This Regulation establishes that vessels flying the flag of one of the countries listed in Annex I shall be authorized, during the period 1 January to 31 December 1999 to fish for the species listed in the said Annex in the part of the 200-nautical-mile fishing zone off the coast of the French department of Guiana that lies more than 12 nautical miles from the base lines. Fishing in the fishery zone referred to in Article 1 shall be subject to the possession on board of a licence, issued by the