Netmakers need to be familiar with current laws and regulations on minimum mesh sizes, handling of fishing equipment and safety issues in the industry. It is also important to be familiar with:
• production methods for fishing equipment used in Iceland
• the shape of fishing equipment and materials for making fishing equipment
• the classification and development of fishing equipment
• the behaviour of commercial fish and their response to fishing equipment
• restrictions on authorization for the use of fishing equipment in Icelandic waters
As a net maker, it is also necessary to know the damage that fishing equipment in the sea can cause and take this into account during design and production. The work involves nets, ropes, wires, locks, chains, bobbins and lead as well as various hand tools.