Agreement on cooperation in the sea fisheries sector between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Language

English

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Access right Bycatch Fishing gear/fishing method Migratory species International agreement-text Fishing vessel Fishing licence Dispute settlement Enforcement/compliance Foreign fishing Fishing licence fee Offences/penalties

Abstract

This Agreement establishes the principles, rules and procedures for cooperation between the Member Parties in the conservation and development of fishery resources, and sets out the conditions for the fishing activities of vessels flying the flag of a Member State of the Community in the waters over which Mauritania has sovereignty or jurisdiction. The contracting Parties shall cooperate with a view to ensuring the conservation and rational exploitation of fishery stocks, and promoting economic, commercial and industrial development of the sea fishery sector. To these ends the Agreement lists development activities that the contracting Parties should undertake (inter alia, modernization of the inshore fishing fleet, development of small-scale fishing, aquaculture projects, protection of the marine environment, development of research, training of seamen). The exercise of fishing activities by Community vessels shall be subject to the issuance of a licence by the competent Mauritanian authorities at the request of the competent Community authorities. In return for the fishing opportunities accorded by Mauritania, the Community shall pay financial compensation and contributions, as set out in the Protocol to this Agreement. Article 10 provides for the establishment of a Joint Committee, in charge of the implementation and enforcement of the present Agreement. The latter shall be valid for five years commencing on 1 August 1996.Annex I on the conditions for the exercise of fishing activities by Community vessels in Mauritania's fishing zone is divided into the following Chapters: Documents required for licence application (I); Licences-application, issue and validity (II); Fees (III); Methods of payment (IV); Communication of catch data (V); By-catches (VI); Signing-on of Mauritania seamen (VII); Technical inspection (VIII); Vessel identification (IX); Suspension or withdrawal of licences (X); Other infringements (XI); Fines (XII); Provisions relating to vessels fishing highly migratory species (tuna vessels and surface longliners) (XIII); Provisions applying to pelagic freezer trawlers (XIV). Annex I is followed by one Appendix containing the European Community fisheries agreement application form for a fishing licence.Annex II regarding the cooperation in the monitoring of fishing activities by Community vessels in Mauritania's fishing zone is divided into the following Chapters: Entering and leaving the fishing zone (I); Innocent passage (II); Transhipment (III); Inspection and control (IV); Mauritanian scientific observers on board Community vessels (V); Mutual observation system for shore-based controls (VI); Continuous satellite tracking system (VII); Procedure in the event of boarding (VIII); Discarding at sea (IX); Fight against illegal fishing (X). Annex II is followed by two Appendixes, namely: (1) Mauritania - European Community fisheries agreement address of the surveillance authorities; (2) Mauritania - European Community fisheries agreement report of the Mauritanian scientific observer.

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References - Treaties

Enables

Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on fishing off the coast of Mauritania for the period 1 August 1993 to 31 July 1996

Treaty | Bilateral | Brussels | Nov 5, 1993

Keyword: Access right, Marine fisheries, International agreement-text, Fishing vessel, Fishing licence, Foreign fishing, Fishing licence fee

Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-152142)

Amended by

Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the amendment to the Agreement on cooperation in the sea fisheries sector between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania initialled in Brussels on 20 June 1996

Treaty | Bilateral | Brussels | Dec 4, 1997

Keyword: Marine fishes, Tax/levy, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, International agreement-text, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-152265)