FAD identification and marking
Article 89
1. Without prejudice to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, fishers or masters of fishing vessels exploiting common dolphinfish shall ensure that each FAD is marked in such a way that it can be readily identified. 2. Each FAD shall be marked externally with the registration number of the fishing vessel(s) using it. Such marking shall be visible without dismounting the beacon, seawater-proof and legible throughout the entire lifespan of the beacon. Visibility distance must be the shortest possible.