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Decree No. 1403 of 2008 to regulate fishing by vessels of Iceland in the Norwegian Economic Zone and the Fisheries Zone of Jan Mayen in 2009.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Marine fishes Total allowable catch Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Remains into force during the whole year 2009.
Abstract

This Decree applies to fishing by vessels of Iceland north of the 62nd parallel between the 12 and 200 nautical miles zone calculated from the baseline of Norway and the fisheries zone of Jan Mayen. It regulates fishing in the Norwegian Economic Zone north of the 62nd parallel and fishing for young Norwegian herring in the Norwegian Economic Zone north of the 62nd parallel and the Fisheries Zone of Jan Mayen. The vessels concerned are allowed to fish in total 238.399 tons of herring of which 44.361 in the Economic Zone of Norway. Trawling for cod with 135 mm mesh respectively 120 mm mesh is forbidden in certain areas, as well as fishing for argentines with small mesh trawls. Fishing seasons and bycatch are prescribed.

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

Regulation No. 4 on establishing the fishery zone around Jan Mayen. Delegation of authority.

Legislation | Norway | 1980

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 2 of 1977 on foreign fishing and hunting operations in the Norwegian economic zone of Norway and landing of fish in Norwegian ports.

Legislation | Norway | 1977 (2018)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Data collection/reporting, Landing, Fishing authorization, Transshipment, Allocation/quota, Fishing vessel, Harbour, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX