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Directorate of Fisheries

10th February 2026

Change in regulation on longline discount for cod

2026
Longline discount

In accordance with (1.) amendment to regulation on allocation of catch deducted from total allowable catch pursuant to paragraph 5 of Article 8 of the Act on the Management of Fisheries, the longline discount for cod in the 3rd and 4th quarters of the 2025/2026 fishing year is transferred to the 2nd quarter (December – February).

Therefore the longline discount for cod has been reopened for the 2nd quarter and granted to vessels that met the conditions from 22 January 2026 onwards.