Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2244/2003 laying down detailed provisions regarding satellite-based Vessel Monitoring Systems.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Equipment Fishing vessel Data collection/reporting

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

The present Regulation lays down detailed rules for the operation by Member States of a satellite-based Vessel Monitoring System (VMS), as provided for in article 22(1)(b) and article 23(3) of Regulation (EC) No. 2371/2002. The application scope covers (a) fishing vessels exceeding 18 metres overall length, as from 1 January 2004; and (b) fishing vessels exceeding 15 metres overall length as from 1 January 2005. The Regulation shall not apply to fishing vessels used exclusively for exploitation of aquaculture and operating exclusively inside the baselines of Member States. As established under article 3, the Member States shall operate Fisheries Monitoring Centres (FMC). The Regulation is composed of the following five Chapters: (I) General provisions; (II) Satellite-based monitoring of Community fishing vessels; (III) Access to data and reports; (IV) Satellite-based monitoring of third-country fishing vessels operating in Community waters; (V) Final provisions.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EC) No. 2371/2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Access right, High seas, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Satellite-Based Vessel Monitoring Systems Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 183 of 2006).

Legislation | Ireland | 2006

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Marking/identification, Monitoring, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishing (Enforcement of Community Satellite Monitoring Measures) (Wales) Order 2006 (W.S.I. No. 2798 (W.237) of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Boats (Satellite-Tracking Devices) (Wales) Scheme 2006 (W.S.I. No. 2799 (W.238) of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Equipment, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Subsidy/incentive, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishing (Enforcement of Community Satellite Monitoring Measures) (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.R. No. 452 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Marking/identification, Allocation/quota, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Technical Measures, 2000.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2000 (2010)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Data collection/reporting, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Landing, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Vessels (Satellite-tracking Devices) (England) Scheme 2004 (S.I. No. 2467 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Equipment, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Subsidy/incentive, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishing (Enforcement of Community Satellite Monitoring Measures) Order 2004 (S.I. No. 3226 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Allocation/quota, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Vessels (Satellite-tracking Devices) (Scotland) Scheme 2004 (S.S.I. No. 379 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Equipment, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Subsidy/incentive, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishing (Enforcement of Community Satellite Monitoring Measures) (Scotland) Order 2004 (S.S.I. No. 392 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Allocation/quota, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations, 2004 (P.I. 453/2004).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2000

Keyword: Equipment, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Marine fisheries, Mesh, Processing/handling, Size, Standards, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fisheries (Satellite Monitoring) (Jersey) Regulations 2009.

Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 2009 (2010)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree (SFS 2012:187) amending Decree (1994:1716) on fisheries, aquaculture and fisheries.

Legislation | Sweden | 2011

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX