The permit authorizes line fishing in the period from August 1st. to December 31st. in the fishing area north of 42°00.00´ N between 10°00.00´ W and 45°00.00´ W. Maximum of three permits will be issued and in 2023, Icelandic permit holders are allowed to catch 212 tons of bluefin tuna.

Conditions

• General license for commercial fishing.

• Ships must be at least 500 gross tons in size.

• Have adequate equipment for the fishing and handling of bluefin tuna catches.

The application must state

• A plan for when to go fishing.

• Descriptions of a ship's equipment, especially processing and freezing capacity.

• Landing ports.

• Information on how to dispose of the catch.

• Information on previous tuna fishing experience.

Applications should be sent to fiskistofa@fiskistofa.is before June 1st. The Directorate of Fisheries reserves the right to reject applications if there is a possibility that the vessels in question are in some way unsuitable or underprepared for fishing in terms of safety or equipment.

In accordance with ICCAT requirements, vessels licensed to fish for Atlantic tuna must have an inspector from the Directorate of Fisheries on board.