Regulation No. 1346 on fishing for cod, haddock and saithe in 2012 North of 62° N.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Inland fisheries Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Bycatch Fishing gear/fishing method Non-commercial fishing Marine fishes Research Fishery management and conservation Maritime zone

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 sets rules on total allowable catch, quota and bycatch authorization for cod, haddock and pollock fishing. The total allowable catch thereof is limited to 340 196 tons of cod and 156 153 tons of haddock in the area north of 62° N, and 142 000 tons of saithe in the inland waters, territorial sea and exclusive economic zone north of 62° N. In addition, 7 000 tons of cod, 2 000 tons of haddock and 800 tons of pollock are allocated for research and educational purposes. 7 000 tons of cod, 300 tons of haddock and 2 000 tons of pollock are allocated for catch in the youth fishing programme and recreational fishing (recreational and tourist fishing), 3 000 tons cod for the monitoring of coastal range of Finnmark, and 400 tons of saithe for bait purposes. Fishing methods permitted are specified under Chapters 2 and 3. Regular fishing vessels that do not qualify to participate in fishery for pollock with yarn, are allowed to a maximum of 50% by-catch. Fishing vessels equipped with conventional gear and of less than 500 m3 cargo volume may participate in group fishing (Chapter 5).

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. 328 on cessation of cod fishing in 2012 for vessels north of 62° N.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fishes, Allocation/quota, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX