National Seafood Survey – Fisheries (NSS)
The National Seafood Survey, collecting data for 2022, has now been launched and will remain open until the end of January.
Completing the survey is a condition of grants you may apply for in the next 12 months.
What is the purpose of the survey?
BIM conducts an annual survey in which all active vessels are requested to submit economic, employment and operational details for their previous year’s activity. The survey asks a series of questions about the financial and operational performance of fishing vessels and the demographics of the crew. The findings of the survey provide key data and insights into the status of Ireland’s fishing sector on an annual basis. The returns form the basis for the justification of national and EU grant aid programmes, focused on supporting the industry and coastal communities. The findings of last year’s surveys can be accessed here
Previous survey users
If you have previously registered and used the online survey, you can access the survey using your existing log in and password here
I have not completed the online survey before, how do I register?
You will need to register your email address and set up a password to gain access to the survey.
- Watch a YouTube video demonstrating how to register for the online survey here
- You can register for the BIM online survey here
Please note, if you register out of office hours or over the weekend, it may take up to 48 hours for your account to go live and your password to work.
Once your account has been linked to the vessel by BIM, you can use your log in and password to access the survey: https://eumap.powerappsportals.com/
How do I complete the survey?
The vessel owner completes the first section (i.e., vessel and crew questions). Once this first section is complete, you have the option to complete the second section (i.e., income, expenditure, assets etc.) yourself or nominate an accountant or bookkeeper to complete it. BIM will send them a request to register and a link to access their part of the survey.
Further help
If you require any technical assistance, please email DCFData@bim.ie or phone 01 2144200 (Mon- Fri: 9-5) and we will assist you.
Confidentiality
The data you submit is anonymised, grouped into fleet segments, and submitted to the EU in accordance with EU Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2021/1167. No individual vessels/entity/person can be identified from the data submitted.
