Marine Tourism Safety Scheme

All applications will be subject to a project approvals board process.

Who is Eligible

Owners of licenced marine tourism vessels less than or equal to 15 metres in registered length overall which operate in Irish coastal waters.

What is Funded

Both the purchase and installation of safety equipment may be funded by the scheme. The full list of items covered are listed here; these include things such as:

• Life rafts
• Life jackets
• Distress flares
• First aid kits
• Bilge pumps
• Safety manuals

Amounts Granted

• The grant provides funding for up to 40% of the amount claimed
• No minimum level of expenditure applies to this scheme, however a maximum level applies in respect of each individual item
• The cumulative maximum ‘de minimis’ grant aid, from any ‘de minimis’ source in a three year period up to the date of approval, is €30,000

How to Apply

Apply online on Grant Electronics Management System

Warning: This application form is not compatible with mobile devices. For best results please use desktop/laptop when completing this form.

For technical queries in relation to BIM’s Grants Electronic Management System (GEMS) please email: grantshelpdesk@bim.ie.

Resources:

• Click here to download the Getting Started with the BIM online Grant system guide.
• Watch BIM online grant registration process