# EU-Mauritania fishing agreement status

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eu-mauritania-fishing-agreement-status
> Updated: 2026-09-22T18:39:47.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Spanish fishing sector is facing uncertainty due to the impending expiration of the fishing agreement between the European Union and Mauritania on November 14. Stakeholders are calling for urgent intervention or a one-year extension from the European Commission to maintain access to Mauritanian waters.

The potential impact of the stalled negotiations differs by region. In the Canary Islands, there is significant apprehension because local cephalopod and pelagic fleets lack alternative fishing grounds. Conversely, the industry in Vigo appears more insulated; many companies there have transitioned to operating through mixed companies by investing in Mauritanian-flagged vessels, allowing them to continue harvesting under local regulations.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: EU-Mauritania fishing agreement expiration threatens Spanish fleets

The expiration of the EU-Mauritania fishing agreement on November 14 threatens Spanish fleets, particularly in the Canary Islands, while Vigo-based companies rely on mixed companies to maintain operations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eu-mauritania-fishing-agreement-expiration-threatens-spanish-fleets

### 2026-09-01: Spain extends shared management of Intermares vessel until 2030

Spain has extended the joint management of the Intermares training and fishery cooperation vessel until 2030, facilitating maritime training and inter-ministerial resource sharing.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-extends-shared-management-of-intermares-vessel-until-2030

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Cite as: EU-Mauritania fishing agreement status. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/eu-mauritania-fishing-agreement-status