Statutory guidance

Vessel monitoring system devices

Details of skipper responsibilities, device specification and requirements, VMS+ guidance, and reports.

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Published: 11 June 2014
• Last updated: 1 January 2021 — See all updates

Documents

Skipper responsibilities

HTML

Device requirements

HTML

VMS5: UK fishing boats satellite tracking device specification

PDF, 257 KB, 6 pages

VMS reports

HTML

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS+) Guidance

PDF, 147 KB, 3 pages

Details

Further details of vessel monitoring system (VMS):

• skipper responsibilities

• device requirements and specifications

• VMS+ guidance, which explains VMS regulatory requirements and the functionality of the VMS+ device – VMS+ devices are currently being installed on vessels between 12 and 15 metres overall length.

• VMS report types

Published 11 June 2014

Last updated 1 January 2021 + show all updates

1. 1 January 2021

   Amend for devices

2. 8 February 2016

   VMS5 form updated

3. 26 January 2015

   Vessel Monitoring System for 15m and over vessels letter added

4. 8 December 2014

   Vessel Monitoring System and Elogbooks compliance letter published

5. 11 June 2014

   First published.