Decree No. 882 of 1994 relative to mesh size, bycatch, minimum size and other matters in relation with the fishing in the territorial waters and inner waters 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). The Decree does not amend existing nature and wildlife protection provisions. 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. Chapte

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Amends

Decree No. 20 of 1978 to regulate fishing in the territorial waters and the inner waters of Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 1978 (2008) | Repealed

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation No. 1104 on the design and installation of sorting grids in shrimp trawls.

Legislation | Norway | 2012 (2016)

Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Foreign fishing, Crustaceans

Source: FAO, FAOLEX