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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