EC/Seychelles fisheries agreement: protocol for the period from 18 January 2005 to 17 January 2011

2005/0173(CNS)

The Council adopted a Regulation approving a protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the agreement between the EU and Seychelles on fishing off Seychelles for the period from 18 January 2005 to 17 January 2011.

The fishing opportunities provided for in the protocol are expressed in vessel numbers (40 tuna seiners and 12 surface longliners) and concern Spain, France, Italy and Portugal.

The financial contribution is set at EUR 24 750 000 (EUR 4 125 000 to be paid annually over six years).