BOE-A-2026-16729 ·31 July 2026 ·Resolution Medium impact
Administrative

Mediterranean bottom trawling fleet: 2,454 additional fishing days allocated for use of flying doors

The General Secretariat for Fisheries has resolved the allocation of 2,454 additional fishing days for the Mediterranean bottom trawling fleet in 2026 (First). These days represent 3% of the days attributed to Spain and have been distributed among 301 vessels that submitted a responsible declaration committing to the use of flying or semi-pelagic doors to reduce contact with the seabed (First). The allocation was finalised following the conclusion of the application period on 5 July 2026.

In 2 key points

  1. Allocation of 2,454 additional fishing days, equivalent to 3% of the days attributed to Spain (First). (Primero)
  2. Beneficiaries: 301 vessels meeting the requirements for the use of flying or semi-pelagic doors (First). (Primero)

How it affects those involved

For owners of the Mediterranean bottom trawling fleet using flying or semi-pelagic door devices, the acquisition of additional fishing days for the 2026 campaign is confirmed (First). The benefit has been distributed among 301 vessels that complied with the submission of the responsible declaration and the commitment to keep said doors installed throughout the year (First). For the remainder of the fleet, the allocation of days remains under the previously established ordinary regime.

Lifecycle

2026-07-31PublishedPublished in the BOE
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