Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and the provisional application of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cape Verde
Date: 2011-04-27
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Cabo Verde, allocation of resources, cooperation agreement, fishery management, fishing agreement, fishing area, fishing licence, fishing rights

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EUROPEAN COMMISSION 

Brussels, 27.4.2011 
COM(2011) 229 final 

2011/0098 (NLE) 

Proposal for a 

COUNCIL DECISION 

on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and the provisional application of the 
Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in 
the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the 
Republic of Cape Verde  

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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 

On  the  basis  of  a  mandate  from  the  Council1,  the  European  Commission  has  conducted 
negotiations with the Republic of Cape Verde on the renewal of the Protocol to the Fisheries 
Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cape Verde of 
19 December 2006. Following the negotiations, a new Protocol was initialled on 22 December 
2010 covering a period of three years from 1 September 2011, the current Protocol being due 
to expire on 31 August 2011. 

This procedure is being initiated, along with the procedures relating to the Council Decision, 
with the consent of the Parliament, for the conclusion of the Protocol itself and the Council 
Regulation on the allocation of fishing opportunities among the Member States of the EU.  

The  Commission’s  negotiating  position  was  based  in  part  on  the  results  of  an  ex-post 
evaluation carried out by external experts. 

The  main  objective  of  the  Protocol  to  the  Agreement  is  to  define  the  fishing  opportunities 
offered  to  European  Union  vessels  based  on  the  surplus  available  as  well  as  the  financial 
contribution due, separately, for access rights and for sectoral support.  

The aim is to continue the cooperation between the European Union and the Republic of Cape 
Verde,  thereby  creating  a  partnership  framework  within  which  to  develop  a  sustainable 
fisheries policy and sound exploitation of fishery resources in the Cape Verde fishing zone, in 
the interests of both Parties.  

The  new  Protocol  is  in  keeping  with  the  two  Parties'  concern  to  strengthen  partnership  and 
cooperation in the fisheries sector using all the financial instruments available. To this end, it 
should  be  reiterated  that  there  is  a  need  to  create  a  framework  which  is  favourable  to  the 
development  of  investment  in  this  sector  and  optimising  the  production  of  small-scale 
fisheries. 

The overall financial contribution of the Protocol of EUR 1 305 000 over the whole period is 
based on: a) an annual reference tonnage fixed at 5 000 tonnes for 74 vessels corresponding to 
EUR 325 000 per year, and b) support for the development of the sectoral fisheries policy of 
the  Republic  of  Cape  Verde  amounting  to  EUR  110 000  per  year.  This  support  meets  the 
objectives of the national fisheries policy. 

With regard to the fishing opportunities, 28 tuna seiners, 35 surface longliners and 11 pole-
and-line  vessels  will  be  authorised  to  fish.  Nevertheless,  on  the  basis  of  the  annual 
assessments  of  the  state  of  stocks,  these  fishing  opportunities  could  be  revised  upwards  or 
downwards, which would lead to a corresponding review of the financial contribution. 

The Commission proposes, on this basis, that the Council adopt by Decision the signing and 
the provisional application of the Protocol. 

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Decision No 12600/10 of 27 September 2010.  

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2011/0098 (NLE) 

Proposal for a 

COUNCIL DECISION 

on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and the provisional application of the 
Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in 
the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the 
Republic of Cape Verde 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  on  the  Functioning  of  the  European  Union,  and  in  particular 
Article 43 in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 

Whereas: 

(1) 

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(2) 

(3) 

(4) 

(5) 

On  19  December  2006,  the  Council  adopted  Regulation  (EC)  No 2027/2006  on  the 
conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community 
and the Republic of Cape Verde2. 

The Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided 
for in the Partnership Agreement will expire on 31 August 2011. 

The  European  Union  has  negotiated  with  the  Republic  of  Cape  Verde  (hereafter 
referred to as 'Cape Verde') a new Protocol granting European Union vessels fishing 
opportunities  in  the  waters  over  which  Cape  Verde  exercises  sovereignty  or 
jurisdiction in fishing matters.  

On  completion  of  the  negotiations,  a  new  Protocol  was  initialled  on  22  December 
2010. 

In order to allow European Union vessels to carry out fishing activities, Article 15 of 
the new Protocol provides for it to be applied on a provisional basis. 

The  new  Protocol  should  be  signed  and  applied  on  a  provisional  basis,  pending  the 
completion of the procedures for its formal conclusion. 

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: 

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Council Regulation (EC) No 2027/2006 of 19 December 2006, OJ L 414, 30.12.2006, p.1.  

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Article 1 

The  signing  of  the  Protocol  setting  out  the  fishing  opportunities  and  financial  contribution 
provided for  in the  Fisheries Partnership Agreement between  the European Community  and 
the  Republic  of  Cape  Verde  is  hereby  approved  on  behalf  of  the  Union,  subject  to  its 
conclusion.  

The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision. 

Article 2 

The  President  of  the  Council  is  hereby  authorised  to  designate  the  person(s)  empowered  to 
sign the Protocol on behalf of the European Union, subject to its conclusion. 

The Protocol shall apply on a provisional basis from 1 September 2011, in accordance with 
Article 15, pending the completion of the procedures for its formal conclusion. 

Article 3 

Article 4 

This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption. 

Done at Brussels,  

For the Council 
The President  

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ANNEX 

Protocol 

Protocol agreed between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde setting 
out fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries 
Partnership Agreement between the two parties currently in force  

Article 1 
Period of application and fishing opportunities 

1. 

For  a  period  of  three  years,  the  fishing  opportunities  granted  to  European  Union 
vessels under Article 5 of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement shall be as follows: 

Highly  migratory  species  (species  listed  in  Annex  1  to  the  1982  United  Nations 
Convention on the Law of the Sea).  

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freezer tuna seiners: 28 vessels; 

pole-and-line tuna vessels: 11 vessels; 

surface longliners: 35 vessels. 

2. 

Paragraph 1 shall apply subject to Articles 4 and 5 of this Protocol.  

Article 2 
Financial contribution – Methods of payment 

1. 

For the period referred to in Article 1, the financial contribution referred to in Article 
7 of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement shall be EUR 435 000. 

2. 

The financial contribution comprises: 

(a) 
an annual amount for access to the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Cape 
Verde of EUR 325 000, equivalent to a reference tonnage of 5 000 tonnes per year, 
and  

a specific amount of EUR 110 000 per year for support to and implementation 

(b) 
of the sectoral fisheries policy of Cape Verde. 

Paragraph  1  shall  apply  subject  to  Articles  3,  4,  5,  7  and  8  of  this  Protocol  and 
Articles 12 and 13 of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement.  

If the overall quantity of catches by European Union vessels in Cape Verdean waters 
exceeds  5  000  tonnes  per  year,  the  total  amount  of  the  financial  contribution  of 
EUR 325 000  shall  be  increased  by  EUR  65  for  each  additional  tonne  caught. 
However, the total annual amount paid by the European Union shall not be more than 
twice the amount indicated in paragraph 2(a) (EUR 325 000). Where the quantities 
caught by European Union vessels exceed the quantities corresponding to twice the 

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total  annual  amount,  the  amount  due  for  the  quantity  exceeding  that  limit  shall  be 
paid the following year.  

Payment of the financial contribution due under Paragraph 2(a) and (b) above shall 
be made within 60 days of the entry into force of the Protocol for the first year and 
by the renewal date for subsequent years. 

The  Cape  Verdean  authorities  shall  have  full  discretion  regarding  the  use  to  which 
the financial contribution referred to in paragraph 2(a) is put. 

The financial contribution shall be paid into a single Public Treasury account opened 
with a financial institution specified by the Cape Verdean authorities. 

Article 3 
Promotion of responsible and sustainable fishing in Cape Verdean waters  

No later than three months after the entry into force of this Protocol, the Parties shall 
agree,  within  the  Joint  Committee  provided  for  in  Article  9  of  the  Fisheries 
Partnership  Agreement,  on  a  multiannual  sectoral  programme  and  detailed 
implementing rules, in particular: 

(a) 

(b) 

annual and multiannual guidelines for using the financial contribution referred 
to in Article 2(2)(b); 

the  objectives,  both  annual  and  multiannual,  to  be  achieved  with  a  view  to 
introducing,  over  time,  responsible  and  sustainable  fishing,  taking  account  of 
the priorities expressed by Cape Verde in its national fisheries policy and other 
policies relating to or having an impact on the introduction of responsible and 
sustainable fishing; 

(c) 

criteria and procedures for evaluating the results obtained each year. 

Any proposed amendments to the multiannual sectoral programme must be approved 
by  both  Parties  within  the  Joint  Committee,  or  on  the  basis  of  an  exchange  of 
correspondence. 

Each year, the Cape Verdean authorities may decide to allocate an additional amount 
over and above the share of the financial contribution referred to in Article 2(2)(b) 
with  a  view  to  implementing  the  multiannual  programme.  This  allocation  shall  be 
communicated  to  the  European  Union  no  later  than  two  (2)  months  before  the 
anniversary date of this Protocol.  

Each year, the two Parties shall carry out, within the Joint Committee, an evaluation 
of  the  progress  made  in  implementing  the  multiannual  sectoral  programme.  Where 
this  evaluation  indicates  that  the  objectives  financed  directly  by  the  share  of  the 
financial  contribution  referred  to  in  Article 2(2)(b)  of  this  Protocol  have  not  been 
satisfactorily achieved, the European Union reserves the right to reduce that share of 
the  financial  contribution  with  a  view  to  adjusting  the  amount  allocated  to  the 
implementation of the Programme in line with the results.  

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Article 4 
Scientific cooperation on responsible fishing  

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

The  two  Parties  hereby  undertake  to  promote  responsible  fishing  in  Cape  Verdean 
waters  on  the  basis  of  the  principles  of  non-discrimination  between  the  different 
fleets fishing in those waters. 

During  the  period  covered  by  this  Protocol,  the  European  Union  and  the  Cape 
Verdean  authorities  shall  monitor  the  evolution  of  resources  in  the  Cape  Verdean 
fishing zone. 

The  two  Parties  shall  comply  with  the  recommendations  and  resolutions  of  the 
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) regarding 
the responsible management of fisheries. 

In  accordance  with  Article  4  of  the  Fisheries  Partnership  Agreement,  based  on  the 
recommendations and  resolutions adopted within the ICCAT and the best available 
scientific  advice,  the  Parties  shall  consult  each  other  within  the  Joint  Committee 
provided  for  in  Article  9  of  the  Fisheries  Partnership  Agreement  and,  where 
necessary  after  a  scientific  meeting  and  by  mutual  agreement,  take  measures  to 
ensure the sustainable management of fisheries resources concerning the activities of 
European Union vessels. 

Article 5 
Adjustment of fishing opportunities by mutual agreement 

The  fishing  opportunities  referred  to  in  Article  1  may  be  adjusted  by  mutual  agreement 
insofar  as  the  recommendations  and  resolutions  adopted  by  ICCAT  confirm  that  this 
adjustment  guarantees  the  sustainable  management  of  the  fishery  resources  covered  by  this 
Protocol. In this case, the financial contribution referred to in Article 2(2)(a) shall be adjusted 
proportionately  and  pro  rata  temporis  and  the  necessary  amendments  shall  be  made  to  this 
Protocol and to its Annex.  

Article 6 
Landing incentives and promoting cooperation between economic operators 

1. 

2. 

3. 

The  two  parties  shall  cooperate  with  a  view  to  improving  landing  options  in  Cape 
Verdean ports.  

The Joint Committee shall define the methods to be used to achieve this and shall set 
the level of financial incentives to apply.  

The  Parties  shall  endeavour  to  create  conditions  favourable  to  the  promotion  of 
relations  between  their  enterprises  in  the  technical,  economic  and  commercial 
spheres  by  encouraging  the  establishment  of  an  environment  favourable  to  the 
development of business and investment. 

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Article 7 
Suspension of the payment of the financial contribution 

1. 

The financial contribution, as referred to in Article 2(2)(a) and (b), may be suspended 
if one or more of the following conditions apply: 

(a)  Unusual  circumstances,  other  than  natural  phenomena,  prevent  fishing 
activities in the Cape Verdean EEZ; 

(b) 
following  significant  changes  in  the  policy  guidelines  which  led  to  the 
conclusion of this Protocol, one of the two Parties requests a review of the provisions 
with a view to a possible amendment thereof;  

(c)  The European Union notes that there has been a violation in Cape Verde of the 
essential  and  fundamental  elements  of  human  rights  and  democratic  principles  as 
provided for in Article 9 of the Cotonou Agreement. 

2. 

The European Union reserves the right to suspend, partially or totally, the payment of 
the specific financial contribution provided for in Article 2(2)(b) of this Protocol:  

if  the  results  obtained  are  inconsistent  with  the  programming,  following  an 

(a) 
evaluation carried out by the Joint Committee; 

(b) 

in the event of failure to implement this financial contribution. 

3. 

Payment of the financial contribution shall resume after consultation and agreement 
by the two Parties, as soon as the situation existing prior to the events mentioned in 
paragraph  1  has  been  re-established  and/or  if  the  results  of  the  financial 
implementation referred to in paragraph 2 so warrant.  

Article 8 
Suspension of the Implementation of the Protocol 

1. 

The implementation of this Protocol may be suspended at the initiative of one of the 
two Parties if one or more of the following conditions apply:  

unusual circumstances, as defined in Article 7.3(a) of the Fisheries Partnership 

(a) 
Agreement, prevent fishing activities in the Cape Verdean EEZ; 

(b) 
following  significant  changes  in  the  policy  objectives  which  led  to  the 
conclusion of this Protocol, one of the two Parties requests a review of the provisions 
with a view to a possible amendment thereof; 

(c) 
one of the two Parties violates one of the essential and fundamental elements of 
human rights and democratic principles as provided for in Article 9 of the Cotonou 
Agreement; 

(d) 
there  is  non-payment  of  the  financial  contribution  provided  for  in  Article 
2(2)(a) by the European Union, for reasons other than those provided for in Article 7 
of this Protocol; 

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3. 

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2. 

3. 

a dispute which has not been settled in the Joint Committee is ongoing between 

(e) 
the two Parties; 

one of the two Parties does not comply with the provisions of this Protocol and 

(f) 
the Annex and appendices hereto.  

Where the application of the Protocol is suspended for reasons other than those given 
in paragraph 1(c) above, it shall require the Party concerned to notify its intention in 
writing  at  least  three  months  before  the  date  on  which  suspension  is  due  to  take 
effect. Suspension of the Protocol for the reasons given in paragraph 1( c) shall apply 
immediately after the suspension decision has been taken.  

In the event of suspension, the Parties shall continue to consult with a view to finding 
an amicable settlement to their dispute. Where such settlement is reached, application 
of  the  Protocol  shall  resume  and  the  amount  of  the  financial  contribution  shall  be 
reduced proportionately and pro rata temporis according to the period during which 
application of the Protocol has been suspended. 

Article 9 
Electronic communication 

Cape Verde and the EU undertake to install as soon as possible the computer systems 
required for the electronic exchange of all the information and documents related to 
the implementation of the Agreement. 

Once the  systems provided for in Paragraph 1 above are operational, the electronic 
version of a document shall be considered to be the equivalent of a paper document 
in every way.  

Cape  Verde  and  the  EU  shall  inform  each  other  of  any  malfunction  of  a  computer 
system  as  soon  as  possible.  The  information  and  documents  related  to  the 
implementation of the Agreement shall then be automatically replaced by their paper 
version as specified in the Annex. 

Article 10 
Satellite monitoring 

Cape Verde shall install as soon as possible a satellite monitoring system (VMS) for fishing 
vessels fishing in its waters. Once this system has been set up, the provisions defined in the 
Annex to this Protocol shall apply. 

Article 11  

Confidentiality of data 

Cape Verde undertakes to process all  data relating to EU vessels and their fishing activities 
obtained within the framework of the Agreement in a confidential manner at all times and to 
use it exclusively for the purposes of implementing the Agreement.  

Article 12 
National legislation 

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2. 

The  activities  of  European  Union  fishing  vessels  operating  in  the  waters  of  Cape 
Verde  under  this  Protocol  shall  be  governed  by  the  legislation  in  force  in  Cape 
Verde,  in  particular  the  provisions  of  the  Cape  Verdean  fisheries  resources 
management plan, unless the Fisheries Partnership Agreement, this Protocol and its 
Annex and appendices provide otherwise.  

The Cape Verdean authorities shall inform the European Commission of any change 
or any new legislation relating to the fishing sector.  

Article 13 
Duration 

This Protocol and the annex hereto shall apply for a period of three years from the provisional 
application in accordance with Article 15, unless notice of termination is given in accordance 
with Article 14. 

Article 14 
Termination  

1. 

2. 

In the event of termination of the Protocol, the Party concerned shall notify the other 
Party in writing of its intention to terminate it at least six months before the date on 
which such termination would take effect. 

Dispatch  of  the  notification,  as  referred  to  in  the  previous  paragraph,  shall  open 
consultations between the Parties. 

Article 15 
Provisional application 

This Protocol shall apply provisionally as from 1 September 2011.  

Article 16 
Entry into force 

This Protocol with its Annex shall enter into force on the date on which the Parties notify each 
other of the completion of the procedures necessary for that purpose.  

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CONDITIONS FOR THE EXERCISE OF FISHING ACTIVITIES BY EUROPEAN 
UNION VESSELS IN THE CAPE VERDEAN FISHING ZONE 

ANNEX 

CHAPTER I 

General provisions 

Designation of competent authority 

For  the  purposes  of  this  Annex  and  notwithstanding  any  indication  to  the  contrary,  any 
reference to the European Union (EU) or to Cape Verde as a competent authority shall mean: 

–  For  the  EU:  the  European  Commission,  where  applicable  via  the  EU  delegation  in  Cape 

Verde; 

–  For Cape Verde: the Minister for Fisheries. 

National EEZ 

Cape Verde shall notify the EU, before the Protocol enters into force, of the geographical co-
ordinates of its EEZ and the baselines.  

Fishing Zones 

EU vessels may carry out their fishing activities from 12 nautical miles off the baselines. 

Appointment of a local agent 

Any EU vessel which plans to land or tranship in a Cape Verde port must be represented by a 
consignee resident in Cape Verde. 

Bank account 

Cape Verde shall notify the EU before the entry into force of the Protocol of the details of the 
bank  account(s)  into  which  the  financial  sums  payable  by  EU  vessels  under  the  Agreement 
should be paid. The inherent costs linked to bank transfers shall be borne by shipowners. 

CHAPTER II 

Fishing authorisations 

Condition for obtaining a fishing authorisation – eligible vessels 

The  Fishing  authorisations  referred  to  in  Article  6  of  the  Agreement  shall  be  issued  on  the 
condition that the vessel is included in the EU register of fishing vessels and that all previous 
obligations of the shipowner, the master, or the vessel itself arising out of fishing activities in 
Cape Verde under the Agreement have been met. 

Application for a fishing authorisation 

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The EU shall submit to Cape Verde an application for a fishing authorisation in respect of any 
vessel wishing to fish under the Agreement at least 15 days before the start of the period of 
validity requested using the form attached to this Annex as Appendix 1. The application must 
be typed or legibly written in block capitals. 

For each initial application for a fishing authorisation on the basis of the Protocol in force, or 
following  a  technical  change  to  the  vessel  concerned,  the  application  shall  be  accompanied 
by: 

i. 

ii. 

iii. 

proof  of  payment  of  the  flat-rate  fee  for  the  period  of  validity  of  the  fishing 
authorisation requested, and the flat-rate contribution for the observers referred to in 
Chapter X of this Annex; 

the name and address of the local consignee for the vessel, where there is one;  

a recent colour photograph of the vessel, showing a lateral view, and at least 15 cm x 
10 cm in size; 

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any other document specifically required under the Agreement. 

For renewal of a fishing authorisation under the Protocol in force for a vessel whose technical 
specifications have not been modified, the renewal application shall only be accompanied by 
proof of payment of the fee and the flat-rate contribution to the costs of the observer. 

Anticipated flat-rate fee 

The amount of the flat-rate fee is set on the basis of the annual rate specified in the technical 
sheets included in Appendix 2 to this Annex. It shall include all local and national taxes with 
the exception of port taxes, transhipment taxes and charges for the provision of services. 

Provisional list of vessels authorised to fish 

Once  it  has  received  the  fishing  authorisation  applications,  Cape  Verde  shall  immediately 
draw up, for each category of vessel, the provisional list of applicant vessels. This list shall be 
sent without delay to the national body responsible for supervising fishing, and to the EU.  

The  EU  shall  forward  the  provisional  list  to  the  shipowner  or  to  the  consignee.  If  the  EU 
offices are closed, Cape Verde may send the provisional list directly to the shipowner or their 
consignee with a copy to the EU. 

Issue of fishing authorisation 

Cape Verde shall issue the fishing authorisation to the EU within 15 days of receiving the full 
application file. 

Where a fishing authorisation is renewed during the period in which the Protocol applies, the 
new fishing authorisation must contain a clear reference to the initial fishing authorisation.  

The EU shall forward the fishing authorisation to the shipowner or to the consignee. If the EU 
offices are closed, Cape Verde may issue the fishing authorisation directly to the shipowner or 
their consignee and send a copy to the EU. 

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List of vessels authorised to fish 

Once  the  fishing  authorisation  is  issued,  Cape  Verde  shall  draw  up  immediately  for  each 
category of vessel the final list of vessels which are authorised to fish in the Cape Verdean 
zone.  This  list  shall  be  sent  immediately  to  the  national  body  responsible  for  monitoring 
fishing and to the EU and shall replace the provisional list mentioned above. 

Period of validity of the fishing authorisation 

Fishing authorisations shall be valid for one year and be renewable. 

In order to establish the start of the period of validity, annual period shall mean: 

i. 

ii. 

ii. 

for  the  first  year  of  application  of  the  Protocol,  the  period  between  the  date  of  its 
entry into force and 31 December of the same year; 

then, each complete calendar year; 

for the last year of application of the Protocol, the period between 1 January and the 
date of expiry of the Protocol. 

Keeping the fishing authorisation on board 

The fishing authorisation must be kept on board at all times. 

However, vessels shall be authorised to fish as soon as they are included on the provisional 
list  mentioned  above.  Vessels  must  keep  the  provisional  list  on  board  until  their  fishing 
authorisation is issued. 

Transfer of fishing authorisation 

The fishing authorisation shall be issued for a given vessel and shall not be transferable. 

However, in the case of force majeure and at the request of the EU, the fishing authorisation 
shall  be  replaced  by  a  new  authorisation,  issued  for  another  similar  vessel  or  a  substitute 
vessel.  

The  transfer  shall  involve  the  fishing  authorisation  to  be  replaced  being  returned  by  the 
shipowner  or  their  consignee  in  Cape  Verde  and  Cape  Verde  drawing  up  the  replacement 
authorisation  as  soon  as  possible.  The  replacement  authorisation  shall  be  issued  as  soon  as 
possible to the shipowner or their consignee when the authorisation to be replaced is returned. 
The  replacement  authorisation  shall  take  effect  on  the  day  on  which  the  authorisation  to  be 
replaced is returned. 

Cape Verde shall update the list of vessels authorised to fish as soon as possible. The new list 
shall be sent without delay to the national body responsible for supervising fishing, and to the 
EU. 

Support vessels  

At  the  request  of  the  EU,  Cape  Verde  shall  authorise  EU  vessels  which  are  holders  of  a 
fishing authorisation to be assisted by support vessels. The support vessels shall fly the flag of 

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an EU Member State or belong to an EU company, and may not be equipped for catching fish 
or be used for transhipments. 

Cape Verde shall define its support activities and the conditions for obtaining authorisations 
and shall draw up a list of authorised support vessels and send it without delay to the national 
body responsible for supervising fishing and to the EU.  

CHAPTER III 

Technical measures 

Technical  measures  applicable  to  the  vessels  holding  a  fishing  authorisation,  relating  to  the 
zone,  fishing  gear  and  additional  catch,  shall  be  defined  for  each  fishing  category  in  the 
technical sheets contained in Appendix 2 to this Annex.  

The  vessels  shall  respect  all  the  recommendations  adopted  by  the  ICCAT  (International 
Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas). 

CHAPTER IV 

Catch reporting 

Fishing logbook 

The  master  of  an  EU  vessel  fishing  under  the  Agreement  shall  keep  a  fishing  logbook,  for 
which the model for each category of fishing is included in Appendix 3 of this Annex.  

The fishing logbook shall be completed by the master for each day the vessel is present in the 
Cape Verde fishing zone.  

Each day the master shall record in the fishing logbook the quantity of each species, identified 
by  its  code  alpha  3  of  the  FAO,  caught  and  kept  on  board,  expressed  in  kilograms  of  live 
weight or, where necessary, the number of individual fish. For each main species, the master 
shall also mention the bad catch.  

Where applicable, the master shall also record each day in the fishing logbook the quantities 
of  each  species  thrown  back  into  the  sea,  expressed  in  kilograms  of  live  weight  or,  where 
necessary, the number of individual fish. 

The  fishing  logbook  shall  be  filled  in  legibly,  in  block  capitals,  and  shall  be  signed  by  the 
master.  

The master shall be responsible for the accuracy of the data recorded in the fishing logbook. 

Catch reporting 

The master shall notify the vessel's catch by submitting to Cape Verde its fishing logbooks for 
the period of its presence in the Cape Verdean fishing zone.  

The fishing logbooks shall be transmitted in one of the following ways:  

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i. 

ii. 

a. 

b. 

c. 

when passing through a Cape Verdean port, the original of each fishing logbook shall 
be  submitted  to  the  local  representative  of  Cape  Verde,  who  shall  confirm  receipt 
thereof in writing; 

when  leaving  the  Cape  Verde  fishing  zone  without  first  passing  through  a  Cape 
Verdean port, the original of each fishing logbook shall be sent within a period of 14 
days after arrival in any other port, and in any case within a period of 30 days after 
leaving the Cape Verdean zone;  

by letter sent to Cape Verde; 

or by fax, to the number given by Cape Verde; 

or by e-mail. 

The two Parties shall make every effort to establish a system for reporting catches based on 
the electronic exchange of all the data. 

As soon as Cape Verde is able to receive catch declarations by e-mail, the master shall send 
the fishing logbooks to Cape Verde at the e-mail address given by Cape Verde. Cape Verde 
shall confirm receipt thereof immediately by return e-mail.  

The master shall send a copy of all the fishing logbooks to the EU. For tuna-fishing vessels 
and surface longliners, the master shall also send a copy of all the fishing logbooks to one of 
the following scientific institutes: 

i. 

ii. 

iii. 

iv 

Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD); 

Instituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO); 

IPIMAR (Instituto Português de Investigação Maritima), or 

INDP (Instituto Nacional de Desenvolvimento das Pescas). 

The return of the vessel into the Cape Verdean zone within the period of validity of its fishing 
authorisation shall give rise to further catch reporting.  

Where the provisions concerning catch reporting are not observed, Cape Verde may suspend 
the fishing authorisation of the vessel concerned until the missing catch report is obtained and 
penalise  the  shipowner  in  accordance  with  the  relevant  provisions  under  the  national 
legislation  in  force.  If  the  offence  is  repeated,  Cape  Verde  may  refuse  to  renew  the  fishing 
authorisation.  Cape  Verde  shall  inform  the  EU  immediately  of  any  sanction  applied  in  this 
context. 

Final statement of fees for the tuna-fishing vessels and surface longliners 

For each tuna-fishing vessel and surface longliner, the EU shall draw up, on the basis of its 
catch reporting confirmed by the above scientific institutes, a final statement of the fees owed 
by the vessel in respect of its annual season for the previous calendar year.  

The EU shall send this final statement to Cape Verde and to the shipowner before 31 July of 
the year in progress. Cape Verde may contest the final statement, on the basis of documentary 

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proof, within thirty days of its being sent. In the case of disagreement, the Parties shall consult 
each  other  in  the  Joint  Committee.  If  Cape  Verde  does  not  object  within  30  days,  the  final 
statement shall be considered to be adopted. 

Where the final statement is greater than the anticipated flat-rate fee paid to obtain the fishing 
authorisation,  the  shipowner  shall  pay  the  outstanding  balance  to  Cape  Verde  by  30 
September of the year in progress. Where the final statement is less than the expected flat-rate 
fee, the remaining amount may not be reclaimed by the shipowner. 

CHAPTER V 

Landings and transhipments 

The master of an EU vessel wishing to land in a Cape Verdean port, or to tranship catch from 
the  Cape  Verde  zone,  must  notify  Cape  Verde,  at  least  24  hours  before  landing  or 
transhipment, of the following: 

a. 

b. 

c. 

d. 

e. 

f. 

the name of the fishing vessel which must land or tranship;  

the port of landing or transhipment; 

the date and time scheduled for the landing or transhipment;  

the  quantity  (expressed  in  kilograms  of  live  weight  or,  if  necessary,  the  number  of 
individual  fish)  of  each  species  to  be  landed  or  transhipped  (identified  by  its  FAO 
alpha 3 code); 

in the case of transhipment, the name of the receiving vessel; 

the health certificate of the receiving vessel. 

The  transhipment  operation  must  be  carried  out  in  the  waters  of  a  Cape  Verdean  port 
authorised for this purpose. Transhipment at sea is prohibited. 

Non-compliance with these provisions shall lead to the application of the relevant sanctions 
provided for under Cape Verdean legislation. 

An  EU  vessel  which  lands  in  a  Cape  Verdean  port,  or  which  sells  its  catch  to  a  processing 
factory  in  Cape  Verde  shall  benefit  from  a  financial  incentive  in  the  form  of  a  partial 
reduction in the fee, in accordance with the limits set out in the technical sheets included in 
Appendix 2 of this Annex. 

CHAPTER VI 

Check 

Entering and leaving the zone 

Any entry into or departure from the Cape Verdean fishing zone of an EU vessel holding a 
fishing authorisation must be notified to Cape Verde within 3 hours of the entry or departure. 

When notifying its entry or departure, the vessel shall notify in particular:  

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ii. 

the date, time and point of passage scheduled; 

the quantity of each species held on board, as identified by its FAO alpha 3 code and 
expressed in kilograms of live weight or, if necessary, the number of individual fish; 

iii. 

product presentation.  

Notification shall be given preferably by e-mail or, failing that, by fax or radio, to an e-mail 
address, a telephone number or a frequency communicated by Cape Verde. Cape Verde shall 
immediately  inform  the  vessels  concerned  and  the  EU  of  any  change  to  the  e-mail  address, 
telephone number or transmission frequency.  

Any vessel found to be fishing in the Cape Verde zone without having previously notified its 
presence shall be considered to be an unauthorised fishing vessel.  

Inspection at sea 

The inspection at sea in the Cape Verde zone of EU vessels holding a fishing authorisation 
shall  be  carried  out  by  vessels  and  inspectors  of  Cape  Verde  who  are  clearly  identified  as 
being assigned to carry out fishing checks.  

Before  going  on  board,  the  Cape  Verdean  inspectors  shall  warn  the  EU  vessel  of  their 
decision to carry out an inspection. The inspection shall be carried out by a maximum of two 
inspectors,  who  must  provide  proof  of  their  identity  and  official  position  as  an  inspector 
before carrying out the inspection.  

The Cape Verdean inspectors shall only stay on board the EU vessel for the time necessary to 
carry  out  tasks  linked  to  the  inspection.  They shall  carry  out  the  inspection  in  a  way  which 
minimises the impact on the vessel, its fishing activity and cargo. 

Cape Verde may authorise the EU to participate in the inspection at sea as an observer. 

The master of the EU vessel shall allow the Cape Verdean inspectors to come on board and 
carry out their work. 

At the end of each inspection, the Cape Verdean inspectors shall draw up an inspection report. 
The  master  of  the  EU  vessel  has  the  right  to  make  comments  in  the  inspection  report.  The 
inspection report shall be signed by the inspector drawing up the report and the master of the 
EU vessel. 

The Cape Verdean inspectors shall send a copy of the inspection report to the master of the 
EU vessel before leaving the vessel. Cape Verde shall send a copy of the inspection report to 
the EU within a period of 8 days after the inspection. 

Inspection in port 

The  inspection  in  port  of  EU  vessels  which  land  or  tranship  their  catch  from  the  Cape 
Verdean  zone  in  the  waters  of  a  Cape  Verdean  port  shall  be  carried  out  by  Cape  Verde 
inspectors who are clearly identified as being assigned to carry out fishing checks.  

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The inspection shall be carried out by a maximum of two inspectors, who must provide proof 
of their identity and official position as an inspector before carrying out the inspection. The 
Cape Verde inspectors shall only stay on board the EU vessel for the time necessary to carry 
out  the  tasks  related  to  the  inspection  and  shall  conduct  the  inspection  in  such  a  way  as  to 
minimise the impact on the vessel, the landing or transhipment operation and the cargo. 

Cape Verde may authorise the EU to participate in the inspection in port as an observer. 

The master of the EU vessel shall allow the Cape Verdean inspectors to carry out their work. 

At the end of each inspection, the Cape Verdean inspector shall draw up an inspection report. 
The master of the EU vessel has the right to include his comments in the inspection report. 
The inspection report shall be signed by the inspector drawing up the report and the master of 
the EU vessel. 

The Cape Verdean inspectors shall give a copy of the inspection report to the master of the 
EU vessel at the end of the inspection. Cape Verde shall send a copy of the inspection report 
to the EU within a period of 8 days after the inspection. 

CHAPTER VII 

Satellite monitoring system (VMS) 

Vessel position messages – VMS system 

Whilst they are in the Cape Verdean zone, EU vessels holding a fishing authorisation must be 
equipped  with  a  satellite  monitoring  system  (Vessel  Monitoring  System  –  VMS)  to  enable 
automatic and continuous communication of their position, at all times, to the fishing control 
centre (Fisheries Monitoring Centre – FMC) of their flag state.  

Each position message must  

i. 

a. 

b. 

c. 

d. 

ii. 

contain 

the vessel identification; 

the  most  recent  geographical  position  of  the  vessel  (longitude,  latitude),  with  a 
position error of less than 500 metres, and with a confidence interval of 99%;  

the date and time the position is recorded; 

the speed and the course of the vessel; 

be configured in accordance with the format included in Appendix 4 to this Annex. 

