Council Regulation (EC) No. 2341/2002 fixing for 2003 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required.

This Regulation fixes for 2003, for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, fishing opportunities applicable to: (a) vessels flying the flag and registered in Member States in zones where catch limitations are required; and (b) vessels flying the flag and registered in third countries in waters falling within the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Member States. It also fixes the specific conditions under which these fishing opportunities may be utilized. However, for certain Antarctic stocks, fishing opportunities are fixed for the period specified in Annex IG. The Regulation is composed of seven Chapters and seventeen Annexes. Chapter I defines the scope and lays down definitions. Chapter II regards fishing opportunities and associated conditions for Community vessels. Chapter III, on the other side, establishes fishing opportunities and regulates associated conditions for third country vessels. Chapters IV and V deal with licensing arrangements for Community vessels and third country vessels respectively. Chapter VI lays down special provisions for Community vessels fishing in areas covered by Regional Fisheries Organizations.

2002-12-16