MMO I-VMS - Focus on: data collection
Using affordable and secure mobile phone technology, I-VMS devices transmit signals every few minutes to electronically chart the direction, speed, and fishing patterns of individual vessels.
How is this data used?
Data from I-VMS devices will help us capture and better evidence the hard work and economic contribution of the English inshore fishing industry. This will help shape future fisheries policy development and inform marine management decision making.
Fishers can also use this data alongside other information such as catch recording as evidence to support future business plans, quota negotiations and grant applications.
Who owns this data?
The data transmitted from an individual vessel is the personal property of the fisher.
Who can see this data?
Third party organisations and other fishers cannot access I-VMS data from individual vessels as the data is managed under strict data protection guidelines.