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Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1461/2003 laying down conditions for pilot projects for the electronic transmission of information on fishing activities and for remote sensing.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 208, 19 August 2003, pp. 14-16
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Regulation shall enter into force on 26 August 2003.
Abstract

This Regulation has been adopted on the basis of articles 22 (1) (c) and 23 (3) of Regulation (EC) No. 2371/2002. Those provisions establish that Member States, in order to assess the technology to be used as regards the transmission of information on fishing activities and remote sensing, shall carry out pilot projects before 1 June 2004. Chapter II of the Regulation is devoted to electronic transmission of information on fishing activities. Member States carrying out the pilot projects above-mentioned shall select an appropriate number of vessels, preferably of different lenghts. Chapter III regards remote sensing. Member States establishing and testing vessel detection systems based upon remote sensing technology (VDS) shall use remotely sensed images to detect fishing vessels at sea in the waters under their sovereignty or jurisdiction, as well as in other areas in which fishing vessels flying their flag may operate. Pilot projects may also be operated jointly by Member States (Chapter IV).

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EC) No. 2371/2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Access right, High seas, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX