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VMS Programme Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) VMS Programme

 

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Provincial/state/local programme

• The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) are an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom. The Falkland Islands VMS programme is operated independently.

Fisheries monitored by VMS

• All Falkland Island fishing vessels
• Loligo squid fishery

Number of vessels monitored by VMS

• Total: 30

Vessel size range (GRT)

• 775 - 2 850

Purpose of VMS monitoring

• Monitor location of Falkland Island fishing vessels worldwide
• Measure compliance with:
  • Domestic restricted fishing areas
  • Conservation measures and boundaries of Regional Fisheries Management Organizations
  • Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
  • Dissostichus Catch Document Scheme and related trade measures
• Vessel safety

Security measures

• Control centre: Physical and electronic measures

Legal framework

• Participation in the VMS programme is a condition of registration (for Falkland Islands vessels) or licensing (for foreign vessels).

Funding strategy

• Vessel owner is responsible for shipboard equipment
• Government is responsible for FMC and polling costs

Staffing level

• 1 Duty Officer

Additional integrated programmes

• The Falkland Islands are conducting research into using VMS data to supplement commercial catch and effort data in the Loligo squid fishery.

Anticipated growth

• If applied to all fisheries, the VMS programme could grow to 200 vessels (no immediate plans for expansion).