Vessel Monitoring System Regulations (Title 27 of Palau National Code).

The purpose of these Regulations is to implement the provisions of Title 27, Palau National Code, which provide for the monitoring of foreign fishing vessels in the coastal waters of the Republic. The Regulations provide for monitoring by way of Automatic Location Communicator. They prescribe rules for installation, operation and maintenance of such devices, and procedures in the case of malfunctioning. These Regulations will also apply to any other fishing vessel as prescribed by statute or by the Minister.