Regulation No. 870 on vessels used for commercial fishing in saltwater. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing vessel Registration Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting Special fund Youth Molluscs Procedural matters Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on 29 June 2023. Abstract The present Regulation, issued by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, lays down rules on vessels used for commercial fishing in saltwater. It contains 31 articles organized in the following chapters: 1. Registration, etc.; 2. Requirements for the vessel's owner, etc.; 3. Vessel replacement; 4. Capacity ceiling; 5. Modernization, etc.; 6. Available capacity; 7. Capacity fund; 8. Special rules on bottom trawlers; 9. Special rules on vessels used for fishing for mussels, oysters, or starfish; 10. Penalty and enforcement provisions. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Act. Legislation | Denmark | 2017 (2018) Keyword: Protection of habitats, Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Non-commercial fishing, Data collection/reporting, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Foreign fishing, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Order No. 124 on vessels used for commercial salt-water fishery. Legislation | Denmark | 2004 Keyword: Fishing vessel, Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Fishing area, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX