By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, any vessel authorised to fish in the Baltic, Belts or Sound may carry automatic grading equipment in the Kattegat provided that a fishing authorisation has been issued in accordance with Article 7. The fishing authorisation shall define the species, areas, time periods and any other required conditions applicable to the use and carriage on board of the grading equipment'.
In afwijking van de leden 1 en 2 mogen vaartuigen die in de Oostzee, de Belten of de Sont mogen vissen, in het Kattegat automatische sorteermachines aan boord hebben, mits overeenkomstig artikel 7 een vismachtiging is afgegeven.