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Regulation No. 338 on 2014 regulating demersal fishing in Greenland's economic zone.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Marine fishes Fishing area Fishing authorization Total allowable catch Seasons Contract/agreement EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Maritime zone
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Immediate entry into force with validity until 31 December 2014.
Abstract

It is illegal for Norwegian vessels to fish in Greenland's economic zone in ICES areas Va, XII and XIV and NAFO sub-area in 2014. Nevertheless fishing is authorized to a limited total allowable catch as follows: 1 475 tons of Greenland halibut in West Greenland; 850 tons of Greenland halibut in East Greenland; 75 tons of halibut in West Greenland; 235 tons of halibut in East Greenland; 600 tons of demersal redfish in East Greenland; 1 550 tons of pelagic redfish in East Greenland; 1 200 tons of cod in East and West Greenland; 60 tons of roundnose in East and West Greenland; 150 tons of bycatch of other species. Specific fishing area coordinates where fishing is permitted are listed under article 3. Cod fishing is prohibited in these areas between 1 April and 31 May. The Regulation's fishing quota is based on the agreement between Norway and Greenland/Denmark of 9 June 1992 on mutual fisheries relations, and the delegations which agreed on reciprocal fishing quotas for 2014 (Appendix 1.

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

Implemented by

Regulation No.693 on cessation of fishing for demersal redfish in Greenland's economic zone in 2014.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 766 on cessation for Greenland halibut fishing in East Greenland in 2014.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Protected fishing area, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX