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Date: 4-Nov-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2801 of 25 October 2024 establishing a fisheries closure for demersal species in ICES area VIII for vessels equal to or more than 15 metres in length flying the flag of Belgium

Issued by European Commission · Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2801 establishes a fisheries closure for demersal species in ICES area VIII for vessels equal to or more than 15 metres in length flying the flag of Belgium.
  • This regulation is triggered because the maximum levels of annual fishing effort allocated to Belgium for demersal species in ICES area VIII for 2024 are deemed to have been reached.

Key Changes

  • Fishing activities for demersal species in ICES area VIII by Belgian vessels equal to or more than 15 metres in length are prohibited from October 1, 2024.
  • It is prohibited for these vessels to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught after October 1, 2024.
  • The regulation applies to vessels equal to or more than 15 metres in length flying the flag of Belgium targeting demersal species in ICES area VIII.
  • The maximum levels of annual fishing effort allocated to Belgium for the stock group of demersal species in ICES area VIII for 2024 referred to in the Annex shall be deemed to be reached from 1 October 2024.

Impact Analysis

Impact on Belgian Fishing Vessels

  • These vessels will need to find alternative fishing grounds or species to target, which may require adjustments to their equipment, fishing practices, and business strategies.

Impact on the Belgian Fishing Industry

  • The Belgian government may need to provide support to affected fishermen and businesses.

Impact on Other Member States

  • Other Member States should monitor their own fishing effort and catches to ensure compliance with regulations and avoid similar closures.

Suggested Action Items

  • The European Commission and Member States should continue to monitor fishing effort and catches to ensure the sustainability of fish stocks.

Key Entities Referenced

European Commission: The executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing and implementing legislation, including fisheries regulations. Belgium: A Member State of the European Union whose fishing vessels are subject to the fisheries closure. ICES area VIII: A defined geographical area in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean used for fisheries management purposes. Demersal Species: Species of fish that live on or near the bottom of the sea. Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009: Lays down a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy. Council Regulation (EC) No 1415/2004: Fixing the maximum annual fishing effort for certain fishing areas and fisheries.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/2801 4.11.2024 COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2024/2801 of 25 October 2024 establishing a fisheries closure for demersal species in ICES area VIII for vessels equal to or more than 15 metres in length flying the flag of Belgium THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006(1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof, Whereas: (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1415/2004(2)lays down the maximum levels of annual fishing effort. (2) According to the information received by the Commission, the maximum levels of annual fishing effort fixed for demersal species in ICES area VIII for vessels equal to or more than 15 metres in length flying the flag of Belgium are deemed to have been reached for 2024. (3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit certain fishing activities for that stock group, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: Article 1 Effort exhaustion The maximum levels of annual fishing effort allocated to Belgium for the stock group of demersal species in ICES area VIII for 2024 referred to in the Annex shall be deemed to be reached from the date set out in that Annex. Article 2 Prohibitions Fishing activities for the stock referred to in Article 1 by vessels equal to or more than 15 metres in length flying the flag of or registered in Belgium shall be prohibited from the date set out in the Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date. Article 3 Entry into force This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. (1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1. (2) Council Regulation (EC) No 1415/2004 of 19 July 2004 fixing the maximum annual fishing effort for certain fishing areas and fisheries (OJ L 258, 5.8.2004, p. 1). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2801/oj 1/3EN OJ L, 4.11.2024 This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 25 October 2024. For the Commission, On behalf of the President, Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ Executive Vice-President 2/3 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2801/ojEN OJ L, 4.11.2024 ANNEX No 14/TQ1415 Member State Belgium Stock WWDM Species Demersal species Zone ICES area VIII Vessel concerned Vessels equal to or more than 15 metres in length Closing date 1 October 2024 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2801/oj 3/3

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