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Regulation No. 1701 on fishing for demersal fish in Faroese fisheries zone in 2019.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Fishing area Marine fishes Offences/penalties Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
this Regulation shall remain in force until 31 December 2019.
Abstract

This Regulation prohibits in principle Norwegian vessels to fish in Faroese fisheries zone in 2019. It is however permitted to fish: 2 300 tons of (blue) ling; 1 921 tons of tusk; 100 tons of saithe; 800 other species as bycatch. Only vessels that are authorized to engage in conventional group bottom fishing can fish the quotas mentioned. The Directorate of Fisheries may change the participant limits if the quotas are not fully used. The Regulation also specified bycatch. A maximum of 12 vessels can participate in fishing simultaneously. The fishing will be stopped when the total quotas are caught.

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