Guidance

List of I-VMS type approved devices for under 12 metre English vessels

Information to support commercial fishers on under 12 metre English vessels.

Important update – April 2024

The I-VMS roll-out programme closed in December 2023, with over 80% of the English under-12 metre inshore fleet purchasing a device and claiming back £1.3 million of European Maritime & Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for purchase and installation costs.

Vessels will need have a type approved device installed and operating when the new legislation comes into effect, which we expect to happen in 2024.

Purchasing a device is the first step in preparing for this new legislation. Fishers should now arrange installation of their devices as a priority.

Please visit our guidance pages for further information on next steps to purchase or install a device.

Approved Devices

The following tracking devices have passed the MMO I-VMS type approval process, by meeting the I-VMS device specification of requirements. All products have undergone evaluation under the I-VMS approval process and are expected to last for at least five years provided they are handled appropriately. All of these products have been designed in order to be suitable for vessels with or without on-board power.

Fishers should consider the suitability of each device for the vessel and their business, including any warranties, support services, costs and payment plans that suppliers may offer.

Device provider Fulcrum Maritime Systems Ltd Succorfish Ltd
Approved I-VMS tracking device Nemo SC2
Date of approval Nov-21 Nov-21
Product adaptable for all vessels Yes Yes
Power options Onboard electrics, Solar Onboard electrics, Solar, Power pack

Companies

Company name: Fulcrum Maritime Systems Ltd

Device name: CLS Nemo

Date of approval: November 2021

Website: https://fulcrum-maritime.groupcls.com/nemo-i-vms-type-approved-device/

Contact telephone number: +44 (0)1708 788 400 UK

Product adaptable for all vessels: YES

Dimensions: 222 x 127 x 105mm

Supplier response to service/support questions.

Company name: Succorfish Ltd

Device name: SC2

Date of approval: November 2021

Website: www.succorfish.com

Contact telephone number: +44 (0)1914 476 883 UK

Product adaptable for all vessels: YES

Dimensions: 210 x 95 x 55mm

Supplier response to service/support questions.

Service Support Pack - Succorfish

Published 26 November 2021
Last updated 18 January 2024 + show all updates
  1. Update 18 January 2024

  2. 7 December 2023 update

  3. Update to service support packs

  4. I-VMS update 16 August 2023

  5. I-VMS update

  6. Added updated dated 19th June

  7. List of approved devices updated following results of independent testing.

  8. 25 April 2023 update.

  9. Update 21st April

  10. I-VMS update 21/10/2022

  11. Changes to page in line with reinstatement of Maritime Systems and extension of tranche 1 dates

  12. I-VMS Updates to page

  13. First published.