Marking Of gillnets: EIR release

Information requested

So is it safe to assume not 1 single gillnet has been examined to see if they comply with this legislation whilst fishing in Scottish waters?

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Response

We have searched the relevant database for information on the number of gillnets inspections in the last 12 months from 1st August 2021.

The answer to your question is 11 vessels were inspected that were carrying or using gillnets.

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