In order to support the fishing sector of the Valencian Community, Consell’s plenary session analyzed a report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, which proposed the authorization of appropriate funds for fisheries to the Ministry of Agriculture. selective scrapping of least profitable ships. The report states that, given the recent decision of the Council of Fisheries Ministers of the European Union to further reduce the number of annual fishing days in the Western Mediterranean, the Ministry of Agriculture, Jointly with Andalusia and MurciaHe proposed to the Ministry the “selective or surgical” dismantling of wooden boats due to the lack of insurers and professionals to repair them.
According to the document, This measure will mean the elimination of at most 32 ships with these characteristics in the Valencian Community (six in Castellón, eight in Valencia and 18 in Alicante).16.5% of 203 trawling catches are devoted to this activity. However, up to 4,000 days of fishing work will be possible, to be distributed as appropriate in base ports.
The report also states that the ministry is making serious efforts. revitalize fishing guilds. In this context, it is emphasized that a fair distribution system has been established in order to determine the amount of aid and guarantee the minimum amount and variable amount, taking into account objective parameters such as kilos caught, invoicing, number of boats in the base port and personnel expenses. . .