Agreement between the Government of Norway, the Government of Iceland, and the Government of the Russian Federation concerning certain aspects of cooperation in the area of fisheries

Place of adoption

St. Petersburg

Depository

Norway

Language

English

Entry into force

Jul 15, 1999

Subject

Fisheries, Sea

Keyword

Marine fisheries Marine fishes Management/conservation Access right International agreement-text

Abstract

This Agreement between the Government of Norway, the Government of Iceland, and the Government of the Russian Federation concerning certain aspects of cooperation in the area of fisheries serves the purposes of ensuring long-term conservation and sustainable utilisation of fish stocks in the entire area covered by the present Agreement. The Parties declare to be committed to the principle of responsible fishing and pledge to promote and conduct marine scientific research and to base management measures for relevant stocks on the best scientific advice. Under article 2 the Parties may agree on reciprocal basis to exchange annual quotas in the respective EEZ's. Parties shall ensure compliance with conservation and management measures by vessels flying their flag. Steps shall also be undertakes to prevent activities undermining the effectiveness of the present Agreement by nationals of one of the Parties who register fishing vessels under the flag of another State and to prevent landing in their ports of catches taken in a manner that undermines the Agreement. (12 articles)

Full text

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Website

www.lovdata.no

* [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature

References - Treaties

Enables

Protocol between the Government of Iceland and the Government of the Russian Federation under the Agreement between the Government of Iceland, the Government of Norway and the Government of the Russian Federation concerning Certain Aspects of Co-operation in the Area of Fisheries

Treaty | Bilateral | St. Petersburg | May 15, 1999

Keyword: Marine fishes, Access right, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, International agreement-text, Total allowable catch, Enforcement/compliance, Allocation/quota

Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-149529)

Protocol between the Government of Iceland and the Government of Norway under the Agreement between the Government of Iceland, the Government of Norway and the Government of the Russian Federation concerning Certain Aspects of Co-operation in the Area of Fisheries

Treaty | Bilateral | St. Petersburg | May 15, 1999

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Access right, International agreement-text

Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-149526)