Technical specifications of the fishing gear for vessels authorised to target Mediterranean swordfish
Article 25
1. By way of derogation from Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 ( 20 ) , the maximum number of hooks that may be set by or taken on board of vessels targeting Mediterranean swordfish shall be fixed at 2 800 hooks. 2. In addition to the maximum number referred to in paragraph 1, a second set of rigged hooks may be allowed on board for trips longer than two days provided that it is duly lashed and stowed in lower decks so that it may not readily be used. 3. Hook size shall not be smaller than 7 cm of height. 4. The length of the pelagic longlines shall not exceed 30 nautical miles (55,56 km).