Register of approved Vessel Monitoring System units

The following is the register of AFMA approved Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) units for both installation and use in Commonwealth fisheries:

  1. Sailor (Thrane and Thrane) 6150 with the following software versions:

    a)  Thrane and Thrane 3027D Mini-C Non-SOLAS – 1.03

    b)  Thrane and Thrane 6194 Terminal Control Unit – 1.03

     Note: The unit must be configured in accordance with FFA Thrane & Thrane     Sailor 6140/6150 configuration before the AFMA DNID is downloaded.

  2. Sailor (Thrane and Thrane) 6140 with a 6194 TCU with the following software versions:

    a)  Thrane and Thrane 3027D Mini-C Non-SOLAS – 1.03

    b)  Thrane and Thrane 6194 Terminal Control Unit – 1.03

     Note: The unit must be configured in accordance with FFA Thrane & Thrane     Sailor 6140/6150 configuration before the AFMA DNID is downloaded.

  3. Sailor (Thrane and Thrane) Capsat transceiver model TT-3026S Mini-C, firmware version 2.12 or 2.21. Note: this unit does not meet type approval until the Data Network Identifier (DNID) has been loaded and the correct setting applied by the installer.
  4. Sailor (Thrane and Thrane) Capsat transceiver model TT-3026D Mini-C, using firmware version 2.21 or 2.26. Note: this unit does not meet type approval until the DNID has been loaded and the correct setting applied by the installer.
  5. Sailor (Thrane and Thrane) Capsat transceiver model TT-3022D, using software version 3.28 non-SOLAS Fishery DistFn-1, or software versions 3.11 or 3.24.
  6. Sailor (Thrane and Thrane) Capsat transceiver model TT-3022D, using software version 3.22 DOS and Easymail version 1.07 with firmware version 3.32.
  7. Furuno Mini-C Mobile Earth Station Transceiver Model Felcom 16 with Encrypted GPS utilising firmware version DCE F16 V03+FFA. Antenna Mount with the Furuno Felcom 16 in accordance with either of the following two options:

1. Pipe No: 20-007-3011-2, Code No. 100-183-262 ‘Mast Pipe’; or

2. a pipe of this description suitable for marine use

Where fitment of an Inmarsat D+ automatic location communicator has been authorised by AFMA in writing, the following unit is approved:

  1. Satamatics transceiver model SAT-201 including models A019B01, A029B01 – SAT-201C, A081B01 – SAT-201C-020, and A048B01 – SAT-201E-020-MF.

AFMA no longer approves Trimble VMS units for installation. These are units currently type approved for use only, not installation.

This means that installed Trimble VMS units can remain in use on vessels, however they are not approved for future installation on any vessel.

The following list of Trimble VMS units may only be used if currently installed:

Trimble Galaxy transceiver models:

  1. TNL 7001, using software version 5.10a
  2. TNL 8005 (Courier), using software version 5.10
  3. TNL 7005 (non solas), using software version 5.10
  4. TNL 8001 (Sentinel), using software version 5.10

All type approved VMS units must be fitted by an authorised installer.

If you have any questions in relation to VMS please contact the AFMA VMS area by phone on 1300 723 621 or by email vmsinfo@afma.gov.au.

Related documents

Installation and Maintenance Standards (PDF, 74kb)
DNID Download Agreement (PDF, 70kb)
Inmarsat D+ PID Download Form (PDF, 33kb)