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of the net appears to have been changed. Veri- fication inspections may also be carried out. To take part, a master must arrange with the MMO to allow the net to be measured and tagged in accordance with the programme rules. More information on the scheme and application forms are available from the MMO website or one of its coastal offices.
Scallopers hit with VMS rules
inside Welsh waters were required to have vessel monitoring sys- tems (VMSs) fitted by November 1, to ensure the accurate monitoring and frequent reporting of vessel movement in line with new regulations and in compliance with
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Scallop vessels
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conservation objectives within Special Areas of Conservation (SAC). One VMS supplier, Succorfish, has been working closely with the Welsh Government to develop a sophisticated management tracking system that assists with the monitoring and recording of vessel movement. And, following a successful trial of the SC2 system within the Cardigan Bay scallop fishery, the technology is now being rolled out by the Welsh Government to other special areas of conservation. The low cost, high tech SC2 dual GSM and satellite communications system has been spe- cifically designed for the marine industry and also allows fishermen like Mark Roberts, owner