Fishing Vessels (Satellite-tracking Devices) (Scotland) Scheme 2004 (S.S.I. No. 379 of 2004). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision Scotland Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Equipment Data collection/reporting Monitoring Subsidy/incentive Offences/penalties Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on 8 September 2004. Abstract This Scheme makes provision for the making of grants by the Scottish Ministers in respect of the provision and installation on board fishing boats over 15 meters in length of satellite-tracking devices and the purchase of three year warranties in respect of those satellite-tracking devices. Satellite-tracking devices are required on board all fishing boats over 15 meters long as from 1st January 2005 by virtue of Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2244/2003. Applications for grant will be considered in respect of vessels meeting the requirements set out in paragraph 3 of the Scheme. These include requirements that the vessels must be more than 15 meters in length and must be a "Scottish based vessel" as defined in paragraph 3(4). Section 17 of the Fisheries Act 1981 creates offences in respect of the production of false statements or documents in purported compliance with any requirement imposed by the Scheme and willful refusal to supply information, make returns or produce documents when required to do so by or under the Scheme. Full text English Website www.scotland-legislation.hmso.gov.uk References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Act 1981 (Chapter 29). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1981 (2018) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Tax/levy, Special fund, Subsidy/incentive, Size, Transshipment, Enforcement/compliance, Policy/planning, Marine mammals, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2244/2003 laying down detailed provisions regarding satellite-based Vessel Monitoring Systems. Legislation | European Union | 2003 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Equipment, Fishing vessel, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX