Protocol on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe and the European Community.

The purpose of this Protocol is to implement the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe and the European Community. The Parties undertake to promote responsible fishing in São Tomé and Príncipe's fishing zone on the basis of the principle of non‐discrimination. São Tomé and Príncipe undertakes to apply the same technical and conservation measures to all foreign industrial tuna fleets operating in its fishing zone, with the aim of contributing to proper fisheries governance. Moreover, the Parties undertake (i) to promote sustainable development and sustainable and sound environmental management, and (ii) to publish and exchange information on any agreement allowing foreign vessels to enter São Tomé and Príncipe's fishing zone and on the resulting fishing effort, the number of authorizations issued and the catches made.
The Annex attached to the Protocol sets out conditions governing fishing activities by European Union vessels in Sao Tomé and Principe’s fishing zone. The following Appendices are also attached: 1) Coordinates of the Nigeria-São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Zone; 2) Application form for authorisation for a fishing vessel or support vessel; 3) Datasheet; 4) Implementation of the electronic system for recording and reporting fishing activities (ERS); 5) Vessel monitoring system (VMS); 6) Qualifications required by seamen from São Tomé and Príncipe for employment on board Union seiners and longliners.