Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Hub

Descriptions

The UKFA are responsible for implementing the EU Common Fisheries Policy and regulations for the UK as well as National regulations. EU Council Regulation (EC) No. 1224/2009 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 404/2011) states that a Member State must operate a Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) using satellite communication systems to monitor the location of:— UK licensed fishing vessels wherever they operate,— foreign licensed fishing vessels operating in UK waters,— vessels operating in Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs),— foreign vessels wherever they maybe, when engaged in Joint Deployment Plans (JDP) with the UK.The UKFAs are collectively responsible for the UK meeting its flag state obligations under EU regulations. Defra acts as the central body responding to the EU on behalf of the UK as a flag state. The FAs work cooperatively on joint technology developments and enforcement activity.