Resolution GFCM/44/2021/8 on the implementation of a vessel monitoring system. Pays/Territoire Type du document Règlement Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Pêche Mot clé Gestion et conservation des pêches Navire de pêche Monitorage Principe de précaution Pêche maritime Pêche étrangère Résumé The objective of this Resolution is to provide terms of reference for a centralized and decentralized voluntary pilot projects aimed at testing the feasibility of the establishment of a vessel monitoring system in the GFCM area of application. The contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties may implement, on a voluntary basis, the aforementioned pilot projects to test the feasibility of the establishment of a vessel monitoring system on fishing vessels exceeding 15 metres length overall fishing in waters beyond the jurisdiction of the flag contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties and operating in the GFCM area of application. This Resolution lays down the requirements for satellite tracking device, the duties of the masters and owners/licensees of fishing vessels, and the specificities of a centralized and a decentralized pilot project. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.fao.org