In this section you will find information on our Funding schemes, Training opportunities and Advisory services to support and enable you, as a Fisher active in the Irish Seafood Industry.
€1.2bn
GDP of Irish seafood
€416m
Government Investment
15,673
Total no. working in seafood
1,988
Registered Fishing Vessels
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 Skippers and Crew COC-SHF Deck Officer Second-Hand Full Certificate of Competency (Fishing) Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Skippers and Crew DTO-PBP Passenger Boat Proficiency 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.
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.
Fisheries Management Chart The BIM Fisheries Management Chart has been produced annually since 2005 and collates the numerous EU regulations regarding Technical Measures that the Irish Fishing Industry must comply with on a daily basis. Technical measures are rules governing how and where fishermen may fish.
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