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Vessel monitoring system

A satellite‑based system used in commercial fishing to allow environmental and fisheries regulatory organizations to track and monitor the activities of fishing vessels. VMS is a key part of monitoring control and surveillance programs at national and international levels. T‑RFMOs require some level of VMS coverage for fishing vessels.

See also MCS.

Monitoring, control and surveillance

A set of tools used to monitor and control fishing activities (e.g., VMS, EMS, CDS, etc.).