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Important update 25 October 2023
The roll-out of inshore vessel monitoring system (I-VMS) devices has restarted for both over and under six metre vessels, ahead of legal requirements which are expected to come into force in April 2024.
Fishers purchasing an I-VMS device can claim grant funding of up to 1,050 per vessel before the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund closes.??The deadlines are as follows:
- Vessels six to twelve metres: 30 November 2023
- Vessels under six metres: 18 December 2023
Any fishers yet to organise an I-VMS device for their vessel should follow the guidance appropriate to their vessel size and book an installation as soon as possible.
For more information on the roll-out details, please see our?guidance pages for six to twelve metre vessels and/or under six metre vessels.
Contents
- Introduction
- Funding for Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) devices
- Timescale
- Funding Criteria
- Apply now
- After you apply
Introduction
This page provides an overview of funding available for the Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) scheme for English under 12m vessels and how to apply.
For more information on about I-VMS devices and the installation process, please refer to our general guidance pages.
Funding for Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) devices
Initial costs associated with the installation of MMO type approved I-VMS devices can be reimbursed through grant funding from the European Maritime & Fisheries Fund (EMFF), up to the value of 1,050 per vessel.
The scheme provides financial support for eligible fishers to purchase and install an I-VMS device on board their vessel ahead of the introduction of new legislation that will make it a legal requirement to have an I-VMS device on board English vessels.
If you have any questions relating to the purchase of a non-type approved device, please contact our grants team using the contact details at the bottom of this page.
Timescales
I-VMS devices must be installed and operational before the introduction of the I-VMS Statutory Instrument (SI), which is not expected to come into effect in April 2024.
The process for claiming funding has been streamlined and fishers should now claim their EMFF grant by providing invoice and proof of purchase from their preferred supplier. Your device does not need to be installed for you to make a claim.
Successful grant applications will be processed within three to five working days upon receipt of all required information.
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