Regulation No. 1335 on fishing for cod in 2012 in the fishery protection zone around Svalbard.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Marine fishes Protected fishing area Allocation/quota Exploration Total allowable catch Foreign fishing Bycatch Offences/penalties Authorization/permit 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

This Regulation applies to the Fisheries Protection Zone around Svalbard, where Norwegian and foreign vessels (including vessels for exploration purposes) are engaged in commercial fishing of cod (bycatch of 10%). It is prohibited to fish cod in the fisheries protection zone around Svalbard, unless otherwise expressly stipulated. Norwegian, Russian, EU and Faroense vessels are authorized to fish quotas. for EU (quota for 2012 equivalent to 27 784 tons), for Faroense vessels (quota for 2012 equivalent to 1 526 tons). Vessels authorized to fish for Norwegian Arctic cod in the economic zone are exempt from these restrictions. Failure of compliance shall be punished according to articles 8 and 9 of Act No. 91, and articles 60-61 and 64-65 of Act No. 37.

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. 91 of 1976 relating to the Economic Zone of Norway.

Legislation | Norway | 1976 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX