Consultation outcome

Introducing Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) for fishing boats under 12m

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Marine Management Organisation
• Published: 4 October 2018
• Last updated: 2 April 2019 — See all updates

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

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We received 181 responses to this consultation.

This requirement will be implemented via a statutory instrument. The date of implementation is not expected to be before 2021 to allow for the roll-out of an I-VMS solution on all under 12 metre vessels. The Marine Management Organisation will notify vessel owners accordingly.

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Original consultation

Summary

Seeking views on introducing I-VMS for all British licenced fishing boats under 12 metres that are fishing in English waters.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
4 October 2018 to 5pm on 14 November 2018

Consultation description

We want to know what you think about our plans for I-VMS to be required in fishing boats under 12 metres. This will apply to all British licensed fishing boats fishing in English waters. This proposal will not apply to EU or third country under 12 metre vessels fishing in English waters.

Installing vessel monitoring devices on the inshore fleet will provide a better understanding of where fishing is taking place. The initial cost and installation of the I-VMS unit is to be met by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.

Published 4 October 2018
Last updated 2 April 2019 + show all updates

1. 2 April 2019

   Summary of responses published.

2. 4 October 2018

   First published.