Protocol on conditions relating to reciprocal access for fishing vessels of both Parties.

The Protocol between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica regards conditions relating to reciprocal access for fishing vessels of both Parties. Pursuant to Article 4 of the Agreement, the following number of licences will be issued to Community vessels registered in the French Departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and not exceeding 30 feet in length: in the area outside 12 miles from the baselines 100 licences to fish demersal and pelagic species, - 50 licences to fish pelagic species, - 20 licences to fish demersal species and in the area between six to 12 miles from the baselines: - 30 licences to fish for pelagic species. Licence fees applicable to Community vessels are vessels not exceeding 30 feet: EC $ 100 per vessel per annum, - vessels above 30 and not exceeding 40 feet: EC $ 150 per vessel per annum. The financial compensation referred to in Article 5 of the Agreement shall be set for the first three years of application of the Agreement at a flat rate of ECU 1 650 000, payable in three equal annual instalments.