### productive aquaculture investments under this article may only be supported through the financial instruments provided for in article 52 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] and through investeu , in accordance article 10 of that regulation . ### aquaculture investments under this article may be supported through grants and through the financial instruments provided for in article 52 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] and through investeu , in accordance article 10 of that regulation .


### the emff may support the compensation of additional costs incurred by beneficiaries in the fishing , farming , processing and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the outermost regions referred to in article 6 . ### the emff may support the compensation of additional costs incurred by beneficiaries in the fishing , farming , processing and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the outermost regions . this regime shall apply to all additional costs incurred by operators engaged in the activities of fishing and farming .


### the emff may support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in article 34 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . it may also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council32 and regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council33 . _________________ 32 regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health . 33 regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 may 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain , animal health and animal welfare , and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material , amending council directives 98 / 56 / ec , 2000 / 29 / ec and 2008 / 90 / ec , regulations no 178 / 2002 , no 882 / 2004 and no 396 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council , directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council decisions 66 / 399 / eec , 76 / 894 / eec and 2009 / 470 / ec . ### the emfaf may support the promotion of a sustainable - seawater and freshwater - aquaculture as provided for in article 34 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and for the increase of aquaculture production . it may also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council32 and regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council33 . _________________ 32 regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health . 33 regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 may 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain , animal health and animal welfare , and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material , amending council directives 98 / 56 / ec , 2000 / 29 / ec and 2008 / 90 / ec , regulations no 178 / 2002 , no 882 / 2004 and no 396 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council , directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council decisions 66 / 399 / eec , 76 / 894 / eec and 2009 / 470 / ec .


### the multiannual financial framework set out in regulation xx / xx6 provides that the union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies . the emff budget should amount , in current prices , to eur 6 140 000 000 . emff resources should be split between shared , direct and indirect management . eur 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and eur 829 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management . in order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021 - 2027 programming period should be based on the emff 2014 - 2020 shares . specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions , control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped . __________________ 6 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] . ### the multiannual financial framework set out in regulation xx / xx6 provides that the union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies . the emff budget should be maintained at the same levels as for the period 2014 - 2020 . it should amount , in current prices , to eur 6 400 000 000 . emff resources should be split between shared , direct and indirect management . 90 % of the total emff budget should be allocated to support under shared management and 10 % to support under direct and indirect management . in order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021 - 2027 programming period should be based on the emff 2014 - 2020 shares . specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions , control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , while amounts for permanent cessation and temporary cessation of fishing activities should be capped . __________________ 6 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] .


### the part of the financial envelope under direct and indirect management as specified in title iii shall be eur 829 000 000 in current prices . ### the part of the financial envelope under direct and indirect management as specified in title iii shall be 10 % of the total budget of the emff .


### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set . ### according to the union ' s definition lacking unanimous consensus and requiring revision to include new criteria , small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for main or auxiliary engine replacement or modernisation or new vessel construction not intended to increase fishing capacity or effort . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set . the member states should be able to adapt the definition of small - scale coastal fishing by taking into account the type of fishing gear and links to local communities .


### market intervention mechanisms aiming to temporarily or permanently withdraw fishery or aquaculture products from the market with a view to reducing supply in order to prevent price decline or drive up prices ; by extension , storage operations in a logistics chain that would produce the same effects either intentionally or unintentionally ; ### market intervention mechanisms aiming to temporarily or permanently withdraw fishery or aquaculture products from the market with a view to reducing supply in order to prevent price decline or drive up prices ;


### ‘ small - scale coastal fishing’ means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 12 metres and not using towed gear as listed in article 2 of council regulation no 1967 / 200626 ; _________________ 26 council regulation no 1967 / 2006 of 21 december 2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the mediterranean sea , amending regulation no 2847 / 93 and repealing regulation no 1626 / 94 . ### ‘ small - scale coastal fishing’ means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 12 metres and not using towed gear as listed in article 2 of council regulation no 1967 / 200626 , fishing on foot and shellfish gathering ; _________________ 26 council regulation no 1967 / 2006 of 21 december 2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the mediterranean sea , amending regulation no 2847 / 93 and repealing regulation no 1626 / 94 .


### the outermost regions , as outlined in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the european investment bank of 24 october 2017 entitled ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the eu ' s outermost regions ' 10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness , topography and climate as referred to in article 349 of the treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy . therefore , for each outermost region , an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors , including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture , should be attached to the programme of the concerned member states and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans . it should also be possible for the emff to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity . that support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation . in addition , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions . __________________ 10 com 623 . ### the outermost regions , as outlined in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the european investment bank of 24 october 2017 entitled ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the eu ' s outermost regions ' 10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness , topography and climate as referred to in article 349 of the treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy , the emff should also be able to take into account the specific constraints recognised in article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . therefore , for each outermost region , an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors , including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture , should also be attached to the programme of the concerned member states and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans . it should also be possible for the emff to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity . that support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation . in addition , a higher aid intensity rate and emff financing rate than the one that currently applies to outermost regions should be applied . __________________ 10 com 623 .


### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material . complex administrative procedures in some member states remain in place , such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures , which make it difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , productive investments , innovation , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible . however , in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through investeu , which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector . ### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material , including by substantially increasing sustainable production and by fostering the acceptance of aquaculture by society . complex administrative procedures in some member states remain in place , such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures , which make it difficult for the sector to develop , to expand and to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , productive investments , innovation , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible . in the case of productive investments it should be possible for support to be be provided through grants , through financial instruments and through investeu , which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector .


### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material . complex administrative procedures in some member states remain in place , such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures , which make it difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , productive investments , innovation , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible . however , in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through investeu , which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector . ### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture and protection of aquaculture against invasive species and diseases , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material . excessively complex administrative procedures in some member states remain in place , such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures , which make it unnecessarily difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , productive investments , innovation , control of specific diseases and invasive species which cause serious damage to aquaculture , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible . however , in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through investeu , which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector .


### support under this article shall only be granted through the financial instruments provided for in article 52 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] and through investeu , in accordance article 10 of that regulation . ### support under this article shall be granted through grants and through the financial instruments provided for in article 52 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] and through investeu , in accordance article 10 of that regulation .


### support under this article shall only be granted through the financial instruments provided for in article 52 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] and through investeu , in accordance article 10 of that regulation . ### support under this article may be granted through grants and through the financial instruments provided for in article 52 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] and through investeu , in accordance article 10 of that regulation .


### owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ; or ### owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days during the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ; or


### priority 2 : contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ### priority 2 : contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable fisheries , aquaculture and markets


### the processing industry plays a role in the availability and quality of fishery and aquaculture products . it should be possible for the emff to support targeted investments in that industry , provided they contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the cmo . such support should be provided only through financial instruments and through investeu and not through grants . ### the processing industry plays a role in the availability and quality of fishery and aquaculture products . it should be possible for the emff to support targeted investments in that industry , provided they contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the cmo . such support may be provided through grants , through financial instruments and through investeu .


### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set . ### according to the union ' s definition lacking unanimous consensus and requiring revision to include new criteria , small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears , as well as fishing and shellfish harvesting on foot . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel or new vessel construction not intended to increase fishing capacity or effort . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set .


### it is necessary to establish a european maritime and fisheries fund for the 2021 - 2027 period . that fund should aim to target funding from the union budget to support the common fisheries policy , the union ' s maritime policy and the union ' s international commitments in the field of ocean governance . such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources , for food security through the supply of seafood products , for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy , safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . ### it is necessary to establish a european maritime , fisheries and aquaculture fund for the 2021 - 2027 period . that fund should aim to target funding from the union budget to support the common fisheries policy together the eu ' s aquaculture policy , the union ' s maritime policy and the union ' s international commitments in the field of ocean governance . such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources , for sustainable seawater and freshwater aquaculture policy , for food security through the supply of seafood and freshwater food products , for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy , safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas , freshwaters and oceans .


### contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ; ### contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable fisheries , aquaculture and markets ;


### each member state concerned shall determine , in line with the criteria laid down in accordance with paragraph 7 , for the regions referred to in paragraph 1 , the list of fishery and aquaculture products and the quantity of those products eligible for compensation . ### each member state concerned shall determine , in line with the criteria laid down in accordance with paragraph 7 , for the regions referred to in paragraph 1 , the list of additional costs that apply to fishing and farming operators . it shall also draw up the list of fishery and aquaculture products and the quantity of those products eligible for the compensation .


### fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation . ### fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days during the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a union fishing vessel concerned by the temporary cessation .


