Decree No. 471 of 2009 concerning the shape and installation of sorting grids in fishing for blue whiting and Norwegian pout with the use of small mesh trawls.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Bycatch Foreign fishing Landing Data collection/reporting Marine fishes

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decree requires a sorting grid to be used in fishing for blue whiting and Norwegian pout by Norwegian and foreign vessels using small mesh trawl and fishing in waters under the fisheries jurisdiction of Norway. The grid and its installation shall meet all requirements as set out by this Decree. The requirement shall not apply to vessels that are equipped to process fish for human consumption and on the presumption that fish is actually landed and marketed for human consumption. The regional office of the Fisheries Directorate may, however, still impose the requirement on such vessels. Norwegian vessel landing their catch in foreign ports shall send a prior notification to the Fisheries Directorate by email.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Living Resources Act.

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, 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. 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