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Komise předá Evropskému parlamentu a Radě kopii zpráv o opatřeních zaměřených na podporu odpovědného a udržitelného rybolovu, jež obdržela od orgánů Seychelské republiky v souladu s ustanovením protokolu.
The Commission shall forward to the European Parliament and the Council a copy of the reports on the targeted measures to promote responsible and sustainable fishing which the authorities of Seychelles have provided on the basis of the provisions of the Protocol.
Les mesures ciblées deviennent de plus en plus importantes tant du point de vue financier que du point de vue social.
Targeted measures are becoming increasingly important from both the financial and social point of view.
Il importe donc que les informations fournies à la Commission en application du protocole soient transmises au Parlement et au Conseil.
Therefore the information provided to the Commission in accordance with the protocol should be forwarded to Parliament and the Council.
The Commission proposal concerns the eighth renewal of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities for Community vessels in the waters of Seychelles and the corresponding financial contribution provided for by the fisheries agreement signed in 1987 between the Community and the Republic of Seychelles.
The Commission proposal concerns the eighth renewal of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities for Community vessels in the waters of Seychelles and the corresponding financial contribution provided for by the fisheries agreement signed in 1987 between the Community and the Republic of Seychelles.
A new Protocol was initialled by the two parties on 23 September 2004.
A new Protocol was initialled by the two parties on 23 September 2004.
It lays down the technical and financial conditions governing the activities of Community fishing vessels in Seychelles waters for the period from 18 January 2005 to 17 January 2011, i.e. a six-year period.
It lays down the technical and financial conditions governing the activities of Community fishing vessels in Seychelles waters for the period from 18 January 2005 to 17 January 2011, i.e. a six-year period.
The first instalment of the financial compensation was payable by 30 September 2005, with a second instalment being due in January 2006.
The first instalment of the financial compensation was payable by 30 September 2005, with a second instalment being due in January 2006.
The Seychelles economy depends mainly on tourism, generating around 50% of foreign earnings, and on fisheries.
The Seychelles economy depends mainly on tourism, generating around 50% of foreign earnings, and on fisheries.
The port of Victoria, the capital, is an important centre for the regional fishing industry: Victoria is the seat of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), and is a key base for the activities of the European fleet.
The port of Victoria, the capital, is an important centre for the regional fishing industry: Victoria is the seat of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), and is a key base for the activities of the European fleet.
The table below provides a comparison with the two previous protocols.
The table below provides a comparison with the two previous protocols.
18 January 1999 -17 January 2002
18 January 1999 -17 January 2002
18 January 2002 -
18 January 2002 -
17 January 2005
17 January 2005
18 January 2005 -
18 January 2005 -
17 January 2011
17 January 2011
47 tuna seiners 32 surface longliners
47 tuna seiners 32 surface longliners
40 tuna seiners and
40 tuna seiners and
27 surface longliners
27 surface longliners
12 surface longliners
12 surface longliners
Authorised catches
Authorised catches
46 000 tonnes
46 000 tonnes
55 000 tonnes
55 000 tonnes
Financial contribution
Financial contribution
EUR 6 900 000
EUR 6 900 000
EUR 2 300 000/year
EUR 2 300 000/year
EUR 4 125 000/year
EUR 4 125 000/year
Targeted measures
Targeted measures
EUR 3 450 000
EUR 3 450 000
EUR 25 per tonne of tuna caught within the EEZ
EUR 25 per tonne of tuna caught within the EEZ
EUR 7 500 per year per seiner
EUR 7 500 per year per seiner
EUR 1 375 per year per surface longliner over 150 grt
EUR 1 375 per year per surface longliner over 150 grt
EUR 1 000 per year for surface longliners less than 150 grt
EUR 1 000 per year for surface longliners less than 150 grt
EUR 10 000 per year per seiner
EUR 10 000 per year per seiner
EUR 2 000 per year per surface longliner over 150 grt
EUR 2 000 per year per surface longliner over 150 grt
EUR 1 500 per year for surface longliners less than 150 grt
EUR 1 500 per year for surface longliners less than 150 grt
EUR 15 000 per year per seiner
EUR 15 000 per year per seiner
EUR 3 000 per year per surface longliner over 150 grt
EUR 3 000 per year per surface longliner over 150 grt
EUR 2 250 per year for surface longliners less than 150 grt
EUR 2 250 per year for surface longliners less than 150 grt
1 observer
1 observer
1 or 2 observers
1 or 2 observers
Local seamen
Local seamen
At least 2
At least 2
At least 2 per seiner
At least 2 per seiner
Fishing zone
Fishing zone
EEZ with the exception of certain zones defined in the annex
EEZ with the exception of certain zones defined in the annex
Differences by comparison with the previous protocol
Differences by comparison with the previous protocol
- Reduction in the number of vessels, particularly longliners;
- Reduction in the number of vessels, particularly longliners;
- increase in the advance payments for licences for tuna seiners and longliners (depending on grt);
- increase in the advance payments for licences for tuna seiners and longliners (depending on grt);
- significant increase in funding;
- significant increase in funding;
- increase in the reference tonnage for catches in Seychelles waters, rising from 46 000 tonnes of catches per year to 55 000 tonnes, corresponding to the two most recent catch registers in the zone;
- increase in the reference tonnage for catches in Seychelles waters, rising from 46 000 tonnes of catches per year to 55 000 tonnes, corresponding to the two most recent catch registers in the zone;
- conclusion of the protocol for a period of 6 years rather than 3 years as hitherto.
