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.

From 1 June 1999 for the period of 3 years, pursuant to article 2 of the Agreement, fishing rights for fishing vessels of the European Community in waters off the coast of São Tomé e Príncipe shall be: freezer tuna seiners 36 vessels, pole-and-line tuna vessels 7, surface longliners 33 vessels. The financial compensation shall be EUR 318 750 per year. During the period covered by the Protocol the Community shall contribute to scientific and technical programmes to promote better understanding of fisheries and living resources in the São Tomé e Príncipe fishing zone. The Annex contains conditions for the exercise of fishing by Community vessels in the São Tomé e Príncipe such as application for and issue of licences, validity and payment of licence fee, statement of catch, fishing zone, boarding and others. (6 articles, 1 annex and 1 appendix)