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Protocol establishing the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome e Principe on fishing off the coast of Sao Tome e Principe for the period 1 June 1996 to 31 May 1999.

Country
Sao Tome and Principe
European Union
Type of law
Agreement
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
Fishing vessels of the European Community may fish 9000 tonnes of tuna in waters off the coast of São Tomé e Príncipe for the period of 3 years from 1 June 1996. If the tuna caught by Community vessels in São Tomé e Príncipe waters exceeds that weight, the abovementioned amount shall be increased by ECU 50 for each additional tonne caught. Fishing rights granted pursuant to article 2 of the Agreement shall be for 37 freezer tuna seiners, 7 pole-and-line tuna vessels and 25 surface longliners. The two Parties agree that improving the skills and knowledge of those involved in sea fishing is a vital element in the success of their cooperation. To that end, the Community shall promote technical and other assistance. The annex contains conditions for the exercise of fishing by Community vessels.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/bi-17654.pdf
Web site
http://europa.eu
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Agreement shall enter into force on the date on which the Parties notify each other of the completion of the procedures necessary for this purpose.
Notes
This Protocol shall remain in force for an initial six-year period from the date of its entry into force. It shall supersede the Agreements on fisheries relations between the Community and Lithuania, signed on 17 December 1993, between the Government of the Republic of Finland and the Government of Lithuania, signed on 7 June 1993, and between the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden and the Government of Lithuania, signed on 25 November 1993.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Official Journal No. L 332, 20 December 1996, pp. 7-10.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implements
Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe on fishing off Sao Tome and Principe - Protocol between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe.
Implemented by
Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the provisional application of the protocol establishing the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome e Principe on fishing off the coast of Sao Tome e Principe for the period 1 June 1996 to 31 May 1999.
Council Regulation (EC) No. 1130/97 on the conclusion of the Protocol establishing the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé e Príncipe on fishing off the coast of São Tomé e Príncipe for the period 1 June 1996 to 31 May 1999.
Repealed by
Protocol setting out, for the period from 1 June 1999 to 31 May 2002, the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome e Principe on fishing off the Coast of Sao Tome e Principe.
Council Regulation (EC) No. 428/2000 on the conclusion of the Protocol setting out for the period 1 June 1999 to 31 May 2002 the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome e Principe of fishing off the coast of Sao Tome e Principe.