Apply to partake in BIM’s trials aimed at reducing discards and exploring options in relation to our obligations under the newly reformed Common Fisheries Policy (CAP).
A key element of the CAP is the progressive elimination of discards in all EU fisheries through the introduction of a landings obligations. This will be phased in fishery by fishery starting with pelagic stocks on 01 January 2015 and followed by defined demersal stocks on 01 January 2016.
Who should apply?
Fishing vessel owners interested in working on the following trials:
| Trial |
Trials conducted |
Closing Date for Application |
| Seltra Sorting Box in the Nephrops fishery in the Smalls |
March |
Wednesday 12 March 2014 |
| Quad-rig Vs Twin-rig trawl in the Nephrops fishery at the Smalls fishing grounds |
April |
Wednesday 12 March 2014 |
| Cod-end selectivity for Nephrops in the Irish Sea and the Smalls |
June/ July |
later in 2014 |
| Cod-end selectivity for mixed whitefish in the Celtic Sea |
August/ September |
later in 2014 |
Fishing gear/Chandlery suppliers
- will be required to provide costs for various items of chandlery and fishing gear
How to apply
1. Download the relevant form:
2. Return the completed application to Fleet Development Section, BIM, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire by Wednesday 12 March 2014
For further information call 01 2144 148, email galwayoffice@bim.ie or contact your local BIM officer
