Provincial/state/local programme China’s VMS programme is comprised of a national programme and
several provincial programmes.
Fisheries monitored by VMS -
Longliners (greater than 100 tons)
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Purse seiners
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Squid jigging vessels
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Saury torch light vessels
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Fish carriers
Number of vessels monitored by VMS -
Total: 855
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Longliners: 616 (including eight less
than 100 tons fishing in the Atlantic)
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Purse seiners: 34
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Squid jigging vessels: 110
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Saury torch light vessels: 70
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Fish carriers: 25
Vessel size range (gross tons) -
Longliners: 100 – 700
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Purse seiners: 500 – 2 000
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Squid jigging vessels: 500 – 1 000
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Saury torch light vessels: 500 – 1 000
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Fish carriers: 500 – 3 600
Purpose of monitoring -
Monitor compliance with fisheries regulations
of Taiwan.
Legal framework
Funding strategy -
Shipboard VMS equipment and communication fees are paid by
vessel owners. Control centre equipment and operations funded by
the government.
Staffing level -
6 full time (3 VMS Administrative Officers and 3 VMS Centre
Operators).
Additional integrated programmes
Anticipated growth -
To 1 200 vessels over next five years (including longliners
under 24 m)
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