VMS
Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) means, for purposes of this subpart, a satellite and/or cellular based system designed to monitor the location and movement of vessels using onboard VMS units that send Global Positioning System position reports to an authorized entity.
Source
50 CFR § 600.1500
Scoping language
In addition to the definitions in the Magnuson-Stevens Act and in 600.10, and the acronyms in 600.15, the terms and acronyms in this subpart have the following meanings: