The Marine Support Scheme (MSS) provides direct financial support to the marine sector while adhering to international trade rules. A grant delivery method will reward local businesses using a points based ‘marine credit’ system, to calculate support payments.
Credits will be awarded to each business for a range of activities and converted to a grant payment at a standard rate.
MSS structure
The MSS has 3 tiers:
- Tier 1: rewards businesses with accreditation from independently audited quality schemes and gives credits based on the size of licenced vessels that meet safety standards
- Tier 2: offers credits based on fishing efforts
- Tier 3: awards credits for skills enhancement and training for workers employed by the business during the year
How to qualify for the 2024 MSS
To qualify for support payments in 2024, you must meet the following conditions:
- have a valid Jersey issued fishing licence
- be operating as a going concern with a valid business licence (Regulation of Undertakings) at the time of application
- provide business accounts or a tax return showing fishing income for 2022 and 2023
- your business ‘Gross Margin’ must exceed £5,000 per year
Once you submit your registration form, you will receive a Marine Support Scheme application pack with details of your days at sea, vessel size and full terms and conditions of the scheme.
Application timeline and submission dates
Complete and return the following:
- MSS Application for 2024
- MSS Declaration for 2024
- 2022 and 2023 accounts
Applications are currently open with the scheme closing on 30 November 2024 and reopening in February 2025.
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