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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