
Article 1 
The multiannual Community programme for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector for the period 2011-2013, as referred to in Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 199/2008, is set out in the Annex.
Article 2 
Decision 2008/949/EC is repealed with effect from 1 January 2011.
Article 3 
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 18 December 2009.
For the Commission
Joe BORG
Member of the Commission
ANNEX
CHAPTER I
1. 
(a) active vesselsvessels that have been engaged in any fishing operation (more than 0 days) during a calendar year. A vessel that has not been engaged in fishing operations during a year is considered ‘inactive’;(b) concurrent samplingsampling all or a predefined assemblage of species, simultaneously in a vessel’s catches or landings;(c) days at seaany continuous period of 24 hours (or part thereof) during which a vessel is present within an area and absent from port;(d) fleet segmenta group of vessels with the same length class (LOA) and predominant fishing gear during the year, according to the Appendix III. Vessels may have different fishing activities during the reference period, but might be classified in only one fleet segment;(e) fishing dayseach day is attributed to the area where the most fishing time was spent during the relevant day at sea. However, for passive gears, if no operation took place from the vessel during a day while at least one (passive) gear remained at sea, that day will be associated to the area where the last setting of a fishing gear was carried out on that fishing trip;(f) fishing tripmeans any voyage by a fishing vessel from a land location to a landing place, excluding non-fishing trips (a trip by a fishing vessel from a location to a land location during which it does not engage in fishing activities and during which any gear on board is securely lashed and stowed and not available for immediate use);(g) metiera group of fishing operations targeting a similar (assemblage of) species, using similar gear, during the same period of the year and/or within the same area and which are characterised by a similar exploitation pattern;(h) population of vesselsall vessels in the Community Fishing Fleet Register as defined in Commission Regulation (EC) No 26/2004;(i) selected speciesspecies of relevance for management purposes and for which a request is made by an international scientific body or a regional fisheries management organisation;(j) soaking timetime calculated from the point where each individual unit of gear has been set, to the time when the same unit starts to be removed.

2. For the following terms, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (www.fao.org/fi/glossary/default.asp) and STECF definitions shall apply: anadromous species, catadromus species, catches, cephalopods, crustaceans, deep water species, demersal fish, demersal species, exploitation pattern, finfish, fresh water species, gears, landings, discards, large pelagic fish, molluscs, other activity than fishing, pelagic fish, small pelagic fish, target species.

CHAPTER II
A. 
The Community programme comprises of the following modules:
 1. 
The data collection programme for the fishing sector contains the following sections:


((a)) section for the collection of economic variables;
((b)) section for the collection of biological variables;
((c)) section for the collection of transversal variables;
((d)) section for research surveys at sea.
 2. 

((a)) section for the collection of economic data for the aquaculture sector;
((b)) section for the collection of economic data for the processing industry.
 3. Module of evaluation of the effects of the fishing sector on the marine ecosystem
 4. Module for management and use of the data covered by the data collection framework

B.  1. Where it is not possible to define quantitative targets for sampling programmes, neither in terms of precision levels, nor in terms of sample size, pilot surveys in the statistical sense shall be established. Such pilot surveys shall evaluate the importance of the problem and shall also address the utility of future more detailed surveys, and the cost-effectiveness relationship of such detailed surveys.
 2. Where quantitative targets can be defined, they may be specified either directly by sample sizes or sampling rates, or by the definition of the levels of precision and of confidence to be achieved.
 3. Where reference is made to a sample size or to a sampling rate in a population defined in statistical terms, the sampling strategies shall be at least as efficient as Simple Random Sampling. Such sampling strategies shall be described within the corresponding National Programmes.
 4. 
(a) Level 1level making it possible to estimate a parameter either with a precision of plus or minus 40 % for a 95 % confidence level or a coefficient of variation (CV) of 20 % used as an approximation;(b) Level 2level making it possible to estimate a parameter either with a precision of plus or minus 25 % for a 95 % confidence level or a coefficient of variation (CV) of 12,5 % used as an approximation;(c) Level 3level making it possible to estimate a parameter either with a precision of plus or minus 5 % for a 95 % confidence level or a coefficient of variation (CV) of 2,5 % used as an approximation.

CHAPTER III
A.  1.  1. Variables to be collected are listed in Appendix VI. All economic variables are to be collected on an annual basis with the exception of those identified as transversal variables as defined in Appendix VIII and those identified in order to measure the effects of the fishery on the marine ecosystem as defined in Appendix XIII which are to be collected at more disaggregated levelsThe population is all vessels in the Community Fishing Fleet Register on the 1st of January. All economic variables have to be collected for active vessels. For each vessel for which economic variables defined in Appendix VI are collected, the corresponding transversal variables defined in Appendix VIII have also to be collected.
 2. For inactive vessels only capital value (Appendix VI), fleet (Appendix VI) and capacity (Appendix VIII) shall be collected.
 3. National currencies shall be transformed into Euro using the average annual exchange rates available from the European Central Bank (ECB).
 2.  1. Economic variables shall be reported for each fleet segment (Appendix III) and supra region (Appendix II). Six length classes (using the ‘overall length’ measurement (LOA)) are defined. However Member States are free to further disaggregate length classes if appropriate.
 2. 

((a)) ‘Vessels using Polyvalent active gears’ if it only uses active gears;
((b)) ‘Vessels using Polyvalent passive gears’ if it only uses passive gears;
((c)) ‘Vessels using active and passive gears’.
 3. In cases where a vessel operates in more than one supra region as defined in Appendix II, Member States shall explain in their national programme to which supra region the vessel is allocated.
 4. 

((a)) clustering may be necessary in order to design the sampling plan and to report economic variables;
((b)) Member States shall report which fleet segments have been grouped at the national level and shall justify the clustering on the basis of statistical analysis;
((c)) in their annual report, Member States shall report the number of sampled vessels for each fleet segment regardless of any clustering made to collect or provide the data;
((d)) Regional Coordination Meetings shall define homogeneous clustering methodology at the level of supra regions so that economic variables are comparable.
 3.  1. Member States shall describe their methodologies used for estimating each economic variable, including quality aspects, in their national programmes.
 2. Member States shall ensure consistency and comparability of all economic variables when derived from different sources (e.g. surveys, fleet register, logbooks, sales notes).
 4.  1. Member States shall include in their annual report information on the quality (accuracy and precision) of estimates.

B.  B1.  1.  1. Sampling must be performed in order to evaluate the quarterly length distribution of species in the catches, and the quarterly volume of discards. Data shall be collected by metier referred to as level 6 of the matrix defined in Appendix IV (1 to 5) and for the stocks listed in Appendix VII.
 2. 

((a)) the share of the various stocks in these landings for Herring in the Skagerrak IIIA-N, Kattegat IIIa-S, and Eastern North Sea separately and salmon in the Baltic Sea;
((b)) the share of the various species for those groups of species that are internationally assessed, e.g. Megrims, Anglerfishes and elasmobranches.
 2.  1. In order to optimise the sampling programmes, the metiers defined in Appendix IV (1 to 5) may be merged. When metiers are merged (vertical merging), statistical evidence shall be brought regarding the homogeneity of the combined metiers. Merging of neighbouring cells corresponding to fleet segments of the vessels (horizontal merging) shall be supported by statistical evidence. Such horizontal merging shall be done primarily by clustering neighbouring vessel LOA classes, independently of the dominant fishing techniques, when appropriate to distinguish different exploitation patterns. Regional agreement on mergers shall be sought at the relevant Regional Coordination Meeting and endorsed by STECF.
 2. 

((a)) the strata defined at national level do not overlap the metiers defined in Appendix IV (1 to 5);
((b)) the strata defined at national level must, in their entirety comprise of all the fishing trips of the metier defined at level 6.
 3. 

((a)) the Baltic Sea (ICES areas III b-d), Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea where the resolution shall be level 4;
((b)) Regional Fisheries Management Organisations units, providing they are metier-based (in the absence of such definitions, Regional Fisheries Management Organisations shall proceed to appropriate mergers).
 4. For the purpose of collection and aggregation of data, spatial sampling units may be clustered by regions as referred to in Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) 665/2008 after agreement by the relevant Regional Co-ordination Meetings.
 5. For parameters referred to in Chapter III section B/B1 1. (2), data shall be provided quarterly and be consistent with the fleet fishing activity matrix described in Appendix IV (1 to 5).
 3.  1. 

((a)) the Member State on whose territory the first sale take place, shall be responsible for ensuring that biological sampling occurs according to the standards defined in this Community Programme. If necessary, Member States shall co-operate with the authorities of non-EU third countries to set up biological sampling programmes for the landings carried out by vessels flying the third country’s flag;
((b)) for sampling purpose, only the major metiers need be considered. In order to identify the metiers to be sampled, the following ranking system shall be used at level 6 of the matrix in Appendix IV (1 to 5) on a national basis by Member States using as reference the average values of the 2 previous years and:

— the metier cells shall first be ranked according to their share in the total commercial landings. The shares are then to be cumulated, starting with the largest, until a cut-off level of 90 % is reached. All metiers belonging to the top 90 % shall be selected for sampling,
— the exercise shall then be repeated according to the total value of the commercial landings and repeated a third time according to the total effort in days-at-sea. The metiers in the top 90 % not belonging to the previous top 90 % shall be added to the selection,
— STECF may add to the selection the metiers not picked up by the ranking system but of special importance in terms of management;
((c)) the sampling unit shall be the fishing trip and the number of fishing trips to be sampled shall ensure good coverage of the metier;
((d)) precision values and ranking system are referenced at the same level as the sampling programmes, i.e. at the national metier level for data that are collected through national programmes and at regional metier level for data that are collected through regionally coordinated sampling programmes;
((e)) the sampling intensity shall be proportionate to the relative effort and variability in the catches of that metier. The minimum number of fishing trips to be sampled shall never be less than 1 fishing trip per month during the fishing season for fishing trips of less than 2 weeks and 1 fishing trip per quarter otherwise;
((f)) when sampling a fishing trip, the species shall be sampled concurrently as follows:
Each species within a region as defined in Appendix II, shall be classified within a group according to the following rules:
— Group 1Species that drive the international management process including species under EU management plans or EU recovery plans or EU long term multi-annual plans or EU action plans for conservation and management based on Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002,— Group 2Other internationally regulated species and major non-internationally regulated by-catch species,— Group 3All other by-catch (fish and shellfish) species. The list of Group 3 species shall be established at the regional level by the relevant regional co-ordination meeting and agreed by STECF;
((g)) allocation of species to Group 1 and 2 is specified in Appendix VII. The choice of the sampling scheme shall depend on the diversity of species to sample and the operational conditions under which sampling takes place. The sampling design per metier must consider both the periodicity of the sampling events and the sampling scheme to apply. Possible sampling schemes, as described in the following table, comprise:
— Scheme 1comprehensive sampling of all species,— Scheme 2within each time stratum, the sampling events are split in two parts. One part of the sampling events (x %) considers sampling of all species on shore whereas the other part of the sampling events (100 – x %) considers only sampling of all Group 1 species,— Scheme 3within each time stratum, the sampling events are split in two parts. One part of the sampling events (x %) considers sampling of all Group 1 and Group 2 species on shore, whereas the other part of the sampling events (100 – x %) considers only sampling of Group 1 species. In this scheme, Group 3 species have to be sampled at sea;

Table 1
Summary of the schemes to be used for concurrent sampling
Sampling scheme Frequency Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
Scheme 1 Every sampling event   
Scheme 2 x % of sampling events   
 (100 – x) % of sampling events   
Scheme 3 x % of sampling events   Sampling at sea
 (100 – x) % of sampling events   
((h)) for any given sample, the sampling scheme shall be recorded (Table 1) along with information on how complete the sampling is:
When sampling a species, the number of individuals measured must ensure quality and accuracy of resultant length frequency. The number of length classes within a sample may be estimated from the approximate length range within it and, from this, the number of fish measured shall lie between 3 x number of length classes and 5 x number of length classes as a first approximation, in the absence of any statistical optimisation of the sampling design;
((i)) other sampling procedures could be used on the condition that there is scientific evidence showing that these procedures will achieve the same objectives as the ones described in point 3(1)(g);
((j)) a summary of the sampling protocols carried out by Member States shall be made available to STECF through the national programmes for each metier sampled.
 2. 

((a)) the ranking system referred to in Chapter III section B/B1 3 (1) (b), shall be used to select the metiers in order to estimate discards. In any case, where discards of a given metier are estimated to exceed 10 % of the total volume of catches and this metier is not picked up by the ranking system this metier shall be sampled;
((b)) the sampling unit shall be the fishing trip and the number of fishing trips to be sampled shall ensure good coverage of the metier;
((c)) precision values and the ranking system are referenced at the same level as the sampling programmes, i.e. at the national metier level for data that are collected through national programmes and at regional metier level for data that are collected through regionally coordinated sampling programmes;
((d)) the sampling intensity shall be proportionate to the relative effort and/or the variability in catches of the metier. The minimum number of fishing trips to be sampled shall not be less than 2 fishing trips per quarter;
((e)) discards will be monitored for the Group 1, 2 and 3 species, defined in Chapter III section B/B1/3. (f), to estimate the quarterly average weight of discards. Furthermore:

— discards must be the subject of a quarterly estimate of the length distributions when they represent on an annual basis, either more than 10 % of the total catches by weight or more than 15 % of the catches in numbers for the Group 1 and Group 2 species,
— when discards take place for species length ranges which are not represented in the landings, age-reading must take place in accordance with the rules set out in Appendix VII;
((f)) where relevant, pilot surveys as referred to in Chapter II B (1) shall be carried out;
((g)) a summary of the sampling protocols carried out by Member States shall be made available to STECF through the national programmes for each metier sampled.
 3. 

((a)) for the recreational fisheries targeting the species listed in Appendix IV (1 to 5), Member States shall evaluate the quarterly weight of the catches;
((b)) where relevant, pilot surveys as referred to in Chapter II B (1) shall be carried out to estimate the importance of the recreational fisheries mentioned in point 3(3)(a).
 4.  1. 

((a)) the precision level 2 shall be targeted at the stock level for both Group 1 and Group 2 species. If necessary, specific stock-based samples shall be added if metier-based sampling fails to provide the appropriate precision for length distributions at the stock level.
 2. 

((a)) data related to quarterly estimates of discards length and age composition for Group 1 and Group 2 species must lead to a precision of level 1;
((b)) weight estimates of Group 1, 2 and 3 species must lead to a precision of level 1.
 3. 

((a)) data related to annual estimates of the catches in volumes must lead to a precision of level 1.
 5.  1. If Member States can not reach levels of precision referred to in Chapter III section B/B1/4 2 (a) and (b) and 3(a) and (b), or only at excessive costs, they can obtain, based on STECF recommendation, derogation from the Commission to reduce the precision level, sampling frequency or to implement a pilot survey provided this request is fully documented and scientifically proven.
 B2.  1.  1. 

((a)) individual information on age;
((b)) individual information on length;
((c)) individual information on weight;
((d)) individual information on sex;
((e)) individual information on maturity;
((f)) individual information on fecundity;
((g)) using the sampling scheme provided in this Appendix VII.
 2. The collection of all individual information referred to in paragraph (1) shall be associated with the corresponding information on space and time stratum.
 3. 

((a)) information on abundance of smolt;
((b)) information on abundance of parr;
((c)) information on number of ascending individuals.
 2.  1. The necessary disaggregation levels as well as the collection periodicity for all variables and the sampling intensities for age are specified in Appendix VII. For sampling strategies and sampling intensities, the rules established in Chapter II section B (Precision levels and sampling intensities) shall apply.
 3.  1. Wherever possible, age-reading shall be performed on commercial catches in order to estimate the age composition by species and, where relevant, the growth parameters. Where this is not possible, Member States shall justify why in their national programmes.
 2. If cooperation between Member States ensures that the overall estimate of the parameters listed in Appendix VII reach the necessary precision level, each Member State shall ensure that its own contribution to the common dataset is sufficient to reach that precision level.
 4.  1. For stocks of species that can be aged, average weights and lengths for each age shall be estimated at a precision level 3, up to such an age that accumulated landings for the corresponding ages account for at least 90 % of the national landings for the relevant stock.
 2. For stocks for which age reading is not possible, but for which a growth curve can be estimated, average weights and lengths for each pseudo age (e.g. derived from the growth curves) shall be estimated with a precision of level 2, up to such an age that accumulated landings for the corresponding ages account for at least 90 % of the national landings for the relevant stock.
 3. 

((a)) for maturity and fecundity, calculated as proportion of mature fish, precision of level 3 must be achieved within the age and/or length range, the limits of which correspond to a 20 % and 90 % of mature fish;
((b)) for sex ratio, calculated as proportion of females, precision of level 3 must be achieved, up to such an age or length that cumulated landings for the corresponding ages or lengths account for at least 90 % of the national landings for this stock.
 5.  1. 

((a)) the relevant quota must correspond to less than 10 % of the Community share of the TAC or to less than 200 tonnes on average during the previous three years;
((b)) the sum of relevant quotas of Member States whose allocation is less than 10 %, must account for less than 25 % of the Community share of the TAC.
 2. If the condition set out in above point 1(a) is fulfilled, but not the condition set out in point 1(b), the relevant Member States may set up a coordinated programme to achieve, for their joint landings, a joint sampling scheme, or Member States may individually set up other national sampling schemes leading to the same precision.
 3. If appropriate, the national programmes may be adjusted until 1st February of each year to take into account the exchange of quotas between Member States:
 4. For stocks for which TAC’s and quotas have not been defined and which are outside the Mediterranean Sea, the same rules established under point 5(1) apply on the basis of the average landings of the previous three years and with reference to the total Community landings from a stock;
 5. For stocks in the Mediterranean Sea, the landings by weight of a Mediterranean Member State for a species corresponding to less than 10 % of the total Community landings from the Mediterranean Sea, or to less than 200 tonnes, except for Bluefin tuna.

C.  1.  1. Variables to be collected are listed in Appendix VIII. Data shall be provided according to the periodicity stated in that Appendix.
 2. Some delays may occur between information provided on the fleet segmentation and on the fishing effort.
 2.  1. The disaggregation level is given in Appendix VIII in accordance with the criteria defined in Appendix V.
 2. The degree of aggregation shall correspond to the most disaggregated level required. A grouping of cells within this scheme may be made provided that an appropriate statistical analysis demonstrates its suitability. Such mergers must be approved by the relevant Regional Coordination Meeting.
 3.  1. Wherever possible, transversal data shall be collected in an exhaustive way. Where this is not possible, Member States shall specify the sampling procedures within their national programmes.
 4.  1. Member States shall include in their annual report information on the quality (accuracy and precision) of the data.

D.  1. All surveys listed in Appendix IX shall be covered.
 2. Member States shall guarantee within their national programmes, continuity with previous survey designs.
 3. Notwithstanding points 1 and 2, Member States may propose a modification in the survey effort or sampling design, provided that this does not negatively affect the quality of the results. Acceptance by the Commission of any modification shall be conditional to STECF approval.

CHAPTER IV
A.  1.  1. All variables listed in Appendix X are to be collected on an annual basis per segment according to the segmentation set out in Appendix XI.
 2. The statistical unit shall be the ‘enterprise’ defined as the lowest legal entity for accounting purposes.
 3. The population shall refer to enterprises whose primary activity is defined according to the EUROSTAT definition under NACE Code 05.02: ‘Fish Farming’.
 4. National currencies shall be transformed into Euro using the average annual exchange rate available from the European Central Bank (ECB).
 2.  1. Data shall be segmented by species and technique for aquaculture, as mentioned in Appendix XI. Member States may further segment by size of enterprise or other relevant criteria, if necessary.
 2. Collection of data for fresh water species is not mandatory. However, if this data is collected, Member States shall follow the segmentation set out in Appendix XI.
 3.  1. Member States shall describe their methodologies for estimating each economic variable, including quality aspects, in their national programmes.
 2. Member States shall ensure consistency and comparability of all economic variables when derived from different sources (e.g. questionnaires, financial accounts).
 4.  1. Member States shall include in their annual report information on the quality (accuracy and precision) of estimates.

B.  1.  1. All variables listed in Appendix XII are to be collected on an annual basis for the population.
 2. The population shall refer to enterprises whose main activity is defined according to the EUROSTAT definition under NACE Code 15.20: ‘Processing and preserving of fish and fish products’.
 3. As a guideline, the national codes applied by Member States under Regulations (EC) No 852/2004, (EC) No 853/2004 and (EC) No 854/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council shall additionally be used as a means of cross checking and identifying enterprises classified under NACE code 15.20.
 4. National currencies shall be transformed into Euro using the average annual exchange rate available from the European Central Bank (ECB).
 2.  1. The statistical unit for collection of data shall be the ‘enterprise’ as defined as the lowest legal entity for accounting purposes.
 2. 

((a)) number of enterprises;
((b)) the turnover attributed to fish processing.
 3.  1. Member States shall describe their methodologies for estimating each economic variable, including quality aspects, in their national programmes.
 2. Member States shall ensure consistency and comparability of all economic variables when derived from different sources (e.g. questionnaires, financial accounts).
 4.  1. Member States shall include in their annual report information on the quality (accuracy and precision) of estimates.

CHAPTER V
1.  1. To allow the calculation of the indicators listed in Appendix XIII, data specified in this Appendix shall be collected on an annual basis with the exception of those which are specified to be collected at more disaggregated levels.
 2. Data specified in Appendix XIII shall be collected at national level in order to allow end-users to calculate the indicators at the relevant geographical scale, as given in Appendix II.

2.  1. The disaggregation level set out in the specifications laid down in Appendix XIII shall be applied.

3.  1. Member States shall apply the recommendations set out in the specifications laid down in Appendix XIII.

4.  1. Member States shall apply the recommendations set out in the specifications laid down in Appendix XIII.

CHAPTER VI
A.  1. With regard to the data covered by this Community Programme, this section covers the development of data bases, data input (storage), data quality control and validation, and data processing from primary data into detailed or aggregated data as referred to in Article 17(1) of Regulation (EC) No 199/2008.
 2. It shall include the transformation process of the primary socio-economic data into metadata referred to in Article 13(b) of Regulation (EC) No 199/2008.
 3. Member States shall guarantee that, upon request by the Commission, the information on the transformation process referred to in paragraph 2 can be provided.

B.  1. The section covers the production of sets of data and their use to support scientific analysis as a basis for advice to fisheries management as referred to in Article 18(1)a of Regulation (EC) No 199/2008.
 2. It shall include biological parameter estimates (age, weight, sex, maturity and fecundity) for stocks listed in Appendix VII, preparation of sets of data for stock assessments and bio-economic modelling and corresponding scientific analysis.

Appendix I
 I.C.E.S. N.A.F.O I.C.C.A.T G.F.C.M. C.C.A.M.L.R. IOTC Other
Level 1 Area Area FAO Area Areae.g. 37Mediterranean and Black sea Areae.g. 48 FAO Area FAO Area
Level 2 Sub-areae.g. 27.IVNorth Sea Sub-areae.g. 21.2Labrador FAO Sub-area Sub-areae.g. 37.1Western Sub-areae.g. 48.1Antarctic Peninsula FAO Sub-area FAO Sub-area
Level 3 Divisione.g. 27.IV c Divisione.g. 21.2 H Division5° × 5° Divisione.g. 37.1.2Gulf of Lions Divisione.g. 58.5.1Kerguelen islands Division5° × 5° Division5° × 5°
Level 4 Subdivisione.g. 27.III.c.22   GSAe.g. GSA 1   
Level 5 Rectangle30′ × 1° Rectangle Rectangle1° × 1°  Rectangle30′ × 1° Rectangle1° × 1° Rectangle1° × 1°
Appendix II
 Sub-region/Fishing ground Region Supra region
Level 1 2 3
 Cluster of spatial units on level 4 as defined in Appendix I (ICES subdivision) Baltic Sea (ICES areas III b-d) Baltic Sea (ICES areas III b-d), North Sea (ICES areas IIIa, IV and VIId) and Eastern Arctic (ICES areas I and II), and North Atlantic (ICES areas V-XIV and NAFO areas).
 Cluster of spatial units on level 3 as defined in Appendix I (ICES Division) North Sea (ICES areas IIIa, IV and VIId) and Eastern Arctic (ICES areas I and II)
 Cluster of spatial units on level 3 as defined in Appendix I (ICES/NAFO Division) North Atlantic (ICES areas V-XIV and NAFO areas)
 Cluster of spatial units on level 4 as defined in Appendix I (GSA) Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
 RFMO’s sampling Sub-areas (except GFCM) Other regions where fisheries are operated by EU vessels and managed by RFMO’s to which the Community is contracting party or observer (e.g. ICCAT, IOTC, CECAF…) Other regions

Appendix III
 Length classes (LOA)
 0-< 10 m0-< 6 m 10-< 12 m6-< 12 m 12-< 18 m 18-< 24 m 24-< 40 m 40 m or larger
Active Vessels
Using ‘Active’ gears Beam trawlers      
Demersal trawlers and/or demersal seiners      
Pelagic trawlers      
Purse seiners      
Dredgers      
Vessel using other active gears      
Vessels using Polyvalent ‘active’ gears only      
Using ‘Passive’ gears Vessels using hooks      
Drift and/or fixed netters    
Vessels using Pots and/or traps    
Vessels using other Passive gears    
Vessels using Polyvalent ‘passive’ gears only    
Using Polyvalent gears Vessels using active and passive gears      
Inactive vessels      


Appendix IV
(1) 

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 LOA classes (m)
Activity Gear classes Gear groups Gear type Target assemblage Mesh size and other selective devices <10 10- <12 12- <18 18- <24 24- <40 40 & +
Fishing activity Trawls Bottom trawls Bottom otter trawl [OTB] Crustaceans       
Demersal fish       
Small pelagic fish       
Freshwater species       
Multi-rig otter trawl [OTT] Crustaceans       
Demersal fish       
Small pelagic fish       
Bottom pair trawl [PTB] Demersal fish       
Small pelagic fish       
Freshwater species       
Pelagic trawls Midwater otter trawl [OTM] Demersal fish       
Small pelagic fish       
Freshwater species       
Midwater pair trawl [PTM] Demersal fish       
Small pelagic fish       
Freshwater species       
Hooks and Lines Rods and Lines Hand and Pole lines [LHP] [LHM] Finfish       
Longlines Drifting longlines [LLD] Small pelagic fish       
Anadromous species       
Set longlines [LLS] Demersal fish       
Small pelagic fish       
Freshwater species       
Anadromous species       
Catadromous species       
Traps Traps Pots and Traps [FPO] Demersal fish       
Small pelagic fish       
Freshwater species       
Anadromous species       
Catadromous species       
Fyke nets [FYK] Demersal fish       
Small pelagic fish       
Freshwater species       
Anadromous species       
Catadromous species       
Stationary uncovered pound nets [FPN] Demersal fish       
Small pelagic fish       
Freshwater species       
Anadromous species       
Catadromous species       
Nets Nets Trammel net [GTR] Demersal fish       
Small pelagic fish       
Freshwater species       
Set gillnet [GNS] Demersal fish       
Small pelagic fish       
Freshwater species       
Anadromous species       
Catadromous species       
Seines Surrounding nets Purse seine [PS] Small pelagic fish       
Seines Fly shooting seine [SSC] Demersal fish       
Freshwater species       
Anchored seine [SDN] Demersal fish       
Small pelagic fish       
Pair seine [SPR] Demersal fish       
Beach and boat seine [SB] [SV] Finfish       
Fishing activity missing information Fishing activity missing information       
Other activity than fishing Other activity than fishing       
Inactive Inactive       
Recreational fisheries Only for these species: Salmon, Cod, Eels, Sharks Not applicable All vessel classes (if any) combined



Where relevant, pilot studies shall be carried out to establish protocols for the monitoring of inland eel fisheries.
(2) 

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 LOA classes (m)
Activity Gear classes Gear groups Gear type Target assemblage Mesh size and other selective devices <10 10- <12 12- <18 18- <24 24- <40 40 &+
Fishing activity Dredges Dredges Boat dredge [DRB] Molluscs       
Mechanised/Suction dredge [HMD] Molluscs       
Trawls Bottom trawls Bottom otter trawl [OTB] Molluscs       
Crustaceans       
Demersal fish       
Mixed crustaceans and demersal fish       
Mixed cephalopods and demersal fish       
Small pelagic fish       
Deep-water species       
Mixed pelagic and demersal fish       
Mixed demersal and deep water species       
Multi-rig otter trawl [OTT] Molluscs       
Crustaceans       
Demersal fish       
Deep-water species       
Mixed crustaceans and demersal fish       
Mixed pelagic and demersal fish       
Bottom pair trawl [PTB] Demersal fish       
Crustaceans       
Small pelagic fish       
Beam trawl [TBB] Crustaceans       
Demersal fish       
Mixed crustaceans and demersal fish       
Pelagic trawls Midwater otter trawl [OTM] Small pelagic fish       
Demersal fish       
Midwater pair trawl [PTM] Small pelagic fish       
Demersal fish       
Hooks and Lines Rods and Lines Hand and Pole lines [LHP] [LHM] Finfish       
Longlines Set longlines [LLS] Demersal fish       
Traps Traps Pots and Traps [FPO] Molluscs       
Crustaceans       
Finfish       
Fyke nets [FYK] Catadromous species       
Nets Nets Trammel net [GTR] Demersal fish       
Set gillnet [GNS] Small pelagic fish       
Demersal fish       
Crustaceans       
Driftnet [GND] Small pelagic fish       
Demersal fish       
Seines Surrounding nets Purse seine [PS] Small pelagic fish       
Seines Fly shooting seine [SSC] Demersal fish       
Anchored seine [SDN] Demersal fish       
Pair seine [SPR] Demersal fish       
Beach and boat seine [SB] [SV] Finfish       
Other gear Other gear Glass eel fishing Glass eel       
Misc. Misc.         
Other activity than fishing Other activity than fishing       
Inactive Inactive       
Recreational fisheries Only for these species: Cod, Eels, Sharks Not applicable All vessel classes (if any) combined



