Government of Greenland Order No. 4 of 2017 on technical conservation measures in fisheries. Country/Territory Greenland (Denmark) Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing area Protected fishing area Marine protected areas Marine area Ecosystem preservation Coral Aquatic animals Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The Order provides rules for commercial fishing with Greenlandic registered fishing vessels, as well as foreign fishing vessels on Greenland's fishing territory. It shall also apply to commercial fishing with foreign vessels when fishing on Greenland quotas outside Greenland's fishing territory. The Order specifies requirements and standards for fishing gear to be used and restricts or prohibits fishing in specified areas. There may be observer The Order also concerns the marking of fishing gear. requirements for new fishing opportunities. Full text Danish Website www.nanoq.gl References - Legislation Implements Fishery Act (No. 18 of 1996). Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1996 Keyword: Allocation/quota, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Processing/handling, Inspection, Landing, Marine fisheries, Mesh, Research, Seasons, Total allowable catch, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Order No. 12 relative to fishing conservation methods. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2011 Keyword: Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Crustaceans, Marine fisheries, Equipment, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX