8 Amendments of João PIMENTA LOPES related to 2016/2079(INI)
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that the socio-economic situation in the sector has deteriorated, in particular as a result of the decline in fish yields, the drop in the value of fish at first sale (which has not been reflected in the retail sales price, owing to speculation on the part of intermediaries and the monopoly on distribution), the restrictions imposed on fishing for certain species and the rise in the cost of fuel, and that these difficulties have contributed to the increase in fishing effort, and notes that this, alongside restrictions on access and fishing licences and the limited amount of support available for small-scale fishing and renewal of the fleet, fishing gear and other equipment, has adversely affected the living and working conditions of fishermen and small shipowners;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – introductory part
Paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to make information and support more readily available to fishermen’s organisations applying for the EMFF (or other EU funding), which should meet the sector’s needs by:
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – indent 1
Paragraph 3 – indent 1
– promoting fleet renewal and modernisation, while seekingith a view to improving working conditions and safety and its economic and environmental sustainability, in particular through measures to reduce the fishing effort and improve and guarantee the presence on board of active and passive safety devices, for examplesuch as personal locator systems in life jackets and EPIRBs, among others considered suitable under national legislation, and to ensure appropriate training in relation to safety on board and the use of the corresponding equipment;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – indent 2
Paragraph 3 – indent 2
– promoting the recruitment of young people, thereby enhancing the status of work and vocational training and supporting the emergence and development of new economic activities within the sector (for instance through the purchase of vessels);
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – indent 4
Paragraph 3 – indent 4
– emphasising the role that women play in fishing so as to raise their profile – bearing in mind that they make up 12% of the sector’s labour force – and promote equality between men and women, and innovative new economic activities;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points to the need to ensure at all times that ports, harbours, and their waterways remain operational and navigable, in particular by means of dredging;
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Renews its call for Member States to ratify ILO Convention C188;
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Points out that the sustainable fisheries partnership agreements signed in the region must be used to combat ‘social dumping’ in order to guarantee, under the flags of Member States, that workers from non-member countries can enjoy the same rights and wages;