EMFAF Call: Investments on Board Fishing Vessels


The Ministry responsible for European Funds announces the launch of call for the following project proposals as indicated hereunder:

EMFAF P1 SO1.1 – Investments onboard fishing vessels


Through this call, support will be directed at fleet modernisation, innovation and the use of the latest equipment and technology, to increase EE and/or, product quality.


Support under this call is available to:

  • Fishers holding an MFA or MFB license;
  • Fishers who have not committed any serious infringements within the previous two years from the time of application;
  • Fishers who have a total minimum of 60 days of fishing activity within the previous two years from the time of application;
  • Fishers with fishing vessels not exceeding 24 metres in size.

Applicants are invited to submit complete application forms including supporting documents through https://sfd.gov.mt/application/Login.aspx

The current batch shall close on the 30th June 2025 at noon while the final closing time of this call is the 30th September 2026 at noon (12:00hrs Central European Time) subject to availability of funds and/or notifications by the MA informing otherwise.

Documents for application can be found below:


The information sessions for this call will be held as per the below:

  • Monday 7th April, Sala Pompei, Triq San Ä użepp, Marsaxlokk, from 4.00pm till l-5.30pm.
  • Wednesday 9th April, Gozo Experimental Farm, Ix-Xewkija, Għawdex, from 10.00am till 11.30am.
  • Monday 14th April, Assisi Hall, Triq San FranÄ¡isk, San Pawl il-Baħar, from 4.00pm u till 5.30pm.

To register for one of the info sessions, kindly click on this link.

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