G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.12  
 
17 July 2017  
(17-3844) Page: 1/5 
Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO AR TICLE XVI:1  
OF THE GATT 1994 AND  ARTICLE 25 OF THE AG REEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COU NTERVAILING MEASURES  
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum  
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union relates to su bsidy programmes 
of Greece . 
 
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  GREECE  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
1   INVESTMENTS ON BOARD  OF FISHING VESSELS A ND SELECTIVITY OF 
FISHING GEARS – MEASURE  ................................ ................................ ............................  3 
2   AQUACULTURE – MEASURE  ................................ ................................ .........................  4 
3   PROCESSING AND MARKE TING OF FISHERIES PR ODUCTS – MEASURE  .......................  5 
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  OPERATIONAL PROGRAM FOR FISHERIES 2007 -2013  
1  INVESTMENTS ON BOARD  OF FISHING VESSELS A ND SELECTIVITY OF FI SHING GEARS 
– MEASURE  
1.  Title of subsidy  
 
Grant for the modernization of fishing vessels with the improvement of working conditions, safety 
and product quality and the use of more select ive gear.  
 
2.  Period covered by notification  
 
2015–2016 
 
3.  Policy objective  
 
The main objective is the modernization of fishing vessels with the improvement of working 
conditions, safety and product quality and the use of more selective gear.  
 
4.  Autho rity of subsidy  
 
Managing Authority for the Fisheries and Maritime Operational Program, Ministry of Rural 
Development and Food  
 
5.  Form of subsidy  
 
The measure was included in the Operational Program for Fisheries 2007 -2013 and is co -financed 
by the Europ ean Fisheries Fund (EFF) and the Greek Government (GR). The contribution rates of 
EFF and GR to the total public expenditure have been calculated by applying Article 53 of 
Regulation (EC) 1198/2006 and on average amount to 75% EFF and 25% GR.  
 
The percenta ge of the grant is on the cost of eligible expenditure of the project:  
 
-  For improving of safety on board: for vessels less than 12m 60% and for the rest of the 
vessels  40% on the cost of eligible costs (equipment, improvement works etc.)  
 
-  For engine replacement: for vessels less than 12m 40% and for the rest of the vessels 20%  
 
-  For fishing gear replacement: for vessels less than 12m 60% and for the rest of the vessels 
40% 
 
-  For other investments on board of fishing vessels and selectivity of fish ing gears: for vessels 
less than 12m 60% and for the rest of the vessels 40%  
 
6.  To whom the subsidy is paid  
 
The subsidy is paid to Fishermen.  
 
7.  Amount of subsidy  
 
2015 - GR contribution: € 255.812  
2016 – GR contribution: € 135.337  
 
8.  Duration of subsidy  
 
The scheme was introduced in 2012 and expired in 2015.  
 
9.  The trade effect of the subsidy  
 
No effects on international trade.  
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  2  AQUACULTURE – MEASURE  
1.  Title of subsidy  
 
Grant for funding productive investments in aquaculture  
 
2.  Period covered by notification  
 
2015–2016 
 
3.  Policy objective  
 
The main objective is the co -funding of actions that are relevant to the expansion of the existing  
aquaculture units a s well as the possible establishment of new ones and the modernization of 
facilities and equipment of the existing aquaculture units.  
 
4.  Authority of subsidy  
 
Managing Authority for the Fisheries and Maritime Operational Program, Ministry of Rural 
Develo pment and Food  
 
5.  Form of subsidy  
 
The measure was included in the Operational Program for Fisheries 2007 -2013 and is co -financed 
by the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) and the Greek Government (GR). The contribution rates of 
EFF and GR to the total public  expenditure have been calculated by applying Article 53 of 
Regulation (EC) 1198/2006 and on average amount to 75% EFF and 25% GR.  
 
The percentage of the grant is on the cost of eligible expenditure of the project:  
 
-  For very small, small and medium size d enterprises: Objective convergence 60%, Objective 
nonconvergence 40%, Remote Greek Islands 60%  
 
-  For enterprises which employ between 250 and 750 emp loyees or have a turnover of 
50-200 million Euros: Objective convergence 30%, Objective non -convergence  20%, 
Remote Greek  Islands 60%  
 
-  For enterprises independently of number of employees or turnover: grant only for 
investments on Remote Greek Islands (60%)  
 
6.  To whom the subsidy is paid  
 
The subsidy is paid to the owners of aquaculture units.  
 
7.  Amount of subsidy  
 
2015: GR contribution: € 1.063.424  
2016: GR contribution: € 2.181.819  
 
8.  Duration of subsidy  
 
The scheme was introduced in 2012 and expired in 2015.  
 
9.  The trade effect of the subsidy  
 
No effects on international trade.  
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  3  PROCESSING AND MARKETING OF FISHERI ES PRODUCTS – MEASURE  
1.  Title of subsidy  
 
Grant for funding productive investments in marketing and processing of fisheries products.  
 
2.  Period covered by notification  
 
2015–2016 
 
3.  Policy objective  
 
The main objective is the co -funding of actions that are relevant to the expansion of the existing 
units as well as the possible establishment of new ones and the modernization of facilities and 
equipment of the  existing units.  
 
4.  Authority of subsidy  
 
Managing Authority for the Fish eries and Maritime Operational Program, Ministry of Rural 
Development and Food.  
 
5.  Form of subsidy  
 
The measure was included in the Operational Program for Fisheries 2007 -2013 and is co -financed 
by the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) and the Greek Governme nt (GR). The contribution rates of 
EFF and GR to the total public expenditure have been calculated by applying Article 53 of 
Regulation (EC) 1198/2006 and on average amount to 75% EFF and 25% GR.  
 
The percentage of the grant is on the cost of eligible expe nditure of the project:  
 
-  For very small, small and medium sized enterprises: Objective convergence 60%, Objective 
nonconvergence 40%, Remote Greek Islands 60%  
 
-  For enterprises which employ between 250 and 750 emp loyees or have a turnover of 
50-200 million Euros: Objective convergence 30%, Objective non -convergence 20%, 
Remote Greek  Islands 60%  
 
-  For enterprises independently of number of employees or turnover: grant only for Remote 
Greek  Islands (60%)  
 
6.  To whom the subsidy is paid  
 
The subsidy is  paid to the owners of marketing and processing units.  
 
7.  Amount of subsidy  
 
2015: GR contribution: € 342.988  
2016: GR contribution: € 1.917.633  
 
8.  Duration of subsidy  
 
The scheme was introduced in 2012 and expired in 2015.  
 
9.  The trade effect of the  subsidy  
 
No effects on international trade.  
 
 
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