Where relevant, pilot studies shall be carried out to establish protocols for the monitoring of inland eel fisheries.
(3) 

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 LOA classes (m)
Activity Gear classes Gear groups Gear type Target assemblage Mesh size and other selective devices <10 10- <12 12- <18 18- <24 24- <40 40 &+
Fishing activity Dredges Dredges Boat dredge [DRB] Molluscs       
Mechanised/Suction dredge [HMD] Molluscs       
Trawls Bottom trawls Bottom otter trawl [OTB] Molluscs       
Crustaceans       
Demersal fish       
Mixed crustaceans and demersal fish       
Mixed cephalopods and demersal fish       
Small pelagic fish       
Deep-water species       
Mixed pelagic and demersal fish       
Mixed demersal and deep water species       
Multi-rig otter trawl [OTT] Molluscs       
Crustaceans       
Demersal fish       
Deep-water species       
Mixed crustaceans and demersal fish       
Mixed pelagic and demersal fish       
Bottom pair trawl [PTB] Demersal fish       
Crustaceans       
Small pelagic fish       
Beam trawl [TBB] Crustaceans       
Demersal fish       
Mixed crustaceans and demersal fish       
Mixed demersal and cephalopods       
Pelagic trawls Midwater otter trawl [OTM] Small pelagic fish       
Demersal fish       
Midwater pair trawl [PTM] Small pelagic fish       
Large pelagic fish       
Demersal fish       
Hooks and Lines Rods and Lines Hand and Pole lines [LHP] [LHM] Finfish       
Cephalopods       
Trolling lines [LTL] Large pelagic fish       
Longlines Drifting longlines [LLD] Large pelagic fish       
Demersal fish       
Deep-water species       
Set longlines [LLS] Deep-water species       
Demersal fish       
Traps Traps Pots and Traps [FPO] Molluscs       
Crustaceans       
Finfish       
Fyke nets [FYK] Catadromous species       
Demersal species       
Stationary uncovered pound nets [FPN] Large pelagic fish       
Nets Nets Trammel net [GTR] Demersal fish       
Set gillnet [GNS] Small pelagic fish       
Demersal fish       
Crustaceans       
Deep-water species       
Driftnet [GND] Small pelagic fish       
Demersal fish       
Seines Surrounding nets Purse seine [PS] Small pelagic fish       
Large pelagic fish       
Seines Fly shooting seine [SSC] Demersal fish       
Anchored seine [SDN] Demersal fish       
Pair seine [SPR] Demersal fish       
Beach and boat seine [SB] [SV] Finfish       
Other gear Other gear Glass eel fishing Glass eel       
Misc. Misc.         
Other activity than fishing Other activity than fishing       
Inactive Inactive       
Recreational fisheries Only for these species: Salmon, Seabass, Sharks, Eels (for ICES areas only) Not applicable All vessel classes (if any) combined



Where relevant, pilot studies shall be carried out to establish protocols for the monitoring of inland eel fisheries.
(4) 

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 LOA classes (m)
Activity Gear classes Gear groups Gear type Target assemblage Mesh size and other selective devices <6 6- <12 12- <18 18- <24 24- <40 40 &+
Fishing activity Dredges Dredges Boat dredge [DRB] Molluscs       
Trawls Bottom trawls Bottom otter trawl [OTB] Demersal species       
Deep water species       
Mixed demersal species and deep water species       
Multi-rig otter trawl [OTT] Demersal species       
Bottom pair trawl [PTB] Demersal species       
Beam trawl [TBB] Demersal species       
Pelagic trawls Midwater otter trawl [OTM] Mixed demersal and pelagic species       
Pelagic pair trawl [PTM] Small pelagic fish       
Hooks and Lines Rods and Lines Hand and Pole lines [LHP] [LHM] Finfish       
Cephalopods       
Trolling lines [LTL] Large pelagic fish       
Longlines Drifting longlines [LLD] Large pelagic fish       
Set longlines [LLS] Demersal fish       
Traps Traps Pots and Traps [FPO] Demersal species       
Fyke nets [FYK] Catadromous species       
Demersal species       
Stationary uncovered pound nets [FPN] Large pelagic fish       
Nets Nets Trammel net [GTR] Demersal species       
Set gillnet [GNS] Small and large pelagic fish       
Demersal species       
Driftnet [GND] Small pelagic fish       
Demersal fish       
Seines Surrounding nets Purse seine [PS] Small pelagic fish       
Large pelagic fish       
Lampara nets [LA] Small and large pelagic fish       
Seines Fly shooting seine [SSC] Demersal species       
Anchored seine [SDN] Demersal species       
Pair seine [SPR] Demersal species       
Beach and boat seine [SB] [SV] Demersal species       
Other gear Other gear Glass eel fishing Glass eel       
Misc. Misc.         
Other activity than fishing Other activity than fishing       
Inactive Inactive       
Recreational fisheries Only for these species: Bluefin tuna, Eels, Sharks Not applicable All vessel classes (if any) combined




Where relevant, pilot studies shall be carried out to establish protocols for the monitoring of inland eel fisheries.
(5) 

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 LOA classes (m)
Activity Gear classes Gear groups Gear type Target assemblage Mesh size and other selective devices <10 10- <12 12- <18 18- <24 24- <40 40 &+
Fishing activity Trawls Bottom trawls Bottom otter trawl [OTB] Crustaceans       
Demersal fish       
Mixed cephalopods and demersal fish       
Multi-rig otter trawl [OTT] Crustaceans       
Pelagic trawls Midwater otter trawl [OTM] Small pelagic fish       
Hooks and Lines Rods and Lines Hand and Pole lines [LHP] [LHM] Large pelagic fish       
Demersal fish       
Longlines Drifting longlines [LLD] Large pelagic fish       
Set longlines [LLS] Demersal fish       
Traps Traps Pots and Traps [FPO] Crustaceans       
Finfish       
Nets Nets Trammel net [GTR] Demersal fish       
Set gillnet [GNS] Demersal fish       
Driftnet [GND] Demersal fish       
Seines Surrounding nets Purse seine [PS] Small pelagic fish       
Large pelagic fish       
Misc. Misc.         
Other activity than fishing Other activity than fishing       
Inactive Inactive       



Appendix V
 Sub regions or fishing grounds Regions Supra regions
1 2 3
Metier*Fleet segment (Cell) A A1 A2 A3
Metier B B1 B2 B3
Fleet segment C C1 C2 C3
Remark:Considering the place where the fishing activity occurs could refer to sub regions, regions or supra regions the appendix summarises the different levels for the collection of data (or disaggregation levels).
Appendix VI
Variable group Variable Specification for the collection of data Unit DefinitionStructural Business Statistics (SBS)Commission Regulation (EC) No 2700/98 Guideline
Income Gross value of landings Transversal Euro 12 11 0excl. para 4 
Income from leasing out quota or other fishing rights  Euro 12 11 0excl. para 4 
Direct subsidies  Euro 12 11 0excl. para 4 
Other income  Euro 12 11 0excl. para 4 
Personnel costs Wages and salaries of crew  Euro 13 31 0 
Imputed value of unpaid labour  Euro 13 32 0 
Euro  
Energy costs Energy costs  Euro 20 11 0(13 11 0) 
Repair and maintenance costs Repair and maintenance costs  Euro (13 11 0) ESA 3.70.e) (1) (2)
Other operational costs Variable costs  Euro (13 11 0) 
Non-variable costs  Euro (13 11 0) 
Lease/rental payments for quota or other fishing rights  Euro (13 11 0) 
Capital costs Annual depreciation  Euro  ESA 6.02. to 6.05.
Capital value Value of physical capital: depreciated replacement value  Euro  ESA 7.09. to 7.24
Value of physical capital: depreciated historical value  Euro  ESA 7.09. to 7.24
Value of quota and other fishing rights  Euro  ESA 7.09. to 7.24
Investments Investments in physical capital  Euro 15 11 0 ESA 3.102. to 3.111.
Financial position Debt/asset ratio  %  
Employment Engaged crew  Number 16 11 0; 16 13 0;16 13 1; 16 13 216 13 5; 16 14 016 15 0 ESA 11.32. to 11.34
FTE National  Number 16 11 0; 16 13 016 13 1; 16 13 216 13 5; 16 14 016 15 0 ESA 11.32. to 11.34
FTE harmonised  Number 16 11 0; 16 13 016 13 1; 16 13 216 13 5; 16 14 016 15 0 ESA 11.32. to 11.34
Fleet Number Transversal Number N/A N/A
Mean LOA Transversal Metres N/A N/A
Mean vessel’s tonnage Transversal GT N/A N/A
Mean vessel’s power Transversal kW N/A N/A
Mean age Transversal Years N/A N/A
Effort Days at sea Transversal Days N/A N/A
Energy consumption  Litres N/A N/A
Number of fishing enterprises/units Number of fishing enterprises/units By size category:
1.. owned vessel
2.. 2-5 owned vessels
3.. > 5 owned vessels Number N/A N/A
Production value per species Value of landings per species Transversal Euro N/A N/A
Average price per species Transversal Euro/kg N/A N/A





















Appendix VII
Species (Engl.) Species (Latin) Area/Stock Species group AgeNo/1 000 t Weight Sex Maturity Fecundity
ICES areas I, II
European Eel Anguilla anguilla I, II G1  T T T 
Tusk Brosme brosme I, II G2 250 T T T 
Basking shark Cetorhinus maximus I,II G1     
Atlanto-Scandian herring Clupea harengus I, II,V G1 25 Y Y Y 
Longnosed skate Dipturus oxyrinchus II G1     
Velvet belly Etmopterus spinax II G1     
Cod Gadus morhua I, II G1 125 Y Y Y 
Blackmouth dogfish Galeus melastomus II G1     
Capelin Mallotus villosus I, II G2     
Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus I, II G1 125 Y Y Y 
Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIV G1 25 Y Y Y 
Northern shrimp Pandalus borealis I, II G1  Y Y Y 
Saithe Pollachius virens I, II G1 125 Y Y Y 
Blonde ray Raja brachyura I, II G1     
Thornback ray Raja clavata I, II G1     
Cuckoo ray Raja naevus I,II G1     
Starry ray Raja radiata I,II G1     
Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides I, II G1 50 Y Y Y 
Salmon Salmo salar I, II G1 250 T T T 
Mackerel Scomber scombrus II, IIIa, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX G1 25 Y Y Y 
GoldenRedfish Sebastes marinus. I, II G1 125 Y Y Y 
Deep sea Redfish Sebastes mentella. I, II G1 125 Y Y Y 
Angelshark Squatina squatina All areas      
Horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus IIa, IVa, Vb, VIa, VIIa-c, e-k, VIIIabde G2 25 T T T 
Skagerrak and Kattegat — ICES area IIIa
Sand eel Ammodytidae IIIa G2 50    
European Eel Anguilla anguilla IIIa G1  T T T 
Basking shark Cetorhinus maximus IIIa G1     
Herring Clupea harengus IV, VIId, IIIa/22-24, IIIa G1 25 Y Y Y 
Roundnose grenadier Coryphaenoides rupestris IIIa G2 100 T T T 
Grey gurnard Eutrigla gurnardus IIIa G2 250 T T T 
Cod Gadus morhua IV, VIId, IIIaN G1 250 Y Y Y 
Cod Gadus morhua IIIaS G1 125 Y Y Y 
Witch flounder Glyptocephalus cynoglossus IIIa G2 250 T T T 
Dab Limanda limanda IIIa G2 125    
Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus IV, IIIa G1 125 Y Y Y 
Whiting Merlangius merlangus IIIa G2 125 T T T 
Hake Merluccius merluccius IIIa, IV, VI, VII, VIIIab G1 125 Y Y Y 
Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIV G1 25 Y Y Y 
Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Functional unit G1  Y Y Y 
Northern shrimp Pandalus borealis IIIa, IVa east G1  Y Y Y 
Plaice Pleuronectes platessa IIIa G1 250 Y Y Y 
Saithe Pollachius virens IV, IIIa, VI G1 125 Y Y Y 
Turbot Psetta maxima all areas G2 250 T T T 
Rays and skates Rajidae IIIa G1     
Mackerel Scomber scombrus II, IIIa, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX G1 25 Y Y Y 
Brill Scophthalmus rhombus IIIa G2 125 T T T 
Lesser spotted dogfish Scyliorhinus canicula IIIa G1     
Sharks Shark-like selachii IIIa G1     
Sole Solea solea IIIa, 22 G1 250 Y Y Y 
Sprat Sprattus sprattus IIIa G1 500 Y Y Y 
Norway pout Trisopterus esmarki IV, IIIa G2 25    
Baltic Sea — ICES Subdivisions 22-32
European Eel Anguilla anguilla IIIb-d G1  T T T 
Herring Clupea harengus 22-24/25-29, 32/30/31/ Gulf of Riga G1 25 Y Y Y 
Common Whitefish Coregonus lavaretus IIId G2 250 T T T 
Pike Esox lucius IIId G2 250 T T T 
Cod Gadus morhua 22-24/25-32 G1 125 Y Y Y 
Dab Limanda limanda 22-32 G2 125 T T T 
Perch Perca fluviatilis IIId G2 250 T T T 
Flounder Platichtys flesus 22-32 G2 250 T T T 
Plaice Pleuronectes platessa 22-32 G2 250 T T T 
Turbot Psetta maxima 22-32 G2 250 T T T 
Salmon Salmo salar 22-31/32 G1 250 Y Y Y 
Sea trout Salmo trutta 22-32 G2 250 T T T 
Pike-perch Sander lucioperca IIId G2 250 T T T 
Brill Scophthalmus rhombus 22-32 G2 125 T T T 
Sole Solea solea 22 G1 125 Y Y Y 
Sprat Sprattus sprattus 22-32 G1 50 Y Y Y 
North Sea and Eastern Channel — ICES areas IV, VIId
Sand eel Ammodytidae IV G2 25    
Catfish Anarhichas spp. IV G2 250    
European Eel Anguilla anguilla IV, VIId G1  T T T 
Argentine Argentina spp. IV G2 50    
Red gurnard Aspitrigla cuculus IV G2 250 T T T 
Tusk Brosme brosme IV, IIIa G2 250 T T T 
Leafscale gulper shark Centrophorus squamosus IV G1     
Black dogfish Centroscyllium fabricii VIId G1     
Portuguese dogfish Centroscymnus coelolepis VI G1     
Longnose velvet dogfish Centroscymnus crepidater VIId G1     
Basking shark Cetorhinus maximus IV, VIId G1     
Herring Clupea harengus IV, VIId, IIIa G1 25 Y Y Y 
Common Shrimp Crangon crangon IV, VIId G2  T T T 
Kitefin shark Dalatias licha VIId G1     
Common stingray Dasyatis pastinaca VIId G1     
Birdbeak dogfish Deania calcea VIIa G1     
Sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax IV, VIId G2 125 T T T 
Velvet belly Etmopterus spinax IV, VIIa G1     
Grey gurnard Eutrigla gurnardus IV G2 250 T T T 
Cod Gadus morhua IV, VIId, IIIa G1 125 Y Y Y 
Blackmouth dogfish Galeus melastomus VIIa G1     
Witch flounder Glyptocephalus cynoglossus IV G2 250 T T T 
Blue-mouth rockfish Helicolenus dactylopterus IV G2 250 T T T 
Four-spot megrim Lepidorhombus boscii IV, VIId G2 50 T T T 
Megrim Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis IV, VIId G2 50 T T T 
Sandy ray Leucoraja circularis VIId G1     
Dab Limanda limanda IV, VIId G2 125 T T T 
Black-bellied angler Lophius budegassa IV, VIId G1 125 Y Y Y 
Anglerfish Lophius piscatorius IIIa, IV, VI G1 125 Y Y Y 
Roughhead grenadier Macrourus berglax IV, IIIa G2 250 T T T 
Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus IV, IIIa G1 125 Y Y Y 
Whiting Merlangius merlangus IV, VIId G1 125 Y Y Y 
Hake Merluccius merluccius IIIa, IV, VI, VII, VIIIab G1 125 Y Y Y 
Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIV G1 25 Y Y Y 
Lemon sole Microstomus kitt IV, VIId G2 100 T T T 
Blue ling Molva dypterygia IV, IIIa G1 125 T T T 
Ling Molva molva IV, IIIa G2 125 T T T 
Red mullet Mullus barbatus IV, VIId G2 125 T T T 
Striped red mullet Mullus surmuletus IV, VIId G2 125 T T T 
Smooth hounds Mustelus spp. VIIa G1     
Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus all functional units G1  Y Y Y 
Northern shrimp Pandalus borealis IIIa, IVa East/IVa/IV G1  T T T 
Common scallop Pecten maximus VIId G2  T T T 
Greater Forkbeard Phycis blennoides IV G2 50 T T T 
Forkbeard Phycis phycis IV G2 50 T T T 
Flounder Platichthys flesus IV G2 125 T T T 
Plaice Pleuronectes platessa IV G1 50 Y Y Y 
Plaice Pleuronectes platessa VIId G1 125 Y Y Y 
Saithe Pollachius virens IV, IIIa, VI G1 125 Y Y Y 
Turbot Psetta maxima IV, VIId G2 250 T T T 
Blonde ray Raja brachyura IV G1     
Thornback ray Raja clavata IV, VIId G1  T T T 
Spotted ray Raja montagui IV, VIId G1  T T T 
Cuckoo ray Raja naevus IV, VIId G1  T T T 
Starry ray Raja radiata IV, VIId G1  T T T 
Other rays and skates Rajidae IV, VIId G1     
Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides IV G2 250 T T T 
Salmon Salmo salar IV G1 250 T T T 
Mackerel Scomber scombrus II, IIIa, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX G1 25 Y Y Y 
Brill Scophthalmus rhombus IV, VIId G2 125 T T T 
Lesser spotted dogfish Scyliorhinus canicula IV, VIIa G1     
Redfish Sebastes mentella. IV G1 125 Y Y Y 
Deepwater shark Shark-like Selachii IV G1  T T T 
Small shark Shark-like Selachii IV, VIId G1  T T T 
Sole Solea solea IV G1 250 Y Y Y 
Sole Solea solea VIId G1 250 Y Y Y 
Sprat Sprattus sprattus IV/VIIde G1 50 T T T 
Spurdog Squalus acanthias IV, VIId G1  T T T 
Angelshark Squatina squatina All areas G1     
Angelshark Squatina squatina VIIa G1     
Horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus. IIa, IVa, Vb, VIa, VIIa-c, e-k, VIIIabde/IIIa, IVbc, VIId G2 25 T T T T
Tub gurnard Trigla lucerna IV G2 250 T T T 
Norway pout Trisopterus esmarki IV, IIIa G2 25    
John Dory Zeus faber IV, VIId G2 250 T T T 
North East Atlantic and Western Channel — ICES areas V, VI, VII (excluding d), VIII, IX, X, XII, XIV
Smoothhead Alepocephalus bairdii VI, XII G2  T T T 
Sand eel Ammodytidae VIa G2 25    
European Eel Anguilla anguilla all areas G1  T T T 
Scabbardfish Aphanopus spp. all areas G1 50 Y Y Y 
Argentine Argentina spp. all areas G2 50 T T T 
Meagre Argyrosomus regius all areas G2 50 T T T 
Red gurnard Aspitrigla cuculus all areas G2 250 T T T 
Alfonsinos Beryx spp. all areas, excluding X and IXa G1 50 Y Y Y 
Alfonsinos Beryx spp. IXa and X G1 125 T T T 
Edible crab Cancer pagurus all areas G2  T T T 
Gulper shark Centrophorus granulosus all areas G1  T T T 
Leafscale gulper shark Centrophorus squamosus all areas G1  T T T 
Black dogfish Centroscyllium fabricii V, VI, VII, XII G1     
Portuguese dogfish Centroscymnus coelolepis all areas G1  T T T 
Longnose velvet dogfish Centroscymnus crepidater V, VI, VII, IX, X, XII G1     
Basking shark Cetorhinus maximus All areas G1     
Herring Clupea harengus VIa/VIaN/VIa S, VIIbc/VIIa/VIIj G1 25 Y Y Y 
Conger Conger conger all areas, excluding X G2 25 T T T 
Conger Conger conger X G2 125 T T T 
Roundnose grenadier Coryphaenoides rupestris all areas G1 100 Y Y Y 
Kitefin shark Dalatias licha All areas G1     
Common stingray Dasyatis pastinaca VII, VIII G1     
Birdbeak dogfish Deania calcea V, VI, VII, IX, X, XII G1     
Sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax all areas, excluding IX G2 125 T T T 
Sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax IX G2 125 T T T 
Wedge sole Dicologoglosa cuneata VIIIc, IX G2 100    
Common skate Dipturus batis V, VI, VII, VIII G1     
Longnosed skate Dipturus oxyrinchus V, VI, VII, VIII G1     
Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus IXa (only Cádiz) G1 125 T T T T
Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus VIII G1 125 Y Y Y Y
Velvet belly Etmopterus spinax VI, VII, VIII G1     
Grey gurnard Eutrigla gurnardus VIId,e G2 250 T T T 
Cod Gadus morhua Va/Vb/VIa/VIb/VIIa/VIIe-k G1 125 Y Y Y 
Blackmouth dogfish Galeus melastomus VI, VII, VIII, IX, X G1     
Witch Glyptocephalus cynoglossus VI, VII G2 50    
Bluemouth rockfish Helicolenus dactylopterus all areas G2 100    
Lobster Homarus gammarus all areas G2  T T T 
Orange roughy Hoplostethus atlanticus all areas G1 50 Y Y Y 
Shortfin mako Isurus oxyrinchus All areas G1     
Porbeagle Lamna nasus All areas G1     
Silver scarbbardfish Lepidopus caudatus IXa G2  T T T 
Four-spot megrim Lepidorhombus boscii VIIIc, IXa G1 250 Y Y Y 
Megrim Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis VI/VII, VIIIabd/VIIIc, IXa G1 125 Y Y Y 
Sandy ray Leucoraja circularis VI, VII, VIII G1     
Shagreen ray Leucoraja fullonica V, VI, VII, VIII G1     
Dab Limanda limanda VIIe/VIIa,f-h G2 125 T T T 
Common squid Loligo vulgaris all areas, excluding VIIIc, IXa G2     
Common squid Loligo vulgaris VIIIc, IXa G2  T T T 
Black-bellied angler Lophius budegassa IV, VI/VIIb-k, VIIIabd G1 125 Y Y Y 
Black-bellied angler Lophius budegassa VIIIc, IXa G1 125 Y Y Y 
Anglerfish Lophius piscatorious IV, VI/VIIb-k, VIIIabd G1 125 Y Y Y 
Anglerfish Lophius piscatorious VIIIc, IXa G1 125 Y Y Y 
Capelin Mallotus villosus XIV G2 50    
Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Va/Vb G1 125 Y Y Y 
Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus VIa/VIb/VIIa/VIIb-k G1 125 Y Y Y 
Whiting Merlangius merlangus VIII/IX, X G2 25 T T T 
Whiting Merlangius merlangus Vb/VIa/VIb/VIIa/VIIe-k G1 250 Y Y Y 
Hake Merluccius merluccius IIIa, IV, VI, VII, VIIIab/VIIIc, IXa G1 125 Y Y Y 
Wedge sole Microchirus variegatus all areas G2 50    
Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIV G1 25 Y Y Y 
Lemon sole Microstomus kitt all areas G2 100 T T T 
Blue ling Molva dypterygia all areas, excluding X G1 125 T T T 
Blue ling Molva dypterygia X G1 125 T T T 
Ling Molva molva all areas G2 125 T T T 
Striped red mullet Mullus surmuletus all areas G2 125 T T T 
Starry smooth-hound Mustelus asterias VI, VII, VIII, IX G1     
Smooth-hound Mustelus mustelus VI, VII, VIII, IX G1     
Blackspotted smooth-hound Mustelus punctulatus VI, VII, VIII, IX G1     
Common eagle ray Myliobatis aquila All areas G1     
Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus VI Fuctional unit G1  Y Y Y 
Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus VII Functional unit G1  Y Y Y 
Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus VIII, IX Functional unit G1  Y Y Y 
Common octopus Octopus vulgaris all areas, excluding VIIIc, IXa G2  T T T 
Common octopus Octopus vulgaris VIIIc, IXa G2     
Sea bream Pagellus bogaraveo IXa, X G1 250 T T T 
Pandalid shrimps Pandalus spp. all areas G2     
White shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris IXa G2  T T T 
Greater Forkbeard Phycis blennoides all areas G2 50 T T T 
Forkbeard Phycis phycis all areas G2 50 T T T 
Plaice Pleuronectes platessa VIIa/VIIe/VIIfg G1 100 Y Y Y 
Plaice Pleuronectes platessa VIIbc/VIIh-k/VIII, IX, X G1 25 Y Y Y 
Pollack Pollachius pollachius all areas except IX, X G2 25 T T T 
Pollack Pollachius pollachius IX, X G2 500 T T T 
Saithe Pollachius virens Va/Vb/IV, IIIa, VI G1 125 Y Y Y 
Saithe Pollachius virens VII, VIII G2 125 T T T 
Wreckfish Polyprion americanus X G2 125    
Blue shark Prionace glauca All areas G1     
Turbot Psetta maxima all areas G2 250 T T T 
Blue stingray Pteroplatytrygon violacea All areas G1     
Bottlenosed skate Raja alba IX G1     
Blonde ray Raja brachyura VII, IX G1     
Thornback ray Raja clavata all areas G1  T T T 
Small eyed ray Raja microocellata VII, IX G1     
Brown ray Raja miraletus IX G1     
Spotted ray Raja montagui all areas G1  T T T 
Cuckoo ray Raja naevus all areas G1  T T T 
Starry ray Raja radiata V G1     
Other rays and skates Rajidae all areas G1     
Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides V, XIV/VI G1 250 Y Y Y 
Salmon Salmo salar all areas G1 250    
Sardine Sardina pilchardus VIIIabd/VIIIc, IXa G1 50 Y Y Y T
Spanish mackerel Scomber japonicus VIII, IX G2 25 T T T 
Mackerel Scomber scombrus II, IIIa, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX G1 25 Y Y Y T
Brill Scophthalmus rhombus all areas G2 125 T T T 
Golden Redfish Sebastes marinus ICES Sub areas V, VI, XII, XIV & NAFO SA 2 + (Div. 1F + 3K). G1 250 Y Y Y 
Deep sea Redfish Sebastes mentella ICES Sub areas V, VI, XII, XIV & NAFO SA 2 + (Div. 1F + 3K) G1 250 Y Y Y 
Cuttlefish Sepia officinalis all areas G2  T T T 
Sole Solea solea VIIa/VIIfg G1 250 Y Y Y 
Sole Solea solea VIIbc/VIIhjk/IXa/VIIIc G1 250 Y Y Y 
Sole Solea solea VIIe G1 250 Y Y Y 
Sole Solea solea VIIIab G1 250 Y Y Y 
Sea breams (in plural) Sparidae all areas G2 50    
Spurdog Squalus acanthias all areas G1  T T T 
Angelshark Squatina squatina All areas G1     
Electric ray Torpedo marmorata VIII G1     
Mediterranean horse mackerel Trachurus mediterraneus VIII, IX G2 25 T T T 
Blue jack mackerel Trachurus picturatus X G2 25 T T T 
Horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus IIa, IVa, Vb, VIa, VIIa-c, e-k, VIIIabde/X G2 25 T T T T
Horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus VIIIc, IXa G2 25 T T T T
Pouting Trisopterus spp. all areas G2 25    
John Dory Zeus faber all areas G2 250 T T T 
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
Bigeye thresher shark Alopias superciliosus All areas G1     
Thresher shark Alopias vulpinus All areas G1     
European Eel Anguilla anguilla all areas G1  T T T 
Giant red shrimp Aristeomorpha foliacea all areas G1  Y Y Y 
Red shrimp Aristeus antennatus all areas G1  Y Y Y 
Bogue Boops boops 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 G2  T T T 
Sandbar shark Carcharhinus plumbeus All areas G1     
Sand tiger shark Carcharias taurus All areas G1     
Gulper shark Centrophorus granulosus All areas G1     
Basking shark Cetorhinus maximus All areas G1     
Dolphinfish Coryphaena equiselis all areas G2     
Dolphinfish Coryphaena hippurus all areas G2 500 T T T 
Kitefin shark Dalatias licha All areas G1     
Sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax all areas G2 100 T T T 
Blue skate Dipturus batis All areas G1     
Longnosed skate Dipturus oxyrinchus All areas G1     
Horned octopus Eledone cirrosa 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 G2  T T T 
Musky octopus Eledone moschata 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 G2  T T T 
Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus all areas G1 50 Y Y Y 
Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus Black Sea G1  T T T 
Velvet belly Etmopterus spinax All areas G1     
Grey gurnard Eutrigla gurnardus 2.2, 3.1 G2 250 T T T 
Tope shark Galeorhinus galeus All areas G1     
Blackmouth dogfish Galeus melastomus All areas G1     
Spiny butterfly ray Gymnura altavela All areas G1     
Sharpnose sevengill shark Heptranchias perlo All areas G1     
Bluntnose sixgill shark Hexanchus griseus All areas G1     
Squid Illex spp., Todarodes spp. all areas G2  T T T 
Billfish Istiophoridae all areas G1  T T T 
Shortfin mako Isurus oxyrinchus All areas G1     
Porbeagle Lamna nasus All areas G1     
Sandy ray Leucoraja circularis All areas G1     
Maltese skate Leucoraja melitensis All areas G1     
Common squid Loligo vulgaris all areas G2  T T T 
Black-bellied angler Lophius budegassa 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1 G2 250 T T T 
Anglerfish Lophius piscatorius 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1 G2 250 T T T 
Hake Merluccius merluccius all areas G1 125 Y Y Y 
Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou 1.1, 3.1 G2 250 T T T 
Grey mullets Mugilidae 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 G2     
Red mullet Mullus barbatus all areas G1 125 Y Y Y 
Striped red mullet Mullus surmuletus all areas G1 125 Y Y Y 
Starry smooth-hound Mustelus asterias All areas G1     
Smooth-hound Mustelus mustelus All areas G1     
Blackspotted smooth-hound Mustelus punctulatus All areas G1     
Common eagle ray Myliobatis aquila All areas G1     
Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus all areas G1  Y Y Y 
Common octopus Octopus vulgaris all areas G2  T T T 
Smalltooth sand tiger Odontaspis ferox All areas G1     
Angular roughshark Oxynotus centrina All areas G1     
Pandora Pagellus erythrinus all areas G2 125 T T T 
White shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris all areas G1  Y Y Y 
Caramote prawn Penaeus kerathurus 3.1 G2  T T T 
Blue shark Prionace glauca All areas G1     
Smalltooth sawfish Pristis pectinata All areas G1     
Common sawfish Pristis pristis All areas G1     
Turbot Psetta maxima Black Sea G1  T T T 
Blue stingray Pteroplatytrygon violacea All areas G1     
Starry ray Raja asterias All areas G1     
Thornback ray Raja clavata 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 G1  T T T 
Brown ray Raja miraletus 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 G1  T T T 
Undulate ray Raja undulata All areas G1     
Blackchin guitarfish Rhinobatos cemiculus All areas G1     
Common guitarfish Rhinobatos rhinobatos All areas G1     
White skate Rostroraja alba All areas G1     
Atlantic bonito Sarda sarda all areas G2 50 T T T 
Sardine Sardina pilchardus all areas G1 50 Y Y Y 
Mackerel Scomber spp. all areas G2 50 T T T 
Small-spotted catshark Scyliorhinus canicula All areas G1     
Nursehound Scyliorhinus stellaris All areas G1     
Cuttlefish Sepia officinalis all areas G2  T T T 
Sharks Shark-like Selachii all areas G1  T T T 
Sole Solea vulgaris 1.2, 2.1, 3.1 G1 250 Y Y Y 
Gilthead sea bream Sparus aurata 1.2, 3.1 G2  T T T 
Scalloped hammerhead Sphyrna lewini All areas G1     
Great hammerhead Sphyrna mokarran All areas G1     
Smalleye hammerhead Sphyrna tudes All areas G1     
Smooth hammerhead Sphyrna zygaena All areas G1     
Picarels Spicara smaris 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 G2 100 T T T 
Sprat Sprattus sprattus Black Sea G1  T T T 
Piked dogfish Squalus acanthias Black Sea G1  T T T 
Spiny dogfish Squalus acanthias All areas G1     
Longnose spurdog Squalus blainvillei All areas G1     
Sawback aculeata Squatina aculeata All areas G1     
Smoothback angelshark Squatina oculata All areas G1     
Angelshark Squatina squatina All areas G1     
Mantis shrimp Squilla mantis 1.3, 2.1, 2.2 G2  T T T 
Albacore Thunnus alalunga all areas G2 125 T T T 
Bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus all areas G1 125 T T T 
Spotted torpedo Torpedo marmorata All areas G1     
Mediterranean horse mackerel Trachurus mediterraneus all areas G2 100 T T T 
Mediterranean horse mackerel Trachurus mediterraneus Black Sea G1  T T T 
Horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus all areas G2 100 T T T 
Horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus Black Sea G1  T T T 
Tub gurnard Trigla lucerna 1.3, 2.2, 3.1 G2  T T T 
Clam Veneridae 2.1, 2.2 G2  T T T 
Sword fish Xiphias gladius all areas G1 125 T T T 
NAFO areas
Cod Gadus morhua 2J 3KL G1 125 Y Y Y 
Cod Gadus morhua 3M G1 125 Y Y Y 
Cod Gadus morhua 3NO G1 125 Y Y Y 
Cod Gadus morhua 3Ps G2 125 T T T 
Cod Gadus morhua SA 1 G1 125 Y Y Y 
Witch flounder Glyptocephalus cynoglossus 3NO G2  T T T 
American plaice Hippoglossoides platessoides 3LNO G1 100 Y Y Y 
American plaice Hippoglossoides platessoides 3M G1 100 T T T 
Yellowtail flounder Limanda ferruginea 3LNO G2  T T T 
Grenadier Macrouridae SA 2 + 3 G2 250 T T T 
Pandalid shrimp Pandalus spp. 3L G1  Y Y Y 
Pandalid shrimp Pandalus spp. 3M G1  Y Y Y 
Rays and skates Raja spp. SA 3 G1  T T T 
Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides 3KLMNO G1 200 Y Y Y 
Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides SA 1 G1 200 Y Y Y 
Salmon Salmo salar ICES Sub-area XIV & NAFO Sub-area 1 G1 500 Y Y Y 
Redfish Sebastes mentella. SA 1 G1 250 Y Y Y 
Redfish Sebastes spp. 3LN G1     
Redfish Sebastes spp. 3M G1 50    
Redfish Sebastes spp. 3O G1     
Highly migratory species Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans
Frigate tuna Auxis rochei  G2  T T T 
Silky shark Carcharhinus falciformis All areas G1     
Atlantic back skipjack Euthynnus alleteratus  G2  T T T 
Billfish Istiophoridae  G1  T T T 
Shortfin mako Isurus oxyrinchus  G1  T T T 
Skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis  G1  T T T 
Porbeagle Lamna nasus  G1  T T T 
Blue shark Prionace glauca  G1  T T T 
Atlantic bonito Sarda sarda  G1  T T T 
Sharks Shark-like Selachii  G1  T T T 
Other sharks Squaliformes  G1  T T T 
Albacore Thunnus alalunga  G1  T T T 
Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares  G1  T T T 
Bigeye tuna Thunnus obesus  G1  T T T 
Bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus  G1  T T T 
Swordfish Xiphias gladius  G1  T T T 
CECAF FAO 34
Black scabbardfish Aphanopus carbo Madeira G1  T T T 
Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus Morocco G1  T T T 
Southern pink shrimp Farfantepenaeus notialis all areas G1  T T T 
Silver scabbardfish Lepidopus caudatus Mauritania G2     
Common squid Loligo vulgaris all areas G2  T T T 
Hake Merluccius spp. all areas G1  T T T 
Common octopus Octopus vulgaris all areas G1  T T T 
Deepwater rose shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris all areas G1  T T T 
Smalltooth sawfish Pristis pectinata All areas G1     
Common sawfish Pristis pristis All areas G1     
Blue stingray Pteroplatytrygon violacea All areas G1     
Other rays and skates Rajidae All areas G1     
Blackchin guitarfish Rhinobatos cemiculus All areas G1     
Common guitarfish Rhinobatos rhinobatos All areas G1     
Sardine Sardina pilchardus all areas G1  T T T 
Round sardinella Sardinella aurita all areas G1  T T T 
Short-body sardinella Sardinella maderensis all areas G1  T T T 
Chub mackerel Scomber japonicus Madeira G1     
Chub mackerel Scomber japonicus all areas except Madeira G1  T T T 
Cuttlefish Sepia hierredda all areas G1  T T T 
Cuttlefish Sepia officinalis all areas G1  T T T 
Sharks Shark-like Selachii All areas G1     
Sawback aculeata Squatina aculeata All areas G1     
Smoothback angelshark Squatina oculata All areas G1     
Angelshark Squatina squatina All areas G1     
Horse mackerel Trachurus spp. all areas G1  T T T 
WECAF
Red snapper Lutjanus purpureus French Guiana EEZ G2  T T T 
Penaeus shrimp Penaeus subtilis French Guiana EEZ G1  Y Y Y 
Other rays and skates Rajidae All areas G1     
Sharks Shark-like Selachii All areas G1     




