Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Decree No. 755 of 2011 to regulate fishing with bottom gear in the Norwegian Economic Zone and the Fisheries Zone around Jan Mayen and the fisheries protection zone of Svalbard.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Data collection/reporting Protection of habitats Coral Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree concerns the protection of deep-sea habitat in the Norwegian Economic Zone including the Fisheries Zone around Jan Mayen and the fisheries protection zone of Svalbard from use of bottom gear. Specific requirements are set out for existing areas (with waters not deeper than 1000 meters) and new areas (deeper than 1000 meters) that can we found on the website of the Fisheries Directorate. Fishing in new areas requires a special permit from the Fisheries Directorate. Vessels that calculate the vulnerable habitat indicators. If gear comes into contact with a vulnerable habitat (collision) the vessel shall without undue delay - (a) report the incident to the Directorate of Fisheries; and (b) stop fishing and move at least 2 nautical miles from the position where collision occurred. A collision is defined as a catch containing at least a certain amount of coral and sponge.

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