# The South-west Territorial Waters (Prohibition of Pair Trawling) Order 2004, Article 4: Prohibition on carrying towed gear

Extent: E+W+S+NI

(1) No ... fishing boat shall carry pair trawling gear, other than that specified in article 3(2), in any part of the south-west territorial waters unless every part of that gear is lashed and stowed.
(2) For the purposes of paragraph 1 above, “lashed and stowed”, in relation to pair trawling gear, means—
(a) nets, weights and similar gear not connected to trawl boards or towing and hauling wires and ropes; and
(b) if on or above deck, securely lashed to some part of the superstructure of the fishing boat.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3397/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/south-west-territorial-waters-prohibition-of-pair-trawling-order-2004/article-4
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