Eligible costs related to the hydrodynamic of the hull of the vessel
1. For operations that are aimed at improving the hydrodynamics of the hull of the vessel in accordance with Article 41(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014, costs related to the following actions are eligible for support:
(a)
investments on stability mechanisms such as bilge keels and bulbous bows that contribute to improving sea-keeping and stability;
(b)
costs related to the use of non-toxic antifouling such as copper coating in order to reduce friction;
(c)
costs relative to the steering gear, such as steering gear control systems and multiple rudders to reduce rudder activity depending on weather and sea-state conditions;
(d)
tank testing in order to provide a basis for improving hydrodynamics.
2. Costs relating to basic hull maintenance shall not be eligible for funding under this Article.
Eligible costs related to the improvement of the propulsion system of the vessel
For operations that are aimed at improving the propulsion system of the vessel in accordance with Article 41(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014, costs related to the purchase and, if necessary, the installation of the following items are eligible for support:
(a)
energy efficient propellers including drive shafts;
(b)
catalysers;
(c)
energy efficient generators such as those using hydrogen, or natural gas;
(d)
renewable energy propulsion elements such as sails, kites, windmills, turbines, or solar panels;
(e)
bow thrusters;
(f)
conversion of engines to run on biofuels;
(g)
econometers, fuel management systems and monitoring systems;
(h)
investments in nozzles that improve the propulsion system.
Eligible costs related to investments in fishing gear and equipment
For investments in fishing gear and fishing equipment as referred to in Article 41(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014, costs relating to the following actions are eligible for support:
(a)
change from towed gear to alternative gear;
(b)
towed gear modifications;
(c)
investments in towed gear monitoring equipment.
Eligible costs related to investments aimed at the reduction of electricity or thermal energy consumption
For investments that are aimed at the reduction of electricity or thermal energy consumption in accordance with Article 41(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014, the following costs are eligible for support:
(a)
investments to improve the refrigeration, freezing, or insulation systems for vessels under 18 m;
(b)
investments to encourage the recycling of heat within the vessel involving the heat being recovered and reused for other auxiliary operations within the vessel.
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