Annual Report on the EHSP-SMA

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Page updated: 27 Aug 2026

Key Messages & Vital Statistics

134
Monthly VMS Records (2025)
Total monthly vessel records for 2025, representing an 18% decline from 164 in 2024.
96%
Longliners
Longliners continue to form the largest segment, making up 96% of the 134 monthly VMS vessel records.
0
Reported Infringements
No vessel sighting reports, transhipment reports, or alleged infringements were recorded in the EHSP-SMA during 2025.

Participation & Geographic Spread

Monthly VMS Vessel Presence (2021-2025)

Tracks the total number of unique vessels by month operating within the Eastern High Seas Pocket Special Management Area (EHSP-SMA).

2025 Unique Vessels by Flag CCM

Proportion of the 72 unique active vessels tracked via VMS by their flag CCMs.

2025 Unique Vessels by Gear Type

Distribution of vessel categories operating within the EHSP-SMA boundaries.

Compliance & Reporting Outcomes

VMS Entry and Exit Alerts (2025)

Reported entry and exit alerts generated through the Commission VMS by flag CCM for vessels operating or transiting.

 

Historical Compliance Case Outcomes

Outcomes of historic compliance cases evaluated under CMM 2010-02. Note: No cases have been reported under the replacement CMM 2016-02 from 2017 onwards.

Table 3: Number of vessels by Flag CCM and vessel type (2025)

CCMVessel TypeNumber of vessels on VMS

Reported entry alerts

Reported exit alerts

ChinaFish carrier3

3

3

ChinaLongliner32

42

42

FijiLongliner2

2

2

PanamaBunker1

1

1

El SalvadorPurse seiner1

1

1

Chinese TaipeiLongliner33

58

58