Article 17 Transit through Community waters

Third-country fishing vessels that transit through Community waters shall stow their nets so that they may not readily be used, in accordance with the following conditions:

1. (a)

   nets, weights and similar gear shall be disconnected from their trawl boards and towing and hauling wires and ropes;

2. (b)

   nets which are on or above deck shall be securely lashed to some part of the superstructure.