Source: Ensenada
Applications to benefit from the “Support Program for Investment in Equipment and Infrastructure†within the plan for Fishing Fleet Modernization and Rationalization Of The Fishing Effort can be submitted from January 15th to March 30th.
The Mexican National Commission of Aquaculture and Fisheries (CONAPESCA) reported that the plan aims to streamline the activities of the largest fishing fleet, by modernizing and equipping the vessels.
This support is directed at any person or entity that has larger boats that are in the possession of a valid tuna longline fishing permit, and whose vessel shows signs of deterioration and need to be modernized and equipped.
The support may be allocated to the replacement of main engines, the procurement and installation of fuel-efficient catalysts, replacement or fixing of hull lining, rigging and deck, shaft fittings, propeller, coating, storage maintenance, installation of motor generators, condensers, cooling systems, as well as the acquisition of equipment and selective fishing gear.
The Federation will give additional support to the investments made by the producers, for 50% of the total cost of the work to be done, with the maximum contribution of MXN 1 million (USD 77,000), and the producer will provide the other 50%.
CONAPESCA explained that in the last two years, a total of MXN 7,081,545 (USD 544,000) has been awarded for the modernization of 19 larger vessels. 2012 is the support program’s third consecutive active year and invites interested fish producers to visit the Subdelegation of Fisheries for more information.