Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in North-East Atlantic Fisheries Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Nov 18, 1980 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-000848) Title (French) Convention sur la future coopération multilatérale dans les pêches de l'Atlantique du Nord-est Title (Other) Übereinkommen über die künftige multilaterale Zusammenarbeit auf dem Gebiet der Fischerei im Nordostatlantik Place of adoption London Depository United Kingdom Language French, English Entry into force Mar 17, 1982 Subject Fisheries Keyword International organization Research Total allowable catch Stock enhancement/repopulation Prohibited fishing area Seasons Data collection/reporting Fishery management and conservation Monitoring Fishing gear/fishing method Size Marine fisheries Sustainable use Marine fishes Fishing area Geographical area North Atlantic Abstract Objectives: To promote the conservation and optimum utilization of the fishery resources of the North-East Atlantic area within a framework appropriate to the regime of extended coastal State jurisdiction over fisheries, and accordingly to encourage international cooperation and consultation with respect to these resources. Summary of provisions: (a) The Convention to apply to all fishery resources within the Convention area defined in article 1, with exception of sea mammals and sedentary species. (b) The parties to establish and maintain a North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission, the Commission may set up such committees and other subsidiary bodies as it considers desirable for the exercise of its duties and funding (art. 3); (c) The Commission shall perform its functions in the interests of the conservation and optimum utilization of the fisheries resources of the Convention area, and shall take into account the best scientific evidence available to it. It shall also provide a forum for consultation and the exchange of information on the state of fisheries resources in the convention areas and on management policies (art. 4); (d) The Commission shall make recommendations concerning fisheries conducted beyond the areas under the fisheries jurisdiction of the contracting parties (art. 5). it may make recommendations and give advice concerning fisheries conducted within an area under the fisheries jurisdiction of a contracting party if the contracting party in question so requests (art. 6); (e) The Commission may be a qualified majority make recommendations concerning measures to control relating fisheries (art. 8). (Source: UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment, 2005) Full text English French Website treaties.fco.gov.uk Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Withdrawal Bulgaria Jul 24, 1984 Jul 24, 1984 [2] - - Cuba - - Nov 18, 1980 - Denmark Mar 17, 1982 Mar 15, 1982 [1] Nov 18, 1980 - Estonia Jul 7, 2003 Jul 7, 2003 [2] - Jul 15, 2005 European Union Mar 17, 1982 Sep 18, 1981 [3] Jan 18, 1980 - Germany Mar 17, 1982 Aug 25, 1981 [1] Feb 13, 1981 - Iceland Mar 17, 1982 Jul 6, 1981 [1] Nov 18, 1980 - Norway Mar 17, 1982 Jul 3, 1981 [1] Nov 18, 1980 - Poland Nov 20, 1984 Nov 20, 1984 [1] Dec 17, 1980 Apr 21, 2006 Portugal Jun 29, 1983 Jun 29, 1983 [1] Nov 18, 1980 - Russian Federation Mar 17, 1982 Feb 3, 1982 [1] Nov 18, 1980 - Spain Mar 9, 1984 Mar 9, 1984 [1] Nov 18, 1980 - Sweden Mar 17, 1982 Mar 17, 1982 [1] Dec 19, 1980 Jul 4, 1996 * [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature reset zoom out zoom in Other references Literature 1 record related to this treaty. View literature