21/08/2001 (Agence Europe) - On 16 August, the European Commission adopted a regulation published in the Official Journal L221 of 17 August setting the date for closure of cod fishing by vessels flying the Spanish flag at 10 July. Since this date, cod fishing has been banned in Norwegian waters, as well as conservation on board, trans-shipment and the offloading of the species. Indeed, according to information communicated to the Commission, catches of cod in Norwegian waters (CIEM I and II...