Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries. Evaluation of multi-annual plans for cod in Irish Sea, Kattegat, North Sea, and West of Scotland (STECF-11-07)

A joint ICES / STECF meeting was held in Hamburg 20-24 June 2011, to prepare an impact assessment for Southern hake, Nerphrops and Angler fish and Baltic cod and an Evaluations of existing plans for Kattegat, North Sea, West of Scotland and Irish Sea cod. The meeting involved STECF, ICES scientists dealing with Economy and Biology and included Observers (Commission staff, Managers, Stakeholders). Three separate reports to the STECF were prepared by the EWG-11- 07, one on the Impact Assessment of Southern hake, Nerphrops and Angler fish (STECF 11-06) and another on the Impact Assessments for Baltic cod (STECF 11-05) and the third on the Evaluation of Cod in Kattegat, North Sea, West of Scotland and Irish Sea (STECF 11-07). All reports were reviewed by the STECF during its 37th plenary meeting held from 11 to 15 July 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The observations, conclusions and recommendations, in this report represent the outcomes of the Evaluation of Multi-Annual plans for cod in Kattegat, North Sea, Irish Sea and West of Scotland

Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries. Impact assessment of Bay of Biscay sole (STECF-11-01)

This report is one of two reports to the STECF of EWG 11-01 of the STECF Expert Working Group on management plans, (28 February to 4 March 2011) and provides an Impact Assessment report on the Bay of Biscay sole fisheries. It summaries biological modelling of a range of different stock dynamics incorporating uncertainty in stock recruitment function and measurement error. The results from an integrated bio-economic model showing economic impact on the sole fishery in the Bay of Biscay are presented. The simulations carried out show that a target F of 0.26 (Fmsy ) can be accepted as precautionary in the long term. Target Fs between 0.15 and 0.35 will give yields within 5% of yield at F=0.26. Economic considerations suggest that the management plan is expected to have slight long term gains and short term negative economic impacts for all the fleets involved in the sole fishery. The economic viability of fleets is not endangered and effort reallocation is expected to offset losses although it is difficult to predict such reallocation. The report provides details of approaches that could be used if the ICES assessment fails. The report has been endorsed by the STECF during its 36th plenum in April 2011

Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) - Opinion by written procedure - Review of scientific advice for 2011 - Advice on stocks in the Baltic Sea (SGRST- 10-01)

The scientific advice on the stocks and fisheries in the Baltic Sea for 2011 evaluated and endorsed by the Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries by written procedure in June 2010 on a request by the European Commission.JRC.DG.G.4-Maritime affair

Evaluation of fishing effort and catch regime for demersal fisheries in the western Mediterranean Sea (Part XI) (STECF-23-11)

EWG 23-16 met virtually from 23 to 27 October 2023 to: - evaluate updates to the Member States’ (MS) national Work Plan (WP) under the Data Collection Framework (DCF) for the years 2024 and beyond (within the multi-annual period 2022-2024(2027)) - evaluate the Regional Work Plans (RWP) submitted by the Regional Coordination Group (RCG), in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/1004 - evaluate Data Transmission issues (DTi) from the 2023 Fleet Economics data call (EWG 23-03 and EWG 23-07) - test and provide input on the DCF IT platform    Le GT 23-16 s'est réuni virtuellement du 23 au 27 octobre 2023 pour : - évaluer les mises à jour du plan de travail (PT) national des États membres (EM) au titre du cadre de collecte des données (DCF) pour les années 2024 et suivantes (dans le cadre de la période pluriannuelle 2022-2024(2027)). - évaluer les plans de travail régionaux (PTR) soumis par le groupe de coordination régional (RCG), conformément à l'article 10 du règlement (UE) n° 2017/1004 - évaluer les questions relatives à la transmission des données (DTi) de l'appel de données sur l'économie de la flotte 2023 (EWG 23-03 et EWG 23-07) - tester et fournir des informations sur la plateforme informatique DC

The 2017 Annual Economic Report on the EU Fishing Fleet (STECF17-12)

In 2015, the EU fishing fleet numbered 84 420 vessels with a combined gross tonnage (GT) of 1.62 million tonnes and engine power of 6.44 million kilowatts (kW). EU fleet capacity continues to decrease steadily at an average annual rate of 2.2% in terms of vessel numbers and engine power (kW) and 2.5% in terms of gross tonnage (GT). Based on data submitted by Member States under Data Collection Framework (DCF), there were 63 976 active vessels in 2015, of which 74% were classed as small-scale coastal vessels, 25% as large-scale and remaining 1%, distant-water vessels. The EU inactive fleet, amounting to 20 444 vessels, represented 24% of the total EU fleet in number, 9% of the gross tonnage and 14% of the engine power. Direct employment generated by the fleet amounted to 152 720 fishers, corresponding to 114 863 FTEs; on average earning €24.8 in wages annually. The EU fleet spent 4.8 million days at sea and consumed 2.3 billion litres of fuel to land over 5 million tonnes of seafood with a reported value of €7 billion. Revenue (income from landings plus other income) earned by the EU fishing fleet in 2015 (excl. Greece) was estimated at €7.27 billion. The amount of Gross Value Added (GVA) and gross profit (all excl. subsidies) generated by the EU fishing fleet (excl. Greece) was €3.9 billion and €1.6 billion, respectively. GVA as a proportion of revenue was estimated at 54% and gross profit margin at 23%. With a total net profit of €798 million in 2015, 11% of the revenue was retained as profit, up from 7.4% in 2013 and remaining stable compared to 2014 This publication includes: 1) An structural and economic overview of the EU fishing fleet in 2015, with projections for 2016-2017, and trend analyses for the years 2008-2015; 2) A regional analysis of the EU fishing fleet by major sea basin: Baltic Sea, North Sea & Eastern Arctic, North East Atlantic, Mediterranean & Black Sea, as well as fleets operating in Other Fishing Regions, including the Northwest Atlantic, Outermost regions and Other regions; 3) A detailed structural and economic overview of each EU Member State fishing fleet, including qualitative economic performance assessments for 2015 and projections for 2016 and 2017

Revision of DCF Work Plan and Annual Report templates and guidelines (STECF-20-18)

Commission Decision of 25 February 2016 setting up a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries, C(2016) 1084, OJ C 74, 26.2.2016, p. 4–10. The Commission may consult the group on any matter relating to marine and fisheries biology, fishing gear technology, fisheries economics, fisheries governance, ecosystem effects of fisheries, aquaculture or similar disciplines. This report deals with the finalisation of templates and guidance for DCF Work Plans and Annual Reports for 2022 onwards, as well as assessment grids and criteria for their evaluation. In addition, the comments of the European Commission on previous Member States’ Work Plans were reviewed

Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) – 48th Plenary Meeting Report (PLEN-15-01)

The Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries hold its 48th plenary on 13-17 April in Brussels (Belgium). The terms of reference included both issues assessments of STECF Expert Working Group reports and additional requests submitted to the STECF by the Commission. Topics dealt with were inter alia assessments of Mediterranean stocks, technical measures, and multi-annual management plans