Treaty between the Government of the Republic of Honduras and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning the delimitation of the maritime areas between the Cayman Islands and the Republic of Honduras.
Type of law
Agreement
Abstract
The Parties agree that the maritime boundary between the Cayman Islands and the Republic of Honduras shall be formed by geodesic lines joining, in the order in which they are given specified points identified by their geographical coordinates. Provisions concerning fishing by vessels of the Cayman Islands in the area of Misteriosa and Rosario Banks are set out in Annex B to this Treaty, which forms an integral part thereof. Commercial fishing for red snapper and grouper by vessels of the Cayman Islands may continue in the area of Misteriosa and Rosario Banks located in the exclusive economic zone of the Republic of Honduras, in accordance with existing patterns and levels. The Government of the Republic of Honduras extends access, free of charge, to the said area for up to ten vessels of the Cayman Islands, duly notified in advance by the competent authorities of the Cayman Islands, for the purpose of conducting such fishing. Specified conditions shall apply. The Government of the Republic of Honduras shall have exclusive authority to enforce the provisions of this annex and applicable national fishery regulations with respect to fishing by vessels of the Cayman Islands within the said area.
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Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No