Fisheries

Norway court rules snow crab fishing off-limits for non-Norwegian vessels

A state may bring a case against Norway at the Hague following ruling that claims the continental shelf around Svalbard for Norway.

Although the Latvian vessel had permission from the EU to fish on the continental shelf of Svalbard, it lacked authorization from Norway.
Although the Latvian vessel had permission from the EU to fish on the continental shelf of Svalbard, it lacked authorization from Norway.Photo: ABSC
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Published 21 March 2023, 05:00Updated 21 March 2023, 09:42