12 fishermen have received dinghies with EU sector support

Fishermen from all over the country have received subsidies to cover between 75-84 percent of the costs of a new dinghy, in addition, the EU’s sector support has gone to management plans, control of vessels and the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources.

Under the Fisheries Protocol with the EU, sectoral support is provided to Greenland.

Under the Fisheries Protocol

During the protocol period 2021-2024, Greenland has received approximately 22 million kroner per year in sectoral support for the fisheries sector.

Under the Fisheries Protocol with the EU, sectoral support is provided to Greenland.

Under the Fisheries ProtocolAnnouncement

During the protocol period 2021-2024, Greenland has received approximately 22 million kroner per year in sectoral support for the fisheries sector.

This goes to, among others, Greenland’s Fisheries and Hunting Control, the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources and the Department of Fisheries, Agriculture and Self-Sustainability.

“The funds distributed to the Department are allocated, among other things, to the Fisheries Financing Pool, which provides support for the purchase of coastal vessels over 6 meters, and Business Promotion, which provides support for dinghies. In 2024, support was given for four new vessels over 6 meters, two engines and new equipment for an existing vessel, as well as for 12 new dinghies with equipment,” announces Department Head in the Fisheries Department, Kathrine Kærgaard, referring to the Inatsisartutlov on Business Promotion for Fishermen and Trappers, which aims to create an efficient and competitive fishing and trapper industry.

Supported fishermen from all over the country

In 2024, DKK 2,884,000 was allocated for business promotion. The EU covers part of these funds through sectoral support 2021-2024. 20 applications were received in 2024, of which support was awarded to 12 dinghies within the financial framework of the Finance Act account, distributed geographically as follows:

Qaanaaq – 2 fishermen Aappilattoq (Avannaa) – 1 fisherman Ikamiut – 1 fisherman Nuuk – 2 fishermen Qaqortoq – 2 fishermen Aappilattoq (Kujaataa) – 2 fishermen Tasiilaq – 1 fisherman Kuummiut – 1 fisherman In total: 12 fishermen

“Special consideration is given to Qaanaaq, East Greenland and the Municipality of Kujalleq due to experience with lower earning potential, and this means that applicants from these areas can receive 84% in subsidies, whereas applicants from the rest of Greenland can receive 75% in subsidies. It is not possible to get full financing, and therefore applicants must always raise the remaining financing to purchase a dinghy with equipment, including required safety equipment”, explains the head of the fisheries department. 

A total of 20 applications for support for commercial dinghies were received and, based on an overall assessment and within the financial framework of the Finance Act account, support was given to 12 applicants. These fishermen have now been given the opportunity to purchase a dinghy with an engine and the required safety equipment, which strengthens their opportunities for self-sufficiency and maintains fishing as a way of life in local communities.

Control and research

The EU’s sector support also goes to a number of fisheries-related activities – including research and capacity building. Among other things, it also includes work on management plans, vessel inspections, the introduction of ERS and electronic logbooks, surveys and research work at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, according to the Department of Fisheries, Hunting, Agriculture and Self-Sustainability.

Under the Fisheries Protocol with the EU, sectoral support is provided to Greenland.

Under the Fisheries Protocol

During the protocol period 2021-2024, Greenland has received approximately 22 million kroner per year in sectoral support for the fisheries sector.

Under the Fisheries Protocol with the EU, sectoral support is provided to Greenland.

Under the Fisheries ProtocolAnnouncement

During the protocol period 2021-2024, Greenland has received approximately 22 million kroner per year in sectoral support for the fisheries sector.

This goes to, among others, Greenland’s Fisheries and Hunting Control, the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources and the Department of Fisheries, Agriculture and Self-Sustainability.

“The funds distributed to the Department are allocated, among other things, to the Fisheries Financing Pool, which provides support for the purchase of coastal vessels over 6 meters, and Business Promotion, which provides support for dinghies. In 2024, support was given for four new vessels over 6 meters, two engines and new equipment for an existing vessel, as well as for 12 new dinghies with equipment,” announces Department Head in the Fisheries Department, Kathrine Kærgaard, referring to the Inatsisartutlov on Business Promotion for Fishermen and Trappers, which aims to create an efficient and competitive fishing and trapper industry.

Supported fishermen from all over the country

In 2024, DKK 2,884,000 was allocated for business promotion. The EU covers part of these funds through sectoral support 2021-2024. 20 applications were received in 2024, of which support was awarded to 12 dinghies within the financial framework of the Finance Act account, distributed geographically as follows:

Qaanaaq – 2 fishermen Aappilattoq (Avannaa) – 1 fisherman Ikamiut – 1 fisherman Nuuk – 2 fishermen Qaqortoq – 2 fishermen Aappilattoq (Kujaataa) – 2 fishermen Tasiilaq – 1 fisherman Kuummiut – 1 fisherman In total: 12 fishermen

“Special consideration is given to Qaanaaq, East Greenland and the Municipality of Kujalleq due to experience with lower earning potential, and this means that applicants from these areas can receive 84% in subsidies, whereas applicants from the rest of Greenland can receive 75% in subsidies. It is not possible to get full financing, and therefore applicants must always raise the remaining financing to purchase a dinghy with equipment, including required safety equipment”, explains the head of the fisheries department. 

A total of 20 applications for support for commercial dinghies were received and, based on an overall assessment and within the financial framework of the Finance Act account, support was given to 12 applicants. These fishermen have now been given the opportunity to purchase a dinghy with an engine and the required safety equipment, which strengthens their opportunities for self-sufficiency and maintains fishing as a way of life in local communities.

Control and research

The EU’s sector support also goes to a number of fisheries-related activities – including research and capacity building. Among other things, it also includes work on management plans, vessel inspections, the introduction of ERS and electronic logbooks, surveys and research work at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, according to the Department of Fisheries, Hunting, Agriculture and Self-Sustainability.