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Floating Longline (FGT_25)

DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.

RDF: fgt_25.ttl

Name
floatingLongline
Attribute
FGT Fishing Gear Type
Definition
A mainline is kept near the surface or at certain depth, long snoods are evenly spaced along the mainline which is usually marked with a buoy that is lighted or flagged; the lines may be placed either vertically or horizontally.
Description
Drifting longlines are usually set from the stern of a vessel. At the end of each unit (basket) a buoy with a flag or lamp is set for marking purposes. With the help of the buoy line the fishing depth can be regulated. The hooks are baited and the branch lines are fixed on the main line, in general, during setting. When the whole line has been set the gear is left drifting for some time.
Synonyms
Driftline
Accepted
2013-10-18
Allowed for

Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.