GSS EU Science Funding Gateway

The specific aim is to demonstrate the feasibility of using alternative propulsion technology(ies) and / or other solutions, including digital, to improve the energy performance of a marine fishing vessel, and to fill gaps in information and knowledge on the potential for, and compatibility of, technologies for the fishing sector. Where possible, the action should also support the reduction of underwater noise that affects species, such as marine mammals.

This call for proposals aims to finance a demonstrator fishing vessel of 12 metres or more in length, which will be used to carry out testing of different alternative propulsion, energy performance and emissions reduction technologies, including digital. The existing vessel will be retrofitted with the most promising of these technologies.

This topic focuses on:

• Exploring the compatibility of innovative and mature technologies and solutions to reduce energy consumption and emissions from fishing vessels, in their range of activities.
• Demonstrating the viability of low carbon and energy efficient technologies and their impact on the operation and environmental performance (including noise pollution) of fishing vessels.
• Filling knowledge gaps on the technological, digital, social, legal, regulatory and policy barriers to the energy transition of fisheries, as well as on the safety aspects, and increasing fishers’ awareness and interest.