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March 8, 2026 | 4 months ago

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Coastal fishing: new measures to facilitate the acquisition of fishing equipment

A new measure will soon come into force, allowing fishing professionals to import engines less than five years old for use in coastal fishing vessels, announced Miloud Triaa, Director General of Fisheries and Aquaculture at the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Fisheries.

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New measures will be implemented to strengthen Algeria’s fishing fleet and return inactive vessels to service. These measures, which will soon be published in the Official Gazette, complement provisions of the 2026 Finance Law, including the authorization to import vessels under 15 years old and tax incentives for importing raw materials used in aquaculture feed production. The goal is to stimulate investment in deep-sea fishing and aquaculture.

Several operators are considering acquiring large vessels to operate in the waters of partner countries, particularly Mauritania. A fishing agreement with Mauritania is close to being finalized, including a gradual reduction of access fees of up to 50%, aimed at boosting investment and encouraging fishing activities in the Atlantic Ocean. The objective is to reach a production volume of 20,000 tons from deep-sea fishing, mainly in Mauritanian waters.

Domestically, the sector aims to increase fish production by more than 50,000 tons by relying on both deep-sea fishing and aquaculture, which currently represents about 7% of total production, with 7,000 tons produced in 2025. The sector is also focusing on enhancing the value of bluefin tuna through the development of fattening farms. A first pilot farm has been established in Tlemcen by a private operator, with an additional site in El Tarf. This experimental phase aims to increase export value while reserving part of the production for the local market and ensuring availability outside the fishing season.

March 8, 2026 | algeria-logo

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