Data entry notes:
This Protocol deals with the fishing opportunities for Community vessels within MauritaniaÆs fishing zone. For a period of five years from 1 August 2001, the fishing opportunities granted under article 5 of the Agreement shall be fixed in accordance with the fishing datasheets h ereby attached. The Contracting Parties shall promote cooperation in the fisheries sector. They shall in particular encourage the convergence of interests among Community and Mauritania private-sector concerns through associations of undertakings, joint ventures and other modalities of partnership for the exploitation of fishery resources as well as the processing and marketing of fishery products. Nine datasheets are attached. They establish the fishing zone, authorised gear, bycatches and mi nimum authorised mesh size as per types of fishing vessels. Furthermore, two Annexes are attached. Annex I lays down conditions for the exercise of fishing activities by Community vessels in MauritaniaÆs fishing zone. It gives particular regard to fishing licences (issue, validity, fishing licence fees), landings in Mauritania and technical inspection. Annex II concerns cooperation in the monitoring of fishing activities by Community vessels in MauritaniaÆs fishing zone (entering and leaving t he fishing zone, transhipment, inspection and observation, application of penalties).; FAO Descriptors: 110; 105; 004; 031; 032; 020; 023; 025; 003; 014; 044; 039; 081; 040; 033