Appendix VIII
Heading Variable Specification Unit Gear (Level 2 in the matrix) Disaggregation Level Reference period
Capacity
 Number of vessels    C3 Annually
 GT, kW, Vessel Age    C3 Annually
Effort
 Number of vessels    B1 Monthly
 Days at sea See definition in Chapter I Days All gears B1 and C3 Monthly
 Hours fished  Hours Dredges and Trawls A1 Monthly
 Fishing days See definition in Chapter I Days All gears All cells Monthly
 kW * Fishing Days   Dredges and Trawls All cells Monthly
 GT * Fishing days   Dredges and Trawls All cells Monthly
 Number of trips  Number All gears All cells Monthly
 Number of rigs  Number Multi rig (level 4) A1 Monthly
 Number of fishing operations  Number Purse Seines A1 Monthly
 Number of nets/Length  Number/meters Nets A1 Monthly
 Number of hooks, Number of lines  Number Hook and Lines A1 Monthly
 Numbers of pots, traps  Number Traps A1 Monthly
 Soaking time  Hours All Passive gears A1 Monthly
Landings
 Value of landings total and per commercial species  Euro  B1 and C1 Monthly
 Live Weight of landings total and per species  Tonnes  A1 Monthly
 Prices by commercial species  Euro/kg  B2 and C2 Monthly, Annually
 Conversion factor per species     Annual update






Appendix IX
Name of the survey Acronym Area Period Main targeted species etc. Survey effort
Days(Maximum)
Baltic Sea (ICES areas IIIb-d)
Baltic International Trawl Survey BITS Q1BITS Q4 IIIaS, IIIb-d 1st and 4th Quarter Cod and other demersal species 160
Baltic International Acoustic Survey (Autumn) BIAS IIIa, IIIb-d Sep-Oct Herring and sprat 115
Gulf of Riga Acoustic Herring Survey GRAHS IIId 3rd Quarter Herring 10
Sprat Acoustic Survey SPRAS IIId May Sprat and herring 60
Rügen Herring Larvae Survey RHLS IIId March-June Herring 50
North Sea (ICES areas IIIa, IV and VIId) and Eastern Arctic (ICES areas I and II)
International Bottom Trawl Survey IBTS Q1IBTS Q3 IIIa, IV 1st and 3rd Quarter Haddock, Cod, Saithe, Herring, Sprat, Whiting, Mackerel, Norway pout. 315
North Sea Beam Trawl Survey BTS IVb, IVc, VIId 3rd Quarter Plaice, Sole 65
Demersal Young Fish Survey DYFS Coasts of NS 3rd and 4th Quarter Plaice, sole, brown shrimp 145
Sole Net Survey SNS IVb, IVc 3rd Quarter Sole, Plaice 20
North Sea Sandeels Survey NSSS IVa, IVb 4th Quarter Sandeels 15
International Ecosystem Survey in the Nordic Seas ASH IIa May Herring, Blue whiting 35
Redfish Survey in the Norwegian Sea and adjacent waters REDNOR II August-September Redfish 35
Mackerel egg Survey(Triennial) NSMEGS IV May-July Mackerel egg production 15
Herring Larvae survey IHLS IV, VIId 1st and 3rd Quarter Herring, Sprat Larvae 45
NS Herring Acoustic Survey NHAS IIIa, IV, VIa June, July Herring, Sprat 105
Nephrops TVsurvey(FU 3&4) NTV3&4 IIIA 2nd or 3rd Quarter Nephrops 15
Nephrops TVsurvey (FU 6) NTV6 IVb September Nephrops 10
Nephrops TVsurvey (FU 7) NTV7 IVa 2nd or 3rd Quarter Nephrops 20
Nephrops TVsurvey (FU 8) NTV8 IVb 2nd or 3rd Quarter Nephrops 10
Nephrops TVsurvey (FU 9) NTV9 IVa 2nd or 3rd Quarter Nephrops 10
North Atlantic (ICES Areas V-XIV and NAFO areas)
International Redfish Trawl and Acoustic Survey (Biennial) REDTAS Va, XII, XIV; NAFO SA 1-3 June/July Redfish 30
Flemish Cap Groundfish survey FCGS 3M July Demersal species 35
Greenland Groundfish survey GGS XIV, NAFO SA1 October/November Cod, redfish and other demersal species 55
3LNO Groundfish survey PLATUXA 3LNO 2nd and 3rd Quarter Demersal species 55
Western IBTS 4th quarter(including Porcupine survey) IBTS Q4 VIa, VII, VIII, IXa 4th Quarter Demersal species 215
Scottish Western IBTS IBTS Q1 VIa, VIIa March Gadoids, herring, mackerel 25
ISBCBTS September ISBCBTS VIIa f g September Sole, Plaice 25
WCBTS VIIe BTS VIIe October Sole, Plaice, Anglerfish, Lemon sole 10
Blue whiting survey  VI, VII 1st and 2nd Quarter Blue whiting 45
International Mackerel and Horse Mackerel Egg Survey(Triennial) MEGS VIa, VII, VIII, IXa January-July Mackerel, Horse Mackerel egg production 310
Sardine, Anchovy Horse Mackerel Acoustic Survey  VIII, IX March-April-May Sardine, Anchovy, Mackerel, Horse Mackerel abundance indices 95
Sardine DEPM(Triennial)  VIIIc, IXa 2nd and 4th Quarter Sardine SSB and use of CUFES 135
Spawning/Pre spawning Herring acoustic survey  VIa, VIIa-g July, Sept, Nov, March, Jan Herring, Sprat 155
Biomass of Anchovy BIOMAN VIII May Anchovy SSB (DEP) 25
Nephrops UWTV survey (offshore) UWTV(FU 11-13) VIa 2nd or 3rd Quarter Nephrops 20
Nephrops UWTVIrish Sea UWTV(FU 15) VIIa August Nephrops 10
Nephrops UWTV surveyAran Grounds UWTV(FU 17) VIIb June Nephrops 10
Nephrops UWTV surveyCeltic Sea UWTV(FU 20-22) VIIg, h, j July Nephrops 10
Nephrops TV SurveyOffshore Portugal UWTV(FU 28-29) IXa June Nephrops 20
Mediterranean waters and Black sea
Mediterranean International bottom trawl survey MEDITS 37(1, 2, 3.1, 3.2) 2nd and 3rd Quarter Demersal species 410
Pan-Mediterranean pelagic survey MEDIAS 37(1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1) 2nd, 3rd and 4th Quarter Small pelagic species 185
Bottom Trawl Survey  Black Sea 2nd and 4th Quarter Turbot 40
Pelagic Trawl Survey  Black Sea 2nd and 4th Quarter Sprat and Whiting 40
Appendix X
Variable group Variable Specification Unit DefinitionStructural Business Statistics (SBS) Regulation (EC) No 2700/98 Guideline
Income Turnover Per species Euro 12 11 0 
Subsidies  Euro  
Other income  Euro  
Personnel Costs Wages and salaries  Euro 13 31 0 
Imputed value of unpaid labour  Euro  
Energy costs Energy costs  Euro 20 11 0 
Raw material costs Livestock costs  Euro  SBS (13 11 0)
Feed costs  Euro  SBS (13 11 0)
Repair and maintenance costs Repair and maintenance  Euro  SBS (13 11 0)
Other operational costs Other operational costs  Euro  SBS (13 11 0)
Capital costs Depreciation of capital  Euro  ESA 6.02. to 6.05.
Financial costs, net  Euro  
Extraordinary costs, net Extraordinary costs, net  Euro  
Capital value Total value of assets  EuroEuro 43 30 0 ESA 7.09. to 7.24.
Investments Net Investments  EuroEuro 15 11 015 21 0 ESA 3.102. to 3.111.
Debt Debt  Euro  
Raw material Volume Livestock  Ton  
Fish Feed  Ton  
Volume of Sales Volume of Sales Per species Ton  
Employment Number of persons employed By Gender Number 16 11 0 
FTE National By Gender Number 16 14 0 
Number of enterprises Number of enterprises By size category where the number of persons employed is: (SBS 16.11.0) is:
1.. ≤ 5
2.. 6-10
3.. > 10 Number 11 11 0 















Appendix XI
 Fish farming techniques Shellfish farming techniques
Land based farms Cages
Hatcheries and Nurseries On growing Combined Cages Rafts Long line Bottom Other
Salmon        
Trout        
Sea bass & Sea bream        
Carp        
Other fresh water fish        
Other marine fish        
Mussel        
Oyster        
Clam        
Other shellfish        





Appendix XII
Variable group Variable Specification Unit DefinitionStructural Business Statistics (SBS)Regulation (EC) No 2700/98 Guidelines
Income Turnover  Euro 12 11 0 
Subsidies  Euro  
Other income  Euro  
Personnel Costs Wages and salaries of staff  Euro 13 31 0 
Imputed value of unpaid labour  Euro  
Energy costs Energy costs  Euro 20 11 0 SBS 13 11 0
Raw material costs Purchase of fish and other raw material for production  Euro  SBS 13 11 0
Other operational costs Other operational costs  Euro  SBS 13 11 0
Capital costs Depreciation of capital  Euro  ESA 6.02. to 6.05.
Financial costs, net  Euro  
Extraordinary costs, net Extraordinary costs, net  Euro  
Capital value Total value of assets  Euro 43 30 0 ESA 7.09 to 7.24
Net Investments Net Investments  Euro 15 11 015 21 0 ESA 3.102. to 3.111.
Debt Debt  Euro  
Employment Number of persons employed By Gender Number 16 11 0 
FTE National By Gender Number 16 14 0 
Number of enterprises Number of enterprises By size category where the number of persons employed (16.11.0) is:
1.. ≤ 10
2.. 11-49
3.. 50-249
4.. > 250 Number 11 11 0 












Appendix XIII
Code specification Indicator Definition Data required Precision level
1 Conservation status of fish species Indicator of biodiversity to be used for synthesising, assessing and reporting trends in the biodiversity of vulnerable fish species Species, length and abundance from fisheries-independent research survey(s) for relevant marine region. Accurate reporting of these indicators requires that all species that contribute to the indicator are consistently and reliably identified. Survey catches shall be fully sorted (not sub-sampled) to ensure that all individuals of every species that contributes to the indicator are recorded but sub sampling is allowed in length measurements where duly justified. Research survey should cover largest proportion of the marine region over the longest available time period. The indicator would be survey specific. The methods require that surveys are conducted annually in the same area with a standard gear.
2 Proportion of large fish Indicator for the proportion of large fish by weight in the assemblage, reflecting the size structure and life history composition of the fish community.
3 Mean maximum length of fishes Indicator for the life history composition of the fish community
4 Size at maturation of exploited fish species Indicator of the potential ‘genetic effects’ on a population Individual measurements of age, length, sex and maturity from fisheries-independent research survey(s) for relevant marine region. At least 100 individuals per age class but more fish will improve the power of this indicator.
5 Distribution of fishing activities Indicator of the spatial extent of fishing activity. It would be reported in conjunction with the indicator for ‘Aggregation of fishing activity’. Position and vessel registration data based on VMSAvailable within two months of position reports being received, with all positions linked to the level 6 for the metier classification (see Appendix IV (1-5)). This does not include vessels below 15 m. Preference for position reports every half hour.
6 Aggregation of fishing activities Indicator of the extent to which fishing activity is aggregated. It would be reported in conjunction with the indicator for ‘Distribution of fishing activity’.
7 Areas not impacted by mobile bottom gears Indicator of the area of seabed that has not been impacted by mobile bottom fishing gears in the last year. It responds to changes in the distribution of bottom fishing activity resulting from catch controls, effort controls or technical measures (including MPA established in support of conservation legislation) and to the development of any other human activities that displace fishing activity (e.g. wind farms).
8 Discarding rates of commercially exploited species Indicator of the rate of discarding of commercially exploited species in relation to landings. Species, length and abundance of catches and discards based on respectively logbooks and observer trips processed separately. Data linked to the level 6 for the metier classification (see Appendix IV (1-5)). As specified in this Community Programme for discards
9 Fuel efficiency of fish capture Indicator of the relationship between fuel consumption and the value of landed catch. It will provide information on trends in the fuel efficiency of different fisheries. Value of landings and cost of fuel. Value calculated as the product of landings by species and prices. Cost of fuel as defined in this Community Programme. The indicator should be calculated for each metier based on the level 6 for the metier classification (see Appendix IV (1-5)) by region, quarter and year. As specified in this Community Programme.
