Recommendation to Provide VMS and Catch Data to ICES for Scientific Purposes (Rec. 06:2022). Country/Territory Document type Regulation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Data collection/reporting Monitoring Research International relations/cooperation Entry into force notes This recommendation shall be in force until 31 December 2024. Abstract This Recommendation is enacted by taking into account the importance of the vessel monitoring system (VMS) data and regular catch reports not only for monitoring control and surveillance purposes but also as a vital source of information for scientific purposes. The Recommendation requires the Secretary of NEAFC to make available VMS and catch data from the NEAFC Regulatory Area to ICES; while the data transferred shall not contain information identifying vessels and flag State. The information reporting is instructed by considering the need to maintain industry confidentiality of VMS data. Full text English Website www.neafc.org References - Legislation Repeals Recommendation to Provide VMS and Catch Data to ICES for Scientific Purposes (Rec. 16:2019). Legislation | 2019 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Research, International relations/cooperation Source: FAO, FAOLEX