Fishing vessels monitoring systems

This paper provides an overview of recent developments in the European Union with respect to satellite based vessel monitoring systems (VMS) for fishing vessels. In particular, it contains some background information on the approach to fisheries control and enforcement in the European Union, as well as a brief description of the current status of VMS. The paper also indicates areas for further development of VMS as a tool for monitoring, control and surveillance in the international context and impact of the Croatian fisheries