Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea on fishing off the coast of Equatorial Guinea - Protocol between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea

Place of adoption

Malabo

Language

Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries International agreement-text Concession Subsidy/incentive Fishing licence Foreign fishing Fishing licence fee

Abstract

The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the principles and rules, which will in future govern the fishing activities of Community vessels, in the waters of Equatorial Guinea. Community vessels may carry out fishing activities in Equatorial Guinea's fishing zone only if so authorized. Such authorization shall be subject to payment of the fees and the amount of the fee and the methods of payment are specified in the Annex: the fees provided for in Article 4 of the Agreement and payable by the shipowners are set at 20 ECU per tonne caught in Equatorial Guinea's fishing zone. In return for the fishing opportunities accorded under Article 2, the Community shall participate, in the execution of development projects in Equatorial Guinea.

Full text

English  

Website

europa.eu.int

References - Treaties

Enables

Protocol establishing, for the period from 1 July 1997 to 30 June 2000, the fishing rights and financial compensation provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea on fishing off the coast of Equatorial Guinea

Treaty | Bilateral | Oct 14, 1998

Keyword: Allocation/quota, Marine fisheries, Subsidy/incentive, Foreign fishing, International agreement-text

Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-152517)