The European Commission is inviting companies to build the fishing vessel of the future.
Funded to the tune of €2.2 million by the EU, the pilot project will develop and test a demonstrator vessel running on alternative fuels to help decarbonise the sector and enhance its economic resilience.
The project should demonstrate the feasibility of the chosen technologies and highlight the benefits of reduced reliance on fossil fuels, lower fuel costs and lower emissions.
The resulting demonstrator will be showcased to stakeholders including fishers, investors, coastal communities and young people.
The pilot project is part of the Commission’s commitment to test and demonstrate innovations in fishing vessels as detailed in its Communication on the Energy Transition of the EU fisheries and Aquaculture sector issued in February 2023.
Next steps
The call is open until 11 June 2024 and the successful project(s) will be chosen by the end of the third quarter of 2024.
More information can be found at the Commission’s website.
