Regulation No. 1392 on 2014 deepsea species fishing in ICES statistical areas X, XII and XIV outside the jurisdiction of any State (international territory).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Authorization/permit Marine fisheries Total allowable catch High seas Bycatch Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Cartilaginous fishes 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 2014 with validity until 31 December 2014.

Abstract

It is not permitted to fish for deepsea species (listed in article 1) in ICES statistical areas X, XII and XIV outside the jurisdiction of any State (international territory). However, 17 Norwegian fishing vessels may only fish for deepsea species (from 1-31 of article 1 list) and for a total of 508 days. Fishing for roundnose grenadier is also limited by a total allowable catch of 1 350 tons. It is not permitted to fish with trawls between 15 February and 15 April in the areas specified under article 3. It is not permitted to fish with nets deeper than 200 meters in the ICES statistic areas X, XII and XIV outside international waters. Bycatch of sharks must be released alive.

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