International trade · 31/03/2010Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

NMFS Announces Availability of Long-Term Loans Under Fisheries Finance Program

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is making long-term direct loans available through the Fisheries Finance Program (FFP), which supports the purchase of used vessels, refinancing of existing debt, and financing of fisheries facilities, with the goal of promoting sustainable fishing practices and preventing over-capitalization of the industry.