Decree No. 406 of 2003 relative to satellite-based control of activities of foreign fishing vessels in the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Data collection/reporting Equipment Monitoring

Geographical area

Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decree applies to Norwegian and foreign fishing and fish transport vessels of over 24 metres of total length operating in the territorial waters and inner waters of Svalbard. These vessels shall have a satellite-tracking system installed on board in accordance with section 3. Section 4 provides for measures in 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

Repealed by

Decree No. 1230 of 2010 regulating notification (position, catch and operations) and control and related matters concerning fishing and hunting in the territorial waters of Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Landing, Territorial sea, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX