EMFAF Call: Investments on Board 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 30^th June 2025 at noon while the final closing time of this call is the 30^th 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:

• Guidance Notes & Application Form (EN Version)
• Guidance Notes & Application Form (MT Version)
• FAQs V4

The information sessions for this call were held on:

• Monday 7th April, Sala Pompei, Triq San Ġużepp, 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 Franġisk, San Pawl il-Baħar, from 4.00pm u till 5.30pm.

Documents can be found below:

• Presentation