2383

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.; 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.; 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.; Fishing vessels of the European Community may fish 9000 tonnes of tuna in waters off the coast of Sπo Tomé e Príncipe for the period of 3 years from 1 June 1996. If the tuna caught by Community vessels in Sπo 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.Implements: LEX-FAOC018071; FAO Descriptors: 110; 021; 105; 029; 107; 003; 055