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Directive No. 536 of 1999 relative to the introduction of satellite-based control of activities of fishing vessels that have installed satellite-tracking devices.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Data collection/reporting Monitoring Equipment
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Directive of Directorate of Fisheries requires Norwegian vessels that have installed satellite equipment of the type Inmarsat-C or Argos on board to secure the activation of the system. If the system is not active the Directorate shall be contacted. Section 3 concerns the compensation of costs of a trail period using the equipment.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries.

Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Bycatch, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 387 of 1999 relative to satellite-based control of activities of fishing vessels.

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2005)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Equipment, Monitoring, High seas, Enforcement/compliance, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX