Bord Iascaigh Mhara - For the establishment of panels of fishing vessels for Landing Obligation simulation studies

BIM, established under the Sea Fisheries Act 1952, is the Irish State agency responsible for developing the Irish seafood industry. Our mission is to develop the Irish seafood sector by adding value, driving growth, increasing competitiveness and creating jobs. A key element of the newly reformed Common Fisheries Policy is the progressive elimination of discards in all EU fisheries through the introduction of a Landing Obligation (LO). The landing obligation will introduce a number of challenges to the Irish fleet particularly in the demersal mixed fisheries fleet segment. The impacts of the landing obligation are difficult to predict, but are likely to be metier and business specific. Key challenges will include requirements to land non-marketable undersize or over quota fish, cessation of fishing activity once the quota for the first individual TAC species is exhausted and costs associated with handling and disposal of non-marketable fish. In order to assess potential impacts, BIM and the Marine Institute intend carrying out trials to simulate the full introduction of the LO. BIM now wishes to appoint panels of suitably qualified vessels to assist in this work on full charter basis. Candidates are required to provide information on their vessels and meet minimum criteria in relation to their suitability to participate in LO. As specific trials arise, a mini competition based on price, will be run between successful Candidates. Commencing in June 2015, the duration of the panel(s) will be a maximum of three years and applications to participate in these studies can be submitted at any time during this period.

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