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The UK government is preparing to extend VMS across the English inshore fleet - @ Fiskerforum
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Electronic Monitoring: A Culture of Co-operation or Surveillance?

As the UK government is poised to extend the use of vessel monitoring systems (VMS) across the inshore fleet in England, recent experience with electronic monitoring systems (EMS) illustrates two very different trajectories for fisheries management, and the NFFO has examined the situation to set out the complexities of electronic monitoring of fishing vessels and the pitfalls that have to be avoided.

FiskerForum 18/03/2019
Martyn Youell is joining Waterdance from the MMO at the end of April. Image: Waterdance - @ Fiskerforum
Administration

New fisheries and quota manager joins Waterdance

South-West fishing company Waterdance has announced that Martyn Youell, currently Head of the Fisheries Management Team at the MMO, will be joining the company at the at the end of April.

FiskerForum 07/03/2019
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Administration

Parliamentarians pull together to promote UK fishing

MPs and Peers with a keen interest in the UK fishing industry have announced a new programme of activity for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fisheries, establishing a cross-party Westminster body opening its membership to the fisheries sector.

FiskerForum 05/03/2019
UK fishing vessel operators are encouraged to apply for IMO numbers - @ Fiskerforum
Administration

UK flag? Get your IMO number

As part of the contingency planning for Brexit, UK fishing vessel operators are advised to register for an IMO number ahead of the changes expected to take place as the UK leaves the EU and automatic access to EEZs of EU nations ends.

FiskerForum 04/03/2019