As the Trade Navigation Tour (TNT) prepares to set sail from September 17 to 30, 2025, the FISATUR project proudly announces the participation of six pioneering initiatives selected through its incubation programme. These projects, developed in France, Spain and Portugal, will join the TNT route to demonstrate how innovation and tradition can work hand in hand to shape the future of sustainable coastal tourism.
The TNT is more than a symbolic journey across the Atlantic coast; it is a living platform for blue economy innovation, community engagement, and cross-border collaboration. Throughout the tour, the initiatives will have the opportunity to present their work, engage with local stakeholders, and contribute to a shared vision of resilient coastal development.
Featured Projects on the TNT Route
The six initiatives selected to represent the FISATUR incubation programme reflect the diversity and creativity of blue entrepreneurship in the Atlantic area:
- 🇫🇷 Balades en mer commentées en rade de Brest (France)
Guided cruises celebrating maritime heritage, artisanal fishing, and marine biodiversity in the Bay of Brest. - 🇵🇹 Preservation of Maritime Heritage in Esposende (Portugal)
Revival of traditional boatbuilding techniques and educational outreach on maritime history and culture. - 🇪🇸 Pescaturismo Nuevo Migueliño (Spain)
Authentic fishing tourism experiences aboard traditional vessels in Galicia, connecting visitors to the daily life of fishers. - 🇫🇷 PesKet (France)
An immersive experience promoting responsible fishing practices and consumer awareness through storytelling and local engagement. - 🇵🇹 Oficina do Mar (Portugal)
A hands-on cultural space offering workshops in traditional boat construction and maritime heritage interpretation. - 🇪🇸 Redeiras Atalaia (Spain)
Preservation of the craft of artisanal net-making and its integration into maritime tourism and cultural promotion.
Fostering Innovation and Collaboration Across the Atlantic
These projects are a testament to FISATUR’s commitment to sustainability, cooperation, and innovation. By showcasing them during the Trade Navigation Tour, the project aims to:
- Promote real-life examples of fisheries diversification and cultural valorisation;
- Support blue economy entrepreneurs through increased visibility and networking opportunities;
- Engage local communities and youth in discussions on maritime heritage and responsible tourism;
- Strengthen the Atlantic coastal network and promote long-term cooperation between France, Portugal and Spain.
The TNT route will include stops in Concarneau, Lorient, Quiberon, Viveiro, Vilagarcía de Arousa, Baiona, and Viana do Castelo, with a programme of events that includes stakeholder meetings, exhibitions, school workshops, and public presentations.
Join the Journey
The Trade Navigation Tour is a collaborative action led by FISATUR partners:
Fundacion Para La Pesca Y Marisqueo (FUNDAMAR), Instituto Para El Crecimiento Sostenible De La Empresa SL (ICSEM), Institut National D’enseignement Superieur Pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement (INSTITUT AGRO), Technopole Quimper Cornouaille (TQC), Comunidade Intermunicipal Do Alto Minho (CIM Alto Minho), and the Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo (IPVC), with the support of the European Commission.
Full details of each stop and the activities planned are already available on FISATUR’s social media channels, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and website.
📅 Save the dates: 17–30 September 2025
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We sail together!