VMS data sent by fishing ships are transmitted to a collection, processing and backup center, known as FMC , in theory by a state.
The national FMC must be able to communicate with other FMCs.
It must integrate:
a high-performance GIS: (Geographic Information System) with calculation of distances, definition of zones and ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
a database to record ships’ data (ID , MMSI ,IMO , owner, type of fishing, licences, etc)
data-reporting and data-management
an alerts management system (alerts system: erroneous recording in the future...)
technical alerts: GPS loss, dome opening, aerial disconnected, etc)
ship functioning alerts: zone of entry/exit, ZEE (Exclusive Economic Zone) or port, speed in zone, etc)