Table 2 Characteristics of the different vessel categories active under fishing agreements, 2008–2024
Vessel type | Median number of agreements | Median length (m) | Median tonnage (GRT) |
|---|---|---|---|
Bottom trawlers & dredgers | 1.1 (±0.3) | 32.5 (±6.3) | 158.0 (±112.9) |
Other vessels | 1.0 (±0.1) | 13.5 (±5.7) | 15.7 (±31.0) |
Pelagic trawlers & seiners | 1.0 (±0.2) | 60.2 (±45.4) | 1394.0 (±2349.9) |
Pole-and-liners & surface longliners | 1.5 (±0.9) | 29.0 (±8.7) | 137.0 (±90.4) |
Tuna purse seiners | 4.1 (±1.9) | 78.3 (±15.3) | 1562.2 (±581.9) |
