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BOE-A-2026-6400 ·19 March 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
Tax

Shipowners: 6-month deadline to apply for temporary fishing activity suspension aid

Royal Decree 213/2026 amends Annex III of RD 1173/2015 to include shipowners as beneficiaries of aid for the temporary suspension of fishing activities. Previously, only fleet owners were eligible. Now, shipowners may apply for aid, with a 6-month deadline to submit applications from the date the decree enters into force (Art. 3).

In 2 key points

  1. Shipowners may apply for aid due to temporary suspension of fishing activities (art. 3)
  2. 6-month deadline to submit applications from the date of entry into force (art. 3)

How it affects those involved

Shipowners can now access aid for the temporary suspension of fishing activities, improving their access to financial support. Fishing companies and regional administrations will be able to assess new applications. Specialist fisheries advisors must update their reports and guidance to include this new category of beneficiaries.

Lifecycle

2026-03-19PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-03-20Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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