Vessel Tracking

National Fishing Law

Does the law/regulation require or exempt fishing vessels to keep VMS turned on, or is there no provision?

Article 33
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Translated text:
The Enforcement Authority may decide to install devices on vessels for satellite monitoring thereof, and fishing vessel owners must care for and maintain said devices in perfect working order. Violations committed in this regard shall be sanctioned in accordance with Article 51 of this law.

Regulation 2/2003 of the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture

Does law/regulation require or exempt fishing vessels to keep AIS turned on?

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Summary:
Regulation 2/2003 of the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture exempts the artisanal fishing fleet from using AIS. Otherwise, all fishing vessels must be equipped with a marine transceiver with GPS capabilities.

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