In the framework of the Common Fisheries Policy, reference is made to the characteristics of fishing vessels, such as length, breadth, tonnage, date of entry into service and engine power.
Faoi chuimsiú an Chomhbheartais Iascaigh, déantar tagairt do shaintréithe soithí iascaireachta, amhail fad, leithead, tonnáiste, dáta tosaigh dul ar seirbhís agus cumhacht an innill.