Category Archives: Fisheries

The Senator Case – A new turn in Norway’s dealings with foreign vessels operating in the waters off Svalbard

Posted on 28/02/2019 by lfi014

By: Tore Henriksen PDF version: https://site.uit.no/jclos/files/2019/02/JCLOS-BLOG_28.2.2019_The-Senator-Case.pdf Decision commented on: Judgment of Grand Chamber of the Norwegian Supreme Court in criminal proceedings (HR.2019-282S) A and SIA North Star vs. Prosecuting Authority On 14 February 2019, the Supreme Court of Norway gave … Continue reading →

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EFTA Surveillance Authority Rejects Complaint Against Norway Related to Snow Crab Fisheries

Posted on 16/10/2017 by csk000

By: Maria Madalena das Neves PDF version: EFTA Surveillance Authority Rejects Complaint Against Norway Related to Snow Crab Fisheries Decision commented on: EFTA Surveillance Authority Decision of 4 October 2017 closing a complaint case against the Norwegian Government concerning restrictions … Continue reading →

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The Norwegian snow crab regime and foreign vessels – a commentary on the Juras Vilkas decision of the Øst-Finnmark District Court

Posted on 29/03/2017 by gje011

By: Irene Dahl and Elise Johansen PDF Version: The Norwegian snow crab regime and foreign vessels – a commentary on the Juras Vilkas decision of the Øst-Finnmark District Court Decision Commented On: Acquittal pronounced by the District Court of Øst-Finnmark … Continue reading →

Posted in Arctic, Arctic Fisheries, Fisheries, International Fisheries Law, Law of the Sea Convention, Norway, Norwegian Fisheries Law, Regional Fisheries Management Organizations, Svalbard Treaty | 1 Comment

The due diligence obligations of the flag state with respect to its fishing vessels and the environment

Posted on 18/10/2016 by csk000

By: Eva Romée van der Marel  PDF Version: The due diligence obligations of the flag state with respect to its fishing vessels and the environment Decision commented on: The Matter of the South China Sea Arbitration, Between the Republic of Philippines … Continue reading →

Posted in Arbitration, China, Due Diligence, Due Regard, Environment, Exclusive ecnomic zone, Fisheries, Flag state responsibility, Law of the Sea Convention, Marine living resources, Philippines, South China Sea | Leave a comment

The December 2015 Washington Meeting on High Seas Fishing in the Central Arctic Ocean

Posted on 05/02/2016 by csk000

By: Erik J. Molenaar PDF Version: The December 2015 Washington Meeting on High Seas Fishing in the Central Arctic Ocean Matter commented on: The first meeting of the so-called ‘Broader Process’ on  international regulation of high seas fishing in the … Continue reading →

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The Declaration Concerning the Prevention of Unregulated High Seas Fishing in the Central Arctic Ocean

Posted on 11/08/2015 by csk000

By: Seamus Ryder  PDF Version: The Declaration Concerning the Prevention of Unregulated High Seas Fishing in the Central Arctic Ocean Matter Commented On: The Declaration concerning the Prevention of Unregulated High Seas Fishing in the Central Arctic Ocean On 16 … Continue reading →

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ITLOS issues its Advisory Opinion on IUU Fishing

Posted on 21/04/2015 by csk000

By: Eva Romée van der Marel PDF Version: ITLOS issues its Advisory Opinion on IUU Fishing Decision commented on: International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, Case No. 21 (Request for an advisory opinion submitted by the Sub-Regional Fisheries … Continue reading →

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The Nuuk Meeting on Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries

Posted on 15/10/2014 by csk000

By: Seamus Ryder  PDF Version: The Nuuk Meeting on Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Matter commented on: Meeting on Arctic Fisheries, Nuuk, Greenland, 24-26 February 2014 As reported in the New York Times the potential development of unregulated fisheries in the … Continue reading →

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Norwegian by-catch regulations are not discriminatory

Posted on 02/06/2014 by csk000

By: Irene Dahl PDF Version: Norwegian by-catch regulations are not discriminatory Case commented on: The Kiel case http://lovdata.no/dokument/HRSTR/avgjorelse/hr-2014-577-a On March 21, 2014 the Supreme Court of Norway gave judgement in the Kiel case. The background to the case is discussed … Continue reading →

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Norwegian by-catch regulations alleged to violate the Svalbard Treaty

Posted on 18/03/2014 by csk000

By: Tore Henriksen PDF Version: Norwegian by-catch regulations alleged to violate the Svalbard Treaty Matter commented on: The Kiel case On March 11 and 12, 2014 the Supreme Court of Norway heard a case that may have consequences for the … Continue reading →

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