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Table A: -Limits of territorial seas, fishing zones and exclusive economic zones-
| STATE | TERRITORIAL SEA | FISHING ZONE | ECONOMIC ZONE |
| * Equatorial Guinea | 12 mi (1984) | - | 200 mi (1984)4 |
Table B: -Licence fees, bilateral agreement or joint venture requirements and nationality criteria-
| STATE | Licence fees, royalties and others local currency | Requirements concerning bilateral framework agreements or joint venture participation | Nationality criteria for fishing vessels |
| EQUATORIAL GUINEA |
AGREEMENTS Agreement between Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon of 1980, renewable unless notice given Reciprocal fishing agreement without fee. Agreement between Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria of 27 November 1981, renewable For the period through 1991: -Licence fee of US$ 2 000 per boat per year; -Plus, 50 tons of fish per boat per year; -Plus, 20% of catch by purseiners per boat per year. Fishery Agreement EEC/Equatorial Guinea of 1984, with Protocol of Implementation valid from 1 July 1994 to 30 June 1997 Note: Protocol 1994/1997 being unavailable data from Protocol 1989/1994 are provided infra for information. -Financial compensation of ECU 6 000 000 payable in 3 annual instalments, plus ECU 500 000 for scientific research program and, ECU 665 000 for training and scholarships. -Trawlers licence fee: ECU 90/GRT/year for fish and ECU 100/GRT/year for shrimp. -Tuna vessels and surface longliners licence fee: ECU 20/t.caught with lump sum of ECU 1 000/ year per tuna seiner and ECU 200/year per pole line tuna vessel and surface longliner. (Council Regulation No. 1236/90 of 25 April 1990; Council Regulation No. 1966/84 of 28 June 1984: Council Decision No. 94/943 of 10 November 1994) |
AGREEMENTS Agreement Equatorial Guinea/Nigeria of 27 November 1981, renewable Nigerian vessel defined as one flying the Nigerian flag, whose crew is composed of not less than 50% Africans, and which belongs to a company of which at least 50% of the capital belongs to Nigerians. (Art.11) |
Table C: -Coastal State requirements for foreign fishing-
| STATE | Foreign
fishing vessel licence conditions (other than reporting requirements) including observers, bonds, etc. |
Logbook, and reporting requirements foreign fishing |
| EQUATORIAL GUINEA |
LEGISLATION National fishing licence register set up. -Fishing treaty required between Equatorial Guinea and flag state of applicant. -Authorized vessels must respect conservation measures and fishing resources. -Authorized commercial fishing vessels must also respect rules regarding nets, net stowage, and identification of vessels. (Fishing Law No. 2/1987 of 16 February 1987) Agreements Agreement between Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria of 27 November 1981, valid through 26 November 1991 -"Request" for authorization to fish to include the following information: overall length of vessel, date of construction, flag, GRT, characteristics of engine, type of fishing and fishing equipment to be used, crew composition. -20 vessels authorized: 10 trawlers weighing less than 1000 GRT and 10 purse seiners. -Minimum mesh size specified. -Each vessel to employ 3 Guinean nationals on board. -Designated officer of Equatorial Guinea must be allowed to board any vessel. -Nigerian vessels to provide technical information relating to fishing operations. Agreement between Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon of 26 November 1981 renewable unless notice given -Fishing operations forbidden in estuaries and within 2 mile zone reserved for artisanal fishing. -Vessels must weigh under 500 GRT. -Catch must be landed in ports of flag state. Fishery Agreement between Equatorial Guinea and EEC of 1984, with Protocol of implementation valid from 1 July 1994 to 30 June 1997 -EEC to take necessary measures to ensure compliance by its vessels with terms of agreement and regulations. -Relevant EEC authority shall present an application for each vessel that wishes to fish under the agreement at least 30 days before commencement of fishing activities. -Each licence application must contain names of applicant, company and vessel, registration number, date and place of construction, GRT, number and capacity of fish-holds, total number of crew, and fishing method. -Licences must be held on board at all times. -Authorized officers' mission on board must not be impeded. -Training of national seamen required (1 or 2 according to GRT of vessel). |
AGREEMENTS Fishery Agreement between Equatorial Guinea and EEC of 1984, with Protocol of implementation valid from 1 July 1994 to 30 June 1997 Catch declaration and radio reporting required. (Council Regulation No. 1966/84 of 28 June 1984; Council Decision No. 94/743 of 10 November 1994) |
Table D: -Compliance control and reporting conditions-
- For key to alphabetical code see page preceding this table.
- Numbers represent periodicity of reports(in days / hours) or deadlines For submission of reports; W = weekly; D = daily; M = monthly; R = on request .
% = Reports must be made every 3 days for vessels from Norway, Sweden and Faroes when fishing for herring, weekly when fishing for other species .
O = Logbook to be filled out(radio report to be made) after every fishing operation .
* = Country is a part to the South Pacific FFA arrangement which stipulates that licences will not be issued to foreign fishing vessels unless those vessels are listed in good standing on the FFA - maintained regional register of fishing vessels .
COMPLIANCE CONTROL AND OTHER CONDITIONS
A . Vessel to bear specified identification markings
B . Licence / permit to be carried on board
C . Vessel to board observers as required
D . Vessel to submit fishing plan
E . Vessel to put in for port inspections on entry / departure from zone
F . Vessel to carry specified position fixing equipment / transponders
G . Vessel owners to appoint local legal agents
H . Flag state to appoint national representative
I . Vessel to post performance bond / guarantee / deposit
J . Vessel to carry interpreters
K . Vessel to Seek prior authorization for transhipments
L . Vessel to stow gear while in area where not authorized to fish
M . Requirements concerning local landing / processing of catch
N . Requirements concerning protection of local fisheries / gear
O . Requirements concerning employment / training of coastal state nationals in crew
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
P . Reporting on or prior to entry into the zone
Q . Reporting on or prior to departure from the zone
R . Reporting on commencement or cessation of fishing operations
S . Reporting on or prior to entry into coastal state ports
T . Timely reporting on position
U . Timely reporting on catch and effort
V . Maintenance of fishing logs .
W . Submission of logbooks / catch reports : - on request / as required / at specified intervals
X . Submission of logbooks / catch reports : - on entry into port
Y . Submission of logbooks / catch reports : - on / after completion of voyage / end of permit
Z . Controls over transitting of zone by unlicensed foreign fishing vessels
| COASTAL COUNTRIES | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |
| EQUATORIAL GUINEA | X | X | X | X | X | X | XO | X |
Table E: -Penalties for unauthorized foreign fishing-
| STATE | FINES | IMPRISONMENT | FORFEITURE |
| EQUATORIAL GUINEA | Specified in applicable fisheries agreements |