Decree No. 387 of 1999 relative to satellite-based control of activities of fishing vessels.

Country/Territory: Norway
Document type: Regulation
Date: 1999 (2005)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Subject: Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword: Marine fisheries Data collection/reporting Equipment Monitoring High seas Enforcement/compliance Hunting/capture
Geographical area: Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract: This Decree applies to Norwegian fishing and whaling vessels in waters within the Norwegian jurisdiction, waters within the jurisdiction of a foreign state and waters outside the jurisdiction of any state (art. 1). Article 2 specifies the application sphere of the Decree with respect to various categories of vessels. Vessel groups having on board satellite tracking equipment approved in accordance with Decree No. 1592 of 1999 or, for the period of transition, prescribed by the Director of Fisheries (art. 3). Article 4 makes provision for communication of position of vessels via satellite. Vessels shall communicate at least once their position. Articles 5 and 6 concern non-functioning of satellite tracking equipment. The Director of Fisheries may issue further rules relative to the implementation, enforcement, or control of the present provisions. (10 articles)
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

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