1Regulation (EU) 2024/2594 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 September 2024 laying down conservation, management and control measures applicable in the area covered by the Convention on future multilateral cooperation in the North-East Atlantic fisheries, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1236/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulations (EEC) No 1899/85 and (EEC) No 1638/87

EelpoutELPZoarces viviparus1 to 14

1. Other regulated resources

As long as the NEAFC Recommendations on these stocks are in effect.

Stock (common name)FAO codeScientific nameICES subareasPorbeaglePORLamna nasus1 to 14Spiny dogfish/spurdogDGSSqualus acanthias1 to 14Basking sharkBSKCetorhinus maximus1 to 14

Annex

ANNEX II

VME INDICATOR SPECIES

The following is a list of seven habitat types as well as physical elements for the Regulatory Area, with the taxa most likely to be found in these habitats, which shall be considered as VME indicators.

VME habitat typeRepresentative taxa

1. Cold-water coral reef

(a) Lophelia pertusa reef

(b) Solenosmilia variabilis reef

Lophelia pertusa

Solenosmilia variabilis

1. Coral garden

(a) Hard-bottom garden

(i) Hard-bottom gorgonian and black coral gardens

Anthothelidae

Chrysogorgiidae

Isididae, Keratoisidinae

Plexauridae

Acanthogorgiidae

Coralliidae

Paragorgiidae

Primnoidae

Schizopathidae

(ii) Colonial scleractinians on rocky outcrops

Lophelia pertusa

Solenosmilia variabilis

(iii) Non-reefal scleractinian aggregations

Enallopsammia rostrata

Madrepora oculata

(b) Soft-bottom coral gardens

(i) Soft-bottom gorgonian and black coral gardens

Chrysogorgiidae

(ii) Cup-coral fields

Caryophylliidae

Flabellidae

(iii) Cauliflower coral fields

Nephtheidae

1. Deep-sea sponge aggregations

Other sponge aggregations

Geodiidae

Ancorinidae

Pachastrellidae

Hard-bottom sponge gardens

Axinellidae

Mycalidae

Polymastiidae

Tetillidae

Glass sponge communities

Rossellidae

Pheronematidae

Seapen fields

Anthoptilidae

Pennatulidae

Funiculinidae

Halipteridae

Kophobelemnidae

Protoptilidae

Umbellulidae

Vigulariidae

Tube-dwelling anemone patchesCerianthidaeMud- and sand-emergent fauna

Bourgetcrinidae

Antedontidae

Hyocrinidae

Xenophyophora

Syringamminidae

Bryzoan patches

Physical elementsExplanationIsolated seamountsNon-MAR seamountsSteep-slopes and peaks on mid-ocean ridgesSteep ridges and peaks support coral gardens and other VME species in high densityKnollsA typographic feature that rises less than 1000 m from the seafloorCanyon-like featuresA steep-sided catchment feature not necessarily associated with a shelf, island or bank marginSteep flanks >6,4From NAFO SCR Doc. 11/73

Annex

ANNEX III

EXISTING BOTTOM FISHING AREAS

1. Existing fishing area: coordinates of Hatton Bank (HAR 1–5)

HAR 1

HAR 1latlonLATLON160.0557-14.204860o 03.34′-14o 12.29′259.6708-14.027559o 40.25′-14o 01.65′359.5262-14.256259o 31.57′-14o 15.37′459.3197-14.639359o 19.18′-14o 38.36′559.2495-14.873859o 14.97′-14o 52.43′659.1178-14.953959o 07.07′-14o 57.23′759.0620-15.743059o 03.72′-15o 44.58′858.9765-15.920258o 58.59′-15o 55.21′959.0620-16.303459o 03.72′-16o 18.20′1059.2992-16.520759o 17.95′-16o 31.24′1159.6160-16.520759o 36.96′-16o 31.24′1259.6160-15.445659o 36.96′-15o 26.74′1359.8005-14.828059o 48.03′-14o 49.68′1460.0670-14.342060o 04.02′-14o 20.52′1560.0557-14.204860o 03.34′-14o 12.29′

HAR 2

HAR 2latlonLATLON159.6998-16.709459o 41.99′-16o 42.56′259.2496-16.806659o 14.97′-16o 48.39′359.1530-17.469959o 09.18′-17o 28.19′458.9913-17.338458o 59.48′-17o 20.30′559.0884-16.955259o 05.30′-16o 57.31′658.9618-16.709458o 57.71′-16o 42.56′

758.4600-17.458458o 27.60′-17o 27.51′858.1897-17.515658o 11.38′-17o 30.94′958.0901-17.229758o 05.41′-17o 13.78′1057.9720-17.241257o 58.32′-17o 14.47′1157.9144-17.103957o 54.86′-17o 06.23′1257.8292-17.092557o 49.75′-17o 05.55′1357.5511-17.784457o 33.07′-17o 47.06′1457.4928-18.207557o 29.57′-18o 12.45′1557.2955-18.493557o 17.73′-18o 29.61′1657.2151-18.819457o 12.91′-18o 49.16′1757.0662-19.351257o 03.97′-19o 21.07′1856.4992-19.539956o 29.95′-19o 32.39′1956.6127-20.020256o 36.76′-20o 01.21′2056.3791-20.437756o 22.75′-20o 26.26′2156.3791-20.643556o 22.75′-20o 38.61′2256.4992-20.849456o 29.95′-20o 50.96′2356.6190-20.849456o 37.14′-20o 50.96′2456.8354-20.426256o 50.13′-20o 25.57′2557.2368-20.563557o 14.21′-20o 33.81′2657.5818-20.563557o 34.91′-20o 33.81′2757.8566-20.180357o 51.40′-20o 10.82′2857.9235-19.883057o 55.41′-19o 52.98′2958.4809-19.242558o 28.85′-19o 14.55′3058.6806-19.282658o 40.84′-19o 16.95′3158.9766-18.996758o 58.59′-18o 59.80′3259.2145-18.287659o 12.87′-18o 17.26′3359.2700-17.921659o 16.20′-17o 55.30′3459.5001-17.664359o 30.01′-17o 39.86′

3559.6998-16.709459o 41.99′-16o 42.56′

HAR 3

HAR 3latlonLATLON154.9406-17.201154o 56.44′-17o 12.07′254.5810-18.030354o 34.86′-18o 01.82′354.4083-18.396254o 24.50′-18o 23.77′454.4781-19.053854o 28.69′-19o 03.23′554.4150-19.311254o 24.90′-19o 18.67′653.9767-19.951653o 58.60′-19o 57.10′754.1847-20.128954o 11.08′-20o 07.73′854.3350-20.100354o 20.10′-20o 06.02′954.6373-19.391254o 38.24′-19o 23.47′1054.9800-19.254054o 58.80′-19o 15.24′1155.0685-18.739355o 04.11′-18o 44.36′1255.4303-18.682255o 25.82′-18o 40.93′1355.4076-18.413455o 24.46′-18o 24.80′1455.1438-17.773055o 08.63′-17o 46.38′1554.9505-18.030354o 57.03′-18o 01.82′1654.9800-17.132554o 58.80′-17o 07.95′1754.9406-17.201154o 56.44′-17o 12.07′

HAR 4

HAR 4latlonLATLON158.4869-14.753758o 29.21′-14o 45.22′258.0659-14.776658o 03.96′-14o 46.59′357.4928-14.685157o 29.57′-14o 41.11′456.9385-14.547956o 56.31′-14o 32.87′

556.5812-14.302056o 34.87′-14o 18.12′655.5696-15.457155o 34.18′-15o 27.42′755.5146-15.788755o 30.88′-15o 47.32′855.3914-15.948855o 23.48′-15o 56.93′955.2116-16.752355o 12.69′-16o 45.14′1055.2884-16.897255o 17.30′-16o 53.83′1155.4329-16.866755o 25.98′-16o 52.00′1255.5223-16.686255o 31.34′-16o 41.17′1355.5081-17.584255o 30.49′-17o 35.05′1455.5656-17.674455o 33.94′-17o 40.46′1555.2221-18.023255o 13.32′-18o 01.39′1655.3183-18.279355o 19.10′-18o 16.76′1755.6856-17.990555o 41.14′-17o 59.43′1855.7960-17.870655o 47.76′-17o 52.23′1956.4973-17.783456o 29.84′-17o 47.00′2056.5994-17.821556o 35.97′-17o 49.29′2156.6983-17.630856o 41.90′-17o 37.85′2256.7509-17.395556o 45.05′-17o 23.73′2356.8948-17.132556o 53.69′-17o 07.95′2456.9167-16.778056o 55.00′-16o 46.68′2557.1904-16.709457o 11.42′-16o 42.56′2657.1532-15.788757o 09.19′-15o 47.32′2757.2708-15.394257o 16.25′-15o 23.65′2857.6188-15.305457o 37.13′-15o 18.32′2957.8415-15.310457o 50.49′-15o 18.63′3057.9537-15.485957o 57.22′-15o 29.15′3158.0668-15.437658o 04.01′-15o 26.26′3258.2131-15.485958o 12.79′-15o 29.15′

3358.3882-15.239258o 23.29′-15o 14.35′3458.3628-15.135058o 21.77′-15o 08.10′3558.5018-14.902458o 30.11′-14o 54.14′3658.4869-14.753758o 29.21′-14o 45.22′

HAR 5

HAR 5latlonLATLON155.8531-19.963055o 51.19′-19o 57.78′255.4368-19.745755o 26.21′-19o 44.74′355.3361-20.237555o 20.17′-20o 14.25′455.4855-20.723655o 29.13′-20o 43.41′555.7856-20.454855o 47.14′-20o 27.29′655.8531-19.963055o 51.19′-19o 57.78′

1. Existing fishing area: coordinates of Josephine Seamount (JOS 1)

JOS 1

JOS 1LatlonLATLON137.0621-14.170337o 03.73′-14o 10.22′236.7150-14.104436o 42.90′-14o 06.26′336.5521-14.185436o 33.12′-14o 11.13′436.5622-14.266836o 33.73′-14o 16.01′536.7029-14.538536o 42.17′-14o 32.31′636.8795-14.556036o 52.77′-14o 33.36′737.0560-14.241537o 03.36′-14o 14.49′837.0621-14.170337o 03.73′-14o 10.22′

1. Existing fishing area: coordinates of Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR 1–5)

MAR 1

MAR 1LatlonLATLON157.1717-33.341957o 10.30′-33o 20.51′257.0976-33.124157o 05.85′-33o 07.45′356.7293-33.488556o 43.76′-33o 29.31′456.4943-33.569656o 29.66′-33o 34.18′556.3731-34.016556o 22.39′-34o 00.99′656.5289-34.244356o 31.73′-34o 14.66′756.7449-34.144656o 44.69′-34o 08.68′857.1517-33.507057o 09.10′-33o 30.42′957.1717-33.341957o 10.30′-33o 20.51′

MAR 2

MAR 2LatlonLATLON144.7495-25.218744o 44.97′-25o 13.12′244.4873-24.968444o 29.24′-24o 58.10′344.3749-25.286744o 22.50′-25o 17.20′444.5689-25.426144o 34.13′-25o 25.57′544.7977-25.333144o 47.86′-25o 19.99′644.7495-25.218744o 44.97′-25o 13.12′

MAR 3

MAR 3LatlonLATLON145.6840-27.257145o 41.04′-27o 15.42′245.4763-27.142645o 28.58′-27o 08.56′345.4286-27.418045o 25.72′-27o 25.08′445.2023-27.621845o 12.14′-27o 37.31′

545.1872-27.761345o 11.23′-27o 45.68′645.4913-27.875745o 29.48′-27o 52.54′745.6690-27.668345o 40.14′-27o 40.10′845.6690-27.257145o 40.14′-27o 15.42′945.6840-27.257145o 41.04′-27o 15.42′

MAR 4

MAR 4latlonLATLON146.3844-27.621846o 23.06′-27o 37.31′246.0528-27.646946o 03.17′-27o 38.81′346.0528-27.918646o 03.17′-27o 55.12′446.3992-27.918646o 23.95′-27o 55.12′546.3992-27.668346o 23.95′-27o 40.10′646.3844-27.621846o 23.06′-27o 37.31′

MAR 5

MAR 5latlonLATLON147.5556-27.439547o 33.34′-27o 26.37′247.2919-27.303647o 17.51′-27o 18.21′347.2919-27.804247o 17.51′-27o 48.25′447.4638-27.943747o 27.83′-27o 56.62′547.7243-27.804247o 43.46′-27o 48.25′647.5556-27.485947o 33.34′-27o 29.16′747.5556-27.439547o 33.34′-27o 26.37′

1. Existing fishing area: coordinates of Barents Sea (BAR 1)

BAR 1

BAR 1latlonLATLON174.135641.060474o 08.14′41o 03.62′273.743941.360073o 44.63′41o 21.60′373.427341.031773o 25.64′41o 01.90′473.114340.707573o 06.86′40o 42.45′572.640640.596772o 38.44′40o 35.80′672.188140.543372o 11.29′40o 32.60′772.254539.779972o 15.27′39o 46.79′872.681038.823772o 40.86′38o 49.42′973.074937.625473o 04.49′37o 37.52′1073.373036.644573o 22.38′36o 38.67′1173.636735.364073o 38.20′35o 21.84′1273.902834.112373o 54.17"34o 06.74′1373.977833.701973o 58.67′33o 42.11′1474.290835.064474o 17.45′35o 03.86′1574.576036.020774o 34.56′36o 01.24′1674.906536.944174o 54.39′36o 56.65′1774.937737.000074o 56.26′37o 00.00′1875.194737.000075o 11.68′37o 00.00′1975.526437.536875o 31.58′37o 32.21′2075.800238.000075o 48.01′38o 00.00′2177.322238.000077o 19.33′38o 00.00′2277.190039.019777o 11.40′39o 01.18′2377.077040.149477o 04.62′40o 08.96′2476.957041.545276o 57.42′41o 32.71′2576.857042.947276o 51.42′42o 56.83′2676.813843.978076o 48.828′43o 58.68′

2776.635043.630576o 38.10′43o 37.83′2876.327543.222076o 19.65′43o 13.32′2976.136143.056376o 08.16′43o 03.37′3076.020042.066976o 01.20′42o 04.01′3175.571542.103475o 34.29′42o 06.20′3275.099439.595275o 05.96′39o 35.71′3374.135641.060474o 08.14′41o 03.62′

1. Existing fishing area: coordinates of Reykjanes Ridge

Reykjanes RidgelatlonLATLON160.9844-27.000060o 59.07′-27o 00.00′260.8811-27.443260o 52.86′-27o 26.59′360.8893-27.689760o 53.36′-27o 41.38′460.9592-27.843260o 57.55′-27o 50.59′561.0295-27.775661o 01.77′-27o 46.53′661.1569-28.056061o 09.41′-28o 03.36′761.1901-28.022161o 11.41′-28o 01.33′860.9844-27.000060o 59.07′-27o 00.00′

Annex

ANNEX IV

TECHNICAL MEASURES APPLICABLE IN THE REGULATORY AREA

1. Landing obligation

It is prohibited to discard or release catches from the Regulatory Area of the species listed below:

(a) species listed in Section 1 of Annex I,

(b) haddock,

(c) cod,

(d) whiting,

(e) saithe in ICES subareas 3-14,

(f) anglerfish,

(g) megrims,

(h) common sole,

(i) hake,

(j) Norway lobster,

(k) plaice,

(l) pollack,

(m) horse mackerel,

(n) ling,

(o) greater argentine,

(p) tusk,

(q) blue ling,

(r) Greenland halibut,

(s) boarfish,

(t) black scabbardfish,

(u) alfonsinos,

(v) roundnose grenadier, and

(w) red seabream.

1. Minimum conservation reference sizes in the Regulatory Area

SpeciesNEAFCHaddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)30 cmLing (Molva molva)63 cmBlue ling (Molva dipterygia)70 cmMackerel (Scomber spp.)30 cmHerring (Clupea harengus)20 cm

1. Mesh sizes in the Regulatory Area

3.1.

Baseline mesh sizes for towed gear

The following codend mesh sizes and associated conditions apply in the Regulatory Area:

A vessel shall be deemed to be fishing for capelin if it has capelin on board which exceeds 50 % by weight of the total amount of capelin and other species on board.

Codend mesh sizeGeographical areasConditionsAt least 100 mmWhole areaNoneAt least 35 mmWhole areaDirected fishing for blue whitingAt least 32 mmICES subareas 1 and 2

Directed fishing for Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis)

A sorting grid with a maximum bar spacing of 22 mm shall be fitted

At least 16 mmWhole areaDirected fishing for mackerel, capelin and argentines

3.2.

Baseline mesh sizes for static nets

The following mesh sizes for static nets and associated conditions apply in the Regulatory Area:

Mesh sizeGeographical areasConditionsAt least 220 mmWhole areaNone

1. Measures to ensure the sustainability of redfish in the Irminger Sea and adjacent waters

4.1.

All fishing activities shall be prohibited in the area bounded by the following coordinates, which shall be measured according to the WGS84 system:

LatitudeLongitude63o 00′ N30o 00′ W61o 30′ N27o 35′ W60o 45′ N28o 45′ W62o 00′ N31o 35′ W63o 00′ N30o 00′ W

4.2.

Unless in case of force majeure, fishing vessels with catches on board of shallow pelagic and deep pelagic beaked redfish (Sebastes mentella) stocks from the Irminger Sea and adjacent waters (ICES subareas 5, 12 and 14, and NAFO subareas 1 and 2) are prohibited from entering Union ports.

