Directive No. 777 of 1977 of relative to admission in fishing in temporarily blocked areas with cod trawlers on which sorting grates with distance between the ribs of at least 80 mm are installed.

Country/Territory: Norway
Document type: Regulation
Date: 1997
Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Subject: Fisheries
Keyword: Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Bycatch 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 immediately.

Abstract: This Directive of the Director of Fisheries applies to fishing with cod trawlers by Norwegians and foreigners. They apply to the areas specified in directive No. 502 of 1996 of the Director of Fisheries. Vessels with a sorting grate with a distance of 80 mm between the ribs shall be allowed to fish in areas which are blocked for other vessels because of the large amount of undersized fish in the catch. The sorting systems shall be constructed and installed according to requirements specified in Decree No. 502. (6 sections)
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

Repealed by

Decree No. 1878 of 2004 relative to fishing in marine waters.

Legislation | Norway | 2009

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Access right, Marking/identification, Mesh, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Coral

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1878 of 2004 relative to fishing in marine waters.

Legislation | Norway | 2004 (2019)

Source: FAO, FAOLEX