Decree No. 880 of 1994 regulating fishing in the fishery protection zone of Svalbard.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance

Geographical area

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

Abstract

This Decree regulates fishing in the fish protection zone of Svalbard by Norwegian and foreign fishing vessels. Section 1 outlines the application sphere of the Decree: it applies to Norwegian and foreign vessels of any type which carry out commercial fishing or assist in commercial fishing including experimental fishing (sect. 1). Section 2 prescribes an active and a passive duty to report on catch. Catch logbooks shall be kept in accordance with rules laid down in section 3. Control and inspection shall be carried out by the coast guard and the Directorate of Fisheries. Vessels shall carry their national flag and shall be properly marked. Inspection may also be carried out in fish storage and processing rooms of the vessel. (8 sections)

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree No. 6 of 1977 relative to the fishery protection zone of Svalbard of 1977.

Legislation | Norway | 1977 (2001)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree No. 1229 of 2010 regulating notification (position, catch and operations) and control and related matters concerning fishing and hunting in the fishery protection zone of Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Harbour, Landing, Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Territorial sea, Transshipment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX