Decree No. 271 of 2000 concerning the use of sorting grids in fishery with the use of cod trawls (100 and 135 mm mesh size).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Bycatch 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 with cod trawls by Norwegians and foreigners in the Norwegian Economic Zone north of 62° N, the Fisheries Protection Zone of Svalbard and the territorial and inner waters of Svalbard. A sorting grid with a distances of 50 or 55 mm between the ribs, depending on the area where the fishing takes places, shall be compulsorily installed on cod trawlers. Sections 5 to 20 specify the type of sorting grates that may be used and prescribe technical specifications.

Full text

English/Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree No. 20 of 1978 to regulate fishing in the territorial waters and the inner waters of Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 1978 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

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

Decree No. 6 of 1977 relative to the fishery protection zone of Svalbard of 1977.

Legislation | Norway | 1977 (2001)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, 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