The EU and Mauritius renew fundamental fishing agreement for the canning industry
Mauritius
Published May 11, 2022
Tridge summary
Representatives of the European Union and the Republic of Mauritius have successfully concluded, after five months of meetings, the negotiations of the new fishing protocol, of great strategic importance for the vessels that fish in the Indian Ocean, since Port Louis (Mauritius ) is one of the main unloading centers and the canning industry.
Original content
The conclusion of the negotiations in this fifth round will allow the entry into force of the agreement as of October 5, after the necessary extension of six months of the last protocol to give it continuity. The new protocol, which has a duration of 4 years, maintains conditions similar to those of the previous protocol, very beneficial for the Spanish fleet, which has a special interest in landings in Port Louis. The protocol offers fishing opportunities for 40 purse-seine vessels and 45 community longliners, of which 22 and 12 respectively are Spanish (Basque tuna vessels and Galician surface longliners), which catch tropical tuna in these waters, such as yellowfin, skipjack or bigeye. It is also particularly important for ...
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