Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Communities and the Kingdom of Morocco Document type Bilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Oct 2, 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-150195) Language English Entry into force Feb 28, 2007 Subject Fisheries Keyword Access right Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method International agreement-text Fishing licence Enforcement/compliance Foreign fishing Landing Geographical area Mediterranean, Northern Europe, North Atlantic, Europe, Northern Africa, North-East Atlantic, Africa, European Union Countries, Eastern Europe Abstract The Contracting Parties hereby establish the principles, rules and procedures which shall govern: (a) economic, financial, technical and scientific cooperation in the fisheries sector with a view to introducing responsible fishing in Moroccan fishing zones to guarantee the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources and develop the Moroccan fisheries sector; (b) the conditions governing access by Community fishing vessels to Moroccan fishing zones; (c) the arrangements for policing fisheries in Moroccan waters; and (d) partnerships between companies aimed at developing, in the common interest, economic and related activities in the fisheries sector. As regards access by Community fishing vessels in Moroccan fishing zones, Morocco hereby undertakes to authorize Community fishing vessels to engage in fishing activities in its fishing zones, in compliance with the conditions specified in the Protocol and the Annex attached to the Agreement. The Community shall grant Morocco a financial contribution. Full text Other Website europa.eu.int Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force European Union - Morocco - reset zoom out zoom in