#TECM2617238AFrance Updates 2026 Mackerel Landing Limits for Non-Producer Organization Vessels
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This order changes the 2026 rules for how much mackerel certain French fishing vessels can land in specified ICES fishing zones. It applies to vessels that are not members of a producer organization and are registered in maritime districts in Brittany or Normandy. Brittany vessels may land up to 250 kg per day and 500 kg per month. Normandy vessels may land up to 500 kg per week, and mackerel fishing is closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Operators should adjust landing plans and weekly schedules to stay within the new limits.
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Key Changes
- Replaces the 2026 mackerel landing rule for non-producer organization vessels in specified ICES zones
- Sets a Brittany limit of 250 kg per day per vessel and 500 kg per month per vessel
- Sets a Normandy limit of 500 kg per week and closes mackerel fishing on Fridays and Saturdays
Obligations
What this law requires
Non-producer-organization fishing vessels registered in a Brittany maritime district may land mackerel in ICES zones IIa, Vb, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV only up to 250 kg per vessel per day and 500 kg per vessel per month.
Non-producer-organization fishing vessels registered in a Normandy maritime district may land mackerel in ICES zones IIa, Vb, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV only up to 500 kg per vessel per week.
Non-producer-organization fishing vessels registered in a Normandy maritime district must not fish for mackerel on Fridays or Saturdays in the covered ICES zones.