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Regulation No. 1725 regulating fishing by vessels flying flag of Member States of the European Union (EU) in the Norwegian economic zone and the fishing zone around Jan Mayen in 2017.

Country/Territory
Norway
Territorial subdivision
Jan Mayen
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishing area Fishing authorization EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Foreign fishing Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Marine fisheries Marine fishes Landing Bycatch Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Maritime zone
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Regulation prohibits to engage in fishing and hunting with vessels flying the flag of EU Member States in the Economic Zone and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen between 12 and 200 nautical miles from the baselines. Notwithstanding the prohibition vessels flying the flag of EU Member States are permitted to fish these quantities in the Norwegian economic zone north of 62° N between 12 and 200 nautical miles from the baselines: a) 23 002 tons of cod, b) 1 200 tons of haddock, c) 2 550 tons of saithe, d) 18 261 tons of mackerel in ICES area IIa or IVa, e) 500 tons of redfish, f) 50 tons of blue whiting, (g) other species as bycatch. Chapter 3 lists authorized marine fish total allowable catch in the Norwegian economic zone south of 62° N.

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

Regulation No. 4 on establishing the fishery zone around Jan Mayen. Delegation of authority.

Legislation | Norway | 1980

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, 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