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BOE-A-2026-10104 ·9 May 2026 ·orden Low impact
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Surface longline shipowners: 2026 unified vessel and fishing zone census update

The General Secretariat of Fisheries has published the 2026 update to the Unified Surface Longline Census, in accordance with Order AAA/658/2014 (First). The document details authorised vessels, their permitted fishing zones, and the quota percentages assigned for highly migratory species (First). This update is required for the management of total allowable catches (TAC) and quotas across various oceanic zones (First).

In 2 key points

  1. The census includes vessels with specific management zones and swordfish quota percentages (Annex) (Primero)
  2. The resolution enters into force on 10 May 2026 (the day following its publication) (Second) (Segundo)

How it affects those involved

For shipowners and fishing companies operating longline vessels, this resolution strictly defines their access rights and available fishing quotas (for example, for swordfish) in areas such as the Mediterranean or the Atlantic (Annex). Listed vessels must operate exclusively in the zones marked 'YES' and adhere to the indicated quota percentages (Annex). Failure to comply with the zones or quotas assigned in this census would constitute a breach of current fishing regulations.

Lifecycle

2026-05-09PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-05-10Into forceComes into force (Segundo)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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