Fisheries Management (Vessel Monitoring Scheme) Regulations 2017. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision South Australia Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing vessel Navigation Equipment Access-to-information Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes These regulations enter into force on 15 January 2018. Abstract These Regulations, consisting of 13 sections completed by one Schedule, implement the Fisheries Management Act 2007 by providing the rules for vessel monitoring system through an automatic location communicator. The registered owner of a registered boat must ensure that the boat is fitted with an approved VMS unit installed by an approved installer. Full text English Website www6.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Management Act 2007. Legislation | Australia | 2007 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Alien species, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Crustaceans, Fish disease, Fishing area, Marine protected areas, Protected fishing area, Institution, Indigenous peoples, Animal health, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Fisheries Management (Vessel Monitoring Scheme) Regulations 2007. Legislation | Australia | 2007 (2016) Keyword: Fishing vessel, Navigation, Equipment Source: FAO, FAOLEX