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Decree No. 1342 of 1999 relative to satellite-based control of activities of foreign fishing vessels in the Norwegian Economic Zone and the Fisheries Zone of Jan Mayen.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Data collection/reporting Monitoring Equipment Foreign fishing
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree applies to vessels flying the flag of one of the member states of the European Union with a total length over 24 metres fishing in the Norwegian economic zone and the fishery zone of Jan Mayen. These vessels shall have a satellite tracking system installed on board in accordance with sections 2 and 3. Section 4 prohibits manipulation of satellite tracking equipment. Sections 5 and 6 provide for measures in the circumstance that the system fails. Alternative use of reporting shall be used and the vessel is under obligation to repair or substitute equipment within a month. (8 sections)

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 91 of 1976 relating to the Economic Zone of Norway.

Legislation | Norway | 1976 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX