United Kingdom and Norway - fisheries consultations: agreed record for 2023

Electronic data exchange

10.1 The Delegations noted the ongoing work towards introducing ERS and VMS in NEAFC based on the FLUX UN/CEFACT International Standard (Recommendation 19:2019) and agreed that the NEAFC ERS and VMS should be taken into consideration in the further development of new agreements on position reporting, and electronic catch and activity data.

10.2 The Delegations agreed to establish a Working Group of Electronic Reporting and Recording Experts in 2023. The Working Group should meet under the Terms of Reference set out in Annex I.

10.3 The Delegations highlighted that well-functioning and reliable reporting systems are essential for science, management, control and enforcement of fisheries regulations.