FFA VMS: satellite surveillance of Pacific tuna fisheries

Andrew Richards outlines how the satellite-based vessel monitoring system (VMS) of the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is substantially benefiting local fishermen and the tuna industry in the Pacific. The FFA VMS is primarily used to ensure tha

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation
Formato: Magazine Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation 2004
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/57651
Descripción
Sumario:Andrew Richards outlines how the satellite-based vessel monitoring system (VMS) of the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is substantially benefiting local fishermen and the tuna industry in the Pacific. The FFA VMS is primarily used to ensure tha