NPFC 2024 Vessel Monitoring System Overview

This report presents data from the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) for 2024, including a summary of monthly activities by Member/CNCP and an identification of data gaps encountered throughout the year. It also describes the way forward developed in the intersession to address inconsistencies in reporting of zone entry and exit. Furthermore, this report provides a comparative analysis of transshipment locations in 2024 using data from VMS and other reported sources presents some considerations for the incorporation of AIS data into VMS analyses.
Note: All data reflecting Russia’s 2024 effort is to be considered preliminary as their annual report is not yet published.
Secretariat Note: Report Updated to revise the numbers 10 March 2025