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Order No. 11 on coastal fishing for halibut

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Marine fishes Allocation/quota Fishing vessel Coastal zone management Internal trade Mesh Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
15 September 2014.
Abstract

The Order applies to commercial coastal fishery for halibut with vessels below 75 BRT/120 BT and for fishing quota in the area within a line limit within 3 miles from the coast line. Exact coordinates are listed under article 2 of this document. Commercial fishing for halibut in management areas Upernavik, Uummannaq and Disko Bay are not permitted to vessels larger than 19.99 GRT/31.99 BT. Based on biological consultancy the yearly quota for inshore fishing for Greenland halibut in the four management areas shall be established by the Greenlandic government. For management areas Upernavik, Uummannaq and Disko Bay, separate quota for vessels over 6 meters LOA and for vessels over 6 meters LOA or less shall be established. The Order also sets regulations regarding method of fishing whereby it is not permitted to use trawls nor nets.

Full text
Danish
Website
lovgivning.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. 2 on coastal fishing for halibut

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2012

Keyword: Marine fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Allocation/quota, Fishing vessel, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX