Grants to upgrade fishing vessels without increasing fishing capacity (PALYTH Action 1.1.2)

In plain words

Grants of 50–85% to upgrade a professional fishing vessel: safety and health equipment, hygiene, better working conditions, cold storage and catch quality. Small-scale coastal fishers get 80% and remote islands 85%. Final deadline: 30 October 2026.

Who can apply

Owners (individuals, companies or co-owners) of active professional fishing vessels with a valid professional fishing licence, listed in the national fleet register (inland-water vessels included). The vessel must have fished at least 60 days in the two previous calendar years.

What it pays for

Safety equipment (life-saving gear, EPIRBs, fire-fighting, communications), health (first aid, telemedicine), hygiene (toilets, galleys, water purification), working conditions (railings, shelters, anti-slip surfaces, insulation, protective clothing), hydrodynamics (stability, antifouling, rudder systems) and quality/added value (cold storage, small-scale processing, waste handling, one vehicle per vessel under conditions), plus technical costs up to 5%. Project budget €5,000–€500,000. Rates: 50% generally, 80% for small-scale coastal fishing (vessels under 12 m without towed gear) and inland waters, 85% on remote Greek islands. VAT, used equipment, wages and running costs are not covered.

What must be true for you

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• An active professional fishing vessel with a valid fishing licence, listed in the fleet register
• At least 60 days of fishing activity in the 2 previous calendar years (VMS data, fishing logbook or catch sales invoices)
• Project budget between €5,000 and €500,000
• Solvency/viability certificates and proof you can cover your own share (15–50%)
• No other funding for the same works; support only once per period for the same type of investment on the same vessel

How to apply

1. Read the call and its 3 amendments on minagric.gr (PALYTH – Calls).
2. Gather your fishing licence, activity evidence (VMS/logbook/invoices), supplier quotes, solvency certificates and proof of own funds.
3. Log in to ΟΠΣΚΕ (app.opske.gr) with TAXISnet codes and fill in the funding application.
4. Submit by 30 Oct 2026, 15:00.
5. If approved, finish the project within 18 months (extendable by 6) and file payment claims.

Where to apply: ΟΠΣΚΕ – app.opske.gr

Deadline

Final extension: submit on ΟΠΣΚΕ by Friday 30 Oct 2026, 15:00 (3rd amendment of the call, 15 Oct 2026). The ministry calls this the final extension.

See also

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