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Fisheries and Seafood Scheme Guidance

Guidance for the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme

From:
Marine Management Organisation
Published:
8 April 2022
Last updated:
15 September 2026 — See all updates

Documents

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS): General Guidance

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Guidance for fishing related activities including energy improvements on a vessel

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Support to improve the resilience and sustainability of shore-based facilities

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Support for co-operative activities, building capability and advisory services

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Achieving good environmental status through the conservation and restoration of the marine environment

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Guidance for diversification and new forms of income

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Guidance for improving health and safety

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FaSS post application guidance

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Details

Important Update

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme support expanded to allow for grant contributions towards new engines and gearboxes on vessels

Fishermen across England can now benefit from an expanded scheme, with grant support now available for engine and gearbox upgrades.

The funding will help vessels modernise, become more efficient and reduce engine emissions, supporting long-term growth and sustainability.

The relevant guidance note: Guidance for fishing related activities including energy improvements on a vessel - GOV.UK has been updated.

What activities the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme can support

You must review the relevant guidance note for the project you are seeking funding for. These set out what you can and cannot apply for.

Updates to this page

Published 8 April 2022
Last updated 15 September 2026 Show all updates

  1. Guidance for fishing related activities including energy improvements on a vessel updated.

  2. Updated Fisheries and Seafood Scheme guidance.

  3. Wednesday 11 June 2025 update.

  4. Monday 09 June 2025 update.

  5. Update 23 February 2023

  6. Guidance update

  7. Added clarity re "Next Steps" timing.

  8. Support to improve the resilience and sustainability of shore-based facilities - update

  9. First published.

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