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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