17 Sep 2024
A trial on electrofishing for razor clams, launched in February 2018, is delivering promising results as it continues through January 2025. Led by the Science, Evidence, Data and Digital portfolio of the Marine Directorate, the trial aims to gather local level data on razor clam populations, assess sustainable harvesting methods, and evaluate the impact of […]
14 May 2024
The UK government has announced a package of new technologies are to be deployed on fishing vessels from this summer to help tackle the risk of over-fishing. Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) technologies involving camera, gear sensors, and GPS units are to be deployed to make sure catches are accurately recorded and fish are not unlawfully […]
26 Mar 2024
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 […]
22 Aug 2023
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 […]
18 Jul 2023
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 […]
10 Apr 2023
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 […]
20 Dec 2022
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 […]
18 Oct 2022
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 […]
