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Regulation No. 1264 on the regulation of Greenland halibut-fishing in 2012 North of 62° N.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Marine fishes Marine protected areas Total allowable catch Bycatch Landing Research Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Endangered species Protection of species
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 to 31 December 2012.
Abstract

The Regulation applies to fishing for Greenland halibut in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen. Permitted landing of Greenland halibut equals to a maximum of 9 165 tons, of which 465 tons shall be allocated for research. Allowed quota to Norwegian fishing vessels measuring 28 meters in length are authorized to a total allowable bycatch of 17.5 tons of Greenlandic halibut. Authorized to a total allowable catch of 12.5 tons (vessels of max 13.99 meters length), 15 tons (vessels between 14 and 19.99 meters length), and 17.5 tons (for vessels from 20 to 27.99 meters length). For unauthorized halibut-fishing vessels, fishing for other species North of 62° N shall have permission to a maximum landing of 7% of halibut bycatch. Fishing for halibut is not permitted in specific areas listed in article 9. Vessels measuring 28 meters in length are authorized to a total allowable bycatch of 17.5 tons of Greenlandic halibut.

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

Implemented by

Regulation No. 773 amending Regulation on the cessation of fishing for Greenland halibut in 2012 North of 62° N.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 540 on the cessation of fishing for Greenland halibut in 2012 North of 62° N.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine protected areas, Authorization/permit, Marine fishes, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation No. 430 amending Regulation of Greenland halibut-fishing in 2012 North of 62° N.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, High seas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX