General fleet management platforms and VMS serve distinct purposes: Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) use satellite positioning and tamper-resistant shipboard transponders to transmit a vessel's location, course, and speed automatically to competent authorities.
Source: http://www.fao.org/fishery/topic/18044/en
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