Law No. 70 of 2019 relative to ports and navigable waters. Country/Territory Norway Document type Legislation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea, Water Keyword Pollution control Marine pollution Aquaculture Mariculture Navigation Governance Harbour Marine area Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Freshwater pollution Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Law provides rules relative to proper and environmentally sustainable use of territorial, inner waters and harbours of Norway and safe navigation in those waters with a view in particular to fishery activities and aquaculture. The law applies also to rivers and lakes, as far as they are navigable by vessels from the sea, or as far as the Ministry decides by Regulation. The Law applies to Svalbard and Jan Mayen to the extent the King decides. The King can make exceptions to the law and set such special rules as the local conditions dictate. Municipalities shall be the main authority for purposes of regulating navigation and staying in port of vessels within their area of jurisdiction. The Ministry shall be the competent authority in respect of authorization of aquaculture facilities. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Amends Act No. 79 of 2005 relating to aquaculture (Aquaculture Act). Legislation | Norway | 2005 (2019) Keyword: Monitoring, Land-use planning, Cultural heritage, Basic legislation, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 42 of 1997 relative to the Coast Guard. Legislation | Norway | 1997 (2009) Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Act No. 19 of 2009 relative to navigable waters and ports. Legislation | Norway | 2009 (2015) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Mariculture, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation, Navigation, Institution, Harbour, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Regulation No. 1808 on the duty to make use of pilots and the use of pilotage certificates. Legislation | Norway | 2014 (2021) Keyword: Navigation, Authorization/permit, Territorial sea, Certification, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 2218 on pilot training and certification. Legislation | Norway | 2018 (2020) Keyword: Navigation, Authorization/permit, Certification, Education Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 2839 concerning supervision under the Ports and Navigable Waters Act. Legislation | Norway | 2021 Keyword: Harbour, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Navigation Source: FAO, FAOLEX