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ANNEX VIIU.K.SOUTH WESTERN WATERS

PART BU.K.Mesh sizes

1.Baseline mesh sizes for towed gearU.K.

1.1.Without prejudice to the landing obligation, vessels shall use a mesh size of at least 70 mm(1)M1F1...U.K.

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

M1For directed fishing for Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), a square mesh panel of at least 100 mm or equivalent selectivity device shall be fitted when fishing in ICES [division 8d]. For directed fishing for sole with beam trawls, a panel with a mesh size of at least 180 mm fitted in the upper half of the anterior part of the net shall be fitted. [Editorial note: Words in Annex 7 Pt. B point 1.1 footnote substituted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Common Fisheries Policy and Animals (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1312), regs. 1(3), 5(36)(b)(iii)(cc); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)]

1.2.Without prejudice to the landing obligation and notwithstanding point 2.1, vessels may use smaller mesh sizes as listed in the following table for South Western waters provided that:U.K.

(i)

the associated conditions set out in that table are complied with, and by-catches of hake do not exceed 20 % of the total catch in live weight of all marine biological resources landed after each fishing trip; or

(ii)

other selectivity modifications are used which have been [F2approved by a fisheries administration following scientific assessment and approval]. Those selectivity modifications shall result in the same or better selectivity characteristics for hake as that of 70 mm F3....

Textual Amendments

Mesh SizeGeographical AreasConditions
At least 55mmWhole area F4...

Directed fishing for species not subject to catch limits and which are not covered elsewhere in the table

Directed fishing for red sea bream

Directed fishing for mackerel, horse mackerel and blue whiting with bottom trawls

At least 35mmWhole areaDirected fishing for wedge sole
F5. . .F5. . .F5. . .
At least 16 mmWhole area

Directed fishing for small pelagic species which are not covered elsewhere in the table

Directed fishing for shrimps (Palaemon serratus, Crangon crangon), and crab (Polybius henslowi)

Less than 16 mmWhole areaDirected fishing for sandeel

Textual Amendments

2.Baseline mesh sizes for static nets and driftnetsU.K.

2.1.Without prejudice to the landing obligation, vessels shall use a mesh size of at least 100 mm(2)F6...U.K.

Textual Amendments

2.2.Without prejudice to the landing obligation, and notwithstanding point 2.1, vessels may use smaller mesh sizes as listed in the following table for the South Western waters provided that the associated conditions set out in that table are complied with, and by-catches of hake do not exceed 20 % of the total catch in live weight of all marine biological resources landed after each fishing trip.U.K.

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A mesh size of less than 40 mm may be used for sardines.

Mesh SizeGeographical AreasConditions
At least 80 mmWhole area F7...Directed fishing for sea bass, whiting, turbot, flounder and pollack
At least 60 mmWhole areaDirected fishing for species not subject to catch limits and which are not covered elsewhere in the table
At least 50 mmWhole areaDirected fishing for small pelagic speciesa which are not covered elsewhere in the table
At least 40 mmWhole areaDirected fishing for red mullet, shrimps (Penaeus spp.), mantis shrimp, wedge sole and wrasse

Textual Amendments

(1)

This provision is without prejudice to Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 494/2002.

(2)

For directed fishing for anglerfish a mesh size of at least 220 mm shall be used.