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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 Príncipe’s fishing zones. It regulates access by Community fishing vessels to São Tomé and Príncipe’s 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).

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European Union -
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