Key Messages & Vital Statistics
VMS Participation & Fleet Distribution
RFV Authorisation vs VMS Tracking (2022-2026)
Tracks the number of active vessels on the Record of Fishing Vessels (authorised to fish) compared with the total number currently reporting to the Commission VMS.
MTU Activations (WCPFC Direct vs FFA)
Demonstrates the distribution of MTU activations for vessels reporting directly to the Commission VMS (WCPFC) versus those routed through the FFA VMS gateway.
VMS Transmissions by Communication Channel
Percentage distribution of vessels reporting to the Commission VMS categorised by their active transmission channel, highlighting the heavy reliance on HALIOS and FFA gateways.
Compliance & Reporting Deficiencies
Alleged Infringements (CMM 2014-02 9a)
Number of VMS-related alleged infringement cases by event year concerning VMS reporting obligations. Most cases have historically resulted in no structural infractions following flag state investigations.
VMS Reporting Issues by Identification Source (2025)
Breakdown of VMS reporting issues tracked through Secretariat workflows, indicating that routine post-inspection processes identify the highest volume of anomalies.
MTU Audits by Top Approved Equipment Types (2022-2025)
Tracks the volume of MTU audit inspections reported to the WCPFC for the highest-utilised Approved MTU systems over the four-year reporting period.
Operational Data & Geographic Spread
Fished vs Did Not Fish Declarations by Top Flag CCMs (2025)
Annual summarisation of declared fishing activity across the Convention Area for the top reporting flag CCMs, contrasting vessels actively tracked against those remaining idle or operating outside the jurisdiction.
Average Reporting Rate by MTU Type (2025-2026)
Highlights the timeliness and reliability of position data across leading MTU variants. Note the robust performance of the FELCOM18 and iFleetONE systems.
Primary Equipment Faults by MTU Type
Workflow notifications categorised by equipment brand, demonstrating specific reporting anomalies largely associated with legacy CLS systems during batch data pulls.
Manual Position Reports by Flag CCM (2025 - 2026)
Summarisation of distinct vessels providing manual position reports via NAF strings to address transmission gaps, reflecting flag CCM efforts to retroactively validate vessel locations during system downtimes.
| Flag CCM | Total Distinct Vessels Submitting NAF Strings | MTUs Not Audited Since 2016 | Total VMS Tracking Count (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 58 | 3 | 304 |
| China | 47 | 1 | 157 |
| Korea (Republic of) | 37 | 6 | 58 |
| Chinese Taipei | 35 | 14 | 443 |
| Panama | 7 | 0 | 25 |
| Vanuatu | 6 | 0 | 30 |
| United States of America | 5 | 0 | 13 |
| Japan | 1 | 0 | 90 |