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PROTOCOL NO 2

on experimental fishing

Article 1

From 1 March 1988, and for a period of two years, the fishing opportunities for experimental fishing seasons shall be accorded on a monthly basis as follows:

1.2 // lobster fishing with pots: // 1 000 GRT, southern zone // fishing for shrimps and prawns and other demersal species not exploited economically: // 500 GRT, southern zone

Article 2

At the end of each experimental season the shipowners of the vessels concerned shall forward to the competent Moroccan authorities a report on:

(a) the technical aspects of the experimental season, notably the fishing methods employed;

(b) the species caught, the places where caught, the corresponding yields and by-catches;

(c) the economic results of the season.

Article 3

Before expiry of this Protocol the Contracting Parties shall meet in the framework of the Joint Committee referred to in Article 10 of the Agreement in order to establish the fishing opportunities and the corresponding Community compensation in the light of the results of the experimental fishing.