- conclusion of the protocol for a period of 6 years rather than 3 years as hitherto.
Content of the Agreement
Content of the Agreement
This tuna-fishing agreement is important for the European Union, given the size of the Seychelles exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and its location in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
This tuna-fishing agreement is important for the European Union, given the size of the Seychelles exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and its location in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
Virtually all the Community fleet in the Indian Ocean region is concentrated in the port of Victoria.
Virtually all the Community fleet in the Indian Ocean region is concentrated in the port of Victoria.
This protocol is the first fishing agreement to be negotiated by the Commission as part of the philosophy of partnership agreements.
This protocol is the first fishing agreement to be negotiated by the Commission as part of the philosophy of partnership agreements.
Targeted measures aimed at improving the sustainable management of resources account for almost 36% of the European Union's total financial contribution in the new protocol.
Targeted measures aimed at improving the sustainable management of resources account for almost 36% of the European Union's total financial contribution in the new protocol.
With regard to the utilisation rate, the previous agreement was very satisfactory for the tuna seiner segment.
With regard to the utilisation rate, the previous agreement was very satisfactory for the tuna seiner segment.
Catches stood at 80% of the reference weight in 2002 (46 000 tonnes) and rose well above these levels in the following years.
Catches stood at 80% of the reference weight in 2002 (46 000 tonnes) and rose well above these levels in the following years.
In contrast, there was a fall in the utilisation rate for longliner licences, as a consequence of which the new protocol reduces the number of fishing licences available.
In contrast, there was a fall in the utilisation rate for longliner licences, as a consequence of which the new protocol reduces the number of fishing licences available.
The installation of a satellite monitoring system was to have been completed in the course of 2002.
The installation of a satellite monitoring system was to have been completed in the course of 2002.
The introduction of such a sophisticated system was made possible with money from the Community's targeted measures.
The introduction of such a sophisticated system was made possible with money from the Community's targeted measures.
The VMS system could prove to be a useful instrument for the Seychelles authorities to fight the under-reporting of catches.
The VMS system could prove to be a useful instrument for the Seychelles authorities to fight the under-reporting of catches.
The information available does not make it possible to assess whether the monitoring and surveillance system has been satisfactory.
The information available does not make it possible to assess whether the monitoring and surveillance system has been satisfactory.
The renewal of the fishing agreement is positive for both parties.
The renewal of the fishing agreement is positive for both parties.
The Seychelles can consolidate a blossoming economic sector, particularly with regard to processing industries and port services, local activities which offer a large number of jobs for the Seychelles population.
The Seychelles can consolidate a blossoming economic sector, particularly with regard to processing industries and port services, local activities which offer a large number of jobs for the Seychelles population.
The Community fleet has a strategic centre for its operations in the Indian Ocean region.
The Community fleet has a strategic centre for its operations in the Indian Ocean region.
The Commission must closely check the protection measures aimed at ensuring the sustainable management of juveniles of yellowfin tuna, even though catches of this species are not as abundant as in Somalia.
The Commission must closely check the protection measures aimed at ensuring the sustainable management of juveniles of yellowfin tuna, even though catches of this species are not as abundant as in Somalia.
The Commission should step up its presence in the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) in order to guarantee the sustainable and rational management of fishing in this region.
The Commission should step up its presence in the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) in order to guarantee the sustainable and rational management of fishing in this region.
The new Protocol was initialled by the two parties on 23 September 2004.
The new Protocol was initialled by the two parties on 23 September 2004.
The Commission proposal was referred to Parliament on 14 October 2005, the date on which the Council requested that Parliament be consulted.
The Commission proposal was referred to Parliament on 14 October 2005, the date on which the Council requested that Parliament be consulted.
The first instalment of the financial contribution was payable by 30 September 2005, and the second instalment is to be paid in January 2006.
The first instalment of the financial contribution was payable by 30 September 2005, and the second instalment is to be paid in January 2006.
Given the date for the payment of the first instalment of the financial contribution, the Council is anxious that Parliament should deliver its opinion as soon as possible.
Given the date for the payment of the first instalment of the financial contribution, the Council is anxious that Parliament should deliver its opinion as soon as possible.
