A summary of actions taken is to be provided on the progress to achieve the provision set out in Article 41(8) with regard to the priority up to 60 % of the public assistance to be ensured to small-scale coastal fishing sector, including data on actual share of small-scale coastal fishing within the operations financed under the measure of Article 41(2)

With a view to promoting small–scale coastal fishing, Member States having a significant small– scale coastal fishing segment should attach, to their operational programmes, action plans for the development, competitiveness and sustainability of small-scale coastal fishing.

Recognising the growing competition that small–scale coastal fishermen are confronted with, it should be possible for the EMFF to support entrepreneurial initiatives of small–scale coastal fishermen that add value to the fish they catch, in particular by carrying out the processing or direct marketing of such fish.

in Member States where over 1 000 vessels can be considered small-scale coastal fishing vessels, an action plan for the development, competitiveness and sustainability of small-scale coastal fishing;

Conscious of the potential that diversification offers for small–scale coastal fishermen and their crucial role in coastal communities, the EMFF should provide support for investments contributing to the diversification of the income of fishermen through the development of complementary activities, including investments on board, angling tourism, restaurants, environmental services related to fishing and educational activities on fishing.

Operations provided for in Article 23 (public aid for permanent cessation of fishing activities), Article 24 (public aid for temporary cessation of fishing activities), Article 26(3) (socio-economic compensation for small-scale coastal fishers), Article 26(4) (premiums for fishers and vessels owners involved in small-scale coastal fishing), Article 27 (socio-economic compensation for the management of the Community fishing fleet), Article 30 (aqua-environmental measures), Article 31 (public health measures), Article 32 (animal health measures), the first subparagraph of Article 33(2) (investments on inland fishing facilities), Article 33 ...[+++](3) (reassignment of vessels operating in inland fishing), Article 37 (collective actions), Article 38 (measures intended to protect and develop aquatic fauna and flora), Article 39 (fishing ports, landing sites and shelters), Article 40 (development of new markets and promotional campaigns), Article 41 (pilot projects), Article 42 (modification for reassignment of fishing vessels), Article 44 (eligible measures for the sustainable development of fisheries areas) and Article 46 (technical assistance).