The Operational Fisheries Programme (OPF) 2007-2013 is co-financed by the European Fisheries Fund (EFF). The OPF establishes the priorities and goals of the fisheries sector as well as the strategy for achieving them during the period 2007-2013. The total amount of the Public aid climbs up to approximately 39,5 million euro, of which the community and the national contribution reaches the a percentage of 50% respectively.

The policy of the fisheries sector for the period 2007-2013 includes the rationalistic management of the fisheries resources, the development of aquaculture, processing and marketing of fisheries and aquaculture products as well as the sustainable development of fisheries areas, the protection of the marine aquatic environment, the development of the fisheries infrastructure and creation of new employment positions in the fisheries sector.