Once again, your rapporteur strongly deplores the fact that the Commission has taken so long to forward Parliament the text of a protocol initialled more than a year ago.
Once again, your rapporteur strongly deplores the fact that the Commission has taken so long to forward Parliament the text of a protocol initialled more than a year ago.
As the Committee on Fisheries has repeatedly pointed out to the Commissioner and the Directorate-General for Fisheries, a general solution needs to be found to avoid and prevent the disruption caused by adapting the administrative system of the institutions to the challenge posed by enlargement, and the language problems arising from that situation.
As the Committee on Fisheries has repeatedly pointed out to the Commissioner and the Directorate-General for Fisheries, a general solution needs to be found to avoid and prevent the disruption caused by adapting the administrative system of the institutions to the challenge posed by enlargement, and the language problems arising from that situation.
This interinstitutional debate must, as a matter of urgency, provide a solution which will enable each institution to exercise the powers conferred on it by the Treaties.
This interinstitutional debate must, as a matter of urgency, provide a solution which will enable each institution to exercise the powers conferred on it by the Treaties.
The rapporteur stresses the positive impact that this agreement will have for Seychelles and the European Union and, with the above remarks and the amendments tabled, the rapporteur takes the view that the Committee on Fisheries should approve the agreement.
The rapporteur stresses the positive impact that this agreement will have for Seychelles and the European Union and, with the above remarks and the amendments tabled, the rapporteur takes the view that the Committee on Fisheries should approve the agreement.
k návrhu nařízení Rady o uzavření protokolu, kterým se na období od 18. ledna 2005 do 17. ledna 2011 stanoví rybolovná práva a finanční příspěvek v souladu s Dohodou mezi Evropským hospodářským společenstvím a Seychelskou republikou o rybolovu při pobřeží Seychel
on the proposal for a Council regulation on the conclusion of the Protocol setting out, for a period from 18 January 2005 to 17 January 2011, the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Seychelles on fishing off Seychelles
Description of the Protocol
Description of the Protocol
The new protocol with the Seychelles, initialled on 23 September 2004, will be in force from 18 January 2005 through 17 January 2011.
The new protocol with the Seychelles, initialled on 23 September 2004, will be in force from 18 January 2005 through 17 January 2011.
Compared to the previous protocol, this one lasts twice as long (six years rather than three) and costs about 20% more per year, but EU vessels are allowed to catch more fish.
Compared to the previous protocol, this one lasts twice as long (six years rather than three) and costs about 20% more per year, but EU vessels are allowed to catch more fish.
Licence fees per vessel have also been increased significantly.
Licence fees per vessel have also been increased significantly.
18 Jan 2002 - 17 Jan 2005
18 Jan 2002 - 17 Jan 2005
18 Jan 2005 - 17 Jan 2011
18 Jan 2005 - 17 Jan 2011
Catches allowed
Catches allowed
46,000 tonnes
46,000 tonnes
55,000 tonnes
55,000 tonnes
40 purse seiners
40 purse seiners
Licence fees
Licence fees
€10,000 for purse seiner
€10,000 for purse seiner
€1,500 to €2,000 for surface longliners
€1,500 to €2,000 for surface longliners
€15,000 for purse seiner
€15,000 for purse seiner
€2,250 to €3,000 for surface longliners
€2,250 to €3,000 for surface longliners
The Concept of Partnership
The Concept of Partnership
Following the Conclusions of the Fisheries Council of July 2004, the Commission has made some changes to the way it negotiates third country agreements, referring to them now as fisheries partnership agreements.
Following the Conclusions of the Fisheries Council of July 2004, the Commission has made some changes to the way it negotiates third country agreements, referring to them now as fisheries partnership agreements.
Among the changes are a ban on EU-flagged fishing vessels operating in Seychelles waters under private arrangements outside the scope of the bilateral agreement and the inclusion of a clause granting the Seychellois seamen all the rights contained in the ILO's Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
Among the changes are a ban on EU-flagged fishing vessels operating in Seychelles waters under private arrangements outside the scope of the bilateral agreement and the inclusion of a clause granting the Seychellois seamen all the rights contained in the ILO's Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
Another important change is the evolution from "targeted measures", whereby a fixed sum per year was allocated for specific objectives, such as €1 million for control and surveillance or €950.000 for scientific research.
Another important change is the evolution from "targeted measures", whereby a fixed sum per year was allocated for specific objectives, such as €1 million for control and surveillance or €950 000 for scientific research.
Rather, a multiannual sectoral programme is to be agreed by the Community and the Seychelles, using 36% of the total financial contribution to promote responsible and sustainable fishing.
Rather, a multiannual sectoral programme is to be agreed by the Community and the Seychelles, using 36% of the total financial contribution to promote responsible and sustainable fishing.
A Joint Committee will develop annual and multiannual guidelines for spending the money, as well as criteria and procedures for evaluating the results obtained each year.
A Joint Committee will develop annual and multiannual guidelines for spending the money, as well as criteria and procedures for evaluating the results obtained each year.
While this seems like a positive development, its actual effectiveness can only be judged after it has been in effect for a few years.
While this seems like a positive development, its actual effectiveness can only be judged after it has been in effect for a few years.
Evaluation of the Previous Protocol
Evaluation of the Previous Protocol
Another component of the partnership concept is regular ex ante and ex post evaluations of protocols.
Another component of the partnership concept is regular ex ante and ex post evaluations of protocols.
However, in this case there is only a short statement included in the Legislative Financial Statement that provides very little concrete information on the protocol.
However, in this case there is only a short statement included in the Legislative Financial Statement that provides very little concrete information on the protocol.
From a financial point of view, the only piece of data is that the Community generated an added-value of 4.8 times the public cost of the agreement, but no corresponding figure for the Seychelles.
From a financial point of view, the only piece of data is that the Community generated an added-value of 4.8 times the public cost of the agreement, but no corresponding figure for the Seychelles.
It also says that in 2003, Community catches were greater than the reference tonnage of the previous agreement, thus implying increased payments for the Community budget.
It also says that in 2003, Community catches were greater than the reference tonnage of the previous agreement, thus implying increased payments for the Community budget.
No figures were provided.
No figures were provided.
This is hardly a proper base from which the Budgets Committee can establish whether the agreement serves the interests of the Community and the Seychelles.
This is hardly a proper base from which the Budgets Committee can establish whether the agreement serves the interests of the Community and the Seychelles.
It is noted that the entire evaluation "will be soon available on DG FISH website" but as of 13 November, nothing was there.
It is noted that the entire evaluation "will be soon available on DG FISH website" but as of 13 November, nothing was there.
If the evaluation is not available for the Parliament during its consultation, one wonders what purpose it could serve?
If the evaluation is not available for the Parliament during its consultation, one wonders what purpose it could serve?
The protocol was signed by the Seychelles government and the European Commission on 23 September 2004, almost four months before it was due to enter into force.
The protocol was signed by the Seychelles government and the European Commission on 23 September 2004, almost four months before it was due to enter into force.
The first payment was due to be made by 30 September 2005, leaving just over a year for the completion of the formalities of adoption and ratification by Parliament and Council.
The first payment was due to be made by 30 September 2005, leaving just over a year for the completion of the formalities of adoption and ratification by Parliament and Council.
Yet the Parliament was only consulted on 14 October 2005, more than a year after the signing and after the deadline for the first payment.
Yet the Parliament was only consulted on 14 October 2005, more than a year after the signing and after the deadline for the first payment.
The vessels had already been fishing for some nine months.
The vessels had already been fishing for some nine months.
This continues in the less-than-honourable tradition of tardy, sometimes very tardy, consultation of the European Parliament.
This continues in the less-than-honourable tradition of tardy, sometimes very tardy, consultation of the European Parliament.
All too frequently, Parliament is only officially informed of the conclusion of a new agreement or the renewal of a protocol long after it has entered into force.
All too frequently, Parliament is only officially informed of the conclusion of a new agreement or the renewal of a protocol long after it has entered into force.
It makes a mockery of the role of the Parliament in overseeing international agreements and its position as budgetary authority.
It makes a mockery of the role of the Parliament in overseeing international agreements and its position as budgetary authority.
On this occasion, when it finally consulted Parliament, the Council requested that procedures be as speedy as possible, after this delay of one year, which was no fault of the Parliament.
On this occasion, when it finally consulted Parliament, the Council requested that procedures be as speedy as possible, after this delay of one year, which was no fault of the Parliament.
It is bad enough that the Parliament is treated thus by the Commission and Council, but it is far worse what they are doing to the Seychelles.
It is bad enough that the Parliament is treated thus by the Commission and Council, but it is far worse what they are doing to the Seychelles.
The Seychellois government should have been paid by the end of September and had presumably made its financial plans accordingly.
The Seychellois government should have been paid by the end of September and had presumably made its financial plans accordingly.
But given the seeming lack of urgency that the Commission has accorded this protocol, the first payment has been missed and will probably not be made before the end of 2005 at the earliest.
But given the seeming lack of urgency that the Commission has accorded this protocol, the first payment has been missed and will probably not be made before the end of 2005 at the earliest.
One can only hope that the Seychelles are not too seriously disadvantaged by this unseemly delay.
One can only hope that the Seychelles are not too seriously disadvantaged by this unseemly delay.
Under the terms of the protocol, fishing by EU vessels can be suspended if the EU does not make the correct payments.
Under the terms of the protocol, fishing by EU vessels can be suspended if the EU does not make the correct payments.