4.3.

Union fishing vessels are prohibited from participating in transhipment operations involving the stocks referred to in paragraph 4.2.

1. Special rules for the protection of blue ling in ICES subarea 14

All fishing with bottom contacting gear (bottom trawl, longline and gillnet) is prohibited in the period from 15 February to 15 April in the area bounded by the following coordinates, which shall be measured according to the WGS84 system:

LatitudeLongitude60o 58.76′ N27o 27.32′ W60o 56.02′ N27o 31.16′ W60o 59.76′ N27o 43.48′ W61o 03.00′ N27o 39.41′ W

1. Measures for the redfish fishery in international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 2

Member States shall ensure that scientific information is collected by scientific observers on board vessels flying their flag. As a minimum, the information collected shall include representative data on sex, age and length composition by depths. This information shall be reported to ICES by the competent authorities in the Member States.

1. Rockall haddock box in ICES subarea 6

All fishing, except with longlines, shall be prohibited in the areas enclosed by sequentially joining with rhumb lines the following coordinates, which shall be measured according to the WGS84 system:

LatitudeLongitude57o 00′ N15o 00′ W57o 00′ N14o 00′ W56o 30′ N14o 00′ W56o 30′ N15o 00′ W

1. Closed areas for the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems

It shall be prohibited to conduct bottom trawling and fishing with static gear, including bottom set gillnets and bottom set longlines, within the following areas sequentially joining with rhumb lines the following coordinates, which shall be measured according to the WGS84 system:

(a) Northern MAR Area:

59o 45′ N, 33o 30′ W

57o 30′ N, 27o 30′ W

56o 45′ N, 28o 30′ W

59o 15′ N, 34o 30′ W

59o 45′ N, 33o 30′ W

(b) Middle MAR Area (Charlie-Gibbs Fracture Zone and Subpolar Frontal Region):

53o 30′ N, 38o 00′ W

53o 30′ N, 36o 49′ W

55o 04.53′ N, 36o 49′ W

54o 58.99′ N, 34o 41.36′ W

54o 41.18′ N, 34o 00′ W

53o 30′ N, 34o 00′ W

53o 30′ N, 30o 00′ W

51o 30′ N, 28o 00′ W

49o 00′ N, 26o 30′ W

49o 00′ N, 30o 30′ W

51o 30′ N, 32o 00′ W

51o 30′ N, 38o 00′ W

53o 30′ N, 38o 00′ W

(c) Southern MAR Area:

44o 30′ N, 30o 30′ W

44o 30′ N, 27o 00′ W

43o 15′ N, 27o 15′ W

43o 15′ N, 31o 00′ W

44o 30′ N, 30o 30′ W

(d) Altair Seamount:

45o 00′ N, 34o 35′ W

45o 00′ N, 33o 45′ W

44o 25′ N, 33o 45′ W

44o 25′ N, 34o 35′ W

45o 00′ N, 34o 35′ W

(e) Antialtair Seamount:

43o 45′ N, 22o 50′ W

43o 45′ N, 22o 05′ W

43o 25′ N, 22o 05′ W

43o 25′ N, 22o 50′ W

43o 45′ N, 22o 50′ W

(f) Hatton Bank:

59o 26′ N, 14o 30′ W

59o 12′ N, 15o 08′ W

58o 34′ N, 16o 47′ W

58o 29′ N, 17o 25′ W

58o 30′ N, 17o 52′ W

58o 03′ N, 17o 52′ W

58o 03′ N, 17o 30′ W

57o 55′ N, 17o 30′ W

57o 45′ N, 19o 15′ W

58o 11.15′ N, 18o 57.51′ W

58o 11.57′ N, 19o 11.97′ W

58o 27.75′ N, 19o 11.65′ W

58o 39.09′ N, 19o 14.28′ W

58o 38.11′ N, 19o 01.29′ W

58o 53.14′ N, 18o 43.54′ W

59o 00.29′ N, 18o 01.31′ W

59o 08.01′ N, 17o 49.31′ W

59o 08.75′ N, 18o 01.47′ W

59o 15.16′ N, 18o 01.56′ W

59o 24.17′ N, 17o 31.22′ W

59o 21.77′ N, 17o 15.36′ W

59o 26.91′ N, 17o 01.66′ W

59o 42.69′ N, 16o 45.96′ W

59o 20.97′ N, 15o 44.75′ W

59o 21′ N, 15o 40′ W

59o 26′ N, 14o 30′ W

(g) Northwest Rockall:

57o 00′ N, 14o 53′ W

57o 37′ N, 14o 42′ W

57o 55′ N, 14o 24′ W

58o 15′ N, 13o 50′ W

57o 57′ N, 13o 09′ W

57o 50′ N, 13o 14′ W

57o 57′ N, 13o 45′ W

57o 49′ N, 14o 06′ W

57o 29′ N, 14o 19′ W

57o 22′ N, 14o 19′ W

57o 00′ N, 14o 34′ W

56o 56′ N, 14o 36′ W

56o 56′ N, 14o 51′ W

57o 00′ N, 14o 53′ W

(h) Southwest Rockall (Empress of Britain Bank):

Area 1

56o 24′ N, 15o 37′ W

56o 21′ N, 14o 58′ W

56o 04′ N, 15o 10′ W

55o 51′ N, 15o 37′ W

56o 10′ N, 15o 52′ W

56o 24′ N, 15o 37′ W

Area 2

55o 56.90′ N, 16o 11.30′ W

55o 58.20′ N, 16o 11.30′ W

55o 58.30′ N, 16o 02.80′ W

55o 56.90′ N, 16o 02.80′ W

55o 56.90′ N, 16o 11.30′ W

Area 3

55o 49.90′ N, 15o 56.00′ W

55o 48.50′ N, 15o 56.00′ W

55o 48.30′ N, 15o 50.60′ W

55o 49.60′ N, 15o 50.60′ W

55o 49.90′ N, 15o 56.00′ W

(i) (j) Edora’s bank

56o 26.00′ N, 22o 26.00′ W

56o 28.00′ N, 22o 04.00′ W

56o 16.00′ N, 21o 42.00′ W

56o 05.00′ N, 21o 40.00′ W

55o 55.00′ N, 21o 47.00′ W

55o 45.00′ N, 22o 00.00′ W

55o 43.00′ N, 23o 14.00′ W

55o 50.00′ N, 23o 16.00′ W

56o 05.00′ N, 23o 06.00′ W

56o 18.00′ N, 22o 43.00′ W

56o 26.00′ N, 22o 26.00′ W

(k) Southwest Rockall Bank

Area 1

55o 58.16′ N, 16o 13.18′ W

55o 58.24′ N, 16o 02.56′ W

55o 54.86′ N, 16o 05.55′ W

55o 58.16′ N, 16o 13.18′ W

Area 2

55o 55.86′ N, 15o 40.84′ W

55o 51.00′ N, 15o 37.00′ W

55o 47.86′ N, 15o 53.81′ W

55o 49.29′ N, 15o 56.39′ W

55o 55.86′ N, 15o 40.84′ W

(l) Hatton-Rockall Basin

Area 1

58o 00.15′ N, 15o 27.23′ W

58o 00.15′ N, 15o 38.26′ W

57o 54.19′ N, 15o 38.26′ W

57o 54.19′ N, 15o 27.23′ W

58o 00.15′ N, 15o 27.23′ W

Area 2

58o 06.46′ N, 16o 37.15′ W

58o 15.93′ N, 16o 28.46′ W

58o 06.77′ N, 16o 10.40′ W

58o 03.43′ N, 16o 10.43′ W

58o 01.49′ N, 16o 25.19′ W

58o 02.62′ N, 16o 36.96′ W

58o 06.46′ N, 16o 37.15′ W

(m) Hatton Bank 2

Area 1

57o 51.76′ N, 18o 05.87′ W

57o 55.00′ N, 17o 30.00′ W

58o 03.00′ N, 17o 30.00′ W

57o 53.10′ N, 16o 56.33′ W

57o 35.11′ N, 18o 02.01′ W

57o 51.76′ N, 18o 05.87′ W

Area 2

57o 59.96′ N, 19o 05.05′ W

57o 45.00′ N, 19o 15.00′ W

57o 50.07′ N, 18o 23.82′ W

57o 31.13′ N, 18o 21.28′ W

57o 14.09′ N, 19o 28.43′ W

57o 02.21′ N, 19o 27.53′ W

56o 53.12′ N, 19o 28.97′ W

56o 50.22′ N, 19o 33.62′ W

56o 46.68′ N, 19o 53.72′ W

57o 00.04′ N, 20o 04.22′ W

57o 10.31′ N, 19o 55.24′ W

57o 32.67′ N, 19o 52.64′ W

57o 46.68′ N, 19o 37.86′ W

57o 59.96′ N, 19o 05.05′ W

(n) Logachev Mounds:

55o 17′ N, 16o 10′ W

55o 34′ N, 15o 07′ W

55o 50′ N, 15o 15′ W

55o 33′ N, 16o 16′ W

55o 17′ N, 16o 10′ W

(o) West Rockall Mound:

57o 20′ N, 16o 30′ W

57o 05′ N, 15o 58′ W

56o 21′ N, 17o 17′ W

56o 40′ N, 17o 50′ W

57o 20′ N, 16o 30′ W

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ANNEX V

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORISATION OF FISHING VESSELS

1. Notification message

CFR number

Whichever one is appropriate

Mandatory for vessels subject to IMO Resolution A.1078 (28)

Data element

Mandatory

/Optional

RemarksVessel nameMName of the vesselRadio call signMInternational radio call sign of the vesselFlag StateMState where the vessel is registeredVessel IMO numberMIMO/UVI number of the vesselInternal reference numberOUnique Contracting Party vessel number as flag State 3-alpha country code followed by numberExternal registration numberMThe side number of the vesselPort nameOPort of registrationVessel ownerMResponsible for using the vesselVessel chartererMResponsible for using the vesselVessel typeOFAO vessel type codeVessel gearOFAO statistical classification of fishing gearVessel capacity in GTMVessel capacity in accordance with the London convention ICTM-69Vessel length overallMLength overall in metresVessel powerMEngine power in kilowattsLimited authorisationOLicence detail; authorisation subject to specific restrictions on operation in the Regulatory Area, Y or N

1. Withdrawal message

Data element

Mandatory

/Optional

RemarksRadio call signMInternational radio call sign of the vesselVessel IMO numberOIMO/UVI number of the vessel

Internal reference numberOUnique Contracting Party vessel number as flag State 3-alpha country code followed by numberExternal registration numberOThe side number of the vesselVessel nameOName of the vesselStart dateMLicence detail; the first date as from which the withdrawal takes effect

1. Limitation message

Whichever is appropriate

Data element

Mandatory

/Optional

RemarksRadio call signMInternational radio call sign of the vesselVessel IMO numberOIMO number of the vesselInternal reference numberOUnique Contracting Party vessel number as flag State 3-alpha country code followed by numberExternal registration numberOThe side number of the vesselVessel nameOName of the vesselStart dateMDate on which the limitation startsEnd dateMDate on which the limitation endsSpecies nameOThe species for which the directed fisheries limitation applies; if species is omitted limitation applies to all speciesRelevant areaOICES code for the relevant area for which the limitation applies, if area is omitted the limitation applies to the whole Regulatory Area

1. Authorisation message

Data element

Mandatory

/Optional

RemarksRadio call signMInternational radio call sign of the vesselVessel IMO numberOIMO number of the vesselInternal reference numberOUnique Contracting Party vessel number as flag State 3-alpha country code followed by numberExternal registration numberOThe side number of the vessel

Vessel nameOName of the vesselDate of issueODate on which the authorisation is issuedStart dateMDate on which the authorisation startsEnd dateMDate on which the authorisation endsRegulated resourcesMRegulated resources separated by a space, for which the authorisation applies; XDS for deep-sea species

1. Suspension message

Data element

Mandatory

/Optional

RemarksRadio call signMInternational radio call sign of the vesselVessel IMO numberOIMO number of the vesselInternal reference numberOUnique Contracting Party vessel number as flag State 3-alpha country code followed by numberExternal registration numberOThe side number of the vesselVessel nameOName of the vesselStart dateMDate on which the authorisation is terminatedRegulated resourcesMLicence detail; regulated resources, separated by a space, for which the termination of authorisation applies; XDS for deep-sea species

The list of codes of main fishing vessel types, main vessel activities, main gear types and main categories of gear devices and attachments shall be in accordance with the NEAFC Master Data Register available at https://www.neafc.org/mdr.

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ANNEX VI

PRODUCTION LOGBOOK

Data element:Field code

Mandatory

/Optional

/Compulsory if applicable

Remarks:

1. Vessel identity

Radio call sign and IMO number is required, where IMO is not applicable (for vessels under IMO resolution A.1078 (28)), use of either the Contracting Party internal reference number or vessel external registration is required.Radio call signRCMVessel registration detail; international radio call signVessel IMO numberC

IMO number of the vessel

A vessel identifier in addition to radio call sign is required. Vessels with an IMO number must use this number.

Contracting Party Internal reference numberIRM

Vessel registration detail; unique Contracting Party vessel number

A vessel identifier in addition to radio call sign is required. For vessels without an IMO number Contracting Party, internal reference number may be used as a second identifier.

Vessel external registration numberXRCVessel registration detail; the side number of the vessel or IMO number in the absence of a side numberVessel nameNAOVessel registration detail; name of the vessel

1. Information on production

DateDAMActivity detail; date of productionQuantity producedQPActivity detail; quantity produced by species per daySpecies nameMFAO species codeQuantityMTotal product weight in kilogrammesProduct formMProduct form codeQuantityMProduct weight in kilogrammesProduct form code and weight of the product: use as many pairs as needed to cover all products

Cumulative production of the periodAPActivity detail; total quantity produced since the entry into the Regulatory Area by speciesSpecies nameMFAO species codeQuantityMTotal product weight in kilogrammesProduct formMProduct form codeQuantityMProduct weight of the product in kilogrammesProduct form code and weight of the product: use as many pairs as needed to cover all products

1. Information on packing

Species nameSNOActivity detail; the 3-alpha FAO code of the speciesProduct codePROActivity detail; product codeType of packingTYOActivity detail; type of packingUnit weightNEOActivity detail; net product weight in kilogrammesNumber of unitsNUOActivity detail; number of units packed

1. Information on transhipments by receiver

Date and timeMDate and time of completion the transhipmentTranshipped catchesMActivity detail; actual quantity by species on-loaded,SpeciesMFAO species codeQuantityMLive weight in kilogrammesLocationMPosition where the transhipment operation ended. Coordinates Reported in DD to 3 decimal places in WGS84Transhipped fromMRadio call sign of donor vessel

Quantity on boardMActivity detail; total quantity by species on board after the transhipmentSpeciesMFAO species codeQuantityMLive weight in kilogrammesMasterMAMMasters name and address

1. Port of landing report

TypeMARRIVALPredicted date and timeMEstimated date and time UTC for the coming to portPortM

Name of port where transhipment/landing will take place

(ISO alpha-2 country code + 3-letter port code based on UN/LOCODE)

Landing siteC

Name of the buyer or other specifications describing exactly where in the port the landing will take place.

Mandatory if available

Quantity on boardMQuantity by species on board – each species to be entered separatelySpeciesMFAO species codeQuantityMLive weight in kilogrammesSize classOCode for size distributionStock codeC

Code for the species stock

Mandatory if the catches caught belong to a stock as listed in NEAFC Recommendation 02:2011 (as amended)

Quantity to be landedMQuantity by species on board – each species to be entered separatelySpeciesMFAO species codeQuantityMLive weight in kilogrammes

Size classOCode for size distributionStock codeC

Code for the species stock

Mandatory if the catches caught belong to a stock as listed in NEAFC Recommendation 02:2011 (as amended)

The relevant code lists shall be in accordance with the NEAFC Master Data Register available at https://www.neafc.org/mdr.

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ANNEX VII

LIST OF CODES OF PRODUCT FORM, TYPE OF PACKING, TYPE OF CONTAINER AND TYPE OF PROCESSING TO BE USED IN PRODUCTION LOGBOOK

1. The form or presentation of a processed resource’s cut or part

CodePresentationDescriptionCBFCod butterfly (escalado)HEA with skin on, spine on, tail onCLAClawsClaws onlyDWTICCAT codeGilled, gutted, part of head off, fins offFIAFilleted without skin, without bellyFIS without bellyFILFilletedHEA + GUT + TLD + bones off Each fish originates two filletsFISFilleted and skinned filletsFIL + SKI Each fish originates two fillets not joined by any partFMFFish mealFish meal from whole fishFSBFilleted with skin and bonesFilleted with skin and bones onFSPFilleted skinned with pinboneFilleted with skin removed and pinbone onGHTGutted headed and tailedGUH + TLDGUGGutted and gilledGuts and gills removedGUHGutted and headedGuts and head removedGULGutted liver inGUT without removing liver partsGUSGutted headed and skinnedGUH + SKIGUTGuttedAll guts removedHEAHeadedHeads offHEDHeadsHeads onlyHETHeaded and tailedHeads and tails offJAPJapanese cutTransversal cut removing all parts from head to belly

JATTailed Japanese cutJapanese cut with tail removedLAPLappenDouble fillet, HEA, skin + tails + fins ONLGSLeg sectionLegs in section (crab)LVRLiver

Liver only.

In case of collective presentation use code LVR-C

OTHOtherAny other presentationROERoe (s)

Roe(s) only.

In case of collective presentation use code ROE-C

SADSalted dryHeaded with skin on, spine on, tail on and salted drySALSalted wet lightCBF + saltedSGHSalted, gutted and headedGUH + saltedSGTSalted guttedGUT + saltedSKISkinnedSkin offSURSurimiSurimiTALTailTails onlyTLDTailedTail offTNGTongue

Tongue only.

In case of collective presentation use code TNG-C

TUBTube onlyTube only (Squid)WHLWholeNo processingWNGWingsWings only

1. The type of packaging or container in where the resource is

CodeNameTypeDescriptionBGSBagsPackagingCatch delivered in bagsBLCBlocksPackagingCatch delivered in blocksBOXBoxesPackagingCatch delivered in boxesBULBulk FishPackagingCatch delivered in bulkCRTCartonsPackagingCatch delivered in cartonsCNTContainersContainerCatch delivered in containersCSWChilled Sea Water TanksContainerCatch delivered in sea water tank cooled by adding ice (fixed or portable)FOOFish Oil OtherContainerFish oil delivered in any other containerFOTFish Oil TankContainerFish oil delivered in tanks specifically for oilRSWRefrigerated Sea Water TanksContainerCatch delivered in mechanically refrigerated sea water tank (fixed or portable)TNKTankContainerCatch delivered in tanks not covered by other descriptions

1. The state of processing of the resource

CodeDescriptionFREFreshFRZFrozenOTHAny other processing

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ANNEX VIII

RECORDING OF CATCH AND FISHING EFFORT

1. Electronic logbook

1.1.

Fishing Activity Reports

Data used in the creation or correction of Fishing Activity Reports and to be exchanged based on the NEAFC FLUX Fishing Activities ERS Implementation Document adopted by NEAFC.

(a) Fishing Activity Reports: header data

Data to be included in all Fishing Activity Reports

Not applicable for version 1 of the FLUX FA Implementation Document.

Data element

Status

(M = Mandatory

O = Optional

C = Compulsory if applicable)

RemarksReport detailsReport identificationMUnique identification of the Fishing Activity ReportReport typeMNOTIFICATION is a report of a future activity; DECLARATION is a report of a past activity.PurposeMCreation or correction of a reportReferenced report identifierC

The report identifier of report that is being corrected

In case of a correction of an accepted report

Originating FMCMISO 3-letter country code of the flag-State FMCAcceptanceMThe date and time of acceptance of the information in the FMCFMC markerC

FMC marking

In case the report has been delayed, corrected/cancelled or generated manually by the FMC

CreationMThe date and time of the creation of the report by the FMCSequence numberO

Serial number of messages sent from a vessel to the final destination (XNE).

It is unique for each vessel for a calendar year. At the beginning of the current year this value will be reset to 1 for each vessel and will increment at the sending of each message.

Fishing trip informationAll activities have a reference to the fishing tripRA trip identifierOThe unique identifier for the current trip in the NEAFC Regulatory Area

Contracting Party internal trip IDOFishing trip ID according to the definition of a Contracting PartyVessel detailsRadio call sign and IMO number is required. Where IMO is not applicable (for vessels under IMO Resolution A.1078 (28)), use of either Contracting Party internal reference number or vessel external registration is required.Radio call signMInternational radio call signVessel IMO numberC

IMO number of the vessel

If available

Contracting Party internal reference numberMCFR numberVessel external registration numberC

Side number of the vessel

Where IMO is not applicable (for vessels under IMO Resolution A.1078 (28)), use of either Contracting Party internal reference number or vessel external registration is required.

Vessel nameOName of the vesselVessel flagMISO 3-letter country code of the flag-StateMasters nameMName of the master of the vesselVessel transmission date and timeMDate and time of transmission from the vesselVessel transmission positionC

Position of vessel at time of transmission

Mandatory for notification of AREA ENTRY

1.2.

Fishing Activity Report types

(a) Prior notification of entry

Data used in the creation or correction of a prior notification of entry

Element name

Status

(M = Mandatory

O = Optional

C = Compulsory if applicable)

RemarksTypeMAREA_ENTRY

Management areaMRFMO area the vessel is enteringQuantity on boardMQuantity on board by species at time of transmissionSpeciesMFAO species code; NIL catches shall be recorded using FAO species code MZZQuantityMLive weight in kilogrammes. NIL catches shall be recorded using quantity = 0Size classOCode for size distributionStock codeC

Code for the species stock

Mandatory if the catches caught belong to a stock as listed in NEAFC Recommendation 02:2011 (as amended)

Planned activityMReason for entryActivity detailC

Information related to the predicted start of activities

Mandatory in case the planned activity is fishing or transhipment

Predicted date and timeOEstimated time of the start of the planned activityPredicted locationOEstimated position of the start of the planned activity. Coordinates reported in DD to three decimal places in WGS84Relevant areaOThe ICES area where the master intends to commence fishing.Directed speciesC

FAO species code of the target species of the trip.

Mandatory where the planned activity is fishing

(b) Fishing operation declaration

Element name

Status

(M = Mandatory

O = Optional

C = Compulsory if applicable)

RemarksTypeMFISHING_OPERATION

DateC

Date when catches were taken or for which a NIL catch is reported

Mandatory in case of daily reporting or if no fishing operation took place

Vessel activityMMain activity of the vesselData for fishing operations reported as daily informationCMandatory where a fishing operation has taken place and they are reported per dailyGeographical areaMFishing area (ICES statistical rectangle) where the fishing operation was conductedRelevant areaC

Management area where the catch was taken

Mandatory where specific management measures require it

DurationMDuration of the fishing operation(s) in minutesTotal number of hauls/fishing operations reportedMFor daily reporting number of fishing operations aggregated in the reportFishing gearMFAO Gear Code. Standard statistical classification of fishing gearGear CharacteristicsCMesh sizeC

Mesh size in millimetres (mm)

Mandatory where applicable

Gear bar dimensionC

Gear bar dimension in millimetres (mm) – Used for the light opening in sorting grid

Mandatory where sorting grid is used in gear

Gear dimension by lengthC

Gear dimension by length of gear – in metres

Mandatory for gill nets

Number of gearC

Number of gear used

Mandatory for trawls, beams, dredges, pots, hooks

Gear problemsC

Problem occurred while gear is deployed

Mandatory in case of gear problems

Partner vesselC

Vessel from which gear the catches are pumped from or the pair fishing partner

Mandatory when pumping from another vessel’s gear or when performing pair fishing

RoleMThe role of the partner vessel. E.g. pair fishing partner or pumping from the vessels gearRadio call signMRadio call sign of the partner vesselFlag StateMFlag State of the partner or pumping from vesselCatch retained on boardMCatch retained on board per fishing operation/day by species.SpeciesM

FAO species code

NIL catches shall be recorded using FAO species code MZZ

QuantityM

Live weight in kilogrammes

NIL catches shall be recorded using quantity = 0

Size classOCode for size distributionStock codeC

Code for stock specification

Mandatory where the catches caught belong to a stock as listed in NEAFC Recommendation 02:2011 (as amended)

DiscardsC

Catch discarded per fishing operation/day by species.

Mandatory where discards occurred

ReasonMReason for discardSpeciesMFAO species codeQuantityMLive weight in kilogrammesSize classOCode for size distributionStock codeC

Code for stock specification

Mandatory where the catches caught belong to a stock as listed in NEAFC Recommendation 02:2011 (as amended)

Data for fishing operations reported per haulCMandatory where a fishing operation has taken place and they are reported per haulGear shotMStart date and timeMDate and time at the start of fishing operationStart fishing locationM

Position when the fishing operation starts

Coordinates reported in DD to three decimal places in WGS84.

Fishing depth at startC

Depth of gear when fully shot, in metres

Mandatory if available

Bottom depth at startC

Depth between the surface and the sea bed when gear is fully shot, in metres

Mandatory if available

Relevant areaC

Management area where the catch was taken

Mandatory where specific management measures require it

DurationMDuration of the fishing operation in minutesFishing gearMFAO Gear Code. Standard statistical classification of fishing gearGear characteristicsMMesh sizeC

Mesh size in millimetres (mm)

Mandatory where applicable

Gear bar dimensionC

Gear bar dimension in millimetres (mm) – Used for the light opening in sorting grid

Mandatory where sorting grid is used in gear

Gear dimension by lengthC

Gear dimension by length of gear – in metres

Mandatory for gill nets

Gear dimension by numberC

Gear dimension by number

Mandatory for trawls, beams, dredges, pots, hooks.

Gear problemsC

Problem occurred while gear is deployed

Mandatory in case of gear problems

Gear retrievalMEnd date/timeMTimestamp at end of fishing operationEnd locationM

Position when the fishing operation ends

Coordinates reported in DD to three decimal places in WGS84

Fishing depth at endC

Depth of gear before the start of hauling

Mandatory where specific management measures require it

Bottom depth at endC

Depth between the surface and the sea bed at before the start of hauling

Mandatory where specific management measures require it

Partner vesselCRoleMThe role of the partner vessel. E.g. pair fishing partner or pumping from another vessels gearRadio call signM

Radio call sign of the partner vessel

Mandatory when pumping from another vessel’s gear or when performing pair fishing.

Flag StateMFlag State of the partner or pumping from vesselCatch retained on boardMCatch retained on board per fishing operation/day by speciesSpeciesM

FAO species code

NIL catches shall be recorded using FAO species code MZZ

QuantityMLive weight in kilogrammes; NIL catches shall be recorded using quantity = 0Size classOCode for size distributionStock codeC

Code for stock specification

Mandatory where the catches caught belong to a stock as listed in NEAFC Recommendation 02:2011 (as amended)

DiscardsC

Catch discarded per fishing operation/day by species

Mandatory where discards occurred

ReasonMReason for discardSpeciesMFAO species codeQuantityMLive weight in kilogrammesSize classOCode for size distributionStock codeC

Code for stock specification

Mandatory where the catches caught belong to a stock as listed in NEAFC Recommendation 02:2011 (as amended)

(c) Donor transhipment notification

Data used in the creation or correction of a donor transhipment notification

Data element

Status

(M = Mandatory

O = Optional

C = Compulsory if applicable)

RemarksTypeMTRANSHIPMENTPredicted date and timeOEstimated date and time for the start of transhipmentPredicted locationO

Predicted position where the transhipment operation will take place

Coordinates reported in DD to three decimal places in WGS84

Catch on boardMCatch on board (prior to transhipment) – each species to be entered separatelySpeciesMFAO species codeQuantityMLive weight in kilogrammesSize classOCode for size distribution

Stock codeC

The code for the species stock

Mandatory if the catches caught belong to a stock as listed in NEAFC Recommendation 02:2011 (as amended)

Transhipped catchesMQuantities to be off-loaded by species – each species to be entered separatelySpeciesMFAO species codeQuantityMLive weight in kilogrammesSize classOCode for size distributionStock codeC

The code for the species stock

Mandatory if the catches caught belong to a stock as listed in NEAFC Recommendation 02:2011 (as amended)

Transhipped toMReceiving vessel detailsRadio call signMRadio call sign of the receiving vesselFlag StateMFlag State of the receiving vessel

(d) Receiver transhipment declaration

Data used in the creation or correction of a receiver transhipment declaration

Element name

Status

(M = Mandatory

O = Optional

C = Compulsory if applicable)

RemarksTypeMTRANSHIPMENTDate and timeMDate and time of completion the transhipmentLocationM

Position where the transhipment operation ended

Coordinates reported in DD to three decimal places in WGS84.

Transhipped catchesMActual quantity by species on-loadedSpeciesMFAO species codeQuantityMLive weight in kilogrammes

Size classOCode for size distributionStock codeCMandatory if the catches caught belong to a stock as listed in NEAFC Recommendation 02:2011 (as amended)Quantity on boardMTotal quantity by species on board after the transhipmentSpeciesMFAO species codeQuantityMLive weight in kilogrammesSize classOCode for size distributionStock codeCMandatory if the catches caught belong to a stock as listed in NEAFC Recommendation 02:2011 (as amended)Transhipped fromMDonor vesselRadio call signMRadio call sign of the donor vesselFlag StateMFlag State of the donor vessel.

(e) Prior notification of exit

Data used in the creation or correction of prior notification of exit

Element name

Status

(M = Mandatory

O = Optional

C = Compulsory if applicable)

RemarksTypeMAREA_EXITPredicted date and timeOEstimated date and time of exitPredicted positionO

Predicted position at the time of exit from the Regulatory Area

Coordinates reported in DD to three decimal places in WGS84.

Management areaMRFMO area the vessel is exiting

Catch on boardM

Estimated total quantity on board by species.

i.e. The sum of what may have been reported as quantity on-board upon entry into the Regulatory Area, plus catches taken in the Regulatory Area minus what may have been off loaded and or plus what may have been on-loaded for vessels taking part in transhipment operations as receiver

SpeciesMFAO species code; NIL catches shall be recorded using FAO species code MZZQuantityMLive weight in kilogrammes; NIL catches shall be recorded using quantity = 0Size classOCode for size distributionStock codeC

Code for the species stock

Mandatory if the catches caught belong to a stock as listed in NEAFC Recommendation 02:2011 (as amended)

(f) Port of landing notification

Data used in the creation or correction of port of landing notification

Element name

Status

(M = Mandatory

O = Optional

C = Compulsory if applicable)

RemarksTypeMARRIVAL where reason for arrival is landingPredicted date and timeMEstimated date and time UTC for the coming to portPortM

Name of port where transhipment/landing will take place

(ISO alpha-2 country code + 3-letter port code based on UN/LOCODE)

Landing siteC

Name of the buyer or other specifications describing exactly where in the port the landing will take place

Mandatory if available

Quantity on boardMQuantity by species on board – each species to be entered separately

SpeciesMFAO species codeQuantityMLive weight in kilogrammesSize classOCode for size distributionStock codeC

Code for the species stock

Mandatory if the catches caught belong to a stock as listed in NEAFC Recommendation 02:2011 (as amended)

Quantity to be landedMQuantity by species on board – each species to be entered separatelySpeciesMFAO species codeQuantityMLive weight in kilogrammesSize classOCode for size distributionStock codeC

Code for the species stock

Mandatory if the catches caught belong to a stock as listed in NEAFC Recommendation 02:2011 (as amended)

1. Cancellation of Fishing Activity Reports

Data used in the cancellation of a previously accepted Fishing Activity Report

Element name

Status

(M = Mandatory

O = Optional

C = Compulsory if applicable)

RemarksReport detailsReport identificationMUnique identification of this Fishing Activity ReportReport typeMThe same as the report type of the report being cancelledPurposeMCANCELLATIONCreationMThe date and time of the creation of the report by the FMCOriginating FMCMISO 3-letter country code of the flag State FMC

AcceptanceMThe date and time of acceptance of the information in the FMCFMC markerC

FMC marking

In case the report has been delayed, corrected/cancelled or generated manually by the FMC

Referenced report identifierMThe report identifier of report that is being cancelledSequence numberO

Serial number of messages sent from a vessel to the final destination (XNE).

It is unique for each vessel for a calendar year. At the beginning of the current year this value will be reset to 1 for each vessel and will increment at the sending of each message.

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ANNEX IX

DELIMITATION OF THE REGULATORY AREA

Any changes to the coordinates used for the database defined in Article 16(1), point (f), shall be:

Identified to the NEAFC Secretariat as changes in the delimitation of the Regulatory Area, with the number of points separately confirmed and a contact person identified for verification of resulting mapping;

Submitted in decimal degrees and in the WGS84 datum, in an electronic version suitable for import directly into Geographic Information System (GIS) software, without the need for manual intervention;

Latitude positive North Longitude positive East and plus sign (+) can be skipped for positive numbers.

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ANNEX X

COMMUNICATION OF VMS REPORTS

Position ReportVessel identity: At least two identifiers shall be used. IMO shall be used where available.Data element

Status

(M = Mandatory

O = Optional

C = Compulsory if applicable)

RemarksRadio call signMVessel registration detail; international radio call sign of the vesselIRMCFRExternal registration numberCVessel registration detail; the side number of the vessel or IMO number in the absence of a side numberIMOCVessel registration detail; IMO must be used where available.Flag StateMVessel registration detail; flag State of the vesselVessel nameOVessel registration detail; name of the vesselGeographical coordinatesPosition of the vessel transmitted by the VMS system at obtained date-timeLatitude (decimal)MActivity detail; position at time of obtained date-timeLongitude (decimal)MActivity detail; position at time of obtained date-timeSpeedMActivity detail; speed of the vesselCourseMActivity detail; heading of the vesselTypeMType of message shall be ENTRY for the first VMS message from the Regulatory Area as detected by the FMC of the Contracting Party. Type of message shall be EXIT for the first VMS message from outside the Regulatory Area as detected by the FMC of the Contracting Party, and the values for latitude and longitude are, in this type of message, optional. Type of message shall be MANUAL for reports communicated by vessels with a defective satellite-tracking device.Date/TimeMDate when the position of the vessel was taken by the vessels navigation equipment

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ANNEX XI

NAF FORMAT REPORTING

1. Data transmission format

Each data transmission is structured as follows:

characters in accordance with ISO 8859.1;

each data transmission is structured as follows:

double slash (//) and the characters SR indicate the start of a message;

a double slash (//) and field code indicate the start of a data element;

a single slash (/) separates the field code and the data;

pairs of data are separated by space;

the characters ER and a double slash (//) indicate the end of a record.

1. Format for electronic exchange of fisheries monitoring, inspection and surveillance information

Format for electronic exchange of fisheries monitoring, inspection and surveillance informationCategoryData elementField codeTypeContentsDefinitionsSystem detailsStart recordSRIndicates start of the recordEnd recordERIndicates end of the recordReturn statusRSChar3CodesACK / NAK = Acknowledged / Not AcknowledgedReturn error numberRENum3001- 999Codes indicating errors as received at operation centre, see point 3 of Annex XIMessage detailsAddress destinationADChar3ISO-3166 AddressAddress of the party receiving the message, XNE for NEAFCFromFRChar3ISO-3166 AddressAddress of the transmitting party, (Contracting Party)Type of messageTMChar3CodeFirst three letters of the message typeSequence numberSQNum6NNNNNNSerial number of messages sent from a vessel to the final destination (XNE). It is unique for each vessel for a calendar year. At the beginning of the current year this value will be reset to 1 for each vessel and will increment at the sending of each message.Record numberRNNum6NNNNNNSerial number of records sent from the FMC to XNE. It is unique for each FMC for a calendar year. At the beginning of the current year this value will be reset to 1 and will increment at the sending of each record.

Record dateRDNum8YYYYMMDDYear, month and day in UTC from the FMCRecord timeRTNum4HHMMHours and minutes in UTC from the FMCDateDANum8YYYYMMDDYear, month and day in UTC of first transmission. In cases of RET messages first transmission is from the FMC, in all other cases first transmission is from the vessel.TimeTINum4HHMMHours and minutes in UTC of first transmission. In cases of RET messages first transmission is from the FMC, in all other cases first transmission is from the vessel.Cancelled reportCRNum6NNNNNNRecord number of the record to be cancelledYear of the report cancelledYRNum4NNNNYear in UTC of the report to be cancelledVessel registration detailsRadio call signRCChar7IRCS CodeInternational radio call sign of the vesselVessel nameNAChar45Name of the vesselIMO numberIMNum12NNNNNNNNNNNNIMO number of the vesselExternal registration numberXRChar14Side number of the vesselFlag StateFSChar3ISO-3166State of registrationContracting Party internal reference numberIRChar3 Char9ISO-3166 + max. 9 charactersThree letter country code followed by 9 character unique vessel identifier attributed by the flag State pursuant to registrationPort namePOChar45Port of registration of the vesselVessel ownerVOChar250Name and address of the vessel ownerVessel chartererVCChar250Name and address of the vessel chartererVessel detailsVessel capacity unitVTChar2 Num5OC or LC TonnageOC OSLO 1947 Convention LC LONDON ICTM-69 Capacity of the vessel in metric tonsVessel power unitVPChar2 Num50-99999Indication of which measurement unit applies HP or KW Total main engine powerVessel lengthVLChar2 Num3OA or PP length in metres

OA = length overall,

PP = length between perpendiculars

Total length of the vessel in meters, rounded to the nearest whole metre

Vessel typeTPChar3CodeFishing gearGEChar3FAO CodeInternational Standard Statistical Classification of the Fishing GearLicence DetailsDate of issuingISNum8YYYYMMDDDate of authorisation to fish for one or more regulated speciesRegulated resourcesRRChar3FAO Species CodeFAO Species Code for the regulated resources, separated by a spaceStart dateSDNum8YYYYMMDDDate on which the validity of the authorisation/suspension commencesEnd dateEDNum8YYYYMMDDExpiry date of the validity of the authorisation to fish for the regulated resourceLimited authorisationLUChar1Y or N to indicate whether a limited authorisation is valid or notSurveillance / Observed detailsLatitudeLAChar5NDDMM (WGS-84)e.g. //LA/N6535 = 65o 35′ NorthLongitudeLOChar6E/WDDDMM (WGS-84)e.g. //LO/W02134 = 21o 34′ WestSpeedSPNum3Knots 10e.g. //SP/105 = 10,5 knotsMeans of surveillanceMIChar3NEAFC CodeVES = surface vessel, AIR = fixed wing aircraft, HEL = helicopter

Assigned inspector CP IDAIChar7NEAFC CodeISO-3166 code for the Contracting Party followed by 4 digit number repeated as neededObservation Ser. No.OSNum30–999Serial number of the observation during relevant patrol in the Regulatory AreaDate of sightingDANum8YYYYMMDDDate when the vessel is sightedTime of sightingTINum4HHMMTime in UTC when the vessel is sightedObject identificationOIChar7IRCS CodeInternational radio call sign of the sighted vesselPhotographyPHChar1Was there a photography taken, Y or NFree text stringMSChar255Free text area

1. Return messages

The format specification when sending reports from the NEAFC Secretariat (XNE) to an FMC is as follows:

Return message formatData elementField code

Mandatory

/Optional

RemarksStart recordSRMSystem detail; indicates start of recordAddressADMMessage detail; destination, Contracting Party sending the reportFromFRMMessage detail; XNE is NEAFC (who is sending the return message)Type of messageTMMMessage detail; message type, RET for return messageSequence numberSQOReporting detail; serial number of the report from the vessel in the relevant year, copied from the report which is received.Radio call signRCOReporting detail; international radio call sign of the vessel, copied from the report which is received.

Return statusRSMReporting detail; code showing whether the report/message is acknowledged or not (ACK or NAK)Return error numberREOReporting detail; number showing the type of errorRecord numberRNMReporting detail; record number of the report/message which is receivedDateDAMMessage detail; date of transmission of the RET message from NEAFC (XNE) to the FMCTimeTIMMessage detail; time of transmission of the RET message from NEAFC (XNE) to the FMCEnd of recordERMSystem detail; indicates end of the record

1. Return error numbers

Rejected (NAK) Follow-up action required

Accepted and Stored (ACK)

Follow-up action required

Accepted and Stored (ACK) with warningError cause101Message is unreadable102Data value or size out of range104Mandatory data missing105This report is a duplicate; attempt to re-send a report previously rejected106Unauthorised data source150Sequence error151Date/Time in the future155This report is a duplicate; attempt to re-send a report previously accepted250Attempt to re-Notify a vessel251Vessel is not notified

252Species not AUT, or LIM or SUS

1. Types of messages and reports

CodeMessage/reportRemarksRETReturnAutomatic electronic message pursuant to reception of recordsSENSurveillance entryReport transmitted by Contracting Party on the entry of surveillance craft in the Regulatory AreaSEXSurveillance exitReport transmitted by Contracting Party on the exit of surveillance craft from the Regulatory AreaOBSObservationReport transmitted by Contracting Party on observations of fishing vessels in the Regulatory Area by its inspectors assigned under this Regulation

The list of codes of fishing vessel types and gear types shall be in accordance with the NEAFC Master Data Register available at https://www.neafc.org/mdr.

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ANNEX XII

FMC MARKING

The FMC shall use the following codes to tag reports before transmitting those reports to the NEAFC Secretariat when needed:

Code (one letter)DescriptionDReports sent delayed and without changes from the FMCCReports corrected or cancelled by the FMCMReports manually registered by the FMC

The reports shall fulfill all technical requirements and format requirements.

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ANNEX XIII

IDENTIFICATION OF INSPECTORS

The size of the card shall be 10 × 7 cm and may be plastic laminated. The card number consists of the 3-alpha country code followed by a four-digit serial number of the Contracting Party.

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ANNEX XIV

NOTIFICATION OF INSPECTORS AND INSPECTION PLATFORMS

1. Inspectors

Data elementField code

Status

(M = Mandatory)

(O = Optional)

RemarksInspector’s nameNAMThe name of the inspectorCP unique IDIDMThe unique Contracting Party number preceded by the 3-alpha country codeEmail addressMEmail address of the inspector

1. Inspection platforms

Data ElementField code

Status

(M = Mandatory)

(O = Optional)

RemarksTypeMVessel, aircraft or helicopterFlag StateFSMFlag State of the platformRegistration numberOFlag State registration if availableNameNAOName of the platform if availableRadio call signRCMInternational radio call sign (IRCS)Radio frequenciesMAvailable radio frequencies (2182 kHz, Channel 16 etc.)TelephoneOTelephone number(s) if availableEmailOEmail address(es) if available

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ANNEX XV

NEAFC INSPECTION SIGNAL

Two pennants, one directly above the other, are to be flown during daylight and in conditions of normal visibility.

Boarding crafts shall display one inspection pennant as indicated below. The pennant may be half scale. The pennant may be painted on the hull or any vertical sides of the craft. When painted, the black letters NE may be left out.

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ANNEX XVI

NOTIFICATION OF SURVEILLANCE ACTIVITIES

1. Report of entry of surveillance craft in the Regulatory Area

Estimated when message is sent prior to entry of surveillance craft.

Surveillance Entry Message (SEN)Data element

Status

(M = Mandatory)

(O = Optional)

RemarksFromMMessage detail; address of the transmitting Contracting PartyRecord numberMMessage detail; message serial number in current yearType of messageMMessage detail; message type, SEN as entry report of the surveillance craft in the Regulatory AreaRecord dateMMessage detail; date of transmissionRecord timeMMessage detail; time of transmissionMeans of surveillanceMSurveillance detail; VES to indicate surface craft, AIR to indicate fixed wing aircraft, HEL to indicate helicopterRadio call signMSurveillance detail; international radio call sign of the surveillance craftAssigned inspectors IDMSurveillance detail; card number, repeated as necessaryDateMSurveillance detail; date of entryTimeMSurveillance detail; time of entryLatitudeMSurveillance detail; position at time of entryLongitudeMSurveillance detail; position at time of entryEnd recordMSystem detail; Indicates end of the record

1. Report of exit of surveillance craft from the Regulatory Area

Same as the estimated surveillance detail in the SEN message when that message is being cancelled

Surveillance Exit Message (SEX)Data element

Status

(M = Mandatory)

(O = Optional)

RemarksFromMMessage detail; address of the transmitting Contracting PartyRecord numberMMessage detail; message serial number in current yearType of messageMMessage detail; message type, SEX as exit report of the surveillance craft from the Regulatory AreaRecord dateMMessage detail; date of transmissionRecord timeMMessage detail; time of transmissionMeans of surveillanceMSurveillance detail; VES to indicate surface craft, AIR to indicate fixed wing aircraft, HEL to indicate helicopterRadio call signMSurveillance detail; international radio call sign of the surveillance craftDateMSurveillance detail; date of exitTimeMSurveillance detail; time of exitLatitudeMSurveillance detail; position at time of exitLongitudeMSurveillance detail; position at time of exitEnd recordMSystem details; Indicates end of the record

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ANNEX XVII

SIGHTING REPORT

Sighting Report (OBS)Data elementCode

Status

(M = Mandatory)

(O = Optional)

RemarksStart recordSRMSystem detail; indicates start of recordAddressADMMessage detail; destination, XNE for NEAFCFromFRMMessage detail; address of the transmitting Contracting PartyRecord numberRNMMessage detail; serial number in current yearType of messageTMMMessage detail; message type, OBS as observation reportRadio call signRCMSurveillance detail; international radio call sign of the surveillance craftRecord dateRDMMessage detail; date of transmissionRecord timeRTMMessage detail; time of transmissionObservation serial numberOSMSurveillance detail; observation serial numberDateDAMSurveillance detail; date when vessel sightedTimeTIMSurveillance detail; time when vessel sightedLatitudeLAMSurveillance detail; latitude when vessel sightedLongitudeLOMSurveillance detail; longitude where vessel sightedObject identificationOIMVessel registration detail; radio call sign of the sighted vesselExternal registration numberXRMVessel registration detail; side number of the sighted vessel or IMO number in the absence of a side numberVessel nameNAOVessel registration detail; name of the sighted vessel

Flag StateFSMVessel registration detail; flag State of the sighted vesselVessel typeTPOVessel characteristics; type of the sighted vesselSpeedSPOSurveillance detail; speed of the sighted vesselCourseCOOSurveillance detail; heading of the sighted vesselActivityACMSurveillance detail; activity of the sighted vesselPhotographPHMSurveillance detail; was there a photograph taken of the sighted vessel, Y or NCommentsMSOSurveillance detail; free text to complete the reportEnd of recordERMSystem detail; indicates end of an individual record

Positive identification can only be achieved by means of visual verification of the radio call sign or the external registration number displayed on the vessel.

If positive identification is not possible, the reason shall be specified in the comments field.

The list of activities of the sighted vessel shall be in accordance with the NEAFC Master Data Register available at https://www.neafc.org/mdr.

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ANNEX XVIII

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ANNEX XIX

CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF BOARDING LADDERS

1. A boarding ladder shall be provided which shall be efficient for the purpose of enabling inspectors to embark and disembark safely at sea. The boarding ladder shall be kept clean and in good order.

1. The ladder shall be positioned and secured so that:

(a) it is clear of any possible discharges from the vessel;

(b) it is clear of the finer lines and as far as practicable in the midlength of the vessel;

(c) each step rests firmly against the vessel’s side.

1. The steps of the boarding ladder shall:

(a) be of hardwood or other material of equivalent properties, made in one piece free of knots; the four lowest steps may be made of rubber of sufficient strength and stiffness, or of other suitable material of equivalent characteristics;

(b) have an efficient non-slip surface;

(c) be not less than 480 mm long, 115 mm wide, and 23 mm in thickness, excluding any non-slip device or grooving;

(d) be equally spaced not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm apart;

(e) be secured in such a manner that they will remain horizontal.

1. No boarding ladder shall have more than two replacement steps which are secured in position by a method different from that used in the original construction of the ladder and any steps so secured shall be replaced, as soon as reasonably practicable, by steps secured in position by the method used in the original construction of the ladder. When any replacement step is secured to the side ropes of the boarding ladder by means of grooves in the side of the step, such grooves shall be in the longer sides of the steps.

1. The side ropes of the ladder shall consist of two uncovered manila or equivalent ropes not less than 60 mm in circumference on each side; each rope shall be left uncovered by any other material and be continuous with no joints below the top step; two main ropes, properly secured to the vessel and not less than 65 mm in circumference, and a safety line shall be kept at hand ready for use if required.

1. Battens made of hardwood, or other material of equivalent properties, in one piece, free of knots and between 1,8 and 2 m long, shall be provided at such intervals as will prevent the boarding ladder form twisting. The lowest batten shall be on the fifth step from the bottom of the ladder and the interval between any batten and the next shall not exceed nine steps.

1. Means shall be provided to ensure safe and convenient passage for inspectors embarking on or disembarking from the vessel between the head of the boarding ladder or of any accommodation ladder or other appliance provided. Where such passage is by means of a gateway in the rails or bulwark, adequate handholds shall be provided. Where such passage is by means of a bulwark ladder, such ladder shall be securely attached to the bulwark rail or platform and two handhold stanchions shall be fitted at the point of boarding or leaving the vessel not less than 0,70 m or more than 0,80 m apart. Each stanchion shall be rigidly secured to the vessel’s structure at or near its base and also at a higher point, shall be not less than 40 mm in diameter, and shall extend not less than 1,20 m above the top of the bulwark.

1. Lighting shall be provided at night so that both the boarding ladder overside and also the position where the inspector boards the vessel shall be adequately lit. A lifebuoy equipped with a self-igniting light shall be kept at hand ready for use. A heaving line shall be kept at hand ready for use if required.

1. Means shall be provided to enable the boarding ladder to be used on either side of the vessel. The inspector in charge may indicate on which side that inspector would like the boarding ladder to be positioned.

1. The rigging of the ladder and the embarkation and disembarkation of an inspector shall be supervised by a responsible officer of the vessel. The responsible officer shall be in radio contact with the bridge.

1. Where on any vessel constructional features such as rubbing bands would prevent the implementation of any of these provisions, special arrangements shall be made to ensure that inspectors are able to embark and disembark safely.

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ANNEX XX

INFORMATION TO DESIGNATE PORTS

Code and name appearing on the UNECE list.

Port identificationCountryPort name

Port code

(UN/LOCODE, if available)

Border inspection control post

(Yes/No)

Type of portLandingTranshipmentOther port services

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ANNEX XXI

PORT STATE CONTROL FORMS

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ANNEX XXII

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR RISK MANAGEMENT IN RELATION TO PORT STATE CONTROL

1. Risk management means the systematic identification of risks and the implementation of all measures necessary for limiting the occurrence of those risks. This includes activities such as collecting data and information, analysing and assessing risks, preparing and taking action and regular monitoring and review of the process and its outcomes.

1. On the basis of a risk assessment, Member States in coordination with EFCA shall define a risk-management strategy to facilitate compliance with this Regulation. That strategy should encompass the identification, description and allocation of appropriate cost-effective control instruments and inspection means, in relation to the nature and the estimated level of each risk, and the achievement of target benchmarks.

1. Risk-assessment and management criteria are laid down for checking, inspection and verification activities in order to allow timely risk analyses and general assessments of relevant control and inspection information.

1. Individual fishing vessels, groups of fishing vessels, operators, and/or fishing activity on different species and in different parts of the Convention Area are subject to control and inspections in accordance with the level of risk attributed, using, inter alia, the following general assumptions of risk-level criteria in relation to the port State control of landings and transhipments in port:

(a) catches taken by a non-Contracting Party vessel;

(b) frozen catches;

(c) catches of a large volume;

(d) catches previously transhipped at sea;

(e) catches taken outside the waters under the jurisdiction of Contracting Parties, i.e. in the Regulatory Area;

(f) catches taken both inside and outside the Convention Area;

(g) catches of high value species;

(h) catches of fishery resources for which there are particularly limited fishing opportunities; and

(i) number of inspections previously carried out and number of detected infringements for a vessel and/or operator.

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ANNEX XXIII

PORT INSPECTION FORM