Decree No. 1603 of 2011 to regulate fishing for Greenland halibut north of 62ºN in 2011.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Bycatch Transshipment Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decree prohibits in principal fishing for and landing of Greenland halibut by Norwegian vessels north of 62° N in 2011. However, the Decree specifies a total allowable catch of 7650 tons and specifies catch quotas for vessels of a total length less than 28 metres and fishing with conventional gear and larger vessels using trawls. The Decree also deals with bycatch and transshipment.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Living Resources Act.

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX