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Regulation No. 1501 regulating Greenlandic fishing vessels in the Economic Zone in 2012.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Foreign fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Bycatch Landing Fishing area Marine fisheries Maritime zone Endangered species Protection of species
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

This Regulations applies to Greenlandic vessels fishing in the Norwegian economic zone. Specific zones in the eez are listed for allowed fishery quota by Greenlandic vessels of the following: cod (3 200 tons), haddock 1 050 tons), saithe (1 000 tons) and other bycatch species, including the redfish and Greenlandic halibut (260 tons). Fishing for other species may be up to 15% of a mixture of redfish for each catch and landing. Fishing for Greenlandic halibut may be up to a maximum of 7% of landed catch. Specific Norwegian economic zone areas listed under article 7 with coordinates where no fishing with meshed trawls is permitted.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Decree No. 2 of 1977 on foreign fishing and hunting operations in the Norwegian economic zone of Norway and landing of fish in Norwegian ports.

Legislation | Norway | 1977 (2018)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Data collection/reporting, Landing, Fishing authorization, Transshipment, Allocation/quota, Fishing vessel, Harbour, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX