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Regulation No. 1191 on fishing for capelin in 2012 in the Barents Sea.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Research Inspection Marine fisheries Marine fishes Protected fishing area Landing Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 1 January 2012 with validity until 31 December 2012.
Abstract

The Regulation implements regulations with regard to fishing quota of capelin in 2012 in the Northeast Atlantic and Barents Sea (ICES statistical areas I and II). It is not permitted to do so within 4 nautical miles from the Norwegian coast, however exeption aras are specified in article 16. Norwegian vessels may fish from 23 January 2012 a total of 221 000 tons of capelin in the southern area of 74° N and the western area of 32° E, with the exception of fishery protection zone around Svalbard, and with the limitations in adherence to article 16 of this Regulation. Of this total catch 5 000 tons shall be allocated for research and education purposes. Vessels with purse seine permits are allowed to fishing and landing up to 158 832 tons, and group-fishing thereof is specified in Chapters 2 and 3. The Fishery Directorate may carry inspections onboard of fishing vessels.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Living Resources Act.

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 15 of 1999 relative to the right to participate in fishery and hunting of marine animals (Participation Act).

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation No. 87 on quota factor in fishing for capelin in the Barents Sea in 2012.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Fishing area, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX