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The tsunami disaster had an enormous impact on the fisheries sector in India, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Maldives, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Figures show that thousands of fishermen died, 110 000 vessels were destroyed, with the costs in the sector rising to around EUR 400 million, more than EUR 450 million if one includes repairing damaged port facilities.
The scale of the disaster means that a major effort is required on the part of the international community to support the rebuilding of this key sector
Unfortunately, the proposal to transfer vessels to these countries that were destined for the scrapheap in the various Member States illustrates the hypocrisy of nominal and barely practicable aid that does not address the needs on the ground. We have arrived at the unheard-of situation of there having been no request from the countries affected.
According to the figures, with the money spent on sending out these vessels, 9 600 new ones suited to the fishing methods used in those countries could be built.
We therefore support the amendments aimed at turning this Commission proposal into humanitarian aid and financial and technical aid to develop the fisheries sector in the countries affected. We must ensure compliance with the concept of transferring boats if requested and with the criteria laid down by the Food and Agriculture Organisation.
We voted in favour, in order to rectify a mistake."@en1
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