88/162/EEC: Commission Decision of 1 February 1988 on a concerted measure for the grant of a standby indemnity to fishermen from certain Member States of the Community who have had to suspend their fishing activities in waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Morocco (Only the Spanish and Portuguese texts are authentic)

COMMISSION  DECISION
of 1 February 1988
on a concerted measure for the grant of a standby indemnity to fishermen from certain Member States of the Community who have had to suspend their fishing activities in waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Morocco
(Only the Spanish and Portuguese texts are authentic)
(88/162/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86 of 18 December 1986 on Community measures to improve and adapt structures in the fisheries and acquaculture sector (1), and in particular Articles 23 (5) and 32 (1) thereof,
Whereas the preliminary fisheries arrangements applicable between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco from 1 August to 31 December 1987 (2) have expired;
Whereas it proved impossible to terminate the negotiations for the conclusion of a Fisheries Agreement by 31 December 1987;
Whereas, as the result of a notification from the Moroccan authorities, Community vessels operating in waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Morocco stopped their fishing activities at midnight on 31 December 1987;
Whereas about 700 fishing vessels flying the flags of Spain and Portugal are affected by the suspension of fishing activities and cannot work either in Community waters or elsewhere;
Whereas, pending the outcome of the negotiations in progress, the consequences arising from this suspension of activities should be minimized by the grant of a standby indemnity to supplement national aids intended to remedy a serious disturbace in the economies of the Member States concerned;
Whereas this mesasure, which will be based on an aid programme approved by the Commission, constitutes a concerted measure within the meaning of the third indent of Article 32 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86;
Whereas the measure may be renewed;
Whereas the Standing Committee for the Fishing Industry has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chairman,