AUSTRALIA’S vessel management system (VMS) program has been a “great success and, for the most part, fishers have complied with compulsory VMS requirements.”
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) says: “July 1, 2008, marked the first full year of the integrated computer vessel monitoring system (ICVMS or VMS) program.
“From July 1, 2007, all vessels fishing in Commonwealth waters were required to have a VMS unit fitted and operational.
“Unfortunately, there are a number of commercial fishers who have knowingly failed to comply with VMS requirements and these fishers will be the target of a special AFMA compliance campaign during July and August.
“Operators
