Support services to fishing

cpc code 86153 covers a range of support services that are essential to the fishing industry. This industry plays a vital role in the global economy, providing a crucial source of food, employment, and economic activity, particularly in coastal regions. The support services encompassed by this code are integral to the efficient and sustainable operation of fishing activities, ensuring that fishing vessels, equipment, and infrastructure are properly maintained and operational.

The main production techniques involved in support services to fishing include vessel maintenance and repair, equipment servicing, and the provision of various logistical and administrative support functions. Skilled technicians and engineers work to ensure that fishing vessels are seaworthy, with regular inspections, repairs, and upgrades to engines, hulls, and other critical components. Additionally, support services may involve the maintenance and calibration of fishing gear, such as nets, lines, and electronic navigation systems.

The key inputs required for the support services to fishing industry include a skilled workforce of technicians, engineers, and support staff, as well as a range of specialized tools, equipment, and spare parts. Depending on the specific services provided, the industry may also rely on raw materials such as metals, plastics, and lubricants for vessel and equipment maintenance. Additionally, the industry requires access to reliable transportation and logistics networks to facilitate the delivery of services to fishing operations.

The primary outputs of the support services to fishing industry are the maintenance, repair, and operational support services provided to the fishing industry. These services help to ensure the continued productivity and sustainability of fishing activities, which in turn support the production of 03200 Fishing, aquaculture and service activities incidental to fishing and 10200 Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs. The support services industry also generates employment and economic activity in coastal communities and regions where fishing is a significant economic driver.