Annex Definitions of certain technical terms, devices or constructions which may normally form an integral part of, or be used in conjunction with, a trawl
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The codend is the rearmost part of the trawl, having either a cylindrical shape, i.e. the same circumference throughout or a tapering shape.
The codend includes the codend sensu stricto and the lengthening piece.
The codend sensu stricto is made up of one or more panels (pieces of netting) of the same mesh size attached to one another along their sides in the axis of the trawl by a lacing where a lacing rope may also be attached.
The lengthening piece is made of one or more panels located just in front of the codend sensu stricto.
A strengthening lacing is made of rows of meshes which may be laced together in order to strengthen the netting.
A lacing rope is defined as rope running lengthwise along the join between two pieces of netting in the direction of the axis of the trawl.
A float is a buoyant unit used to give lift or to mark the position of a trawl, or both.
A kite is a unit used to give lift to the trawl.
Devices such as transducers which are used to provide information about the position of the net in the water and the extent to which it is filled with fish.