Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of Mauritius on fishing in Mauritian waters - Protocol No. 1 on the fishing opportunities accorded by Mauritius and the financial contribution accorded by the Community - Protocol No. 2 on experimental fishing for crustaceans.

This Agreement establishes the principles and rules governing the fishing activities of Community vessels in the waters over which Mauritius has sovereignty or jurisdiction in respect of fisheries, in accordance with the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Mauritius shall permit fishing by Community vessels in its waters in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. First of all, fishing activities by Community vessels in the waters of Mauritius shall be subject to possession of a fishing licence issued at the Community's request by the authorities of Mauritius (art. 4). The issue of the licence shall be subject to payment of a licence fee. The Annex specifies formalities for making applications for licences, the amount of the fee and the methods of payment. Additionally, the Parties undertake to coordinate action, either directly or within international organizations, to ensure the management and conservation of the living resources in the Indian Ocean, especially highly migratory species, and to facilitate the relevant scientific research. Protocol No. 1 to the Agreement specifies, on the one hand, the fishing opportunities which have been accorded by Mauritius and, on the other hand, the contribution which has been accorded by the European Community. Protocol No. 2 deals with experimental fishing for crustaceans (authorizations and related compensation to be paid).