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Regulation No. 168 on fishing for bunn fish in the Greenland economic zone in 2013.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Total allowable catch Marine fisheries Marine fishes Fishing gear/fishing method Allocation/quota 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
Immediate entry into force with validity until 31 December 2013.
Abstract

It is forbidden for Norwegian vessels to fish in 2013 in the Greenland's economic zone in ICES territories Va, XII, XIV and NAFO Subarea 1. Nevertheless, they are permitted to fish a specific total allowable catch quota for blue halibut (1 475 tons in West Greenland and 850 tons in East Greenland), Hippoglossus hippoglossus (75 tons in West Greenland), halibut (235 tons in East Greenland), demersal redfish (400 tons in East Greenland), pelagic redfish (2 600 tons in East Greenland), cod (1 250 tons in East and West Greenland), roundnose grenadier (120 tons in East and West Greenland), and bycatch of other species (150 tons). Fishing for pelagic redfish is only permitted within a defined area. The quota can also apply in the NEAFC Regulatory Area's. Fishing for pelagic redfish is prohibited until 10 May 2013. Cod fishery is restricted to a determined area (art. 2). Vessels fishing for halibut by trawl in West Greenland shall be given a quota.

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

Decree No. 1238 on cessation of 2013 cod-fishing in the Greenland economic zone.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 409 on cessation of demersal redfish fishing in 2013 in Greenland's economic zone.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Seasons, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX