# Regulation (EU) 2017/1130 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017 defining characteristics for fishing vessels (recast), Article 4: Tonnage

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. The gross tonnage of fishing vessels with a length overall equal to, or greater than, 15 metres shall be measured as specified in Annex I to the 1969 Convention.
2. The gross tonnage of fishing vessels with a length overall of less than 15 metres shall be measured in accordance with the formula set out in Annex I to this Regulation.
3. When net tonnage is referred to in relevant assimilated direct legislation, it shall be defined as specified in Annex I to the 1969 Convention.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2017/1130/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2017-1130/article-4
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