Decree No. 406 of 2003 relative to satellite-based control of activities of fishing vessels in the territorial and inner waters of Svalbard. Country/Territory Svalbard (Norway) Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Data collection/reporting Monitoring Equipment Geographical area Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree applies to Norwegian or foreign fishing vessels of any type fishing in the territorial and inner waters of Svalbard. These vessels shall have a satellite tracking system installed on board and report continuously data in accordance with sections 2 and 3. Sections 4 and 5 provide for 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. (7 sections) Full text 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