The group is chaired by Nicolas Fernandez Muñoz (OPP72- Conil), vice-President : Francisco P. Rosa (VIANAPESCA - Portugal) The topics specific to artisanal fishing or to small-scale fishing are at the heart of its activity.

The SWWAC's Executive Committee is chaired by Sergio Lopez (OPP BURELA), 1th vice-President : Humberto JORGE (ANOPCERCO))  According to the statutes, this working body is the entity that represents and manages SWWAC's interests.

This group is chaired by Maria Jose Rico (FECOPPAS), vice-President : Serge Larzabal (CNPMEM- France) and is responsible for all stocks fished in the water column (tuna, anchovy, sardine, etc.). This group has supported all the decisions taken on the long-term management of anchovies in the Bay of Biscay.

this group is chaired by Serge Larzabal (CNPMEM), vice-President : Francisco Teijeira (Asso Armad. Marin - Spain) It deals with all questions relating to the setting of Fishing opportunities for important stocks (Sole, Hake, Angler) and their respective fishing methods (Technical measures).