Inshore Fisheries Conservation Scheme – V-notching

Owners of fishing vessels less than or equal to 15 meters length overall (LOA) which are registered on the Irish Register of Fishing Boats under the polyvalent segment (including polyvalent-potting)

Eligible Applicants

V-notching of lobster, under the following conditions: 

• By vessels up to 15m in length
• Only the owner of the vessel which caught the lobster can have that lobster v-notched i.e. it is not permitted to purchase or otherwise obtain lobsters for v-notching

The support rate under this scheme is 100% for Small Scale Coastal Fishing (SSCF) vessels, and 50% for other vessels.

The support rates under this scheme are:

• 95% for a group of Small-Scale Coastal Fishing (SSCF) vessels owners
• 90% for SSCF Vessel Owner, applying as individuals
• 50% for other vessels

Support for owners of fishing vessels to conserve lobster