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BOE-A-2026-7530 ·2 April 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
Tax

Artisanal vessels in the Strait: 1,692 kg bluefin tuna limit for the 2026 season

The General Secretariat of Fisheries has established the conditions for the 2026 bluefin tuna season for the artisanal vessel fleet in the Strait (list h). A catch limit of 1,692 kg per active vessel has been set (First), along with a four-month fishing period, which may be extended by one additional month upon justification (Fifth). The regulation includes control mechanisms to prevent overfishing, allowing for preventive closures once 85% of the quota is reached (Sixth) and deductions from the 2027 quota in the event of exceeding limits (Seventh).

In 3 key points

  1. Catch limit of 1,692 kg per active vessel for the 2026 season, First. (Primero)
  2. Preventive closure of the season upon reaching 85% of the assigned limit, Sixth. (Sexto)
  3. Possibility of deducting excess catch from the 2027 fishing opportunities, Seventh. (Séptimo)

How it affects those involved

For shipowners and owners of vessels on list h, the regulation imposes strict catch controls, with the risk of quota deductions for 2027 if limits are exceeded (Seventh). Activity is restricted during weekends and national or regional public holidays to ensure consumption control (Fifth). Vessels opting for joint management must accept that any excess will be deducted proportionally from each member (Seventh).

Lifecycle

2026-04-02PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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