### the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ; ### the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 90 days in each of the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ;


### the commission shall decide on the amount of the correction taking into account the nature , gravity , duration and repetition of the serious non - compliance by the member state or beneficiary with the rules of the cfp and the importance of the emff contribution to the economic activity of the beneficiary concerned . ### the commission shall decide on the amount of the correction taking into account the nature , gravity , duration and repetition of the serious non - compliance by the member state or beneficiary with the rules of the cfp or relevant union environmental law and the importance of the emff contribution to the economic activity of the beneficiary concerned .


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on the european maritime and fisheries fund and repealing regulation no 508 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on the european maritime , fisheries and aquaculture fund and repealing regulation no 508 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council


### the interruption due to reasons of force majeure of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement or protocol thereto ; or ### the interruption of the application or non - renewal of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement or protocol thereto ; or


### food security relies on efficient and well - organised markets , which improve the transparency , stability , quality and diversity of the supply chain , as well as consumer information . for that purpose , it should be possible for the emff to support the marketing of fishery and aquaculture products , in line with the objectives of regulation no 1379 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council 15 . in particular , support should be available for the creation of producer organisations , the implementation of production and marketing plans , the promotion of new market outlets and the development and dissemination of market intelligence . __________________ 15 regulation no 1379 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products , amending council regulations no 1184 / 2006 and no 1224 / 2009 and repealing council regulation no 104 / 2000 . ### food security relies on efficient and well - organised markets , which improve the transparency , stability , quality and diversity of the supply chain , as well as consumer information . for that purpose , it should be possible for the emff to support the marketing of fishery and aquaculture products , in line with the objectives of regulation no 1379 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council 15 . in particular , support should be available inter alia for the creation of producer organisations , the implementation of production and marketing plans , storage aid , promotion and communication campaigns , the promotion of new market outlets , conducting of studies on markets , preservation and strengthening of the eu market observatory for fisheries and aquaculture products and the development and dissemination of market intelligence . __________________ 15 regulation no 1379 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products , amending council regulations no 1184 / 2006 and no 1224 / 2009 and repealing council regulation no 104 / 2000 .


### the emff beyond 2020 should be based on a simplified architecture without predefining measures and detailed eligibility rules at union level in an overly prescriptive manner . instead , broad areas of support should be described under each priority . member states should thus draw up their programme indicating therein the most appropriate means for achieving the priorities . a variety of measures identified by the member states in those programmes might be supported under the rules set out in this regulation and in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] , provided they are covered by the areas of support identified in this regulation . however , it is necessary to set out a list of ineligible operations so as to avoid detrimental impacts in terms of fisheries conservation , for example a general prohibition of investments enhancing fishing capacity . moreover , investments and compensations for the fleet should be strictly conditional on their consistency with the conservation objectives of the cfp . ### the emff beyond 2020 should be based on a simplified architecture without predefining measures and detailed eligibility rules at union level in an overly prescriptive manner . instead , broad areas of support should be described under each priority . member states should thus draw up their programme indicating therein the most appropriate means for achieving the priorities . a variety of measures identified by the member states in those programmes might be supported under the rules set out in this regulation and in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] , provided they are covered by the priorities identified in this regulation . however , it is necessary to set out a list of ineligible operations so as to avoid detrimental impacts in terms of fisheries conservation , for example a general prohibition of investments enhancing fishing capacity . moreover , investments and compensations for the fleet should be strictly conditional on their consistency with the objectives of the cfp .


### given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities , exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers . in order to mitigate those consequences , it should be possible for the emff to support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures , i . e . multiannual plans , targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks , measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures , by the implementation of emergency measures , by the interruption , due to reasons of force majeure , of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement , by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident . support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant , i . e . if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time . the specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support . ### it should be possible for the emff to support a compensation for the temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures , i . e . biological recovery periods , multiannual plans , targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks , measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures , by the implementation of emergency measures , by the interruption , of the application or by the non - renewal of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement , by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident . the specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support .


### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material . complex administrative procedures in some member states remain in place , such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures , which make it difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , productive investments , innovation , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible . however , in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through investeu , which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector . ### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material , including by substantially increasing sustainable production and by fostering the acceptance of aquaculture by society . complex administrative procedures in some member states remain in place , such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures , which make it difficult for the sector to develop , to expand and to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , productive investments , innovation , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible . in the case of productive investments it should be possible for support to be be provided through grants , through financial instruments and through investeu , which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector .


### has committed serious infringements under article 42 of council regulation no 1005 / 200828 or article 90 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 or under other legislation adopted by the european parliament and by the council ; _________________ 28 council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 . ### has committed serious infringements under article 42 of council regulation no 1005 / 200828 or article 90 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 ; _________________ 28 council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 .


### has committed serious infringements under article 42 of council regulation no 1005 / 200828 or article 90 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 or under other legislation adopted by the european parliament and by the council ; __________________ 28 council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 . ### has committed serious infringements under article 42 of council regulation no 1005 / 200828 or article 90 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 or under other legislation adopted by the european parliament and by the council within the framework of the cfp ; __________________ 28 council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the emff for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 6 140 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the emff for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 6 867 000 000 in 2018 constant prices . at least 25% of that amount shall be allocated to priority 1 as established in article 4 of this regulation .


### all fishing activities carried out by the vessels and fishers concerned shall be effectively suspended during the period concerned by the cessation . the competent authority shall satisfy itself that the vessel concerned has stopped any fishing activities during the period concerned by the extraordinary cessation and that any overcompensation resulting from the use of the vessel for other purposes is avoided . ### all fishing activities carried out by the vessels and fishers concerned shall be effectively suspended during the period concerned by the cessation . the competent authority shall satisfy itself that the vessel concerned has stopped any fishing activities during the period concerned by the temporary cessation and that any overcompensation resulting from the use of the vessel for other purposes is avoided .


### given the challenges to achieve the conservation objectives of the cfp , it should be possible for the emff to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets . in this context , support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins . such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities . therefore , it should be possible for the emff to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities . such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity , as provided for in article 22 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities . where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem , support should only be granted if in line with the cfp and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans . in order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives , support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results . it should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs , as provided for in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . under that mechanism , member states should not be reimbursed by the commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results . for this purpose , the commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions , which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the cfp . ### given the challenges to achieve the objectives of the cfp , it should be possible for the emff to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets . in this context , support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins . such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities . therefore , it should be possible for the emff to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities . such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity , as provided for in article 22 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities . where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem , support should only be granted if in line with the cfp and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans . under that mechanism , member states should be reimbursed by the commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred .


### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material . complex administrative procedures in some member states remain in place , such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures , which make it difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , productive investments , innovation , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible . however , in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through investeu , which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector . ### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material , including by substantially increasing sustainable production and by fostering the acceptance of aquaculture by society . complex administrative procedures in some member states remain in place , such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures , which make it difficult for the sector to develop , to expand and to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , investments , innovation , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible .


### job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions . ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030 . to be sustainable , blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio - economy , including sustainable tourism models , ocean - based renewable energy , innovative high - end shipbuilding and new port service , which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development . whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the union budget , the emff should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services . support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared , direct and indirect management . ### job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions . ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030 . to be sustainable , blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses , in the bio - economy and in biotechnology , including sustainable tourism models , ocean - based renewable energy , innovative high - end shipbuilding and new port service , which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development , as well as development of new biology - based marine products . whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the union budget , the emff should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services . support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared , direct and indirect management .


### the emff may support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by : ### the emff may support a compensation for the temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by :


### natural disasters or environmental incidents , as formally recognised by the competent authorities of the relevant member state . ### natural disasters , environmental incidents or accidents at sea occurring during fishing activities , as formally recognised by the competent authorities of the relevant member state .


### support under the emff shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives of the union . that contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in annex iv . ### support under the emff shall also contribute to the achievement of the environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives of the union . that contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in annex iv .


### investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter collected from the sea ; ### investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter , as well as unwanted catches as provided for in article 15 of regulation 1380 / 2013 , collected from the sea ;


### the landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the cfp . it has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector , sometimes with an important financial cost . it should therefore be possible for the emff to support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation , with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations , like investments in selective fishing gears , in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches . it should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design , development , monitoring , evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between member states , in order to mitigate the ' choke species ' effect caused by the landing obligation . ### the landing obligation is a legal obligation and one of the main objectives of the cfp . it has implied the end of the environmentally unacceptable practise of discharging as well as important changes in fishing practices for the sector , sometimes with an important financial cost . the member states should therefore use the emff to provide maximum support for innovation and investments that contribute to the full and timely implementation of the landing obligation , with a substantially higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations , like investments in selective fishing gears and temporal and spatial selectivity measures , in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches . it should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design , development , monitoring , evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between member states , in order to mitigate the ' choke species ' effect caused by the landing obligation .


### each member state concerned shall determine , in line with the criteria laid down in accordance with paragraph 7 , for the regions referred to in paragraph 1 , the list of fishery and aquaculture products and the quantity of those products eligible for compensation . ### each member state concerned shall determine , in line with the criteria laid down in accordance with paragraph 7 , for the regions referred to in paragraph 1 , the list of additional costs that apply to fishing and farming operators . it shall also draw up the list of fishery and aquaculture products and the quantity of those products eligible for the compensation .


### in order to address the specific conditions of the cfp referred to in regulation no 1380 / 2013 and to contribute to the compliance with the rules of the cfp , provisions additional to the rules on interruption , suspension and financial corrections as set out in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] should be laid down . where a member state or a beneficiary has failed to comply with its obligations under the cfp , or where the commission has evidence that suggests such a lack of compliance , the commission should , as a precautionary measure , be allowed to interrupt payment deadlines . in addition to the possibility of interruption of the payment deadline , and in order to avoid an evident risk of paying out ineligible expenditure , the commission should be allowed to suspend payments and impose financial corrections in cases of serious non - compliance with rules of the cfp by a member state . ### in order to address the specific conditions of the cfp referred to in regulation no 1380 / 2013 and to contribute to the compliance with the rules of the cfp , provisions additional to the rules on interruption , suspension and financial corrections as set out in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] should be laid down . where a member state or a beneficiary has failed to comply with its obligations under the cfp , or where the commission has evidence that proves such a lack of compliance , the commission should be allowed to interrupt payment deadlines provisionally . in addition to the possibility of interruption of the payment deadline , and in order to avoid an evident risk of paying out ineligible expenditure , the commission should be allowed to suspend payments and impose financial corrections in cases of serious non - compliance with rules of the cfp by a member state .


### the emff may support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in article 34 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . it may also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council32 and regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council33 . _________________ 32 regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health . 33 regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 may 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain , animal health and animal welfare , and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material , amending council directives 98 / 56 / ec , 2000 / 29 / ec and 2008 / 90 / ec , regulations no 178 / 2002 , no 882 / 2004 and no 396 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council , directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council decisions 66 / 399 / eec , 76 / 894 / eec and 2009 / 470 / ec . ### the emfaf may support the promotion of a sustainable - seawater and freshwater - aquaculture as provided for in article 34 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and for the increase of aquaculture production . it may also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council32 and regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council33 . _________________ 32 regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health . 33 regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 may 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain , animal health and animal welfare , and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material , amending council directives 98 / 56 / ec , 2000 / 29 / ec and 2008 / 90 / ec , regulations no 178 / 2002 , no 882 / 2004 and no 396 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council , directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council decisions 66 / 399 / eec , 76 / 894 / eec and 2009 / 470 / ec .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the emff for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 6 140 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the emff for the period 2014 - 2020 shall be maintained for the period 2021 - 2027 .


### direct restocking , except explicitly provided for as a conservation measure by a union legal act or in the case of experimental restocking ; ### direct restocking , except explicitly provided for as a conservation measure by a union legal act or in the case of experimental restocking or restocking associated with processes to improve the environmental and production conditions of the natural environment ;


### given the challenges to achieve the conservation objectives of the cfp , it should be possible for the emff to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets . in this context , support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins . such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities . therefore , it should be possible for the emff to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities . such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity , as provided for in article 22 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities . where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem , support should only be granted if in line with the cfp and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans . in order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives , support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results . it should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs , as provided for in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . under that mechanism , member states should not be reimbursed by the commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results . for this purpose , the commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions , which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the cfp . ### given the challenges to achieve the conservation objectives of the cfp , it should be possible for the emfaf to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets . in this context , support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins . such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities . therefore , it should be possible for the emfaf to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities . such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity , as provided for in article 22 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities . where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem , support should only be granted if in line with the cfp and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans . in order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives , support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results . it should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs , as provided for in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . under that mechanism , member states should not be reimbursed by the commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results . for this purpose , the commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions , which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the cfp .


### expenditure contained in a payment application is affected by cases of serious non - compliance with the rules of the cfp by the member state which have resulted in the suspension of payment under article 34 and the member state concerned still fails to demonstrate that it has taken the necessary remedial action to ensure compliance with and the enforcement of applicable rules in the future . ### expenditure contained in a payment application is affected by cases of serious non - compliance with the rules of the cfp or relevant union environmental law by the member state which have resulted in the suspension of payment under article 34 and the member state concerned still fails to demonstrate that it has taken the necessary remedial action to ensure compliance with and the enforcement of applicable rules in the future .


### in accordance with article 42 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council 7 , union financial assistance under the emff should be conditional upon compliance with the rules of the cfp . applications from beneficiaries that do not comply with the applicable rules of the cfp should not be admissible . _________________ 7 regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on the common fisheries policy , amending council regulations no 1954 / 2003 and no 1224 / 2009 and repealing council regulations no 2371 / 2002 and no 639 / 2004 and council decision 2004 / 585 / ec . ### in accordance with article 42 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council 7 , union financial assistance under the emff should be conditional upon full compliance with the rules of the cfp and relevant union environmental law . union financial assistance should be granted only to those operators and member states who fully comply with their relevant legal obligations . applications from beneficiaries that do not comply with the applicable rules of the cfp should not be admissible . _________________ 7 regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on the common fisheries policy , amending council regulations no 1954 / 2003 and no 1224 / 2009 and repealing council regulations no 2371 / 2002 and no 639 / 2004 and council decision 2004 / 585 / ec .


### promotion of skills , knowledge , innovation and capacity building ; ### promotion of skills , knowledge , innovation and capacity building for fishermen ;


### the construction of new ports , new landing sites or new auction halls ; ### with the exception of cases where the construction of new ports , new landing sites or new auction halls takes place in the ors ;


### given the challenges to achieve the conservation objectives of the cfp , it should be possible for the emff to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets . in this context , support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins . such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities . therefore , it should be possible for the emff to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities . such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity , as provided for in article 22 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities . where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem , support should only be granted if in line with the cfp and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans . in order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives , support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results . it should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs , as provided for in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . under that mechanism , member states should not be reimbursed by the commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results . for this purpose , the commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions , which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the cfp . ### given the challenges to achieve the objectives of the cfp , it should be possible for the emff to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets . in this context , support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins . such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities . therefore , it should be possible for the emff to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities . such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity , as provided for in article 22 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities . where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem , support should only be granted if in line with the cfp and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans . under that mechanism , member states should be reimbursed by the commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred .


### the emff may support the collection , management and use of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , as provided for in article 25 and and article 27 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 2017 / 1004 , on the basis of the national work plans referred to in article 6 of regulation no 2017 / 1004 . ### the emff may support the collection , management and use of data for fisheries and aquaculture management and scientific purposes , including data on recreational fisheries , as provided for in article 25 and and article 27 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 2017 / 1004 , on the basis of the national work plans referred to in article 6 of regulation no 2017 / 1004 .


### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material . complex administrative procedures in some member states remain in place , such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures , which make it difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , productive investments , innovation , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible . however , in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through investeu , which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector . ### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material , including by substantially increasing sustainable production and by fostering the acceptance of aquaculture by society . complex administrative procedures in some member states remain in place , such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures , which make it difficult for the sector to develop , to expand and to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , investments , innovation , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible .


### the emff should be based on four priorities : fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ; contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . those priorities should be pursued through shared , direct and indirect management . ### the emff should be based on four priorities : fostering sustainable fisheries , at economic , social and environmental level , and the conservation of marine biological resources ; contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable fisheries , aquaculture and markets ; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . those priorities should be pursued through shared , direct and indirect management .


### the purchase and installation on vessels of devices for compulsory continuous measurement and recording of propulsive engine power . ### the purchase and installation on vessels of devices for continuous measurement and recording of propulsive engine power .


### the interruption due to reasons of force majeure of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement or protocol thereto ; or ### the interruption of the application or non - renewal of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement or protocol thereto ; or


### given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities , exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers . in order to mitigate those consequences , it should be possible for the emff to support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures , i . e . multiannual plans , targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks , measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures , by the implementation of emergency measures , by the interruption , due to reasons of force majeure , of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement , by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident . support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant , i . e . if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time . the specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support . ### it should be possible for the emff to support a compensation for the temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures , i . e . biological recovery periods , multiannual plans , targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks , measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures , by the implementation of emergency measures , by the interruption , of the application or by the non - renewal of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement , by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident . the specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support .


