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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.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Bycatch Fishing area Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 1 January, 2000.
Abstract

This Directive of the Director of Fisheries applies to fishing by Norwegians and foreigners with cod trawlers using 135 mm mesh size nets. It applies to fishing in specified areas (sect. 1) of the Norwegian economic zone and the Fish Protection Zone of Svalbard. It lays down rules for the construction, installation and use of sorting grids on trawling vessels, and requires vessles to use prescribed sorting grids in the areas specified.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive No. 502 of 1996 concerning the use of sorting grates in fishery with the use of cod trawlers (135 mm mesh size).

Legislation | Norway | 1996

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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.

Legislation | Norway | 1994 (2006)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX