1.   The Parties hereby undertake to promote responsible fishing in Mauritian waters as provided for in FAO’s Code of Conduct for Responsible Fishing on the basis of the principles of non-discrimination between the different fleets fishing in those waters.

2.   The Parties shall cooperate with a view to monitoring the results of the implementation of the fishing policy adopted by the Mauritian Government and evaluating the measures, programmes and actions carried out on the basis of this Agreement and shall establish, to this end, a political dialogue in the fisheries sector. The results of the evaluations shall be analysed by the Joint Committee referred to in Article 9 of this Agreement.

3.   The Parties hereby undertake to ensure that this Agreement is implemented in accordance with the principles of good economic and social governance, respecting the state of fish stocks.

4.   The employment of Mauritian seamen on board Union vessels shall be governed by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, which shall apply as of right to the corresponding contracts and general terms of employment. This concerns in particular the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining, and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. Non-Mauritian ACP seamen on board Union vessels shall enjoy the same conditions.

5.   The Parties shall consult one another prior to adopting any decision that may affect the activities of Union vessels under this Agreement.

1.   During the period covered by this Agreement, the Union and the Mauritian authorities shall endeavour to monitor the evolution of resources in Mauritius waters.

2.   The Parties undertake to consult one other, by means of a joint scientific working group or within the international organisations concerned, to ensure the management and conservation of living resources in the Indian Ocean, and to cooperate in the relevant scientific research.

3.   The two Parties, on the basis of the consultation referred to in paragraph 2 above, shall consult one other within the Joint Committee provided for in Article 9 and jointly adopt conservation measures for sustainable management of fish stocks affecting the activities of Union’s vessels.

1.   Mauritius undertakes to authorise Union vessels to engage in fishing activities in its waters in accordance with this Agreement, including the Protocol and Annex thereto.

2.   The fishing activities governed by this Agreement shall be subject to the laws and regulations in force in Mauritius. The Mauritian authorities shall notify the Union authorities of any amendments to that legislation.

3.   Mauritius undertakes to take all the appropriate steps required for the effective application of the fisheries monitoring provisions in the Protocol. Union vessels shall cooperate with the Mauritian authorities responsible for carrying out such monitoring.

4.   The Union undertakes to take all the appropriate steps required to ensure that its vessels comply with this Agreement and the legislation governing fisheries in Mauritius’ waters.

1.   Union vessels may fish in Mauritius’ waters only if they are in possession of a fishing authorisation on board, or a copy thereof, issued under this Agreement and the Protocol hereto.

2.   The procedure for obtaining a fishing authorisation for a vessel, the fees applicable and the method of payment to be used by shipowners shall be as set out in the Annex to the Protocol.

1.   The Union shall grant Mauritius a financial contribution in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down in the Protocol and Annexes to this Agreement. This contribution shall be based on two elements, namely:

2.   The element of the financial contribution referred to in paragraph 1(b) above shall be determined in the light of objectives identified by common accord between the Parties in accordance with the Protocol, to be achieved in the context of the sectoral fisheries policy drawn up by the Mauritian Government and an annual and multiannual programme for its implementation.

3.   The financial contribution granted by the Union shall be paid each year in accordance with the Protocol and shall be subject to this Agreement and the Protocol in the event of any change to the amount of the contribution as a result of:

1.   The Parties shall encourage economic, scientific and technical cooperation in the fisheries sector and related sectors. They shall consult one another with a view to coordinating the different measures that might be taken to this end.

2.   The Parties undertake to promote the exchange of information on fishing techniques and gear, preservation methods and the industrial processing of fisheries products.

3.   The Parties shall endeavour, when appropriate, to create conditions favourable to the promotion of relations between their enterprises in the technical, economic and commercial spheres, by encouraging the establishment of an environment favourable to the development of business and investment.

4.   The Parties undertake to implement a plan and actions between Mauritian and Union operators aimed at promoting fish landing from Union vessels in Mauritius.

5.   The Parties shall encourage, when appropriate, the setting-up of joint enterprises in their mutual interest which shall systematically comply with Mauritian and Union legislation.

1.   A Joint Committee shall be set up to monitor the application of this Agreement. The Joint Committee shall perform the following functions:

2.   The Joint Committee shall exercise its functions with regard to the results of consultation at scientific level referred to in Article 4 of the Agreement.

3.   The Joint Committee shall meet at least once a year, alternately in Mauritius and in the Union, and shall be chaired by the Party hosting the meeting. It shall hold a special meeting at the request of either Party.

1.   Application of this Agreement may be terminated by one of the Parties in the event of serious circumstances, other than natural phenomena, which are beyond the reasonable control of one of the Parties and are such as to prevent fishing activities in Mauritian waters. This Agreement may also be terminated by either Party in the event of degradation of the stocks concerned, the discovery of a reduced level of exploitation of the fishing opportunities granted to Union vessels, or failure to comply with undertakings made by the Parties with regard to combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

2.   The Party concerned shall notify the other Party in writing of its intention to withdraw from the Agreement at least six months before the date of expiry of the initial period or each additional period.

3.   Dispatch of the notification referred to in the previous paragraph shall open consultations by the Parties.

4.   Payment of the financial contribution referred to in Article 7 for the year in which the termination takes effect shall be reduced proportionately and pro rata temporis.

1.   Application of this Agreement may be suspended at the initiative of one of the Parties in the event of a serious disagreement as to the application of provisions laid down in the Agreement. Suspension of application of the Agreement shall require the interested Party to notify its intention in writing at least three months before the date on which suspension is due to take effect. On receipt of this notification, the Parties shall enter into consultations with a view to resolving their differences amicably.

2.   Payment of the financial contribution referred to in Article 7 shall be reduced proportionately and pro rata temporis, according to the duration of the suspension.