### the outermost regions , as outlined in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the european investment bank of 24 october 2017 entitled ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the eu ' s outermost regions ' 10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness , topography and climate as referred to in article 349 of the treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy . therefore , for each outermost region , an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors , including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture , should be attached to the programme of the concerned member states and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans . it should also be possible for the emff to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity . that support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation . in addition , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions . _________________ 10 com 623 ### the outermost regions , as outlined in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the european investment bank of 24 october 2017 entitled ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the eu ' s outermost regions ' 10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness , topography and climate as referred to in article 349 of the treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy . therefore , for each outermost region , an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors , including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture , should be attached to the programme of the concerned member states and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans . it should also be possible for the emff to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity . that support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation . furthermore , it should be possible for the emff to support operations located in those regions concerning the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems and investments in the fishing fleets , in aquaculture and in the processing industry . with regard to investments in the fishing fleets , the emff should support specific measures for those regions , considering their specificities and geographical conditions and ensuring a sustainable balance between fishing capacity and fishing opportunities , as outlined in the resolution of the european parliament entitled “the management of the fishing fleets in the outermost regions” . in addition , a higher aid intensity and co - financing rates than those that apply to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions . _________________ 10 com 623


### the part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in title ii shall be eur 5 311 000 000 in current prices in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in annex v . ### the part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in title ii shall be eur 5 740 000 000 in current prices in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in annex v .


### the purchase and installation on vessels of the necessary components for compulsory remote electronic monitoring systems used for controlling the implementation of the landing obligation referred to in article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 ; ### the purchase and installation on vessels of the necessary components for remote electronic monitoring systems used for controlling the implementation of the landing obligation referred to in article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 ;


### much has been achieved over the last few years by the cfp in bringing fish stocks back to healthy levels , in increasing the profitability of the union ' s fishing industry and in conserving marine ecosystems . however , substantial challenges remain to achieve the socio - economic and environmental objectives of cfp . this requires continued support beyond 2020 , notably in sea basins where progress has been slower . ### much has been achieved over the last few years by the cfp in bringing fish stocks back to healthy levels , in increasing the profitability of the union ' s fishing industry and in conserving marine ecosystems . however , substantial challenges remain to achieve the socio - economic and environmental objectives of cfp . this requires continued support beyond 2020 , notably in sea basins where progress has been slower , particularly in the most isolated ones like outermost regions .


### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material . complex administrative procedures in some member states remain in place , such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures , which make it difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , productive investments , innovation , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible . however , in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through investeu , which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector . ### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture and protection of aquaculture against invasive species and diseases , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material . excessively complex administrative procedures in some member states remain in place , such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures , which make it unnecessarily difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , productive investments , innovation , control of specific diseases and invasive species which cause serious damage to aquaculture , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible . however , in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through investeu , which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector .


### the emff may support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by : ### the emfaf may support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by :


### job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions . ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030 . to be sustainable , blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio - economy , including sustainable tourism models , ocean - based renewable energy , innovative high - end shipbuilding and new port service , which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development . whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the union budget , the emff should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services . support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared , direct and indirect management . ### job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions . ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030 . to be sustainable , blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses , in the bio - economy and in biotechnology , including sustainable tourism models , ocean - based renewable energy , innovative high - end shipbuilding and new port service , which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development , as well as development of new biology - based marine products . whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the union budget , the emff should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services . support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared , direct and indirect management .


### under shared management , it should be possible for the emff to support the sustainable blue economy through the collection , management and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine environment . that support should aim to fulfil requirements under directive 92 / 43 / eec and directive 2009 / 147 / ec , to support maritime spatial planning and to increase data quality and sharing through the european marine observation and data network . ### under shared management , it should be possible for the emfaf to support the sustainable blue economy through the collection , management and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine and freshwater environment . that support should aim to fulfil requirements under directive 92 / 43 / eec and directive 2009 / 147 / ec , to support maritime spatial planning , the sustainability of the fisheries and the aquaculture sector and to increase data quality and sharing through the european marine observation and data network .


### where applicable , the action plans for the outermost regions referred to in paragraph 4 . ### where applicable , the action plans for the outermost regions referred to in article 29c .


### fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation . ### fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days during the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a union fishing vessel concerned by the temporary cessation .


### operations that increase the fishing capacity of a fishing vessel or support the acquisition of equipment that increases the ability of a fishing vessel to find fish ; ### operations that increase the gt or kw of a fishing vessel except where that increase is for the purpose of improving the safety of the crew , increasing the quality of the product or implementing the landing obligation .


