1. HCFC consumption in Fisheries Sector

2. Application within the sector Mainly utilized by the Skipjack buyers Cold storage facilities Collector vessels Freezers (ship-based, land-based) Also used by Yellowfin tuna exporters , fish processors and fishers RSW systems Ice plants (land-based) Reefer containers

3. Consumption of refrigerants in the sector

4. Consumption of refrigerants in the sector

5. Consumption of refrigerants – installed quantities (MT)

7. Installed quantity 83.9 Mt

8. Annual Servicing needs 40.12 Mt (47% of installed quantity)

9. Bright Brothers (37%)

10. Refcool(36%)

11. Fisheries industry - MIFCO)(10%) - Horizon Fisheries (5%).

12. Investments in fish collection, freezing and cold storage capacity

13. Impact on modernization of fishing vessels Fishers are encouraged to use ice to maintain the freshness and quality of catch (EU requirement) Introduced RSW systems to local fishing vessels Low utilisation of RSW HCFC phase-out may have (perhaps substantial) financial impacts due to higher prices of alternative technology (units and relevant spare parts)

14. Possible solutions for chilling fish Refrigerated Sea Water (RSW) systems From surface waters +28 oC +2 oC 5.5 hours 100m depth +14 oC +2 oC 2 hours

17. Issues and challenges Major investment to convert/ retrofit existing systems to make use of alternative refrigerants Abrupt change could affect fish collection and purchase, affecting viability of fisheries business! Government intervention (regulation) and incentives (financial / technical assistance) will be required to ensure smooth transition

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