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Rules for fishing in Svalbard

When fishing in other countries jurisdictions, the rules set by each country on fishing must be observed.

This is not an exhaustive summary and the relevant rules may have been changed since the last update on the Directorate of Fisheries website. The captains are always advised to consult the authorities of the country with which rules are in force at any given time.

Captains and fishing operators intending to fish in Svalbard jurisdiction area are encouraged to familiarize themselves with:

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