Government pledges ongoing support for French fisheries
Despite all the indications that fuel aid would come to an end for the French fleet on 15th October, at a meeting with industry leaders this week Secretary of State…
From promises to disappointment for French fishing sector
The government is watching the disintegration of the French fishing sector as it takes place, according to Olivier Le Nézet, president of France’s National Fisheries Committee (CNPMEM). He said that…
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Samherji to pioneer low-carbon operation
Iceland’s Energy Fund has opted to support an initiative by fishing and processing group Samherji to develop ways of operating fishing vessels on green fuels, and to adapt the company’s…
Pioneering net zero fishing vessel designs
A report by Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS) marks a significant step towards understanding the requirements for a net zero fishing industry. This report is the culmination of a collaborative effort between…
No decarbonisation without financial support
Putting forward its point of view to an informal meeting of EU fisheries ministers, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has stated that the potential costs of decarbonising Europe’s…
Agreement to decarbonise maritime transport
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the Fuel EU Maritime regulation to decarbonize maritime transport. The text sets a trajectory for reducing greenhouse gas emissions…
France extends fuel aid into May
France’s Secretary of State for the Sea Hervé Berville has announced during a meeting with industry figures that fuel aid is to be continued, carrying this forward to 15th May,…
Spanish industry regrets government’s missed VAT opportunity
Spain’s fishing industry federation CEPESCA states that the maintenance aid to balance sky-rocketing fuels costs in the wake of the war in Ukraine are appreciated – but the Spanish government…
Fuel support welcomed
France’s National Fisheries Committee (CNPMEM) has welcomed the decision by the Minister of the Sea to increase funding caps to €330,000 and to extend fuel support into next year. ‘It’s…
France extends fuel aid for fishing
France’s Secretary of State for the Sea Hervé Berville has announced an extension to the fuel aid mechanism into next year. Fuel aid was implemented for the fishing industry in…
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