Directive No. 312 of 2001 relative to maximum quotas in hunting for minke whales in 2001. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Hunting/capture Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force immediately; remains into force until 31 December 2001. Abstract This Directive of the Director of Fisheries prescribes catch quotas for minke whales in 2001. The quota for the Barents Sea, Svalbard and the West Fjord for each vessel depends upon its size: vessels under 18 metres and 80 centimetres of length (belonging to Group I) may catch 13 whales per vessel; vessels having a length between 18,80 metres and 25,3 metres may catch 17 whales whereas vessels of a length of more than 25.3 metres may catch 21 whales. Vessels in the North Sea may catch: vessels u Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Decree No. 249 of 2005 to regulate hunting for minke whales in 2005. Legislation | Norway | 2005 Keyword: Marine mammals, Total allowable catch, Seasons, Inspection, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX