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Regulations relating to foreign marine scientific research in Norway’s internal waters, territorial sea and economic zone and on the continental shelf.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Marine fisheries Exploration Foreign fishing Fishery management and conservation Research Maritime zone Continental shelf
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The purpose of these Regulations is to promote the development and conduct of marine scientific research in accordance with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, in order to increase scientific knowledge of the marine environment and the processes occurring there, and to ensure that such research is carried out in accordance with the legislation in force at any time on activities in Norway’s internal waters, territorial sea and economic zone and on the continental shelf. The provisions of these Regulations apply to foreign marine scientific studies in Norway’s internal waters, territorial sea and economic zone and on the continental shelf. Foreign marine scientific research in Norway’s internal waters, territorial sea and economic zone and on the continental shelf shall not be carried out without the consent of the Directorate of Fisheries. This Decree sets out the application procedure and conditions at which consent may be granted. Rules for conducting marine research are prescribed.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 40 of 1983 relating to sea-water fisheries.

Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2008)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Bycatch, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Act No. 19 of 1966 relative to the prohibition for foreigners to fish within the Norwegian territorial sea.

Legislation | Norway | 1966 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Landing, Transshipment, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 42 of 1997 relative to the Coast Guard.

Legislation | Norway | 1997 (2009)

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 12 of 1963 relating to scientific research and exploration for and exploitation of submarine natural resources other than petroleum resources.

Legislation | Norway | 1963 (2011)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Research, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX