Regulation No. 2140 on fishing for haddock in the protected fishing area around Svalbard in 2023. Country/Territory Norway Territorial subdivision Svalbard Document type Regulation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Protected fishing area Allocation/quota Seasons Bycatch Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 January 2023 - 31 December 2023. Abstract The present Regulation applies to fishing in the fishing protection zone near Svalbard with Norwegian and foreign vessels of any kind that engage in commercial fishing or assist the fishing fleet, including exploration and experimental vessels. The Regulation prohibits to fish for haddock in the protected fishing area around Svalbard unless otherwise expressly provided. Notwithstanding this prohibition, the Regulation authorizes Norwegian, Russian and vessels from Greenland to fish within established quotas. Additionally, vessels from the EU, the Faroe Islands, and the United Kingdom may have incidental catch of haddock in fishing for other fish species of up to 14% per haul. 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 Regulation No. 6 on fishery protection zone around Svalbard. Legislation | Norway | 1977 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine protected areas, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishing area, Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX