217. From consultation, it is understood that the majority of the French fleet operating in the East Anglia Zone are twin rigged trawlers, a high proportion of which also carry pelagic gear (Plate 14.13). Both gear types are regularly used on the same trip, which are typically of five days duration, four times a month. The principal target species in the vicinity of the proposed East Anglia THREE project are whiting and mackerel, although cod and gurnard are also important. Herring are targeted further south of the East Anglia Zone. The large pelagic freezer trawler operating out of Boulogne targets horse mackerel. Effective gear width of the 20 to 25m class of vessels is estimated to be in the order of 90 to 100m and is towed at a maximum of five knots. It was stated during consultation that grounds in the East Anglia Zone are fished periodically and relatively infrequently, usually when fishing is poor close to the home ports.


218. With respect to the future of the fleet, it was stated during consultation that there has been an underlying decrease in the number of vessels, largely due to cumulative constraints on commercial fishing activities. In addition, there is currently particular concern regarding the consequences of the CFP reform on the fleet size, especially trawlers.


Preliminary Environmental Information May 2014


East Anglia THREE Offshore Windfarm


Chapter 14 Commercial Fisheries Page 94


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