The coastal fisheries take place during the summer months (May to August), with a common pool quota. The total pool quota is allocated for each month to four geographical regions. The vessels that can apply for a coastal license are small vessels using hand lines only, fishing mostly cod, haddock and saithe. Coastal fishing boats are not allowed to take part in the general commercial part of the management system during the coastal operational season. In 2016 the total quota for the coastal fisheries amounted to 8 600 tonnes (a fixed amount that is not related to the TAC). This quota is allocated to communities deemed to be in a vulnerable position regarding population development, coastal fisheries, or to areas that experience sudden or drastic declines in fishing opportunities.