Millions to Bolster Competitiveness in the Realm of Fisheries Industries
Sicilian Regional Government Launches €7.83 Million Tender for Sustainable Fishing
The Sicilian regional government has announced a tender worth 7.83 million euros aimed at promoting sustainable fishing practices, blue economy development, and the valorization of marine resources. This initiative is in line with the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) programming for the period 2021-2027, which focuses on sustainable development strategies.
The tender's key objectives include encouraging sustainable fishing practices that preserve biodiversity, supporting aquaculture and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources, and promoting local blue economy initiatives that align with environmental goals.
Eligible actions under this tender typically cover investments in fishery and aquaculture technologies that reduce environmental impact, projects aimed at supporting sustainable marine resource management, and initiatives for the valorization of fishery products and sustainable economic activities linked to the marine sector.
The tender is divided into three parts, each with a specific focus:
- The first tender, with a budget of 3 million euros, aims to strengthen sustainable fishing activities. This includes equipment modernization, adaptation of processing spaces, and waste management from fishing activities. The maximum contribution per beneficiary is 200,000 euros.
- The second tender, with a budget of 3 million euros, is dedicated to small-scale coastal fishing enterprises. The maximum eligible expenditure per beneficiary is 150,000 euros.
- The third tender, with a budget of 1.83 million euros, encourages energy efficiency in the sector through the replacement or modernization of engines of fishing vessels up to 24 meters in length. The aid intensity is 100,000 euros per beneficiary.
These tenders are part of the Sicilian regional government's efforts to make Sicilian fishing more modern, safe, environmentally friendly, and competitive. They also align with the European Green Deal and the specificities of the Island.
For full tender details, including eligibility criteria, application process, and funding distribution per action, consulting the official Sicilian regional government procurement or EU funding portals would be necessary.
[1] European Commission - EMFF Sicily Operational Programme 2021-2027 [3] European Commission - Blue Economy - Sicily
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- The environmental objectives of the Sicilian regional government's tender align with the European Green Deal, as eligible actions aim to reduce the environmental impact of fishery and aquaculture technologies.
- The Sicilian regional government's tender in the realm of environmental science and finance targets sustainable fishing practices, promoting energy efficiency in the sector, and supporting blue economy initiatives.