The first position recorded after entry into the Cape Verde zone shall be identified by the code 
'ENT'. All subsequent positions shall be identified by the code 'POS', with the exception of the 
first position recorded after departure from the Cape Verde zone, which shall be identified by 
the code 'EXI'. 

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The  FMC  of  the  flag  state  shall  ensure  the  automatic  processing  and,  if  necessary,  the 
electronic transmission of the position messages. The position messages shall be recorded in a 
secure manner and kept for a period of three years. 

Transmission by the vessel in the event of breakdown of the VMS system 

The master shall ensure at all times that the VMS system of his vessel is fully operational and 
that the position messages are correctly transmitted to the FMC of the flag state.  

In the event of breakdown, the VMS system of the vessel shall be repaired or replaced within 
one  month.  After  that  period,  the  vessel  shall  no  longer  be  authorised  to  fish  in  the  Cape 
Verdean zone.  

Vessels fishing in the Cape Verdean zone with a defective VMS system must communicate 
their position messages by e-mail, radio or fax to the FMC of the flag state, at least every four 
hours, and must provide all the compulsory information. 

Secure communication of the position messages to Cape Verde 

The  FMC  of  the  flag  state  shall  automatically  send  the  position  messages  of  the  vessels 
concerned  to  the  FMC  of  Cape  Verde.  The  FMC  of  the  flag  state  and  Cape  Verde  shall 
exchange their contact e-mail addresses and inform each other without delay of any change to 
these addresses. 

The transmission of  position messages  between the FMCs  of the flag  state and Cape  Verde 
shall be carried out electronically using a secure communication system. 

The  FMC  of  Cape  Verde  shall  inform  the  FMC  of  the  flag  state  and  the  EU  of  any 
interruption in the receiving of consecutive position messages from a vessel holding a fishing 
authorisation, where the vessel concerned has not notified its departure from the zone.  

Malfunction of the communication system 

Cape Verde shall ensure the compatibility of its electronic equipment with that of the FMC of 
the  flag  state  and  inform  the  EU  immediately  of  any  malfunction  as  regards  the 
communication and receiving of position messages with a view to finding a technical solution 
as soon as possible. The Joint Committee shall deal with any possible dispute arising.  

The master shall be considered to be responsible for any proven manipulation of the a vessel’s 
VMS  system  aimed  at  disturbing  its  operation  or  falsifying  its  position  messages.  Any 
infringement  shall  be  subject  to  the  penalties  provided  for  by  Cape  Verdean  legislation  in 
force. 

Revision of the frequency of position messages 

On  the  basis  of  documentary  evidence  proving  an  infringement,  Cape  Verde  may  ask  the 
FMC of the flag state, copying in the EU, to reduce the interval for sending position messages 
from  a  vessel  to  every  thirty  minutes  for  a  set  period  of  investigation.  This  documentary 
evidence must be sent by Cape Verde to the FMC of the flag state and the EU. The FMC of 
the  flag  state  shall  immediately  send  the  position  messages  to  Cape  Verde  at  the  new 
frequency.  

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At the end of the set investigation period, Cape Verde shall inform the FMC of the flag state 
and the EU of any monitoring which is required. 

CHAPTER VIII 

Infringements 

Treatment of infringements 

Any infringement committed by an EU vessel holding a fishing authorisation in accordance 
with the provisions of this Annex must be mentioned in an inspection report.  

The  signature  of  the  inspection  report  by  the  master  shall  be  without  prejudice  to  the 
shipowner's right of defence in respect of an infringement. 

Detention of a vessel – information meeting 

Where permitted under the Cape Verdean legislation in force regarding the infringement, any 
EU vessel having committed an infringement may be forced to cease its fishing activity and, 
where the vessel is at sea, to return to a Cape Verdean port. 

Cape Verde shall notify the EU within 24 hours of any detention of an EU vessel holding a 
fishing authorisation. This notification shall be accompanied by documentary evidence of the 
infringement.  

Before  taking  any  measure  against  the  vessel,  the  master,  the  crew  or  the  cargo,  with  the 
exception of measures aimed at protecting evidence, Cape Verde shall organise, at the request 
of  the  EU,  within  one  working  day  of  notification  of  the  detention  of  the  vessel,  an 
information  meeting  to  clarify  the  facts  which  have  led  to  the  vessel  being  detained  and  to 
explain what further action may be taken. A representative of the flag state of the vessel may 
attend this information meeting.  

Penalties for infringements - Compromise procedure 

The penalty for the infringement shall be set by Cape Verde according to the provisions of the 
national legislation in force. 

Where  settling  the  infringement  involves  legal  proceedings,  before  these  are  launched,  and 
provided that the infringement does not involve a criminal act, a compromise procedure shall 
be undertaken between Cape Verde and the EU in order to determine the terms and level of 
the  sanction.  A  representative  of  the  flag  state  of  the  vessel  may  participate  in  this 
compromise procedure. The compromise procedure shall finish at the latest 3 days after the 
notification of the detention of the vessel. 

Legal proceedings – Bank security 

If the compromise procedure fails and the infringement is brought before the competent court, 
the owner of the vessel which committed the infringement shall deposit a bank security at a 
bank designated by Cape Verde, the amount of which, as set by Cape Verde, covers the costs 
linked  to  the  detention  of  the  vessel,  the  estimated  fine  and  any  compensation.  The  bank 
security may not be recovered until the legal proceedings have been concluded. 

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The  bank  security  shall  be  released  and  returned  to  the  shipowner  without  delay  after  the 
judgment has been given:  

a. 

b. 

in full, if no penalty has been imposed; 

for the amount of the remaining balance, if the penalty is a fine which is lower than 
the amount of the bank security. 

Cape Verde shall inform the EU of the outcome of the legal proceedings within 8 days of the 
judgement being given. 

Release of the vessel and the crew 

The vessel and its crew shall be authorised to leave the port once the penalty has been paid in 
a compromise procedure, or once the bank security has been deposited. 

CHAPTER IX 

Signing-on of seamen 

Number of seamen to sign on  

During  their  fishing  season  in  the  Cape  Verdean  zone,  the  EU  vessels  shall  sign  on  Cape 
Verde seamen, subject to the following limits: 

a. 

b. 

c. 

the tuna seiner fleet shall sign on at least 6 seamen; 

the pole-and-line tuna fleet shall sign on at least 2 seamen;  

the surface longliner fleet shall sign on at least 5 seamen.  

The owners of EU vessels shall endeavour to sign on additional Cape Verde seamen. 

Free choice of seamen 

Cape Verde holds a list of Cape Verde seamen qualified to be signed on for EU vessels. 

The shipowner, or their consignee, shall choose freely from the list of Cape Verde seamen to 
be signed on and shall notify Cape Verde of their inclusion in the crew. 

Seamen's contracts  

The employment contract for Cape Verde seamen shall be drawn up by the shipowner or its 
consignee and the seaman, represented by their union, if necessary. It shall be signed by the 
Cape Verdean maritime authority. It shall stipulate in particular the date and port of signing 
on. 

These  contracts  shall  guarantee  the  seamen  the  social  security  cover  applicable  to  them  in 
Cape Verde, including life assurance and sickness and accident insurance. 

A copy of the contract shall be given to the signatories.  

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The  basic  working  rights  laid  down  in  the  declaration  of  the  International  Labour 
Organisation (ILO) shall be afforded to Cape Verde seamen. This concerns in particular the 
freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining, and 
the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. 

Seamen's wages  

The wages of the Cape Verde seamen shall be paid by the shipowner. They shall be set before 
the  fishing  authorisation  is  issued  and  by  mutual  agreement  between  the  shipowner  and  its 
consignee in Cape Verde. 

The wages shall not be lower than those of crews on national vessels, nor the level determined 
by the ILO. 

Seamen's obligations 

The seamen shall report to the master of the vessel to which they have been appointed the day 
before the signing-on date stipulated in their contract. The master shall inform the seaman of 
the date and time of signing on. If the seaman withdraws or does not present himself at the 
date and time stipulated for his signing on, his contract shall be considered to be null and void 
and the shipowner shall be automatically discharged from its obligation to sign him on. In this 
case the shipowner shall not be liable for any financial penalty or compensation payment. 

Non-signing on of Cape Verdean seamen 

The  shipowners  of  a  fleet  which  does  not  sign  on  Cape  Verde  seamen  shall  pay,  before  30 
September of the year in progress, for each seaman above the number set at the start of this 
Chapter, a flat-rate of EUR 20 for each day of presence of their vessels in the Cape Verdean 
zone. 

Cape Verde shall use this sum to finance training for national seamen. 

CHAPTER X 

Cape Verde observers 

Observation of fishing activities  

Vessels holding a fishing authorisation shall be subject to a scheme for observing their fishing 
activities carried out within the framework of the Agreement. 

This observation scheme shall conform to the provisions provided for in the recommendations 
adopted by the ICCAT (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas).  

Designated vessels and observers 

Cape Verde shall designate the EU vessels which must allow an observer to embark and the 
observer assigned to them at the latest 15 days before the date provided for the embarkation of 
the observer.  

When the fishing authorisation is issued, Cape Verde shall inform the EU and the shipowner, 
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will be present  on board each vessel. Cape  Verde shall  immediately inform the EU and the 
shipowner or its consignee of any change in the designated vessels and observers. 

Cape  Verde  shall  endeavour  not  to  designate  observers  for  vessels  which  already  have  an 
observer  on  board,  or  which  are  already  formally  obliged  to  allow  an  observer  to  embark 
during the fishing season in question as part of their activities in fishing zones other than the 
Cape Verdean zone. 

The  observers  shall  not  spend  more  time  on  board  the  vessel  than  is  necessary  to  carry  out 
their duties. 

Flat-rate financial contribution 

At the time the fee is paid, the shipowner shall pay Cape Verde a flat-rate sum of EUR 100 
per year for each vessel. 

Observer's salary 

The  salary  and  social  contributions  of  the  observer  shall  be  borne  by  the  Cape  Verdean 
authorities. 

Embarkation conditions 

The embarkation conditions for the observer, in particular the duration of presence on board, 
shall  be  defined  by  mutual  agreement  between  the  shipowner  or  its  consignee  and  Cape 
Verde. 

Observers  shall  be  treated  as  officers.  However,  receiving  the  observer  on  board  shall  take 
into account the technical structure of the vessel. 

The shipowner shall bear the costs of providing accommodation and food for the observer on 
board.  

The master shall take all the measures for which he is responsible to guarantee the physical 
safety and general wellbeing of the observer. 

Observers  shall  be  offered  every  facility  needed  to  carry  out  their  duties.  They  shall  have 
access to means of communication and to documents relating to the fishing activities of the 
vessel, in particular the fishing logbook and navigation log, and the parts of the vessel directly 
linked to their duties. 

Observer's obligations 

Whilst they are on board observers shall: 

a. 

b. 

c. 

take all appropriate measures so as not to interrupt or hinder fishing operations; 

respect on-board property and equipment; 

respect the confidential nature of any document belonging to the vessel. 

Embarkation and landing of observers 

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The observer shall sign on in a port chosen by the shipowner.  

The shipowner or its representative shall notify Cape Verde, with a notice period of 10 days 
before  the  embarkation,  of  the  date,  time  and  port  of  embarkation  of  the  observer.  If  the 
observer is embarked in a foreign country, their travel costs to the port of embarkation shall 
be borne by the shipowner.  

If  the  observer  does  not  arrive  to  embark  within  12  hours  of  the  date  and  time  set,  the 
shipowner  shall  be  automatically  discharged  from  its  obligation  to  allow  the  observer  to 
embark. It shall be free to leave the port and start fishing operations. 

Where the observer is not disembarked in a Cape Verdean port, the shipowner shall bear the 
costs of repatriation of the observer to Cape Verde as soon as possible. 

Observer's obligations 

The observer shall carry out the following duties: 

a) 

b) 

c) 

d) 

e) 

f) 

g) 

observe the fishing activities of the vessel; 

verify the position of the vessel during fisheries operations; 

perform biological sampling in the context of a scientific programme; 

note the fishing gear used; 

verify the catch data for the Cape Verdean zone recorded in the logbook, 

verify the percentages of by-catches and estimate the discarded catches; 

communicate  observations  by  radio,  fax  or  e-mail  at  least  once  a  week  while  the 
vessel is fishing in the Cape Verdean zone, including the quantity of catches and by-
catches on board. 

Observer's report 

Before leaving the vessel, the observer shall submit a report of his observations to the master 
of the vessel. The master of the vessel shall have the right to make comments in the observer's 
report. The report shall be signed by the observer and the master. The master shall receive a 
copy of the observer's report.  

The  observer  shall  send  his  report  to  Cape  Verde,  which  shall  send  a  copy  of  it  to  the  EU 
within 8 days of the disembarkation of the observer. 

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Appendices to this Annex 

1. Appendix I - Application form for a fishing authorisation 

2. Appendix 2 – Technical sheets 

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3. Appendix 3 – Fishing logbook 

4. Appendix 4 – Format of VMS message position 

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Appendix 1 - Application form for a fishing authorisation 

Application for a licence for foreign industrial fishing vessels: 

FISHERIES MINISTRY 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

14. 

15. 

16. 

17. 

18. 

19. 

20. 

21. 

22. 

23. 

24. 

25. 

26. 

27. 

28. 

29. 

30. 

Name of shipowner: 

Address of shipowner: 

Name of shipowner’s representative or local agent: 

Address of shipowner’s representative or local agent: 

Name of master: 

Name of vessel: 

Registration No: 

Date and place of construction: 

Flag country: 

Port of registration: 

Port of fitting out: 

Overall length: 

Beam: 

Gross tonnage: 

Net tonnage: 

Hold capacity: 

Cold storage and freezing capacity: 

Engine type and power: 

Fishing gear: 

Number of crew: 

Communications equipment: 

Call sign 

Dialling signals: 

Fishing operations to be carried out: 

Place for landing catch: 

Fishing zones: 

Species to be caught: 

Period of validity 

Special conditions: 

Other activities of the applicant in Cape Verde: 

Opinion of the Directorate-General for Fisheries: 

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Appendix 2 – Technical sheets 

SHEET 1: POLE-AND-LINE TUNA VESSELS 

(2) 

Fishing zone 

•  Beyond twelve nautical miles from the base lines 

(3) 

Authorised gear: 

•  Poles and lines 

By-catches:  

(4) 
Compliance with ICCAT and FAO recommendations 

(5) 

Authorised tonnage/Fees: 

Additional fee per tonne fished 

25 EUR/tonne 

Annual flat-rate fee: 

450 EUR for 18 tonnes per vessel  

Number of vessels authorised to fish 

11 vessels 

(6) 

Financial incentive for voluntary landing and the sale of catch 

•  Vessels which land voluntarily in a port in Cape Verde shall benefit from a reduction in the fee of EUR 5 per tonne 
landed. An additional reduction of EUR 5 per tonne sold shall be granted where fisheries products are sold to a Cape 
Verde processing factory. 

•  This mechanism shall apply up to a maximum of 50% of the final statement for the catch.  

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SHEET 2: 

POLE-AND-LINE TUNA VESSELS AND SURFACE LONGLINERS 

(1) 

Fishing zone: 

•  Beyond twelve nautical miles from the base lines. 

(2) 

Authorised gear: 

•  Seine 

•  Surface longliners 

(3) 

By-catches:  

•  Compliance with ICCAT and FAO recommendations. 

(4) 

Authorised tonnage/Fees: 

Additional fee per tonne caught 

35 EUR/tonne 

Annual flat-rate fee: 

Number of vessels authorised to fish  

•  4 375 EUR for 125 tonnes per tuna seiner  

•  3 150 EUR for 90 tonnes per surface longliner 

28 seiner vessels 
35 surface longliner vessels  

(5) 

Financial incentive for voluntary landing and the sale of catch  

•  Vessels which land voluntarily in a Cape Verdean port shall benefit from a reduction in the fee of EUR 5 per tonne 
landed. An additional reduction of EUR 5 per tonne sold shall be granted where fisheries products are sold to a Cape 
Verde processing factory. 

•  This mechanism shall apply up to a maximum of 50% of the final statement for the catch.  

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Appendix 3 – Fishing logbook  

ICCAT LOGBOOK FOR TUNA FISHERY 

Name 
……………………………………………………………………. 
Flag country:   
……………………………………………………………………...........................

vessel:

of 

Gross tonnage: 
………………………………………………….............................
Capacity – (MT): ……………………………………………........

Vessel DEPARTED: 

Month Date

Year 

Port 

Longline 

Live bait 

Purse seine 

Trawl 
Others 

Registration No: 
………………………………………………………………...................................
No of crew: 
Shipowner: 
………………………………………………………….......................... 
….…………………………………………………........................
Address: ………………………………………………………………………….... Reporting date: ………………………………………………......

Master: ……………………………………………………….... 

Vessel 
RETURNED: 

Author of report:(Reported by): 
……………………………………………….................................

No of days at sea: 

No of fishing days: 

No of sets made: 

Trip number: 

Date 

Sector 

Catches 

Month  Date 

Surface 
water 
temp 
(ºC) 

S
/
N
e
d
u
t
i
t
a
L

/

W
E
e
d
u
t
i
g
n
o
L

Fishing effort 

Bluefin tuna 

No of hooks 
used 

Thunnus 
thynnus or 
maccoyii  

Yellowfin 
tuna 

Thunnus 
albacares 

(Bigeye tuna)

(Albacore) 

(Swordfish) 

(Strip marlin) 
(White marlin) 

(Black marlin)

(Sailfish) 

Thunnus 
obesus 

Thunnus 
alalunga 

Xiphias 
gladius 

Tetraptunus 
audax or albidus 

Makaira 
indica 

Istiophorus albicans 
or platypterus 

  Num

ber  Weight kg Numbe
r 

kg Numbe

r 

kg  Numbe
r 

kg Numbe

r 

kg  Numbe
r 

kg  Numbe
r 

kg

Number

kg 

Skipjack 

Daily total

(Miscellaneous fish)

Katsuwonus 
pelamis 
kg 

Numbe

r 

Number

kg 

(weight in kg 
only) 
kg
er 

Numb

Bait used 

y
r
u
a
S

d
i
u
q
S

t
i
a
b
e
v
i
L

(Other) 

LANDING WEIGHT (IN KG) 
Notes 
1 – Use one sheet per month and one line per day. 

3 – ‘Day’ refers to the day you set the line. 

2 - At the end of each trip, forward a copy of the log to your correspondent 
or to the ICCAT, Calle Corazón de María, 8, 28002 Madrid, Spain 

4 - Fishing area refers to the position of the vessel. Round off minutes and record 
degree of latitude and longitude. Be sure to record N/S and E/W. 

5  -  The  last  line  (landing  weight)  should  be  completed  only  at  the  end  of  the  trip.  Actual 
weight at the time of unloading should be recorded. 
6 - All information reported herein will be kept strictly confidential. 

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Appendix 4 – Format of VMS message position 

COMMUNICATION OF VMS MESSAGES TO CAPE VERDE 
POSITION REPORT 

Data Element 

Code  Mandatory 
or Optional?

Content 

Start record 

Addressee 

From 

Flag State 

Type of message 

Radio call sign 

SR 

AD 

FR 

FS 

TM 

RC 

Contracting Party internal 
reference number 

IR 

External registration 
number 

Latitude 

Longitude 

Course 

Speed 

Date 

Time 

End record 

XR 

LA 

LO 

CO 

SP 

DA 

TI 

ER 

Character set: ISO 8859.1 

O 

O 

O 

F 

O 

O 

F 

O 

O 

O 

O 

O 

O 

O 

O 

System detail – indicates start of record 

Message detail – addressee. Alpha-3 ISO country code

Message detail – sender. Alpha-3 ISO country code 

Message detail – message type ‘POS’ 

Vessel detail – international radio call sign of vessel 

Vessel  detail  – unique  Contracting  Party  number  (flag 
State ISO3 code followed by number) 

Vessel detail – number marked on side of vessel 

Vessel position detail – position in degrees and minutes 
N/S DDMM (WGS84) 

Vessel position detail – position in degrees and minutes 
E/W DDMM (WGS84) 

Vessel course 360° scale 

Vessel speed in tenths of knots 

Vessel position detail – date of record of UTC position 
(YYYYMMDD) 

Vessel position detail – time of record of UTC position 
(HHMM) 

System detail - indicates end of record 

Each data transmission is structured as follows: 

- a double slash (//) and field code indicate the start of the message; 
- a single slash (/) separates the field code and the data. 

Optional data elements must be inserted between the start and end of the record. 

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