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VMS Programme Malaysia VMS Programme

 

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Fisheries monitored by VMS

• Fisheries enforcement patrol boats

Number of vessels monitored by VMS

• 8 patrol boats

Vessel size range (gross registered tonnes)

• 40-96.4 GRT

Purpose of VMS monitoring

• Safe and efficient operations of fisheries patrol boats

Legal framework

• Fisheries Act 1985 (Act 317) and national fisheries regulations

Security measures

• Shipboard equipment unit is sealed over transceiver screws

Funding strategy

• Equipment and other costs are the responsibility of the Department of Fisheries

Staffing level

• Nine. The VMS operates with a task force of one Liaison officer and eight other officers.

Additional integrated programmes

• None

Anticipated growth

• A total of 10 patrol vessels are expected to be equipped with VMS during 2005.