Norwegian Control Points and Areas (CON)
There are a number of control points and areas in the Norwegian EEZ.. When a vessel has ceased fishing in Norwegian waters North of 62° North then the master must report for control at one of the prescribed points. The report must be transmitted at the latest 12 hours before arriving at the control point. However, if engaged in pelagic fishing and retaining the catch in RSW tanks then the report should be submitted at the latest 4 hours before arriving at the control point. The Norwegian control points are detailed as follows:
Masters engaged in fishing for Norwegian spring spawning herring (Atlanto-Scandian herring ASH) North of 62° North may during the period 1 October to 28 February use the following temporary control point:
On arriving at the control point the master must contact the Norwegian Coastguard on VHF, MF|HF or via a coastal radio station. If a master is engaged in fishing for mackerel in the Norwegian EEZ then he must ensure he reports for one of the following control areas 4 hours prior to the control point:
The master must make contact with the Norwegian Coastguard by VHF, MF|HF or using coastal radio station at least 1 hour before arriving at the stated position at the boundary of the control area. If a master intends to land the catch at a Norwegian port after fishing in the Norwegian EEZ then no control point | area report is required, However, the master must provide a prior notification (PNO) 4 hours before arriving at the port of landing.
If a master alters or cancels the position for control then the vessel must report at the control point | area originally reported unless otherwise agreed with the Norwegian Coastguard.
To send a control Port or point message make sure the button ‘Norway’ is highlighted. This will ensure an extra tab “Inspection Location” is available in the program. You will also notice that the Union Jack at the top right corner of E-Catch will change to the Norwegian flag.
Please check the website www.marinemanagment.org.uk for current information.
The picture above is also an example on how to create a control point message.
When creating this message the following data must be entered:
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Control Point:
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Select the letter refering to your control point.
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Date:
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Select the date and time
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Latitude:
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Input latitude position
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Longitude:
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Input longitude position
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When “export” is clicked the communications screen will open and you can click on “send / receive” to send the message.
