LoanNova ScotiaEquipment Purchase or Upgrades

Vessel Loan

Vessels are essential to a thriving seafood industry. From making improvements to a vessel to a complete customized new build, the Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board finances all types of projects relating to vessels.

Offered by Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board

Amount

No fixed amount

Quick eligibility check

Years in business
No minimum
Employees
No limit stated
Revenue
No limit stated
Legal structure
No requirement stated
Location
Nova Scotia

Who can apply

Applications will be considered from active fishers, aquaculturists, seafood processors, and boat builders as well as those looking to get into or get back into the industry.

About the funding

The vessel loan is designed to match the life expectancy or remaining useful life of a vessel or equipment purchased. We offer competitive interest rates, flexible payment options and amortization periods, designed specifically for Nova Scotia’s seafood industry.

Available for:

  1. Used vessel purchase
  2. New vessel purchase or build
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  1. Modifications to a vessel, including lengthening, widening, rebuilds, and fiberglassing
  2. Vessel equipment or electronics upgrade

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