Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe and the European Community Document type Bilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Oct 2, 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-151230) Language English Subject Fisheries Keyword Landing Access right Data collection/reporting Marine fisheries Prohibited fishing area International agreement-text Fishing licence Transshipment Enforcement/compliance Inspection Fishing area Foreign fishing Fishing licence fee Institution Registration Geographical area Mediterranean, Northern Europe, North Atlantic, Europe, North-East Atlantic, Africa, European Union Countries, Central Africa, Eastern Europe Abstract This Agreement regulates economic, financial, technical and scientific cooperation in the fisheries sector between the Contracting Parties, with a view to promoting responsible fishing in São Tomé and Príncipes fishing zones. It regulates access by Community fishing vessels to São Tomé and Príncipes fishing zones. The Protocol attached to the Agreement sets forth the fishing opportunities assigned to the European Community and the related financial contribution to be paid to the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe until 31 May 2010. Moreover, the Annex specifies the conditions under which Community fishing vessels shall carry out fishing activities (fishing licence conditions, catch reporting, landing, observers on board, transhipment, monitoring). Full text Other Website europa.eu.int Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force European Union - Sao Tome and Principe - reset zoom out zoom in References - Treaties Supersedes Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe on fishing off Sao Tome and Principe - Protocol between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe Treaty | Bilateral | Feb 1, 1984 Keyword: Marine fisheries, International agreement-text, Subsidy/incentive, Fishing licence, Foreign fishing, Fishing licence fee Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-152556)