Recommendation to Provide VMS and Catch Data to ICES for Scientific Purposes (Rec. 16:2019). Country/Territory Document type Regulation Date 2019 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 2021. 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 regular 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 yearly no later than 1 February of each year. This data is considered a vital source of information for scientific purposes. Full text English Website www.neafc.org References - Legislation Repeals Recommendation to Provide VMS and Catch Data to ICES for Scientific Purposes (Rec. 14:2017). Legislation | 2017 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Research, International relations/cooperation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Recommendation to Provide VMS and Catch Data to ICES for Scientific Purposes (Rec. 06:2022). Legislation | 2022 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Research, International relations/cooperation Source: FAO, FAOLEX