Inshore Fisheries Conservation Scheme – V-notching

Access funding for fisheries, aquaculture, and the seafood sector This scheme supports the conservation of lobster through v-notching. Who is it for? 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 Type of support: Grants