Co-funded Projects
Grant Scheme for the Temporary Cessation of Fishing Activities under the Multiannual Plan for Albacore Tuna
Policy Objective 2
A Greener and more Resilient Europe
Programme Priority
Fostering sustainable fisheries and the restoration and conservation of aquatic biological resources
Specific Objective
Fostering the adjustment of fishing capacity to fishing opportunities in cases of permanent cessation of fishing activities and contributing to a fair standard of living in cases of temporary cessation of fishing activities
EU Fund
EMFAF
Project Budget
€750.000
Short Description/Objective:
The Scheme aims to compensate professional fishers, owners of vessels > 12m, for the loss of their income due to the temporary cessation of their fishing activities during the albacore fishing season.
Expected Benefits/Outcomes:
The support will be given as a measure to adjust the fishing capacity of vessels targeting albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) based on ICAAT Recommendation 21-06 for species recovery planning and quota allocation.