Draft legislation requiring Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) on scallop dredge and large pelagic vessels in Scottish waters have been introduced in Parliament. Marine Directorate Scotland has stated that the implementation of ‘The Sea Fisheries (Remote Electronic Monitoring and Regulation of Scallop Fishing) (Scotland) Regulations 2024’ will oversee a crucial role in supporting more sustainable fisheries […]
Proposals to introduce electronic tracking and monitoring technology for small fishing vessels will be consulted on as part of package of new fisheries measures, the Scottish Government has announced. The consultation proposes that vessel tracking devices will be required by Scottish commercial fishing vessels under 12 metres in length wherever they operate, and by all […]
Large trawlers fishing in English waters will soon have to install cameras that will monitor their catch, the Government has said. Known as remote electronic monitoring (REM), the cameras, along with gear sensors and GPS trackers, will collect data on the size of catches as well as types of species caught and will be introduced in stages over the […]
English and Irish organisations are looking for boats owners to participate in Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) trials. REM is a technology that allows for the remote monitoring of fishing vessels, providing valuable information on fishing activity and compliance with regulative requirements. Devon and Severn The Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority […]
Scottish Secretary for the Environment, Mairi McAllan has confirmed that under the National Marine Plan, the government will make it mandatory for all scallop dredgers and pelagic vessels to be fitted with remote electronic monitoring equipment (REM) technology. The Minister says she believes, “REM provides opportunities to modernise the way in which accountability and confidence […]
The Future Fisheries Alliance’s call for improved at-sea monitoring across vessels fishing in UK waters received a boost last month when Natural England recommended the immediate roll-out Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) to vessels that have the highest impact on our seas. The Alliance is a collaboration between WWF UK, Marine Conservation Society and […]
Defra – Five key points on the Fisheries Bill – this time via Facebook ‘We will also extend the MMO’s powers to allow them to provide advice and assistance on sustainable fisheries, marine planning, licensing and conservation beyond UK waters to support the delivery of the Blue Belt programme.’ The Defra take on progress so […]
North sea cod catch quota trials: Final Report 2015 MMO: A trial was undertaken in 2015 with 18 vessels in the North Sea. Each vessel was fitted with Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) and was required to operate under a discard ban for North Sea (Area IV) cod. Additional quota for use in fully documented fisheries […]