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Order No. 25 on Scallops-fishing.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1988
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Molluscs Marine fisheries Data collection/reporting Fishing vessel 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
The Order enters into force on 1 January 1989.
Abstract

The Order applies to commercial fishing for scallops by individuals and/or companies in possess of a fishing licence which is granted by the Directorate of Commerce and which may be valid up to a year. Scallop-fishing licences include requirement for fishing vessel crew to be at least 70% of its total and consisting of individuals residing in Greenland for at least 2 years having fishery as their main source of income. The license also include requirement of permitted area, catch quantity and time restrictions. Registration in the on-board logbook is required for all fishing activities and details thereof. The government shall instruct suspension of fishing activities – should there be reached a maximum allowed quantity – by radio and/or press. Scallop-fishing on-board waste may not be thrown onto the mussel banks.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on commercial fishing (No. 11 of 1984).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1984

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Total allowable catch, Fishery management and conservation, Research, Inspection, Fishing gear/fishing method, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 28 on Scallops-fishing.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1987

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Total allowable catch, Data collection/reporting, Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 35 on staffing on Greenlandic fishing vessels.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1993

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Contract/agreement, Enforcement/compliance, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX