In third-country waters, Union vessels may operate either under the provisions of SFPAs concluded between the Union and third countries or by obtaining direct fishing authorisations from third countries if no SFPA is in force.
In uiscí tríú tír, féadfaidh soithí de chuid an Aontais oibriú faoi fhorálacha SFPAnna a tugadh i gcrích idir an tAontas agus tríu tíortha nó trí údaruithe díreacha iascaireachta a fháil ó thríú tíortha mura bhfuil aon SFPA i bhfeidhm.