Activities of Remo SERNAGIOTTO related to 2016/2035(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the role of fisheries-related tourism in the diversification of fisheries PDF (361 KB) DOC (78 KB)
Amendments (16)
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas fisheries-related tourism activities can help to raise the profile of fishermen and promote appreciation and understanding of their complex field of activity; whereas fishing tours and other tourism-related fishing activities (tourist services offered by fishermen ashore, recreational fishing, etc.) are economically advantageous for fishermen and sustainable in terms of resources, compared with traditional fishing, but are still little known to the general public, who are manifestly nonot yet fully aware of the importance of consuming local fish products coming from a short supply chain;
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas fisheries-related tourism can afford an opportunity to attract environment-conscious tourists by providing a wide offering ranging from local products to green business styles;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Z
Recital Z
Z. whereas a survey of fishing tour operators in Italy has revealed that fishing tours translate into much shorter working hours at sea for fishermen, with a corresponding reduction in the gear used, daily catch volumes up to 50% lower, fishing effort reduced by a half, and roughly 16% less by-catch, compared with traditional fishing; whereas this brings major benefits for fish stock and marine ecosystem conservation; whereas, from a social point of view, shorter working hours at sea are conducive to the physical and mental well-being of fishermen and their families;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital AB
Recital AB
AB. whereas it has been noted that women have become involved in greater numbers not just in side activities related to fishermen’s work, but also in pursuing their own fisheries-related tourism activities; whereas the contribution of the female labour force covers everything from cooking and preparing food, handicrafts, and organising local cultural events to accounting and financial management of tourism fishing activities;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital AC
Recital AC
AC. whereas young people can also be considered aone of the target groups for the development of fishing tourist destinations, since they are more willing to learn foreign languages and more likely to appreciate sports events and other cultural activities related to fishing;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers it essential to redesign and adapt fishing vessels for tourist activities, bearing in mind that boats need tguarantee tourists’ safety, if necessary also bey renovated in order to guarantee tourists’ safety and offer the comfort necessary for a pleasant experiencedesigning and adapting fishing vessels for tourist activities;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the as yet untapped potential of fishing-related tourism, which can bring considerable benefits to communities living in coastal areas by diversifying sources of local income; considers in this regard that fishing tourism at sea and shore-based tourist services offered by fishermen can be activities which complement commercial fishing and produce an additional income for fishing communities;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the strategic goal of the Commission initiative should be to promote fishing tour activities, shore-based tourist services offered by fishermen, and sport fishing-related tourism and enable them to be developed to the full throughout Europe with the aid of a shared network set up for that purpose;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. According cConsiders it necessary to set up a European tourism fishing network and a European network for tourist services related to sport/recreational fishing, following the highly successful example of FARNET, accordingly, to improve the implementation of available measures and instruments to promote tourism-related fishing activities, following the highly successful example of FARNET, making use of already existing funds and facilities;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers it vital to harmonise the definition of tourism-related fishing activities at Union level, laying particular emphasis on fishing tours, shore-based tourist services offered by fishermen, and tourism related to sport/recreational fishing; takes the view, nonetheless, that the adoption of such a definition must go hand-in-hand with an appropriate consultation of all stakeholders and should reflect the diversity of the many different forms of fisheries-related tourism that exist in the EU;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Given the huge differences among EU fishing operators involved in tourism, calls on the Commission to adoptlaunch a public consultation with a view to the possible adoption of common rules on navigation safety, health and hygiene requirements for vessels used to carry out fishing tourism activities, and possible tax concessions;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that it is advisable for proper transport and accommodation facilities shouldto be provided for the tourists concerned and that public spaces should be maintained and looked after as and where required in order to guarantee the long- term success of tourist activities;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that training courses should be organispromoted for fishermen, their families, and all local people involved so as to ensure that they have the knowledge necessary to welcome tourists and guarantee their safety;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Member States to adopt strategies to overcome the problem of seasonality affecting tourist activities, one possibility being to establish gastronomic festivals and events, fairs/markets, theme villages, or museums (witness Spain and Cetera) that events can take place all year round, regardless of weather and sea conditions;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Given the lack of synergy among businesses in the EU’s sea basins, resulting in fragmentation and limited economic advantages, considers it essential for Member States, regions, and stakeholders to share best practice; notes that research institutes, museums, tourism companies, and other stakeholders should be encouraged to work together to develop sustainable innovative products which, in addition to bringing economic added value with a view to diversifying fishing activities, also meeting visitors’ expectations;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on Commission, the Member States, local and regional authorities, the sector concerned, and other stakeholders to take targeted action in line with the EU policies affecting the fisheries sector; points to the need to adopt a, in this regard, to promote an exchange of best practice manuals setting out the most significant examples to encourage other businesses to follow suit; points out that the local scientific community also needs to be involved in order to prevent environmental problems;