Fishing Vessel Grants: Overview
Aid is available to support the adoption of sustainable catching methods as well as improved storage, fish handling and energy efficiency. Support is also available for projects to improve the quality of fish on board the vessels, and thus its value at market, provided that this does not result in an increase in fishing effort. Aid for the construction of new vessels or for increases in fishholds is not permitted.
First Time Vessel Owner/Shareholder: Overview
Aid is available to young, new entrants to support their first full or part share in an active vessel.
Who can apply?
Vessel owners or skippers can apply for aid towards the modernisation of vessels that have been on the EU Fishing Vessel Register for at least 5 years.
Fishers, younger than 40 years, can apply for their first full or part share in a registered fishing vessel.
Vessel Modernisation (including Re-engining) Forms and Guidance
First Time Vessel Owner/Shareholder Forms and Guidance
Conservation Credits Selective Gear Scheme
Aid is available through the European Fisheries Fund for vessels to fund up to 40% of the costs of making gear amendments supported by Scotland's Conservation Credits Scheme. Streamlined application forms to apply for these grants can be downloaded below.
Applications can be made either by a group of vessels, through a third party or individually. In each case, a vessel information sheet is required per vessel.
Contact
If you require more further information on Fishing Vessel grants please contact:
Fisheries Grants Team
Room 420
Pentland House
47 Robb's Loan
Edinburgh
EH14 1TY
Tel: 0131 244 6329
Fax: 0131 244 6313
Email: EFF.ScottishGovernment@scotland.gsi.gov.uk