Commission Regulation (EC) No 517/2008 of 10 June 2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 850/98 as regards the determination of the mesh size and assessing the thickness of twine of fishing nets (c. 517)

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ANNEX VI U.K. Preparation of the mesh gauge

1. The inspector shall: U.K.

(a)

select the appropriate size of jaw for the meshes to be measured;

(b)

ensure that the jaws are clean;

(c)

check that the gauge completes the self-test satisfactorily;

(d)

select the measuring force to be applied as follows:

(i)

for active gear:

• 20 N for mesh sizes < 35 mm,

• 50 N for mesh sizes ≥ 35 mm and < 55 mm,

• 125 N for mesh sizes ≥ 55 mm;

(ii)

for passive gear:

• 10 N for all mesh sizes;

(e)

verify the jaw type setting. The default setting is ‘Normal’. If small or large jaws are used, the inspector shall enter the menu and change the jaw type setting accordingly.

2. When the activities set out in point 1 are completed the gauge is then ready to undertake mesh measurements. U.K.