### where it is not possible to quantify precisely the amount of expenditure linked to non - compliance with the rules of the cfp by the member state , the commission shall apply a flat rate or extrapolated financial correction in accordance with paragraph 4 . ### where it is not possible to quantify precisely the amount of expenditure linked to non - compliance with the rules of the cfp or relevant union environmental law by the member state , the commission shall apply a flat rate or extrapolated financial correction in accordance with paragraph 4 .


### in order to address the specific conditions of the cfp referred to in regulation no 1380 / 2013 and to contribute to the compliance with the rules of the cfp , provisions additional to the rules on interruption , suspension and financial corrections as set out in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] should be laid down . where a member state or a beneficiary has failed to comply with its obligations under the cfp , or where the commission has evidence that suggests such a lack of compliance , the commission should , as a precautionary measure , be allowed to interrupt payment deadlines . in addition to the possibility of interruption of the payment deadline , and in order to avoid an evident risk of paying out ineligible expenditure , the commission should be allowed to suspend payments and impose financial corrections in cases of serious non - compliance with rules of the cfp by a member state . ### in order to address the specific conditions of the cfp referred to in regulation no 1380 / 2013 and to contribute to the compliance with the rules of the cfp , provisions additional to the rules on interruption , suspension and financial corrections as set out in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] should be laid down . where a member state or a beneficiary has failed to comply with its obligations under the cfp , or where the commission has evidence that proves such a lack of compliance , the commission should be allowed to interrupt payment deadlines provisionally . in addition to the possibility of interruption of the payment deadline , and in order to avoid an evident risk of paying out ineligible expenditure , the commission should be allowed to suspend payments and impose financial corrections in cases of serious non - compliance with rules of the cfp by a member state .


### in accordance with article 16 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] , each member state shall prepare a single programme to implement the priorities referred to in article 4 . ### in accordance with article 16 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] , each member state shall prepare a single national programme or regional operational programmes to implement the priorities referred to in article 4 .


### extraordinary cessation of fishing activities ### temporary cessation of fishing activities


### the types of financing and the methods of implementation under this regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the priorities set for the actions and to deliver results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the expected risk of non - compliance . this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and unit costs , as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in article 125 of regulation no [ regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union ] . ### the types of financing and the methods of implementation under this regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the priorities set for the actions and to deliver results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the risk of non - compliance . this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and unit costs , as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in article 125 of regulation no [ regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union ] .


### job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions . ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030 . to be sustainable , blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio - economy , including sustainable tourism models , ocean - based renewable energy , innovative high - end shipbuilding and new port service , which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development . whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the union budget , the emff should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services . support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared , direct and indirect management . ### job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions . ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030 . to be sustainable , blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio - economy , including sustainable tourism models , ocean - based renewable energy , innovative high - end shipbuilding and new port service and the sustainable development of the fisheries and the aquaculture sector , which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development . whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the union budget , the emfaf should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services . support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared , direct and indirect management .


### fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ; ### fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources , taking socio - economic factors into account ;


### the part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in title ii shall be eur 5 311 000 000 in current prices in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in annex v . ### the part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in title ii shall be 90% of the total emff budget in current prices in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in annex v .


### has committed serious infringements under article 42 of council regulation no 1005 / 200828 or article 90 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 or under other legislation adopted by the european parliament and by the council ; _________________ 28 council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 . ### has committed infringements under article 42 of council regulation no 1005 / 200828 or article 90 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 or under other legislation adopted by the european parliament and by the council ; _________________ 28 council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 .


### priority 3 : enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ### priority 3 : enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal and waterfront communities


### the emff should be based on four priorities : fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ; contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . those priorities should be pursued through shared , direct and indirect management . ### the emff should be based on four priorities : fostering sustainable fisheries , for achieving economic , social and environmental benefits ; contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable fisheries , aquaculture and markets ; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . those priorities should be pursued through shared , direct and indirect management .


### fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the union , in particular where small - scale coastal fishing plays an important role . with the average age in many fishing communities being over 50 , generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge . ### fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the union , in particular where small - scale coastal fishing plays an important role such as outermost regions . with the average age in many fishing communities being over 50 , generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge .


### the purchase and installation on vessels of the necessary components for compulsory vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems used for control purposes , only in the case of small - scale coastal fishing vessels ; ### the purchase and installation on vessels of the necessary components for vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems used for control purposes , only in the case of small - scale coastal fishing vessels ;