"Соглашение между Правительством Российской Федерации и Европейским сообществом о сотрудничестве в области рыболовства и сохранения живых морских ресурсов в Балтийском море" [рус., англ.] (Заключено в г. Брюсселе 28.04.2009)

channels or other official channels of the action taken and any penalties subsequently imposed.
2. The competent bodies of each Party shall promptly release fishing vessels and crews which are arrested upon the posting of reasonable amount of bail or other security by the ship owner or his representative, determined in accordance with applicable legislation of the Russian Federation and the Member States of the European Community.

Article 12

Scientific cooperation

1. The Parties shall request ICES to provide scientific advice for straddling, associated and dependent stocks in the Baltic Sea in order to provide the basis for the adoption of joint management measures for these stocks.
2. The Parties undertake within the framework of ICES to cooperate in the conduct of the scientific research of relevance to this Agreement.
3. The Parties shall encourage cooperation amongst scientists and experts concerning fisheries issues of reciprocal interest including in the fields of aquaculture.

Article 13

Anadromous and catadromous species

1. The Parties shall cooperate for the purpose of the conservation of anadromous and catadromous species in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, in the framework of this Agreement and relevant international arrangements, in order to promote the conservation, restoration, enhancement and rational management of these stocks in the Baltic Sea.
2. Notwithstanding the geographical area of application of the Agreement defined in Article 2 of this Agreement, the Parties may agree to extend cooperation on the management of anadromous and catadromous species, but excluding such species which live their entire life cycle in internal waters.

Article 14

Joint Baltic Sea Fisheries Committee

1. To achieve the objectives of this Agreement, the Parties shall establish a Joint Baltic Sea Fisheries Committee (hereafter referred to as "the Committee").
2. Each Party shall appoint its representative and assistant representative to the Committee and inform the other Party through official channels thereof.
3. The Committee shall consider all issues pertaining to the scope and application of this Agreement and provide recommendations to the Parties.
4. The Committee shall, in particular:
(a) Examine the development and dynamics of the straddling, associated and dependent stocks in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting them;
(b) Supervise the implementation, interpretation and smooth operation of the Agreement, in particular on the provisions on control, enforcement and inspection;
(c) Ensure the necessary liaison concerning matters of common interest relating to fisheries;
(d) Serve as a forum for the amicable resolution of disputes which might arise regarding the interpretation or application of this Agreement.
5. The Committee shall meet, as agreed by the Parties, at least once a year, alternately in the territory of each Party with a view to recommending to the respective authorities for the relevant fisheries and stocks in the Baltic Sea measures as laid down in Article 5 of this Agreement. The Committee shall meet in extraordinary session at the request of either of the Parties.
6. The Committee shall, where appropriate, establish additional bodies to fulfil its functions.
7. The Committee shall adopt its own rules of procedure at the first meeting.

Article 15

Consultations between the Parties

The Parties shall consult on questions relating to the implementation and proper functioning of this Agreement, or in the event of a dispute concerning the interpretation or application thereof.

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