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Regulation on fishing by vessels flying flag of Member States of the European Union (EU) in the Norwegian economic zone and the fishing zone around Jan Mayen in 2019.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Fishing area Fishing authorization EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Marine fishes Landing Bycatch Protection of species Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Maritime zone
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Regulation prohibits fishing and hunting by vessels flying the flag of EU Member States in the Economic Zone and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen between 12 and 200 nautical miles from the baselines. Notwithstanding the prohibition, such vessels are permitted to fish specified quantities in the Norwegian economic zone north of 62° N between 12 and 200 nautical miles from the baselines: a) 21 518 tons of cod, b) 1 100 tons of haddock, c) 2 550 tons of saithe, d) 11 687 tons of mackerel in ICES area 2a or 4a, e) 1 500 tons of redfish, f) 50 tons of Greenland halibut as bycatch (g) 350 tons of other species as bycatch. Chapter 3 lists authorized marine fish total allowable catch in the Norwegian economic zone north of 62° N. This is specified for spring spawning herring, blue whiting. Certain quotas of bycatch are specified. Quotas for fishing south of 62° N are a) 21,236 tons cod b) 16,804 tons haddock c) 58,524 tons saithe d) 10 821 tons whiting e) 47 868 tons of plaice (f) 50 000 tons of herring (g) 21 494 tons of mackerel h) 200 tons of shrimp i) 1700 tons of monkfish j) 600 tons of sea crabs k) 170 tons tusk l) 1 350 tons blue ling (m) 11 000 tons of other species.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 91 of 1976 relating to the Economic Zone of Norway.

Legislation | Norway | 1976 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 2 of 1977 on foreign fishing and hunting operations in the Norwegian economic zone of Norway and landing of fish in Norwegian ports.

Legislation | Norway | 1977 (2018)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Data collection/reporting, Landing, Fishing authorization, Transshipment, Allocation/quota, Fishing vessel, Harbour, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX