SOVIET FISHERIES AID TO THE THIRD WORLD

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National
Foreign
Assessment
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Soviet Fisheries Aid
To the Third World
An Intelligence Assessment
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National
Foreign
Assessment
Center
Soviet Fisheries Aid
To the Third World
Research for this report was completed
on 15 May 1979.
Economic Research.
The author of this paper is
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Summary
Soviet Fisheries Aid
To the Third World
countries (LDcs).
The USSR's fisheries aid program in the Third World bolsters the
operations of the Soviet fishing fleet at little cost and simultaneously
increases employment opportunities and food supplies in the less developed
only 2 percent of total Soviet economic aid extensions since 1954.
Access to foreign fishing grounds and port facilities has become even more
important to the Soviet fishing fleet following the adoption of 200-mile
fishing zones by many maritime nations. The USSR continues to rely on
assistance to fishing industries of Third World nations as a key method for
establishing support bases and gaining access to fishing areas for its wide-
ranging fishing fleet (see map). This program has become especially urgent
since the total Soviet fish catch, which nearly doubled between 1965 and
1976, has leveled off and perhaps turned downward. The program represents
Pacific.
In 1978, the USSR signed its first bilateral fisheries agreement with
Morocco and agreed to establish a joint venture with Guyana under a 1977
fisheries accord. In the first quarter of 1979, the USSR signed a fisheries
agreement with Jamaica, bringing the number of Soviet fisheries aid
recipients in the Third World to 41 and the aid commitment to $260 million.
Moscow also had negotiations in train last year with Mexico, several other
Latin American and South Asian countries, and island nations in the South
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Soviet Fisheries Agreements, Joint Ventures and Assistance Offers with LDC's, as of May 1979
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Soviet Fisheries Aid
To the Third World
Soviet Fisheries Aid Program Before 1978
The USSR pressed new offers of fisheries assistance on
countries throughout the Third World in 1978 as part
of a continuing effort to obtain access to LDC
territorial waters and use of shore facilities for the far-
flung Soviet fishing operations. In 1978, the USSR
signed its first bilateral fisheries agreement with
Morocco and agreed to establish a joint venture with
Guyana under its 1977 fisheries accord. In the first
quarter of 1979, the USSR signed a fisheries agree-
ment with Jamaica, bringing the total number of less
developed countries LDCS with which it has such
accords to 41.' Soviet fisheries assistance now involves
commitments of $260 million, the largest amount
provided by any donor to the Third World.
The first Soviet fisheries assistance was given Guinea
in 1959 for onshore storage facilities. This was
followed by aid to 18 countries in Africa, as Moscow
exploited the rich sardine catch in the South Atlantic.
Thereafter, it made offers to maritime nations along
the Indian Ocean and to countries bordering the South
Pacific. Soviet assistance provided (a) improved port
facilities for cargo-handling, storage of goods, refrig-
eration, and ship repairs; (b) trawlers; (c) research;
and (d) technical assistance and training for LDC
crews. In return, the Soviets gained access to
worldwide facilities for its fleet-for repairs, refueling,
transfer of crews, and onshore processing of the catch.
Although few ports around the world forbid Soviet
ships to enter for fueling and provisioning, spacious
anchorages and developed facilities are needed to
service Soviet trawlers and factory ships, which often
operate in fleets of a hundred or more ships. By the
early 1970s the Soviets had fisheries agreements that
entitled them to bunkering and transshipment points in
almost every area fished by their boats.
At about the same time, Moscow also began to offer
joint ownership arrangements as a means of gaining
some voice in LDC fisheries policies as well as possibly
circumventing some of the restrictions on Soviet use of
prime fishing areas along the continental shelves. The
adoption of the 200-mile territorial waters limit added
impetus to the Soviet search for new arrangements.
The first Soviet joint venture was signed with Egypt in
1971. By May 1979, 16 companies (out of 18
established earlier) were still active. These companies,
in which the USSR has a 49 percent ownership-
management share, usually rely on Soviet equipment
and expertise.
In a few cases the ventures are commercial enterprises,
designed primarily to arrange ship chandlering for
USSR fishing boats and to process, freeze, and market
the Soviet catch. In several cases the USSR has 25X1
formed companies with private foreign interests '2
which act as intermediaries for obtaining access to
fishing grounds in LDCS. Fransov, for example, has
acted as the Soviet agent for arranging fishing ventures
in Sierra Leone and Tunisia.
Soviet Aid Proposals Increase in 1978
Because sustainable yields from traditional Soviet
fishing grounds in the North Atlantic and North
Pacific apparently have peaked, further increases in
the Soviet fish catch must come from more distant
areas. Thus, the average range of Soviet fishing fleets
has increased from a few hundred kilometers in the
early 1950s to more than 6,500 kilometers today. To
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Soviet shore and water rights among most of the
countries bordering the waters it fishes.
In 1978 the USSR pressed especially hard to expand
the access to Latin American and Indian Ocean
waters, offering aid to Central American and Carib-
bean countries. It also sought fisheries agreements and
joint ventures with several countries in South and East
Asia.
2 Included are a Soviet-French company, Fransov, and two Soviet-
Spanish companies, Pesconsa and Sovhispan.
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1965 5,774
1966 6,093
1967 6,538
1968 6,784
1969 7,091
1970 7,828
1971 7,785
1972 8,209
1973 9,005
1974 9,622
1975 10,357
1976 10,478
1977 9,700
1978
Peru and Cuba have been the only Latin American
countries to which Soviet fishing ships have had recent
access. Fisheries agreements signed with Guyana and
Jamaica in 1978-79 spread the area of convenience for
Moscow's fleet more broadly. The Guyanese accord
provides port rights to the Soviets and paves the way
for a Soviet-Guyanese joint venture. Jamaica gave the
USSR fishing rights in Jamaican waters in exchange
for Soviet vessels and training. The two countries also
agreed to establish a joint venture. With these new
agreements, Soviet fisheries aid is reaching its newest
Latin American aid clients; it is already being given to
practically all Soviet economic aid recipients on the
African seacoast and to two-thirds of Moscow's
Middle East-South Asian clients that border the
Indian Ocean
In 1978 Moscow continued to negotiate a joint venture
arrangement with Mexico, which would entail a 49-
percent Soviet participation, a small participation by
the Mexican Government, and the remainder spread
among private Mexican interests. The Soviets also
sought a fishing base in Panama and offered fisheries
aid to Colombia, Nicaragua, and possibly Costa Rica.
Meanwhile, they are trying to regain fishing and port
rights in Argentina and Chile.
Moscow also has been interested in cultivating fishing
grounds and gaining access to facilities in East Asian
countries because of plans to extend fisheries activities
farther into the South Pacific, where the Soviets have
had little success until now in lining up shore facilities.
To further these objectives, Moscow undertook negoti-
ations with several island nations in the area:
? The Philippine Government, for approval of a joint
venture between the Soviets and private Philippine
companies, under negotiation since 1976.
? Fiji, for a joint venture to include Soviet payment for
fishing rights within Fiji's 200-mile zone.
? Tonga and Western Samoa, for port modernization
and fleet servicing facilities.
Last year Moscow tried to revive Indian interest in
forming a joint venture under their fisheries agreement
and pursued possible joint ventures with Malaysia, the
Maldives, and the Seychelles. Soviet officials hold out
the greatest hope for a joint venture agreement with
India-one of Moscow's largest economic aid clients.
The package offers special inducements to New Delhi.
In addition to establishing a joint fisheries company,
the agreement would include aid for increasing India's
catch from 2.25 to 8 million tons of fish a year.
Assessment of Program
The Soviet fisheries program in LDC5 has been a high-
yield, low-cost program to the Soviets, with about 2
percent of its 24-year, $17 billion economic aid
commitment allocated for LDC fisheries. In return,
Moscow has gained the use of onshore facilities and
fishing rights that it considers essential for maintain-
ing its fishing fleet as the largest, most modern on the
high seas.
The Soviet fleet-4,500 high seas fishing boats plus
600 factory ships and fish transporters-yields 9-10
million tons of fish annually, one-third collected in
West African, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean
waters where fisheries aid pacts have given the Soviets
an advantage over other fleets. The $60 million
commitment of fisheries aid to West African nations
yielded the Soviets 1.3 million tons of fish in 1976,
more than the combined catch of all West African
countries. In 1976 alone the USSR exported $130
million worth of fish, nearly all from foreign waters.
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The USSR also has helped Cuba gain access to LDCS
with whom Moscow has fisheries agreements (as in
Angola, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Peru,
and South Yemen). Recent Cuban ventures into
countries where Moscow does not have agreements
might eventually also provide access to the Soviet
fleet.
Most recipients of fisheries aid also have benefited
from the establishment of local fishing industries as a
new source of employment and food. LDC nationals
(possibly as many as 200 to 300 a year) are learning
new skills through the Soviet programs. In 1978 some
500 Soviet technicians conducted fisheries training
exercises in LDCS, along with their work in fisheries
research, and the construction and management of
port facilities.
In a few cases, LDCS have become disenchanted with
the fisheries arrangements, complaining about Soviet
failure to carry out commitments and to comply with
agreements. A number of countries have failed to
renew agreements or have ended them. The cancella-
tion of Somalia's fisheries agreement in 1977 was
political. The failure of Mauritius to renew its agree-
ment in 1977 may yet be worked out through accords
presently being negotiated with private interests or
even through renewal of the original agreement
Mauritania canceled its fishing agreement with the
Soviets in 1978, also a politically motivated action in
which the new government abrogated all licensing
agreements with foreign fishing partners. Guinea-
Bissau is considering similar action because of Soviet
failure to comply with the conditions of the fisheries
agreement. Meanwhile, Cape Verde and the
Seychelles have refused to sign agreements because of
complaints by other LDCS that had entered into such
accords.
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Appendix A
USSR: Assistance Extended to LDCs
For Fisheries Development
1959-31 March 1979
20.5
4.5
7.8
12.9
15.5
3.1
Sub-Saharan Africa
99.8
Angola
5.5
Benin
0.5
0.5
2.0
14.0
11.8
Guinea-Bissau
1.5
Maldives
0.1
Kenya
2.0
Pakistan
3.6
Mauritius
6.5
Sri Lanka
3.0
Mozambique
5.0
Senegal
4
4
24.5
Sierra Leone
.
5
0
5.0
Somalia 2
.
39
8
Sudan 2
.
0
4
Tanzania
.
0
9
.
Middle East
74.1
Egypt
16
5
Iran
.
9
3
Iraq
.
25.0
Kuwait
...3
' In the case of joint ventures, only monetary grants and credits are
included; costs of training, Soviet advisers, and the like are excluded.
: Program discontinued.
Purely commercial fisheries transactions.
? The amount of aid extended, if any, is not available.
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Appendix B
USSR: Status of Fishing Programs
In the Third World
Valid Agreements
Terminated Agreements
Outstanding Offers
Algeria
Kuwait
Chile
Argentina
Mauritius
Angola Z
Malaysia
Indonesia
Cape Verde
Mexico
Argentina
Maldives
Mauritania
Chile
Nicaragua
Bangladesh
Morocco
Mauritius
Colombia
Panama
Benin I
Mozambique 2
Somalia
Costa Rica
Papua New Guinea
Egypt 2
North Yemen
Sudan
Fiji
Philippines
Equatorial Guinea
Pakistan
Indonesia
Seychelles
Gambia
Peru
Malaysia
Tonga
Ghana
Portugal
Maldives
Western Samoa
Guinea
Senegal
Guinea-Bissau
Sierra Leone 2
Guyana 2
Singapore 2
India
South Yemen 2
Iran
Spain 2
Iraq 2
Sri Lanka 3
Jamaica 2
Tanzania
Kenya
Tunisia 2
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Appendix C
USSR: Assistance to Fishing Industries
In LDCs, 1959-31 March 1979
Country Year Agreements and Protocols Status and Remarks Value of Aid
(Million US $)
Algeria 1968 Under October 1963 $100 million line of credit: Agreement expired in 1969. 4.5
18 trawlers, port construction, and oceanographic Exchange of experts discussed
research assistance. by bilateral economic commis-
sion in 1968-69.
Mauritania 1973 Grant: oceanographic research laboratory at Laboratory under construction. 5.0
Nouadhibou; staff of 27 provided free until locals
are trained.
1973 Five-year agreement modifiable at one-year inter-
vals gives Soviets fishing rights within a 30-mile
limit, with the number, size, and type of craft
specified in the agreement. A mandatory percent-
age of catch is to be processed at the underutilized
Nouadhibou facilities. In return, Soviets agree to
provide technical assistance in fisheries research
and pay undisclosed annual royalties.
1975 Grant: two trawlers. Protocol established joint
fishing company under 1973 agreement: to include
a fish processing complex, 33 Soviet vessels, and
30,000 tons of fish annually for Mauritania.
1976 Protocol to 1973 agreement. Agreement canceled November
1978. Negotiations for new
agreement under way.
1978 Agreement renewed for five years with annual
protocols.
1973 Under UNDP-FAO program: fisheries research
on Soviet vessels, training in USSR, and creation
of training center in Morocco. Joint company to be
organized to operate leased Soviet vessels in
Moroccan coastal waters and to construct and
operate a fish processing plant and refrigeration
warehouse.
1978 Agreement for: joint companies, import of surplus
Moroccan fish, assistance in organizing Moroccan
maritime personnel, aid in cannery and export
operation and fisheries studies on Soviet-supplied
research vessels.
Tunisia 1976 Agreement for joint Tunisian, French, and Soviet No activity noted.
company to develop Tunisian industry and proto-
col for continued fisheries research and Soviet
assistance.
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USSR: Assistance to Fishing Industries
In LDCs, 1959-31 March 1979 (continued)
Sub-Saharan
Africa
1976 Agreement on joint fishing venture including
processing and marketing.
(a) Marine survey.
(b) Survey and development of national
fishing industry.
(c) Moderization of fish processing
enterprises.
(d) Provision of vessel and training.
In return, Soviets received exclusive fishing rights
within Angola's 200-mile zone, plus facilities for
anchorage, repair, provisioning, and unloading.
1977 Protocol to provide:
(a) 30,000 tons of fish to Angola per year.
(b) Ten additional trawlers and technical
services.
1978 Aid in training and constructing several fish
processing plants.
Agreement probably includes construction of
shore facilities and a joint venture.
Equatorial 1973
Guinea
Soviets given fishing rights and use of Luba port
facility; Soviets to provide fish and train Guinean
personnel on Soviet trawlers.
1975 To construct port facilities, provide fishing vessels
and training.
1960 Under $40 million credit, to construct fishing
complex at Tema, including processing and cold
storage plants, shop to produce fishing gear.
1963-64 Protocol to 1960 agreement for: floating dock,
training of 100 Ghanaians, equipment for fisheries
school, and joint research.
1976 Protocol to increase Soviet participation in
Ghanaian fisheries and to create a joint Soviet-
Ghanaian company for production and processing
of tuna.
In 1978 Moscow donated four
fishing boats and two trawlers to
be manned by Soviet crews.
Cooperation continues in fleet
formation, development of port
infrastructure, and training.
Value of Aid
(Million US $)
Work suspended after 1966 11.2
coup, resumed in early 1970s.
Drydock facilities completed by
Ghana in 1967.
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USSR: Assistance to Fishing Industries
In LDCs, 1959-31 March 1979 (continued)
Status and Remarks Value of Aid
(Million US $)
Completed 1963; expanded 2.3
1968. Technical training
provided.
Under a $35 million line of credit, a cold storage
plant at Conakry.
Under a credit of $13 million for port machinery,
10 fishing vessels, and cold storage plant.
Four seiners delivered in 1966; 8.0
six canceled. Soviet and
Guinean personnel operate
boats. Repair facilities under
construction.
Authorized three-year training in the USSR for
60; construction of dock and repair facilities at
Conakry.
Renewed the 1966 protocol and arranged for the
lease of Soviet trawlers through June 1979.
Soviets to provide 40 percent of
their catch of Guinea.
Grant for oceanographic research center at
Conakry.
Protocol permanently assigned hydrographic
vessel to Conakry and provided service and repair
facilities for it.
Agreement for joint commercial venture with
Soviets supplying refrigerated trawlers, and 90
percent of the personnel. Also, a 10-year agree-
ment allowing five-year renewal for fisheries
research, training, and technical assistance
establishing fishing fleet and processing plants.
Reciprocal rights granted Soviets for five boats.
Technical services for cash.
Planning started in 1976; to be 1.5
operational in 1979.
Six-month extension of fishing
agreement. Five Soviet fishing
boats in Guinean coastal waters
until June 1979. Soviets to give
up part of catch to Guinea for
operating in its waters.
At the end of 1978, Guinea- 1.5
Bissau charged the Soviets with
not carrying out the agreement.
Protocol implementing cold storage plant at
Bafata, port modernization, fisheries
infrastructural development, transfer of four
ships, and building repair docks.
Renegotiated 1975 agreement for straight part-
nership with joint receipts split two ways after
operating costs with Guinea-Bissau monitoring
operating costs. Soviets to drop operating charges
for ships.
Guineans complain that Soviets
are not supplying enough fish,
training enough locals, or allow-
ing sufficient return on the
venture. Soviets requested pay-
ment of boat fees in hard
currency, but Bissau will pay in
local currency.
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USSR: Assistance to Fishing Industries
In LDCs, 1959-31 March 1979 (continued)
Kenya
1964
Mauritius
1970
1974
Mozambique
1976
1977
Senegal
1965
1971
Under a $44 million line of credit USSR agreed to
construct fish cannery and related facilities.
Agreement also calls for training and supply of
vessels.
Credit for two SRTM trawlers, marine equip-
ment, and services of specialists. Renewable at
three-year intervals.
Accord signed in 1974 and renewed in 1976 calls
for joint venture for research and supplying local
markets with 60 tons of fish annually. Ten trainees
to study in USSR each year.
Agreement includes a joint venture, technical
assistance to fishing industry, construction of
refrigeration and port facilities, and leasing Soviet
boats to Mozambique facilities.
Protocol to 1976 agreement on training crews and
fishing assistance in return for 10-15 percent of
catch and use of port facilities.
Agreement to develop fisheries, conduct research,
construct tuna complex, provide fishing equip-
ment, and training.
Protocol for joint fisheries survey and Soviet
training program.
Sierra Leone 1976 Agreement provides for joint studies of fisheries
resources, port construction, and a joint venture.
Implementation being handled by joint French-
Soviet company, Fransov.
1977 Protocol for continued cooperation in constructing
fishing harbors, training personnel, establishing
facilities for maintenance and repair, and drawing
up fisheries development plan and research
program.
Status and Remarks Value of Aid
(Million US $)
Training and supply of vessels in 2.0
1965-68.
Mauritius is refusing to consider
new fisheries agreement due in
part to reported Soviet pillaging
of Sayha de Malha Bank.
Complex declared not feasible 4.4
in 1966.
Senegal permits bunkering,
crew change, and light repair
under the 1965 agreement, but
no fishing within 200-mile limit.
Senegal reportedly finds the
bunkering trade profitable
enough to overlook 200-mile
zone fishing violations.
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USSR: Assistance to Fishing Industries
In LDCs, 1959-31 March 1979 (continued)
1975
1961
In protocol to 1961 line of credit, USSR agreed to
provide equipment for constructing a fish cannery
at Las Koreh with annual capacity of 6 million
cans.
Credit: fishing industry development ($19
million), port and processing facilities ($9 mil-
lion), training center for 2,200 trainees, expansion
of shipyard for building fishing boats.
Grant for fishing industry development.
Survey of fish potentials of Red Sea and Nile; fish
cannery to be established at Jebel Aulia.
Status and Remarks Value of Aid
(Million US $)
Survey completed in 1964.
Cannery feasibility reports
prepared in 1965, but no subse-
quent activity.
7.0
0.4
Protocol under $20 million credit includes marine Marine equipment delivered. 0.9
equipment and construction of fish drying and cold Cold storage and drying plants
storage plants. canceled.
Agreement included Soviet ships for deep sea
fishing and research, technical training, and as-
sistance in developing fishing center on the Red
Sea.
Three-year fish survey in South 15.0
Mediterranean completed 1970.
Number of Egyptians training in USSR increased
from 200 to 300.
Agreement to provide Egypt with 12,000 tons of
fish annually, undertake a joint fisheries survey
and assist in developing Lake Nasser. Joint fishing
venture authorized.
Soviets train Egyptians to fish in 1.5
Atlantic, 1971. Trawling equip-
ment delivered, 1971. Fishing
survey completed, 1971. USSR
supplying fish at a highly favor-
able price, 1971.
Agreement on additional equipment, training,
surveys, technical assistance, and construction of
wharf on Red Sea.
Soviet ships to provide Egyptians fishing off
African coast with fuel and fishing tackle and to
deliver frozen fish to Alexandria.
Protocol on training and trawling equipment for
deep sea operations.
Status of joint venture unknown
since abrogation of friendship
treaty in March 1976.
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USSR: Assistance to Fishing Industries
In LDCs, 1959-31 March 1979 (continued)
Country Year Agreements and Protocols Status and Remarks Value of Aid
(Million US $)
Iran 1963 Agreement to develop Caspian Sea resources, First section of hatchery and 2.0
including equipment for large fish hatchery, ma- cold storage plant completed
rine survey, and reclamation work. 1969. Port equipment arrived
periodically after 1968.
1966 Under a $17 million trade credit, to expand port
and construct cold storage plant.
1969 Agreement for trawler and five seiners. Delivered in late 1971. 3.0
1971 Protocol for fisheries survey of Persian Gulf.
1973 Agreement for six additional fish hatcheries on the Contruction under way. 1.6
Caspian.
Iraq 1969 To establish a research center, processing and First of Soviet-built ships deliv- 25.0
storage facilities, to improve ports, and to train ered in 1971, three more in
Iraqis. Allowed Soviet fishing fleet to enter Iraqi 1972; and eight in 1973.
ports. Soviets also to deliver 60 fishing vessels over
a five-year period, to establish repair bases, and to
aid development of fishing industry.
1976 Protocol for joint Iraqi-Soviet fishing company Soviets delivered two 841-ton
(Rafidain Joint Company) with capital of $51 ships equipped for fishing, freez-
million and headquarters in Bana, to begin with ing, and canning, 1977.
five vessels. Protocol provided for sea shipping and
building Iraq's tanker and fishing fleet.
1978 Protocol on equipment for training centers. Soviets
to plan development of fishing industry and give
technical assistance to joint company.
Kuwait 1965 Agreement on developing fisheries industry, in- Completed.
cluding port and cold storage facilities and ship-
yard construction.
North Yemen 1964 Protocol covering two repair shops, seven fishing Workshop and cold storage 7.8
boats, processing facilities, and technical training. plant at Hodeidah completed;
fishing boats delivered.
1971 Protocol provides for processing facilities, and
training.
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USSR: Assistance to Fishing Industries
In LDCs, 1959-31 March 1979 (continued)
Agreement included a grant for research, mari-
time equipment, a training center, a fishing boat,
and feasibility studies for canning and cold storage
facilities. Includes two completely equipped sein-
ers to be furnished by USSR.
Protocol for Soviet supply of three fishing boats
under 1969 grant.
Agreement for creation of joint company and
expansion of port facilities under a 1972 line of
credit.
Protocol for construction of cannery and port
facilities, and supply of five trawlers.
Value of Aid
(Million US $)
Seiners, engine, and nets deliv- 6.0
ered in 1970. Training center
established. Cannery design
completed in 1971 and the So-
viets agreed to supply an oil and
flour unit. Surveys for six cold
storage plants completed.
Three fishing boats delivered
under 1972 protocol.
Five trawlers valued at $7.8
million delivered under the 1976
protocol-two medium-size
trawlers delivered in December
1976 and three small vessels in
March 1977.
Soviets completed canning plant
at Mukalla and a fish meal plant
at Aden in August 1978
Agreement under a 1956 credit to provide trawlers
and establish a fishing complex.
$12.5 million worth of trawlers 15.1
delivered; shipyard and
oceanographic school com-
pleted.
Agreement for a 15-year joint fishing venture with
60-percent Philippine and 40-percent Soviet par-
ticipation. Philippines to service entire fleet, which
would include six purse seiners and one carrier
leased from the USSR.
Agreement for joint company to establish
Singapore's first fully integrated seafood process-
ing and storage complex and to provide local
market with seafood and fishmeal.
Joint venture implementation
still under negotiation.
The joint venture company,
Marissco, processes 65,000 tons
of fish annually and markets the
products.
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Bangladesh
1972
India
1966
Malaysia
1974
Maldives
1976
1968
Sri Lanka
1971
Grant for 10 fishing boats, refrigeration facilities,
a training center, and Soviet technicians.
Deep sea fisheries assistance to include use of two
Soviet trawlers and construction of shipyard.
Agreement for Soviet fisheries assistance, port
construction, and possible joint venture.
Agreement for assistance to local fisheries and
training aboard Soviet trawlers.
Agreement for oceanographic research, design of
a fishing port, and training of fishermen.
Agreement for technical training and establish-
ment of training center in Ceylon, joint fisheries
operations, and possible future purchase or rental
of Soviet fishing vessels.
Argentina 1974 Agreement for joint fisheries research, training,
construction of fishing port, and joint fishing
company.
Chile 1968 Following surveys, Soviets agreed to establish
fishing port and crab meat plant under a 1967 line
of credit.
1971 Agreement called for development of fishing ports,
training on Soviet vessels, technical school, and
rental of Soviet fishing vessels.
1978 Protocol establishes joint company for catching,
processing, and selling shellfish.
Status and Remarks Value of Aid
(Million US $)
Boats delivered. Cold storage 15.0
plants and training center com-
pleted.
Negotiations for formation of
joint venture under way.
Soviet experts studied land 2.0
facilities in 1968. In 1969, three
Soviet trawlers began training
fisheries personnel and conduct-
ing a two-year fishing survey.
Oceanographic research began 3.0
February 1972. Soviet techni-
cians arrived in 1973 to assist in
setting up training center. In
1977, 20 scholarships granted
for training Sri Lankan person-
nel.
Preliminary oceanographic 5.0
studies completed. In late 1976
Soviets reopened discussions on
other projects. No progress.
Negotiations for joint venture
and construction of shore facili-
ties under way.
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Jamaica
1979
Peru
1971
1972
Portugal
1975
Spain
1971
Status and Remarks Value of Aid
(Million US $)
Agreement to provide Soviet fishing rights in
Jamaican waters in exchange for Soviet vessels,
research and training, and establishment of a joint
venture.
Agreement provides aid in constructing fisheries Commission on Soviet-Peruvian 2.5
complex at Paita, training Peruvians at Soviet fisheries cooperation formed in
fisheries institutes, and establishing a joint fisher- 1972. First and second stage of
ies research program. Paita complex completed in
1975. Port equipment installed
in 1976. Other construction pro-
ceeding slowly.
Protocol for port construction and training of 30
Peruvians on Soviet research vessel.
Agreement to provide Soviet equipment for fishing
vessels and training of Portuguese personnel.
Agreement to establish joint processing and mar- Sovhispan in operation: it
keting company in Canary Islands. wholesales, freezes, packs, and
markets products caught by So-
viet fleet in the South Atlantic.
Agreement to set up joint fishing company. Pesconsa, a joint Spanish-Soviet
fishing venture, set up to fish in
Spanish territorial waters.
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