Introduction of a Fishing Vessel Monitoring System (VMS)

The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has contracted MEP to develop, in close consultation with the Department of Fisheries (DoF) of Myanmar, a detailed technical and operational proposal for the introduction of a Vessel Monitoring system (VMS).

Developing a detailed technical and operational proposal for the introduction of a Vessel Monitoring system (VMS), the agreed strategy is to source an up to date VMS system for DoF through a lease agreement whereby a modern VMS service would be made available to the already established DoF VMS centre in Naypyitaw over a web connection. The project is about to move onto the next stage, which includes development of the standard operating procedures and assistance of procurement and commissioning of inshore patrol vessels.