Decree to regulate fishing for Norwegian young herring with vessels which carry the Islandic flag in the Norwegian economic zone and the fishery zone of Jan Mayen in 1999.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Marine fishes Seasons

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

Remains in force until the end of 1999.

Abstract

This Decree applies to fishing by vessels of flying the flag of Iceland, including support and research vessels, within a zone from 4 to 200 nautical miles calculated from the baseline of Jan Mayen. Section 2 establishes a total allowable catch of 202 000 tons. Maximum 9000 tons of this quantity may be fished north of the 62° parallel. Infringement of rules established by the present Decree shall be punishable in accordance with provisions of Act No. 91 of 1976. Section 3 establishes a closed season from 1 February to 30 March for purse seine vessels of minimum 27,5 meters of length south of 67°30' N. (6 sections)

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

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