2 000 (2) Including tusk. The quotas for Norway shall only be fished with long-lines in Vb, VI and VII, and they amount to: Ling (LIN/5B67-) 5 500 Tusk (USK/5B67-) 2 923 (3) The ling and tusk quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following amount, in tonnes: 3 000 (4) Including tusk. To be fished in VIb and VIa north of 56° 30' N (LIN/6BAN.). (5) Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in 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 VIa and VIb shall not exceed the following amount in tonnes (OTH/*6AB.): 75
Ling (LIN/*5B67-) 5 500
Tusk (USK/*5B67-) 2 923
Species: Ling Molva molva Zone:
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Belgium 7
Denmark 835
Germany 23
France 9
The Netherlands 1
United Kingdom 75
Union 950
TAC Not relevant
Species: Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Zone: IIIa; Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32 (NEP/3A/BCD)
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Denmark 3 688 Analytical TAC
Germany 11
Sweden 1 320
Union 5 019
TAC 5 019
Species: Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Zone: Union waters of IIa and IV (NEP/2AC4-C)
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Belgium 811 Analytical TAC
Denmark 811
Germany 12
France 24
The Netherlands 417
United Kingdom 13 424
Union 15 499
TAC 15 499
Species: Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Zone:
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Denmark 947
Germany 0
United Kingdom 53
Union 1 000
TAC Not relevant
Species: Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Zone: VI; Union and international waters of Vb (NEP/5BC6.)
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Spain 31 Analytical TAC
France 124
Ireland 207
United Kingdom 14 925
Union 15 287
TAC 15 287
Species: Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Zone: VII (NEP/07.)
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Spain 1 259 Analytical TAC Article11 of this Regulation applies
France 5 104
Ireland 7 741
United Kingdom 6 885
Union 20 989
TAC 20 989
Special condition: Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone: Functional Unit 16 of ICES Subarea VII (NEP/*07U16) Spain 557 France 349 Ireland 671 United Kingdom 271 Union 1 848
Functional Unit 16 of ICES Subarea VII (NEP/*07U16)
Spain 557
France 349
Ireland 671
United Kingdom 271
Union 1 848
Species: Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Zone: VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (NEP/8ABDE.)
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Spain 234 Analytical TAC
France 3 665
Union 3 899
TAC 3 899
Species: Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Zone: VIIIc (NEP/08C.)
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Spain 64 Analytical TAC
France 3
Union 67
TAC 67
Species: Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Zone: IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (NEP/9/3411)
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Spain 55 Analytical TAC
Portugal 166
Union 221
TAC 221
Species: Northern prawn Pandalus borealis Zone:
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Denmark 2 308
Sweden 1 243
Union 3 551
TAC 6 650
Species: Northern prawn Pandalus borealis Zone: Union waters of IIa and IV (PRA/2AC4-C)
--- --- ---
Denmark 1 818 Analytical TAC
The Netherlands 17
Sweden 73
United Kingdom 538
Union 2 446
TAC 2 446
Species: Northern prawn Pandalus borealis Zone:
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Denmark 357
Sweden 123 (1)
Union 480
TAC Not relevant
(1) By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quotas for these species.
Species: "Penaeus" shrimps Penaeus spp. Zone: French Guiana waters (PEN/FGU.)
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France To be established (1) (2) Precautionary TAC
Union To be established (2) (3)
TAC To be established (2) (3)
(1) Article 6 of this Regulation applies. (2) Fishing for shrimps Penaeus subtilis and Penaeus brasiliensis is prohibited in waters less than 30 metres deep. (3) Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 2.
Species: Plaice Pleuronectes platessa Zone:
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Belgium 60
Denmark 7 830
Germany 40
The Netherlands 1 506
Sweden 419
Union 9 855
TAC 10 056
Species: Plaice Pleuronectes platessa Zone: Kattegat (PLE/03AS.)
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Denmark 1 922 Analytical TAC Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Germany 22
Sweden 216
Union 2 160
TAC 2 160
Species: Plaice Pleuronectes platessa Zone:
--- --- ---
Belgium 6 407  (1)
Denmark 20 823  (1)
Germany 6 007  (1)
France 1 202  (1)
The Netherlands 40 045  (1)
United Kingdom 29 633  (1)
Union 104 117
Norway 7 514
TAC 111 631
(1) In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 5 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, under the conditions set out in Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation. Special condition: Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone: Norwegian waters of IV (PLE/*04N-) Union 42 723
Norwegian waters of IV (PLE/*04N-)
Union 42 723
Species: Plaice Pleuronectes platessa Zone: VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (PLE/56-14)
--- --- ---
France 9 Precautionary TAC
Ireland 261
United Kingdom 388
Union 658
TAC 658
Species: Plaice Pleuronectes platessa Zone: VIIa (PLE/07A.)
--- --- ---
Belgium 31 Analytical TAC
France 14
Ireland 854
The Netherlands 9
United Kingdom 312
Union 1 220
TAC 1 220
Species: Plaice Pleuronectes platessa Zone: VIIb and VIIc (PLE/7BC.)
--- --- ---
France 11 Precautionary TAC Article 11 of this Regulation applies
Ireland 63
Union 74
TAC 74
Species: Plaice Pleuronectes platessa Zone:
--- --- ---
Belgium 871 (1)
France 2 903  (1)
United Kingdom 1 548  (1)
Union 5 322
TAC 5 322
(1) In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 1 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, under the conditions set out in Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation.
Species: Plaice Pleuronectes platessa Zone: VIIf and VIIg (PLE/7FG.)
--- --- ---
Belgium 69 Analytical TAC
France 125
Ireland 202
United Kingdom 65
Union 461
TAC 461
Species: Plaice Pleuronectes platessa Zone: VIIh, VIIj and VIIk (PLE/7HJK.)
--- --- ---
Belgium 8 Analytical TAC Article 11 of this Regulation applies
France 17
Ireland 59
The Netherlands 34
United Kingdom 17
Union 135
TAC 135
Species: Plaice Pleuronectes platessa Zone: VIII, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (PLE/8/3411)
--- --- ---
Spain 66 Precautionary TAC
France 263
Portugal 66
Union 395
TAC 395
Species: Pollack Pollachius pollachius Zone: VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (POL/56-14)
--- --- ---
Spain 6 Precautionary TAC
France 190
Ireland 56
United Kingdom 145
Union 397
TAC 397
Species: Pollack Pollachius pollachius Zone: VII (POL/07.)
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Belgium 420 (1) Precautionary TAC Article 11 of this Regulation applies
Spain 25 (1)
France 9 667  (1)
Ireland 1 030  (1)
United Kingdom 2 353  (1)
Union 13 495  (1)
TAC 13 495
(1) Special condition: of which up to 2 % may be fished in: VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (POL/*8ABDE).
Species: Pollack Pollachius pollachius Zone: VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (POL/8ABDE.)
--- --- ---
Spain 252 Precautionary TAC
France 1 230
Union 1 482
TAC 1 482
Species: Pollack Pollachius pollachius Zone: VIIIc (POL/08C.)
--- --- ---
Spain 208 Precautionary TAC
France 23
Union 231
TAC 231
Species: Pollack Pollachius pollachius Zone: IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (POL/9/3411)
--- --- ---
Spain 273 (1) Precautionary TAC
Portugal 9 (1)
Union 282 (1)
TAC 282
(1) Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIIIc (POL/*08C.).
Species: Saithe Pollachius virens Zone:
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Belgium 27
Denmark 3 189
Germany 8 054
France 18 953
The Netherlands 81
Sweden 438
United Kingdom 6 175
Union 36 917
Norway 40 619  (1)
TAC 77 536
(1) May only be taken in Union waters of IV and in IIIa (POK/*3A4-C). Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.
Species: Saithe Pollachius virens Zone:
--- --- ---
Germany 367
France 3 647
Ireland 403
United Kingdom 3 128
Union 7 545
Norway 500 (1)
TAC 8 045
(1) To be fished north of 56° 30' N (POK/*5614N).
Species: Saithe Pollachius virens Zone:
--- --- ---
Sweden 880 (1)
Union 880
TAC Not relevant
(1) By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting are to be counted against the quota for these species.
Species: Saithe Pollachius virens Zone: VII, VIII, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (POK/7/3411)
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Belgium 6 Precautionary TAC Article 11 of this Regulation applies
France 1 245
Ireland 1 491
United Kingdom 434
Union 3 176
TAC 3 176
Species: Turbot and brill Psetta maxima and Scopthalmus rhombus Zone: Union waters of IIa and IV (TUR/2AC4-C) for turbot; (BLL/2AC4-C) for brill
--- --- ---
Belgium 340 Precautionary TAC
Denmark 727
Germany 186
France 88
The Netherlands 2 579
Sweden 5
United Kingdom 717
Union 4 642
TAC 4 642
Species: Skates and rays Rajiformes Zone:
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Belgium 233 (1) (2) (3)
Denmark 9 (1) (2) (3)
Germany 11 (1) (2) (3)
France 36 (1) (2) (3)
The Netherlands 198 (1) (2) (3)
United Kingdom 895 (1) (2) (3)
Union 1 382  (1) (3)
TAC 1 382  (3)
(1) Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/2AC4-C), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/2AC4-C), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/2AC4-C) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/2AC4-C) shall be reported separately. (2) By-catch quota. These species shall not comprise more than 25 % by live weight of the catch retained on board per fishing trip. This condition applies only to vessels over 15 metres' length overall. (3) Shall not apply to common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia) and starry ray (Amblyraja radiata). When accidentally caught, these species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishermen shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.
Species: Skates and rays Rajiformes Zone: Union waters of IIIa (SRX/03A-C.)
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Denmark 37 (1) (2) Precautionary TAC
Sweden 10 (1) (2)
Union 47 (1) (2)
TAC 47 (2)
(1) Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/03A-C.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/03A-C.) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/03A-C.) shall be reported separately. (2) Shall not apply to common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia), thornback ray (Raja clavata) and starry ray (Amblyraja radiata). When accidentally caught, these species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishermen shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.
Species: Skates and rays Rajiformes Zone: Union waters of VIa, VIb, VIIa-c and VIIe-k (SRX/67AKXD)
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Belgium 725 (1) (2) (3) Precautionary TAC Article 11 of this Regulation applies
Estonia 4 (1) (2) (3)
France 3 255  (1) (2) (3)
Germany 10 (1) (2) (3)
Ireland 1 048  (1) (2) (3)
Lithuania 17 (1) (2) (3)
The Netherlands 3 (1) (2) (3)
Portugal 18 (1) (2) (3)
Spain 876 (1) (2) (3)
United Kingdom 2 076  (1) (2) (3)
Union 8 032  (1) (2) (3)
TAC 8 032  (2)
(1) 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), small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/67AKXD), sandy ray (Raja circularis) (RJI/67AKXD) and shagreen ray (Raja fullonica) (RJF/67AKXD) shall be reported separately. (2) Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata), common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia), Norwegian skate (Raja (Dipturus) nidarosiensis) and white skate (Raja alba). When accidentally caught, these species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishermen shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species. (3) Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIId (SRX/07D.). 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.), small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/07D.), sandy ray (Raja circularis) (RJI/07D.) and shagreen ray (Raja fullonica) (RJF/07D.) shall be reported separately.
Species: Skates and rays Rajiformes Zone: Union waters of VIId (SRX/07D.)
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Belgium 72 (1) (2) (3) Precautionary TAC
France 602 (1) (2) (3)
The Netherlands 4 (1) (2) (3)
United Kingdom 120 (1) (2) (3)
Union 798 (1) (2) (3)
TAC 798 (2)
(1) 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 small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/07D.) shall be reported separately. (2) Shall not apply to common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia), undulate ray (Raja undulata) and starry ray (Amblyraja radiata). When accidentally caught, these species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishermen shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species. (3) Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIa, VIb, VIIa-c and VIIe-k (SRX/67AKD). Catches of Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/67AKD), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/67AKD), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/67AKD), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/67AKD) and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/67AKD) shall be reported separately.
Species: Skates and rays Rajiformes Zone: Union waters of VIII and IX (SRX/89-C.)
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Belgium 7 (1) (2) Precautionary TAC
France 1 298  (1) (2)
Portugal 1 051  (1) (2)
Spain 1 057  (1) (2)
United Kingdom 7 (1) (2)
Union 3 420  (1) (2)
TAC 3 420  (2)
(1) Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/89-C.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/89-C.) and thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/89-C.) shall be reported separately. (2) Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata),common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia) and white skate (Raja alba). When accidentally caught, these species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishermen shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.
Species: Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides Zone:
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Denmark 11
Germany 20
Estonia 11
Spain 11
France 185
Ireland 11
Lithuania 11
Poland 11
United Kingdom 729
Union 1 000
Norway 1 000  (1)
TAC 2 000
(1) To be taken in Union waters of IIa and VI. In VI this quantity may only be fished with long-lines (GHL/*2A6-C).
Species: Mackerel Scomber scombrus Zone:
--- --- ---
Belgium 768 (2) (4)
Denmark 26 530  (2) (4)
Germany 800 (2) (4)
France 2 417  (2) (4)
The Netherlands 2 434  (2) (4)
Sweden 7 101  (1) (2) (4)
United Kingdom 2 254  (2) (4)
Union 42 304  (1) (2) (4)
Norway 256 936  (3)
TAC Not relevant
(1) Special condition: including the following tonnage to be taken in Norwegian waters south of 62° N (MAC/04N-): 247 When fishing under this special condition, by-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quotas for these species. (2) May also be taken in Norwegian waters of Iva (MAC/4AN.). (3) To be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC (access quota). This amount includes the following Norwegian share in the North Sea TAC: 74 500 This quota may be fished in Iva only (MAC/04A.), except for the following amount, in tonnes, which may be fished in IIIa (MAC/03A.): 3 000 (4) May also be taken in Faroese waters as a Union access quota for quota holders in this TAC area and also for quota holders in TAC area VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of Iia, XII and XIV, and up to the following maximum amount for the Union (MAC/FRO): 46 850 Special condition: within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones: 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 2014 and in December 2014 (MAC/2A6.) Denmark 0 4 130 0 0 15 918 France 0 490 0 0 0 The Netherlands 0 490 0 0 0 Sweden 0 0 390 10 4 112 United Kingdom 0 490 0 0 0 Norway 3 000 0 0 0 0
IIIa (MAC/*03A.) IIIa and Ivbc (MAC/*3A4BC)
Denmark 0 4 130
France 0 490
The Netherlands 0 490
Sweden 0 0
United Kingdom 0 490
Norway 3 000 0
Species: Mackerel Scomber scombrus Zone:
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Germany 31 490  (4)
Spain 33 (4)
Estonia 262 (4)
France 20 996  (4)
Ireland 104 967  (4)
Latvia 194 (4)
Lithuania 194 (4)
The Netherlands 45 922  (4)
Poland 2 217  (4)
United Kingdom 288 666  (4)
Union 494 941  (4)
Norway 22 179  (1) (2)
Faroe Islands 46 850  (3)
TAC Not relevant
(1) May be fished in Iia, Via north of 56°30′ N, Iva, VIId, VIIe, VIIf and VIIh (MAC/AX7H). (2) The following additional amount of access quota, in tonnes, may be fished by Norway North of 56° 30′ N and counted against its catch limit (MAC/N5630): 51 387 (3) This quota is an access quota and is to be deducted from the Faroe Islands Coastal State quota. It may be fished in Via north of 56° 30′ N (MAC/6AN56), but also from 1 October to 31 December in Iia, Iva north of 59° (EU zone) (MAC/24N59). (4) May also be taken in Faroese waters as an Union access quota for quota holders in this TAC area and also for quota holders in TAC area IIIa and IV; Union waters of Iia, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32, and up to the following maximum amount for the Union (MAC/FRO): 46 850 Special condition: within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones and periods: Union and Norwegian waters of Iva. During the periods from 1 January to 15 February 2014 and from 1 September to 31 December 2014 (MAC/4A-EN) Norwegian waters of Iia (MAC/*2AN-) Germany 19 005 2 557 France 12 671 1 703 Ireland 63 351 8 524 The Netherlands 27 715 3 727 United Kingdom 174 223 23 445 Union 296 965 39 956
Union and Norwegian waters of Iva. During the periods from 1 January to 15 February 2014 and from 1 September to 31 December 2014 (MAC/*4A-EN) Norwegian waters of Iia (MAC/*2AN-)
Germany 19 005 2 557
France 12 671 1 703
Ireland 63 351 8 524
The Netherlands 27 715 3 727
United Kingdom 174 223 23 445
Union 296 965 39 956
Species: Mackerel Scomber scombrus Zone:
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Spain 46 677  (1)
France 310 (1)
Portugal 9 648  (1)
Union 56 635
TAC Not relevant
(1) Special condition: quantities subject to exchanges with other Member States may be taken in 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 condition: Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone: VIIIb (MAC/08B.) Spain 3 920 France 26 Portugal 810
VIIIb (MAC/*08B.)
Spain 3 920
France 26
Portugal 810
Species: Mackerel Scomber scombrus Zone:
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Denmark 19 437  (1)
Union 19 437  (1)
TAC Not relevant
(1) Catches taken in IIa (MAC/02A.) and IVa (MAC/4A.) shall be reported separately.
Species: Common sole Solea solea Zone: IIIa; Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32 (SOL/3A/BCD)
--- --- ---
Denmark 297 Analytical TAC
Germany 17 (1)
The Netherlands 28 (1)
Sweden 11
Union 353
TAC 353
(1) Quota may be fished in Union waters of IIIa, Subdivisions 22-32 only.
Species: Common sole Solea solea Zone:
--- --- ---
Belgium 991
Denmark 453
Germany 793
France 198
The Netherlands 8 945
United Kingdom 510
Union 11 890
Norway 10 (1)
TAC 11 900
(1) May be fished only in Union waters of IV (SOL/*04-C.).
Species: Common sole Solea solea Zone: VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (SOL/56-14)
--- --- ---
Ireland 46 Precautionary TAC
United Kingdom 11
Union 57
TAC 57
Species: Common sole Solea solea Zone: VIIa (SOL/07A.)
--- --- ---
Belgium 23 Analytical TAC Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
France 0
Ireland 41
The Netherlands 7
United Kingdom 24
Union 95
TAC 95
Species: Common sole Solea solea Zone: VIIb and VIIc (SOL/7BC.)
--- --- ---
France 6 Precautionary TAC Article 11 of this Regulation applies
Ireland 36
Union 42
TAC 42
Species: Common sole Solea solea Zone: VIId (SOL/07D.)
--- --- ---
Belgium 1 303 Analytical TAC
France 2 605
United Kingdom 930
Union 4 838
TAC 4 838
Species: Common sole Solea solea Zone: VIIe (SOL/07E.)
--- --- ---
Belgium 29 (1) Analytical TAC
France 313 (1)
United Kingdom 490 (1)
Union 832
TAC 832
(1) In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 5 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, pursuant to Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation.
Species: Common sole Solea solea Zone: VIIf and VIIg (SOL/7FG.)
--- --- ---
Belgium 625 Analytical TAC
France 63
Ireland 31
United Kingdom 282
Union 1 001
TAC 1 001
Species: Common sole Solea solea Zone: VIIh, VIIj and VIIk (SOL/7HJK.)
--- --- ---
Belgium 32 Analytical TAC Article 11 of this Regulation applies
France 64
Ireland 171
The Netherlands 51
United Kingdom 64
Union 382
TAC 382
Species: Common sole Solea solea Zone: VIIIa and VIIIb (SOL/8AB.)
--- --- ---
Belgium 47 Analytical TAC
Spain 9
France 3 483
The Netherlands 261
Union 3 800
TAC 3 800
Species: Sole Soleaspp. Zone:
--- --- ---
Spain 403
Portugal 669
Union 1 072
TAC 1 072
Species: Sprat and associated by-catches Sprattus sprattus Zone:
--- --- ---
Denmark 22 300  (1)
Germany 47 (1)
Sweden 8 437  (1)
Union 30 784
TAC 33 280
(1) At least 95 % of landings counted against this quota shall be of sprat. By-catches of dab, whiting and haddock to be counted against the remaining 5 % of the quota (OTH/*03A.).
Species: Sprat and associated by-catches Sprattus sprattus Zone:
--- --- ---
Belgium 1 546  (2)
Denmark 122 383  (2)
Germany 1 546  (2)
France 1 546  (2)
The Netherlands 1 546  (2)
Sweden 1 330  (1) (2)
United Kingdom 5 103  (2)
Union 135 000
Norway 9 000
TAC 144 000
(1) Including sandeel. (2) At least 98 % of landings counted against this quota shall be of sprat. By-catches of dab and whiting to be counted against the remaining 2 % of the quota (OTH/*2AC4C).
Species: Sprat Sprattus sprattus Zone: VIId and VIIe (SPR/7DE.)
--- --- ---
Belgium 26 Precautionary TAC
Denmark 1 674
Germany 26
France 361
The Netherlands 361
United Kingdom 2 702
Union 5 150
TAC 5 150
Species: Spurdog/dogfish Squalus acanthias Zone: Union waters of IIIa (DGS/03A-C.)
--- --- ---
Denmark 0 Analytical TAC Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Sweden 0
Union 0
TAC 0
Species: Spurdog/dogfish Squalus acanthias Zone: Union waters of IIa and IV (DGS/2AC4-C)
--- --- ---
Belgium 0 (1) Analytical TAC Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
Denmark 0 (1)
Germany 0 (1)
France 0 (1)
The Netherlands 0 (1)
Sweden 0 (1)
United Kingdom 0 (1)
Union 0 (1)
TAC 0 (1)
(1) Catches taken with longlines of tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus), kitefin shark (Dalatias licha), bird beak dogfish (Deania calcea), leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus), greater lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps), smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus), Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) and spurdog (Squalus acanthias) are included. When accidentally caught, these species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.
Species: Spurdog/dogfish Squalus acanthias Zone: Union and international waters of I, V, VI, VII, VIII, XII and XIV (DGS/15X14)
--- --- ---
Belgium 0 (1) Analytical TAC Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply Article 11 of this Regulation applies.
Germany 0 (1)
Spain 0 (1)
France 0 (1)
Ireland 0 (1)
The Netherlands 0 (1)
Portugal 0 (1)
United Kingdom 0 (1)
Union 0 (1)
TAC 0 (1)
(1) Catches taken with longlines of tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus), kitefin shark (Dalatias licha), bird beak dogfish (Deania calcea), leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus), greater lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps), smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus), Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) and spurdog (Squalus acanthias) are included. When accidentally caught, these species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.
Species: Horse mackerel and associated by-catches Trachurus spp. Zone:
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Belgium 31 (3)
Denmark 13 397  (3)
Germany 1 183  (1) (3)
Spain 249 (3)
France 1 111  (1) (3)
Ireland 843 (3)
The Netherlands 8 065  (1) (3)
Portugal 28 (3)
Sweden 75 (3)
United Kingdom 3 188  (1) (3)
Union 28 170
Norway 3 550  (2)
TAC 31 720
(1) Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in division VIId may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the zone: Union waters of IIa, IVa, VI, VIIa-c,VIIe-k, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (JAX/2A-14). (2) May be fished in Union waters of IV but not in VIId (JAX/04-C.). (3) At least 95 % of landings counted against this quota shall be of horse mackerel. By-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel are to be counted against the remaining 5 % of the quota (OTH/*4BC7D).
Species: Horse mackerel and associated by-catches Trachurus spp. Zone:
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Denmark 11 432  (1) (3)
Germany 8 920  (1) (2) (3)
Spain 12 167  (3)
France 4 591  (1) (2) (3)
Ireland 29 708  (1) (3)
The Netherlands 35 790  (1) (2) (3)
Portugal 1 172  (3)
Sweden 675 (1) (3)
United Kingdom 10 757  (1) (2) (3)
Union 115 212
Faroe Islands 1 700  (4)
TAC 116 912
(1) Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in Union waters of IIa or IVa before 30 June 2014 may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the zone of Union waters of IVb, IVc and VIId (JAX/4BC7D). (2) Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in VIId (JAX/07D.). (3) At least 95 % of landings counted against this quota shall be of horse mackerel. By-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel are to be counted against the remaining 5 % of the quota (OTH/*2A-14). (4) Limited to IVa, VIa (north of 56o 30' N only), VIIe, VIIf and VIIh.
Species: Horse mackerel Trachurus spp. Zone: VIIIc (JAX/08C.)
--- --- ---
Spain 16 582  (1) (3) Analytical TAC
France 287 (1)
Portugal 1 639  (1) (3)
Union 18 508
TAC 18 508
(1) Of which, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98 (2), no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 15 cm. For the purposes of the control of that quantity, the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the landings shall be 1,20. (2) Council Regulation (EC) No 850/98 of 30 March 1998 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms (OJ L 125, 27.4.1998, p. 1). (3) Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in IX (JAX/*09.).
Species: Horse mackerel Trachurus spp. Zone: IX (JAX/09.)
--- --- ---
Spain 9 055  (1) (2) Analytical TAC
Portugal 25 945  (1) (2)
Union 35 000
TAC 35 000
(1) Of which, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98, no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 15 cm. For the purposes of the control of that quantity, the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the landings shall be 1,20. (2) Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in VIIIc (JAX/*08C).
Species: Horse mackerel Trachurus spp. Zone: X; Union waters of CECAF (1) (JAX/X34PRT)
--- --- ---
Portugal To be established (2) (3) Precautionary TAC
Union To be established (4)
TAC To be established (4)
(1) Waters adjacent to the Azores. (2) Of which, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98, no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm. For the purposes of the control of that quantity, the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the landings shall be 1,20. (3) Article 6 of this Regulation applies. (4) Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 3.
Species: Horse mackerel Trachurus spp. Zone: Union waters of CECAF (1) (JAX/341PRT)
--- --- ---
Portugal To be established (2) (3) Precautionary TAC
Union To be established (4)
TAC To be established (4)
(1) Waters adjacent to Madeira. (2) Of which, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98, no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm. For the purposes of the control of that quantity, the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the landings shall be 1,20. (3) Article 6 of this Regulation applies. (4) Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 3.
Species: Horse mackerel Trachurus spp. Zone: Union waters of CECAF (1) (JAX/341SPN)
--- --- ---
Spain To be established (2) Precautionary TAC
Union To be established (3)
TAC To be established (3)
(1) Waters adjacent to the Canary Islands. (2) Article 6 of this Regulation applies. (3) Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 2.
Species: Norway pout and associated by-catches Trisopterus esmarki Zone:
--- --- ---
Denmark 106 152  (1)
Germany 20 (1) (2)
The Netherlands 78 (1) (2)
Union 106 250  (1)
Norway 15 000
Faroe Islands 7 000  (3)
TAC Not relevant
(1) At least 95 % of landings counted against this quota shall be of Norway pout. By-catches of haddock and whiting to be counted against the remaining 5 % of the quota (OT2/2A3A4). (2) Quota may be fished in Union waters of ICES zones IIa, IIIa and IV only. (3) A sorting grid shall be used. Includes a maximum of 15 % of unavoidable by-catches (NOP/2A3A4), to be counted against this quota.
Species: Norway pout and associated by-catches Trisopterus esmarki Zone:
--- --- ---
Denmark 0
United Kingdom 0
Union 0
TAC Not relevant
Species: Industrial fish Zone:
--- --- ---
Sweden 800 (1) (2)
Union 800
TAC Not relevant
(1) By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe to be counted against the quotas for these species. (2) Special condition: of which no more than 400 tonnes of horse mackerel (JAX/*04-N.).
Species: Other species Zone:
--- --- ---
Union Not relevant
Norway 140 (1)
TAC Not relevant
(1) Taken with long-lines only.
Species: Other species Zone:
--- --- ---
Belgium 40
Denmark 3 625
Germany 409
France 168
The Netherlands 290
Sweden Not relevant (1)
United Kingdom 2 719
Union 7 250  (2)
TAC Not relevant
(1) Quota allocated by Norway to Sweden of “other species” at a traditional level. (2) Including fisheries not specifically mentioned. Exceptions may be introduced after consultations, as appropriate.
Species: Other species Zone:
--- --- ---
Union Not relevant
Norway 4 000  (1) (2)
Faroe Islands 150 (3)
TAC Not relevant
(1) Limited to IIa and IV (OTH/2A4-C). (2) Including fisheries not specifically mentioned. Exceptions may be introduced after consultations, as appropriate. (3) To be fished in IV and VIa north of 56° 30' N (OTH/46AN).

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