Decree No. 1029 of 1989 relative to trawl-free zones and flexible areas beyond 12 nautical miles from the baseline of the Norwegian mainland. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1989 (1999) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree applies to fishing by Norwegian and foreign vessels in the Norwegian Economic Zone beyond the 12 nautical mile limit measured from the baseline (sect. 1). Section 3 specifies areas and periods in which it is prohibited to fish with trawlers. Section 6 concerns the establishment of 'flexible areas' which are defined in section 5 as areas where for a certain period restrictions are placed upon the use of specified gear or in which fishing with specified gear is altogether prohibited. Flexible areas may be established by the Directorate of Fisheries which shall, in doing so, observe the criteria specified in section 7. Directions regarding restrictions on fishing shall be given at least 12 hours in advance with the use of radio connection (sect. 8). Vessels arriving in prescribed areas shall notify the coast guard in order to receive instructions (sect. 9). (12 sections) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries. Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Bycatch, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Directive No. 95 of 1998 enforcing entry into effect of sections 7 and 9 of the Decree relative to trawl-free zones and flexible areas beyond 12 nautical miles from the baseline of the Norwegian mainland. Legislation | Norway | 1998 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive No. 6 of 2003 relative to entry into force of sections 7b, 7c and 9 of the Decree relative to trawl-free zones and flexible areas beyond 12 nautical miles from the baseline of the Norwegian mainland. Legislation | Norway | 2003 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive No. 4 of 2004 carrying into effect sections § 7b, § 7c and § 9 of the Decree relative to trawl-free zones and flexible areas beyond 12 nautical miles from the baseline of the Norwegian mainland. Legislation | Norway | 2004 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree No. 1878 of 2004 relative to fishing in marine waters. Legislation | Norway | 2009 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Access right, Marking/identification, Mesh, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Coral Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 1878 of 2004 relative to fishing in marine waters. Legislation | Norway | 2004 (2019) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Access right, Marking/identification, Mesh, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Coral, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX