UK resumes fishing Vessel Monitoring after device upgrade
Summary and headline written by AI from the source article. How we work
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) in the United Kingdom is preparing to fully enforce its Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) as it installs new Nemo devices on fishing vessels.
The MMO paused normal enforcement activity after older SC2 devices stopped sending data to the UK Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Hub. As of July 2026, over 92% of eligible vessels had registered for the new Nemo devices, and almost half of those are now installed.
The organisation is encouraging vessel owners who haven't yet purchased an approved I-VMS device to do so, and has contacted those affected with instructions. Vessels must have a functioning, MMO-approved device transmitting data to the UK VMS Hub to comply with regulations. Owners awaiting installation should fully charge their Nemo devices and ensure they are stored safely. CLS UK will manage airtime contracts and payments once enforcement resumes.
The MMO advises fishermen to contact CLS UK immediately if they suspect their device is faulty, even if the warranty has expired. I-VMS data helps the MMO manage fisheries, ensure fair regulations, and gather evidence for compensation claims related to fishing activity.
