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Order No. 11 regulating fishing technical conservation measures.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishing vessel Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 1 May 1996.
Abstract

The Order applies to the fishing methods by net/mesh in Greenland fishing territory and their sizing. Mesh sizes apply to trawls in order to reduce wear to increase gear strength. Fishing is not permitted between the coast and the line located 3 miles. Scallop-fishing by vessels heavier than 75BRT is not permitted. Fishing with trawl for cod, redfish, halibut, and catfish is prohibited for all vessels. Cod-fishing with trawl is permitted in Qaqortoq and in depths larger than 200 meters and by vessels of less than 50 BRT. Trawling is not permitted in Eastern Greenlandic Coast as specified in article 6 and explosives, poisonous or anaesthetic substances and guns may not be used for fishing. Electric fishing is allowed under special permission.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on commercial fishing (No. 17 of 1990).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1990

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Landing, Crustaceans, Diadromous fish, Marine fishes, Research, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX