Recommendation to Provide VMS and Catch Data to ICES for Scientific Purposes (Rec. 14:2017). Country/Territory Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Data collection/reporting Monitoring Research International relations/cooperation Abstract This Recommendation of the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC), made pursuant to Article 5 of the NEAC Convention, requires the Secretary of NEAFC, to make available, with immediate effect, VMS and catch data from the NEAFC Regulatory Area to the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). The data transferred shall not contain information identifying vessels and flag State. The data shall be made available twice yearly as specified. This data is considered a vital source of information for scientific purposes. Full text English Website www.neafc.org References - Legislation Repealed by Recommendation to Provide VMS and Catch Data to ICES for Scientific Purposes (Rec. 16:2019).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