SAO TOME
July 1st, 2002
BY KEITH NUTHALLTHE EUROPEAN Commission has struck a fishing access deal with the west African island republic of Sao Tome and Principe, lasting from this summer until May 31, 2005. Assuming it is confirmed by EU ministers, access will be granted to Sao Tome waters for 36 freezer tuna seiners, (from France and Spain), two pole-and-line tuna vessels (from Portugal) and 25 surface longliners (from Spain and Portugal). Another licence has also been granted for three boats conducting experimental deep-water fishing for crab; here boats under 250 GRT will be allowed ...
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