MMO has confirmed it will resume the I-VMS programme, working with CLS UK Ltd, to complete the roll-out of devices for English under-12m fishing vessels
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is resuming the roll-out of the I-VMS programme, having reached an agreement with CLS UK Ltd (previously Fulcrum Maritime Systems Ltd) to supply type-approved devices to the under-12m English fleet.
MMO has made this decision to ensure that all English vessels are fitted with type-approved I-VMS devices that transmit positional data to the UK VMS Hub, in accordance with the licence condition. The marine regulator has confirmed that fishermen impacted by the suspended data transmissions from SC2 devices will receive type-approved CLS UK Ltd replacement devices at no additional cost to themselves.
The agreement with CLS UK Ltd provides stability for the sector at a time of transition and reinforces MMO’s commitment to delivering a workable and fair I-VMS solution ahead of a Statutory Instrument, which will mandate the use of I-VMS devices by all under-12m fishing vessels operating in English waters.
Peter Clark, Director of Operations at MMO said:
MMO will write to those impacted in the coming weeks with more details and urges fishermen not to take any action at this time, such as removing or switching off any devices.
MMO encourages fishermen to contact the I-VMS team with any questions at ivms@marinemanagement.org.uk or 01900 508618. Phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Updates will also be published on the I-VMS guidance page on GOV.UK as more information becomes available: www.gov.uk/mmo/i-vms-england.
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