Protocol defining for the period 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2006 the Tuna fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Democratic Republic of Madagascar on fishing off Madagascar.

This Protocol establishes the financial contribution to be paid by the European Community in accordance with the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Democratic Republic of Madagascar on fishing off Madagascar. Vessels flying the flag of a Member State of the European Community may fish for tuna in Madagascar’s fishing zone on the condition that they have been granted a fishing licence in accordance with the arrangements provided in this Protocol. The Annex attached defines with detail the conditions governing fishing for tuna by European Community vessels in the Malagasy fishing zone, and particularly catch declarations, observers, inspection and surveillance of fishing activities, satellite monitoring.