Decree No. 881 of 1994 relative to mesh size, bycatch, minimum size and other matters in relation with the fishing in the Fish Protection Zone of Svalbard.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Protected fishing area Mesh Size Bycatch Processing/handling Standards

Geographical area

Europe, Northern Europe

Abstract

Chapter I 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). Chapter II specifies allowed mesh size for trawl and purse seine and specifies requirements with respect to the installation of gear. Section 8 provides for the measurement of the size of mesh. Use of certain gear is prohibited by the remaining sections of Chapter II. Chapter I

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Directive No. 1467 of 1999 relative to the use of sorting grate systems in fishing with cod trawls (135 mm mesh size) north of 64 °N.

Legislation | Norway | 1999

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Bycatch, Fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX