In this section you will find information on our Funding schemes, Training opportunities and Advisory services to support and enable you as an Aquaculture operator active in the Irish Seafood Industry.
€1.2bn
GDP of Irish seafood
€416m
Government Investment
15,673
Total no. working in seafood
282
No. of Aquaculture sites
Funding We provide grant aid right across the Irish Seafood Industry. Find out what funding options are applicable to your business.
Training We can help you and your staff develop key skills with training across all sectors of the Irish Seafood Industry, from upskilling in your existing area, to exploring new career paths for novice entrants. Our National Colleges are ISO accredited.
Grant Eligible:
Yes Safety Training SKL-BST Three Day Basic Safety Training Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
No Safety Training STCW-FPFF STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes
Industry Projects Here you can find industry updates about current and completed projects between BIM and Industry, across a range of sustainable, technical and innovative areas.
Recirculating Aquaculture Multi-trophic Pond systems (RAMPS) is an innovative project aimed at expanding Irelands freshwater aquaculture sector.
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Since 2008 BIM has worked on the development of the Irish farmed seaweed sector to include the leasing of a licensed marine hatchery and the funding ...
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Advisory Services Our Business Development Advisors and Technical Experts are here to assist you in creating process efficiencies, technical innovations and aiding competitiveness for your business.
Sustainability & Certification BIM can assist you in meeting your environmental legislative requirements, and also to implement best environmental management practices and obtain product certification that contribute to a pristine environment, in which to produce sustainable, safe, seafood.
