On 1 November, AFMA began ‘Operation VMS Crackdown’ to target Commonwealth fisheries operators that are not complying with the requirement to have a VMS operating at all times.
Tod Spencer, Senior Manager, Intelligence, Planning and Data Management, was happy with the results of the crackdown. “So far only one boat has been ordered to port as a result of this campaign, so it’s really pleasing to see operators making a concerted effort to work with AFMA to ensure their units are operating correctly,” he said.
