Policy paper

Remote electronic monitoring: large pelagic trawlers

What remote electronic monitoring (REM) is and which large pelagic vessels must have it.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 9 November 2026

Applies to England

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Remote electronic monitoring requirement: large pelagic trawlers fishing in English waters

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Remote electronic monitoring (REM) will become mandatory for large pelagic trawlers. It is expected to be a statutory requirement from November 2028, subject to parliamentary timings.

REM requirements will apply to: 

• large pelagic trawlers of all nationalities fishing in English waters
• English-registered large pelagic trawlers wherever they operate

Read more about what REM is, what REM will be used for and see if you will need REM.