Docapesca
Docapesca - Portos e Lotas, S.A. is a company in the state-owned business sector. In mainland Portugal, it is responsible for managing fishing ports and organising the public service of first sale of fish, as well as port authority duties in the areas under its jurisdiction, which include support infrastructures for recreational boating, shipyards and other activities related to the Professional Fishing and Aquaculture Sector.
Company Details
Company Profile: SMEs and Large Companies
Matchmaking opportunities: Commercial partnerships, Technological partnerships, International co-operation
Cooperation Objectives: The sea economy is an important driver of development in our country. Over the last few decades, Docapesca has built up a wealth of knowledge and experience in the management of fishing harbours, so opportunities for cooperation in this area are fundamental to adding value to the company's entire ecosystem and all its partners in the sector.
Blue Solution
Docapesca intends to promote and build energy-efficient infrastructures to support fishing activities (fishing harbours, docks, auctions and commercialisation and storage spaces), with 24/7 energy and water consumption monitoring systems, including photovoltaic energy production.
The implementation of this model will improve the marketing of fish, the surrounding hygiene and health conditions, good practices in handling, packaging and transporting fish, optimising existing layouts and operational areas, unloading fish, sanitising materials, supplying ice, preserving fish, among others.
European Union Taxonomy
The EU Environmental Taxonomy is a technical classification system that defines strict criteria for identifying sustainable economic activities. The aim is to guide investors, companies and governments towards green sectors, prevent greenwashing and boost the transition to a green, low-carbon economy.
Docapesca fulfils the following objectives:
Mitigation of climate change
Sustainable utilisation and protection of water and marine resources
Fórum Oceano is the managing entity of the Portuguese Sea Cluster, certified and recognised by the Ministry of Economy and the Sea, the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Planning and Infrastructure.
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