Protocol setting out, for the period from 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2007, the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire on fishing off the coast of Cote d'Ivoire.

The present Protocol establishes fishing opportunities for the period comprised within 1 July 2004 and 30 June 2007, pursuant to article 2 of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire on fishing off the coast of Cote d'Ivoire. The fishing opportunities may be increased by mutual agreement at the request of the European Community, as long as they do not compromise the rational exploitation of the marine resources. The Annex attached lays down conditions for the exercise of fishing activities, giving particular regard to licence applications and issuing formalities, catch declarations, landing of catches, conditions for entering and leaving the zone, mesh sizes, scientific observers, inspection and monitoring, boarding of vessels.