60 Maritime aquaculture Maritime aquaculture relates to the use of (the sea around) sea-based structures, such as wind turbines and oil rigs. Opportunities for fishermen lie mainly in the field of lobster, shellfish and algae farming and seaweed cultivation on a leased aquaculture plot. The turnover is still zero, but the opportunities are estimated as reasonable, albeit for only a limited number of fishermen. The investments mainly concern the leasing of the aquaculture plot, minor adaptations to the ship and equipment. Again, all-round entrepreneurship tops the list of new competences. In addition, the fisherman must become a 'sea farmer' which involves a different approach to fish (grower instead of hunter) and a certain knowledge of biology. Conclusion Certain adjacent activities clearly offer opportunities for fishermen. The most promising sectors are offshore, maritime services at sea and maritime recreation and education. However, the ship must be adapted to make these activities possible and to meet the safety requirements. Sometimes additional equipment is also necessary. The current competences of the average fisherman are mainly confined to specialized fishing skills and these are insufficient to operate successfully in diverse new markets as a multi-purpose entrepreneur. The new required competences mainly concern entrepreneurial skills. Specialized fishing skills alone are no longer sufficient to operate successfully in new markets. Sometimes, additional courses are also necessary to carry out 'new' activities in a competent and safe manner. In the case of recreational and educational activities, social skills are also indispensable. Pagina 67
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