The fuel consumption of fishing vessels is a key issue, not only to reduce environmental impact but also to keep vessel operating costs under control. With this aim in mind, in 2019 Coopération Maritime launched the AMARREE programme. Designed to lower fishing vessels’ fuel consumption, the programme consists of three major strategies: setting up a fuel economy observatory, installing econometers, and training in how to operate energy-efficient vessels.
Under the ESC scheme, introduced in 2005 as part of France’s Energy Policy Framework Law (P.O.P.E. Act, articles 14–17 of Law No. 2005-781), the so-called “obliged” energy suppliers (providers of fuel, electricity, gas, domestic fuel, etc.), are required to implement incentives that encourage energy-saving operations. The programme is entirely financed by Total Marketing France in its capacity as an “obliged party”.
Under the ESC scheme, introduced in 2005 as part of France’s Energy Policy Framework Law (P.O.P.E. Act, articles 14–17 of Law No. 2005-781), the so-called “obliged” energy suppliers (providers of fuel, electricity, gas, domestic fuel, etc.), are required to implement incentives that encourage energy-saving operations. The programme is entirely financed by Total Marketing France in its capacity as an “obliged party”.
Sail under the French flag have an active operating licence are between 6 and 24 metres long source more than 50% of their fuel in mainland France and/or French overseas departments
Since the launch of the programme, 100% econometers have been fitted, 33 replenishing stations provide their fishing fuel prices every month, and 190 vessels provide their monthly diesel consumption.
Find out here about the first episode of our webserie about existing energy-saving systems : the inverted bow, presented by Jacques the fishermen.
If you are interested, you can fill our questionnary here. With this informations, we will be able to establish the compatibility between your boat and the econometer. 66 on 250 persons have already filled it.
Thanks to Stephane Jacquot from the Ministry in charge of Fisheries, an article about AMARREE was written, you can read it here.