Provision of vessel monitoring system mobile communication service
Tender Overview
About this tender
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority is seeking a provider for a Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) mobile communication service. This service involves reliable satellite and/or cellular data connectivity to transmit near-real-time vessel position and compliance data from fishing vessels to shore systems. The service is required across all Australian states and territories, including Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania. Likely capability requirements include managed satellite communications such as Inmarsat or Iridium multi-bearer systems, SIM and data provisioning, device and terminal integration support, monitoring, and service management with high availability for remote maritime operations.
Frequently asked questions
- AFMA is seeking a provider for a Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) mobile communication service for reliable satellite and/or cellular data connectivity.
- The service involves transmitting near-real-time vessel position and compliance data from fishing vessels to shore systems with high availability for remote maritime operations.
- The service is required across all Australian states and territories: Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania.
- Likely requirements include managed satellite communications (such as Inmarsat or Iridium multi-bearer systems), SIM and data provisioning, device and terminal integration support, monitoring, and service management with high availability.
- The tender reference number is AFMA 2026-27-2.
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