25.09.03
New crane to help Mevagissey fishermen
Mevagissey Harbour Trustees have received Objective One Fisheries
investment of £4,500 to upgrade the jetty hoist by installing
a new crane. This will enable the fishermen to change the
fishing gears on their vessels more quickly.
The fishing fleet moored in Mevagissey Harbour consists of
61 registered fishing boats, more than half of which fish
full time.
This will not only help the fishermen but also reduce the
maintenance costs for the harbour and give more space to the
Harbour itself.
Hugh Bowles, Mevagissey Harbour Master stated: "The modernising
of the jetty crane will enable the quick and efficient lifting
on and off net bins and fishing gear from the boats. Not only
will this be a safer way of handing heavy bins, but will also
reduce the time spent with fork lift and operator and will
ultimately reduce operating costs.”
Alison Elvey, Objective One Fisheries Programme Manager stated:
"This is an important port infrastructure project which
will greatly help the fishermen and is exactly the type of
project we are looking to fund. Any other harbours interested
in funding should contact the team at South West Pesca for
information on 01872 270333.”
For further information please contact:
Alison Elvey, Objective One Fisheries Programme Manager,
01872 270333
Hugh Bowles, Mevagissey Harbour Master, 01726 843305
Editor's notes:
Cornwall's Objective One fisheries programme will provide
£5 million from April 2001 to March 2006 to the fishing
industry in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The funds are a mixture of EU and national funds, through
the Financial Instruments for Fisheries Guidance fund (FIFG)
the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
The projects are approved by DEFRA in partnership with an
Objective One Fisheries Management Group, made up of local
fishing sector representatives. South West Pesca Ltd assists
applicants to develop projects by providing guidance on completing
application forms and submitting applications.
Up to 40% grants are available for the private sector projects
and 75% grants for the public sector projects. So far 117
projects have been approved with over £2,260,400 of
FIFG committed to projects and almost £315,000 of DEFRA
funds.
Examples of projects invested in by the Objective One Programme:
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Vessel Modernisation: |
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Adoption of sustainable fishing methods, maximising fish
quality on board fishing vessels, and improvements to crew comfort |
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Working conditions |
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Improvement of fishing ports |
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Processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture
products |
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Product promotion |
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Projects by members of the trade of collective benefit
to the fishing industry |
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Innovative measures |
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Aquaculture |
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Protection and development of aquatic resources by
fixed of movable Structures |
For further information contact:
Alison Elvey, South West
Pesca Ltd, Trevint House, Strangways Villas, Truro, TR1 2PA
Tel: 01872 270333
Fax: 01872 242470
www.swpesca.co.uk
Please note Alison Elvey has returned from travelling
to stand in for Clare Leverton whilst she is on maternity
leave.
Jason Clark
Communications Adviser
Objective One Partnership Office
Castle House
Pydar Street
Truro TR1 2UD
Tel: 01872 241379
Fax: 01872 241388
objectiveone@cornwall.gov.uk
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