However, in order to ensure continuity of the current modus operandi by Union fishing vessels in NEAFC waters, the currently applicable rules provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2347/2002 concerning the deep-sea fishing permit, designated ports, and communication of information by Member States should continue to apply to deep-sea fishing activities in the Regulatory Area of the NEAFC.
Mar sin féin, d'fhonn leanúnachas a áirithiú i modus operandi reatha soithí an Aontais in uiscí NEAFC, maidir leis na rialacha dá bhforáiltear i Rialachán (CE) Uimh. 2347/2002 atá i bhfeidhm faoi láthair agus a bhaineann le ceadúnas iascaireachta domhainfharraige, le calafoirt ainmnithe, agus le faisnéis arna gcur in iúl ag na Ballstáit maidir le gníomhaíochtaí iascaireachta domhainfharraige i Limistéar Rialála NEAFC, ba cheart feidhm a bheith acu i gcónaí.