Regulation No. 707 on quota for fishing King Crab in the regulated area East of 26° E in 2012-2013.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Crustaceans Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Seasons Fishing area Data collection/reporting Research Bycatch Non-commercial fishing Transshipment Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Aquatic animals

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Entry into force on 1 August 2012 with validity until 31 July 2013.

Abstract

The Regulation sets rules on the fishing quota of king crab specifically found in quota-regulated marine areas (article 1). Norwegian vessels are allowed to catch 800 tons male crabs, 50 tons female crabs and 100 tons of damaged male crabs in these areas, between 1 August 2012 to 31 July 2013. Of these quantities, 30.3 tons male crabs shall be allocated for research purposes, 3 tons of male crabs for fishing, and 2 tons of male crabs for leisure fishing. It is not permitted to transfer catch from one vessel to another and total allowable bycatch may be up to 5%. Registration of catch must be submitted to the Fishery Directorate within 14 days after the month of catch.

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