Protocol setting out, for the period from 1 June 2002 to 31 May 2005, the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe on fishing off the coast of Sao Tome and Principe

Language

English

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

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

Abstract

This Protocol establishes for the period from 1 June 2002 until 31 May 2005 the fishing opportunities granted to Community vessels and related financial contribution on the basis of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe on fishing off the coast of São Tomé and Príncipe. Article 1 fixes the said fishing opportunities as per specific types of fishing vessels, namely freezer tuna seiners (36 vessels), pole-and-line tuna vessels (2 vessels) and surface longliners (25 vessels). The Annex lays down with detail the conditions which govern fishing by Community vessels in the São Tomé and Príncipe fishing zone. The Annex deals with the following issues: (1) Application and issue of licences; (2) Provisions applicable to tuna seiners, pole-and-line tuna vessels and surface longliners; (3) Statement of catch and statement of fees due from owners of tuna seiners, pole-and-line vessels and surface longliners; (4) Provisions applicable to deep-water fishing vessels targeting crab; (5) Statement of catch from owners of deep-water fishing vessels targeting crab; (6) Inspection and monitoring; (7) Observers; (8) Fishing zones; (9) Entering and leaving the zone; (10) By-catches; (11) Signing-on of seamen; (12) Standards; (13) Use of services; (14) Procedures in the case of boarding; (15) Procedures in the case of penalties. In addition, four Appendixes are attached. Appendix 1 contains the specimen of the fishing licence application. Appendixes 2 and 3 contain the specimens of the logbooks to be kept by owners of fishing vessels engaged in tuna fishing and targeting crab respectively.

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Website

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References - Treaties

Enables

Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters extending the Protocol setting out, for the period from 1 June 2005 to 31 May 2006, the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe on fishing off the coast of Sao Tome and Principe

Treaty | Bilateral | Oct 2, 2009

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-149979)

Supersedes

Protocol setting out, for the period from 1 June 1999 to 31 May 2002, the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome e Principe on fishing off the Coast of Sao Tome e Principe

Treaty | Bilateral | Feb 26, 2000

Keyword: Marine fishes, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, International agreement-text, Total allowable catch, Subsidy/incentive, Fishing licence, Allocation/quota

Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-148648)