Webinar: Market Opportunities - Refurbishing of the Portuguese Coastal Fishing Fleet

Portugal is launching an ambitious plan to modernise its coastal fishing fleet — and Norwegian suppliers have a unique opportunity to get involved.

Join us for a high-level webinar where leading Portuguese public and private stakeholders will share insights into the fleet’s transformation, the strategic goals behind it, and the financial mechanisms set to drive progress.

Whether you offer advanced equipment, smart technologies, or maritime services, this is your chance to explore new business opportunities, forge partnerships, and contribute to a more efficient and sustainable coastal fishing sector in Portugal.

Don’t miss out — be part of the conversation shaping the future of coastal fishing!

PROGRAM

11:00-11:05 – Welcome and context (5 min)
Karina Asbjørnsen (Norwegian Embassy in Lisbon) and Rodrigo Ballesteros-Cruz (Innovation Norway)

11:05-11:15 – The modernization strategy for the Portuguese fishing fleet (10 min)
Orlando Costa (Advisor to the Portuguese Secretary of State for Fisheries) or representative from DGRM - Directorate-General for Maritime Resources

11:15-11:30 – Available EU funding instruments for fleet modernization (15 min)
Dina Ferreira (Managing Authority of the MAR2020 Programme)
Anabela Rodrigues (Recover Portugal Mission Structure)

11:30-11:45 – The Portuguese naval industry supply chain (15 min)
Mário Pinho (AIN – Portuguese Naval Industry Association)
Bruno Costa (Atlantic Eagle Shipyard)

11:45-11:55 – Q&A (10 min)

11:55-12:05 – Wrap-up and next steps (5 min)
Rodrigo Ballesteros-Cruz (Innovation Norway)