Inshore Fisheries Conservation Scheme – V-notching

This scheme supports the conservation of lobster through v-notching. Only those groups or individuals who wish to receive payments directly from BIM need to apply. If you wish to have payments made via your cooperative, they can supply you with an authorisation form for your signature.

Who is Eligible

• Owners of fishing vessels less than or equal to 15 meters length overall (LOA) which are registered on the Irish Register of Fishing Boats under the polyvalent segment (including polyvalent-potting)

Amounts Granted

The support rate under this scheme is 100% for Small Scale Coastal Fishing (SSCF) vessels, and 50% for other vessels.