Decree No. 310/98 establishing fishing vessel inspection by satellite system. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Equipment Inspection Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree establishes fishing vessel inspection by satellite system. It consists of 19 articles dealing with the continuous monitoring system requirements by satellite 'MONICAP', or 'VMS' (Vessel Monitoring System) which shall control fishing activity within the waters under Portuguese jurisdiction. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repeals Decree No. 3/93 establishing necessary equipment to be kept on fishing vessels. Legislation | Portugal | 1993 | Repealed Keyword: Fishing vessel, Equipment Source: FAO, FAOLEX