Protocol establishing the fishing opportunities and the compensation provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau on fishing off the coast of Guinea-Bissau for the period 16 June 2001 to 15 June 2006

Language

English

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Access right Data collection/reporting Bycatch Marine fisheries International agreement-text Fishing licence Mesh Inspection Fishing licence fee Foreign fishing Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Mediterranean, Northern Europe, North Atlantic, Europe, Western Africa, North-East Atlantic, Africa, European Union Countries, Sahel, Eastern Europe

Abstract

This Protocol fixes the fishing opportunities granted to the European Economic Community to fish in the Guinea-Bissau waters for the period from 16 June 2001 to 15 June 2006. Fishing shall be based on the principle of non-discrimination between the different fleets (art. 2). The Annex attached lays down with details the conditions governing the pursuit of fishing activities by Community vessels in Guinea-Bissau fishing zone. Specific provisions are devoted to licence application and issuing formalities; fishing licence fees; catch declarations (all Community vessels authorized to fish in Guinea-Bissau’s fishing zone must forward a declaration of their catches to the Ministry of Fisheries); by-catches; inspection and monitoring; authorized mesh size; application of penalties.

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Website

europa.eu.int

References - Treaties

Amended by

Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the extension of the Protocol establishing the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau on fishing off the coast of Guinea-Bissau for the period 16 June 2006 to 15 June 2007

Treaty | Bilateral | Oct 2, 2009

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Access right, International agreement-text

Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-150525)

Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the provisional application of amendments to the Protocol establishing the fishing opportunities and the compensation provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau on fishing off the coast of Guinea-Bissau for the period 16 June 2001 to 15 June 2006, and in Decision 2001/179/EEC setting the terms for financial support to Guinea-Bissau in the fisheries sector

Treaty | Bilateral | Oct 2, 2009

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Access right, Foreign fishing, International agreement-text

Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-149481)