Pilot Project: Fostering energy transition in the fisheries sector (Demonstrator of a fishing vessel)
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Programme Description
The main objective of Preparatory Actions is to prepare future EU actions in various priority policy fields.
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Summary
The overarching objective of the call for proposals is to support the energy transition in the marine fishing sector by tackling technology and knowledge gaps and promoting low carbon and energy efficient solutions.
Detailed Call Description
The specific aim is to demonstrate the feasibility of using alternative propulsion technology(ies) and / or other solutions, including digital, to improve the energy performance of a marine fishing vessel, and to fill gaps in information and knowledge on the potential for, and compatibility of, technologies for the fishing sector. Where possible, the action should also support the reduction of underwater noise that affects species, such as marine mammals.
This call for proposals aims to finance a demonstrator fishing vessel of 12 metres or more in length, which will be used to carry out testing of different alternative propulsion, energy performance and emissions reduction technologies, including digital. The existing vessel will be retrofitted with the most promising of these technologies.
This topic focuses on:
- Exploring the compatibility of innovative and mature technologies and solutions to reduce energy consumption and emissions from fishing vessels, in their range of activities.
- Demonstrating the viability of low carbon and energy efficient technologies and their impact on the operation and environmental performance (including noise pollution) of fishing vessels.
- Filling knowledge gaps on the technological, digital, social, legal, regulatory and policy barriers to the energy transition of fisheries, as well as on the safety aspects, and increasing fishers’ awareness and interest.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
80%
Thematic Categories
- Fisheries/ Aquaculture and Maritime Policy
Eligibility for Participation
- Associations
- Fishermen, Aquaculturists, Owners of Vessels
- International Organisations
- Legal Entities
- NGOs
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Eligibility For Participation Notes
Proposals must be submitted by a consortium of at least two applicants (beneficiaries; not affiliated entities) from at least two Member States, which complies with the following conditions:
- At least one partner from the fishery sector (e.g., commercial fisher, fishery association, producers’ organisation).
The participation of other relevant entities is encouraged, e.g., Port Authorities, NGOs, Community-Led Local Development (CLLD), vessel component manufacturers, research centres, SMEs, technology and other value chain providers and developers, etc.
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Call Closing Date
EU Contact Point
For help related to this call, please contact: CINEA-EMFAF-CALLS@ec.europa.eu
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