A part of Queensland’s Sustainable Fisheries Strategy 2017-2027 is a policy mandate requiring VTUs to be fitted by operators of net, crab, and line boats (including tenders) by 1st January 2019 (and all other commercial fishing boats by 1 January 2020).
Pole Star is widely recognised as a leading provider of fisheries Vessel Monitoring System (VMS), Vessel Tracking Unit (VTU), and satellite airtime (VMS reporting services) to the regulatory and commercial fisheries sector. Since 1998 we have continued to serve multiple government agencies, RFMOs, fishing companies, and fishermen worldwide.
A part of Queenslandʼs Sustainable Fisheries Strategy 2017-2027 is a policy mandate requiring VTUs to be fitted by operators of trawl, net, crab, and line boats (including tenders) by 1st January 2019 (and al other commercial fishing boats by 1 January 2020). In support, Pole Star provides dual AFMA type approved / Queensland authorised VTUs inc. Orbcomm / Skywave ST6100 and also the Ground Control RockFleet unit, along with associated VMS reporting services. Permanent holders of commercial fishing boat licences can apply for a rebate for the cost of vessel tracking unit(s) and professional installation up to the stipulated amount from the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA).
Vessels with pre-existing VTUs on board, if compatible, may nominate this equipment as a secondary VTU to be used in case of failure of the primary unit. Pole Star wi l integrate and place the back-up unit in cold standby mode at no cost to the operator if using a Pole Star sourced primary VTU, or at $10.00 AUD / month if using a 3rd party supplied VTU. Use of a back-up VTU wi l ensure continued compliant fishing operations in the event of a primary VTU failure until the unit is repaired or replaced.
Conscious of the operatorʼs investment, Pole Star can also provide the operator with web-access to their own “private-VMS” system providing for the tracking, monitoring, and activity analysis, as well as additional safety3 (last known position). Our customer services and technical support operations teams are available 24/7 to support this activity.
To answer all your questions or for more information please contact Pole Star to discuss your Queensland Fisheries VMS implementation requirements.
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