SEA FLAG are delighted to assist Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers Organisation (ANIFPO) in the revitalisation of an existing, historic building located at Kilkeel Harbour, known locally as ‘the boathouse’.
Under Union Priority 4 of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, the Fisheries Local Action Group approved funding to carryout renovations to the boathouse to provide a multi-use facility for the use of ANIFPO/Sea Source, Kilkeel Harbour Works, fisheries businesses and the local community.
New business, Quay Dog will develop natural fish-based dried dog food which involves using raw by-products, in particular, fish skins, sourced locally in Kilkeel.
The project involves the processing of low valued fish produce into a higher value product, providing additional income and economic growth within the fishing industry and locality.
Projects must be completed by December 2022.
Applications will address one or more of the following themes:
🐟 Adding value to fishery and aquaculture products
🐟 Support for diversification of fisheries and aquaculture sectors
🐟 Promoting innovation in fisheries and aquaculture
🐟 Lifelong learning, attracting young people into fisheries, aquaculture, and marine related careers and activities
🐟 Creating jobs and stimulating economic growth in fishing, aquaculture and marine based industries
🐟 Promoting social well-being and cultural heritage in fisheries, aquaculture and maritime areas
🐟 Developing and enhancing environmental assets of the fisheries areas
🐟 Strengthening the role and governance of fisheries communities in local development.
Projects should be based within Ardglass, Kilkeel, Portavogie or surrounding areas and demonstrate
how the proposed project will impact on the fishing dependent communities.
Applications submitted after the final closing date and time will not be accepted.
For further information, procurement templates, or to discuss a project proposal contact:
T: 0330 137 4051
E: sea@nmandd.org
Motivated to support the sector and avoid serious economic consequences, the Basque FLAG implemented measures to involve the fisheries sector in potential solutions. In April and May, the Basque FLAG cooperated with 12 fishers’ associations (cofradías) to acquire personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, overalls, etc.), and safeguard the sector’s economic activities.
The project, pending FLAG funding, received financing from the cofradías. The FLAG oversaw the collection of protective items, purchased through the regional government of the Basque Country, prepared the packages for each cofradía and distributed them. The first order was distributed in the second week of April, and by May the FLAG had distributed three rounds of packages, including 40 000 masks and 5 000 pairs of gloves, for almost 3 000 workers (including fishers, auction staff and marketers).
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SEA FLAG welcomes a boost which will promote the rich maritime history of Portavogie and improve the overall aesthetics of the promenade and help towards improving health and tourism in the area.
Under Union Priority 4 of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, the Fisheries Local Action Group approved funding to enable environmental improvements at Portavogie promenade. This project will reenergise the local promenade, improving the connection between current fishing provision and the heritage of fishing within the local community and surrounding area of Portavogie.
