Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Senegal and the European Economic Community on fishing off the Coast of Senegal Document type Bilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Jun 15, 1979 Source FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-152580) Language English Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing licence Foreign fishing International agreement-text Abstract The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the principles and rules, which will govern in future the fishing activities of Community vessels, in the waters of the Republic of Senegal. Fishing activities by Community vessels in Senegal's fishing zone shall be subject to the possession of a licence issued at the Community's request by the authorities of Senegal. The authorities of the Republic of Senegal upon payment of a fee shall issue licences by the shipowner concerned. Vessels authorized to fish in Senegalese waters under this Agreement shall be obliged to forward to the relevant Senegalese authorities statements of catches. In return for the fishing opportunities accorded under this Agreement, the Community shall pay the Republic of Senegal compensation. Full text English Website europa.eu.int Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force European Union - Senegal - reset zoom out zoom in References - Treaties Amended by Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Senegal amending the Agreement on fishing off the coast of Senegal, signed on 15 June 1979 Treaty | Bilateral | Jul 19, 1982 Keyword: Marine fisheries, International agreement-text, Fishing licence, Subsidy/incentive, Foreign fishing, Fishing licence fee Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-152583)