Possibilities and examples for energy transition of fishing and aquaculture sectors

As with other economic activities in the EU, there is a growing need for fishing and aquaculture to transition and move away as soon as possible from fossil fuels. This is not only as a contribution to the objectives of the European Green Deal, including reducing GHG emissions, but also for the sector’s profitability, sustainability and resilience. This need is further exacerbated by the Russian military aggression against Ukraine, notably because, for example, the resultant increase in diesel fuel prices has impacted severely the socio-economic performance of the EU’s fishing fleet. This document presents an overview of known initiatives for the energy transition of fishing and aquaculture vessels, up to January 2023.