Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 23 September 2025.
Rosie Duffield
Independent, Canterbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of forthcoming legislation relating to IVMS licensing on small-scale shellfish fisheries.
Angela Eagle
The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
All English under 12 metre fishing vessels have been required to have a functioning iVMS system on board since 12 May 2025. iVMS provides vessel level data on position, course, and speed for under12 m English fishing vessels including those involved in small-scale shellfish fisheries. This information will be used to support decisions on fisheries management planning, conservation efforts, statistical and scientific analysis, compliance, and law enforcement.
Yes1 person thinks so
No4 people think not
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