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Regulation No. 189 of 2019 on fishing for bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in 2019.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Transshipment Bycatch International relations/cooperation Landing Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization Enforcement/compliance 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 remains in force until 31 December 2019.
Abstract

This Regulation prohibits in principal any fishing for or landing of bluefin tuna by Norwegian vessels in 2019. Exempted from this prohibition is the fishing of 239 tons of bluefin tuna to be caught in the inner waters, territorial sea or EEZ of Norway and the fisheries zone of Jan Mayen and the fisheries protection zone around Svalbard in accordance with conditions set out in this Regulation. Group quotas are specified for seine net fishing and line fishing. No vessel or sport and recreational fisherman may participate in fishing for mackerel fishing without the permission of Fisheries Directorate. Specific conditions for participation are specified for commercial fishing with lien or nets and for non-commercial (sports) fishing. Other rules concern bycatch, transshipment, etc. Participating vessels shall observe the rules of or made under the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas.

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