More than 92% of eligible vessels were registered for a Nemo device by the 12th July 2026 deadline, according to the MMO.
Nemo devices are being supplied and installed on eligible vessels at no charge to those who registered by the deadline. Nemo devices, which have already been shipped to vessel owners, will carry a one-year warranty from the date of installation.
Installations have already started and are expected to continue over the next three month.
Vessel owners will be contacted by CLS UK to arrange installations, which are expected to be grouped regionally by port. CLS UK has advised that it will work with industry and engineers to keep disruption to a minimum. Airtime contracts will start when the installation period has been completed.
‘On behalf of MMO, I would like to extend my thanks to those who participated in this recent stage of the roll-out by registering for a Nemo device. This is a significant uptake during difficult circumstances and we are sincerely grateful for your ongoing cooperation,’ said MMO Head of Regulatory Assurance Sean Douglas.
‘MMO has contracted CLS UK to complete this work, following ceased data transmissions of SC2 devices to the UK VMS Hub in August 2025. In response to concerns from industry about future costs associated with Nemo devices, MMO has been assured by CLS UK that any increase in airtime and device price will be in line with normal price rises and inflation. Please cooperate with CLS UK, and their certified engineers, to arrange the installation of your device at the soonest available appointment.’
Eligible vessel owners who missed the deadline are encouraged to contact the MMO I-VMS team, although there is no guarantee that a Nemo device will be provided at no charge.
