Fishing boats to be monitored

A new initiative to monitor illegal fishing practices was announced at a recent regional fishing meeting in the Philippines. All vessels passing through exclusive economic zones of Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission [WCPFC] member countries – including the Cooks – from high sea areas will soon have to switch on vessel monitoring systems (VMS).

A new initiative to monitor illegal fishing practices was announced at a recent regional fishing meeting in the Philippines. All vessels passing through exclusive economic zones of Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission [WCPFC] member countries – including the Cooks – from high sea areas will soon have to switch on vessel monitoring systems (VMS).