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Regulation No. 1296 on regulation of mackerell fishery in 2013.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Aquaculture Mariculture Marine fisheries Marine fishes Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Landing Transshipment Marine protected areas Research Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 January 2013 with validity until 31 December 2013.
Abstract

The Regulation sets guidelines in the mackerell-fishing activities in 2013. Norwegian vessels are not permitted to fish for mackerell in 2013, however exception is made to the participation by Norwegian vessels in the fishing and landing of max. 153 355 tons of mackerel in the territorial waters and economic and fishery zone around Jan Mayen, in the fishery protection zone around Svalbard and in international waters. Out of the given quota, 4 650 tons of mackerell shall be allocated for research and educational purposes, as well as 1 450 tons for bait. The maximum allowable catch of 153 355 tons of mackerel may be fished in EU waters in the ICES statistic area IVa. Of this quantity, 30 671 tons may be fished in EU waters in the ICES statistical areas VIa (north of 56° 30'N), and 11 788 tons may be fished in EU waters in the ICES statistical areas IIa and VII d, e, f and h. Of the total quota, a masimum of 3 000 tons may be fished in ICES statistic zone IIIa. The Fishing Directorate may differentiate quotas provided for in these regulations for fishing in EU waters in ICES statistical areas IIa, IVa, VIa (north of 56° 30 'N) and VII d, e, f and h.

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. 1161 on cessation of mackerel fishing in 2013 for vessels with access to yarn and string.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 930 on cessation of mackerel fishing for vessels with access to the river delta with seine under 13 meters.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX