Regulation No. 1436 on fishing for Norwegian spring-spawning herring in 2012.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Allocation/quota Marine fishes Fishery management and conservation Landing Bycatch Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Total allowable catch Marine fisheries

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.

Abstract

The Regulations sets rules on fishing quota allowance for spring-spawning herring in Norwegian waters. Total quota allowed for fishing in EU waters is maximum 48 805 tons, max. 19 523 tons allowed in the Faroese waters and max. 58 570 tons allowed in the Iceland economic zone. Vessels authorized to fish the allocated quotas may over- or under- fish by a max. 10% in 2012. Fishing in coastal vessel groups is specified in Chapter 4. Vessels measuring under 15 meters and fishing with nets from the southern county border of Møre and Romsdal in the southern territory of Finnmark, must notify the Fishery Directorate. Permitted fishing methods and fishing areas are specified in Chapter 5. It is permitted to transfer catch between vessels fishing with nets and. Criteria for this transfer is that vessels are equipped and staffed for fishing. Within the baselines north of 62° N it is allowed to fish for Norwegian spring-spawning herring as bait. Such fishing may only be conducted by fishermen who are recognized in the Sales of catch thereof is prohibited. From 1 January to 30 April it is permitted to fish for Norwegian spring-spawning herring for bait within 6 nautical miles from the baselines between 61° N and 62° N. The Fishing Directorate may determine bycatch of herring and give permission on certain conditions for its sale. During sprat-fishing, a 50% bycatch of herring is allowed. When trawl- or seine-fishing for herring, it is prohibited to bycatch cod, haddock, saithe and or redfish.

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. 50 on quotas for Norwegian spring-spawning herring fishing in 2012.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX