The vessel is fitted with a type approved Automatic Location Communicator (ALC),approved under the Fisheries (Satellite Vessel Monitoring) Regulations 1993. To be a type approved ALC, the ALC must meet Government standards that include requirements to ensure accuracy in the data reported and prevent tampering. The satellite monitoring device is located in a sealed unit, inspected by a Fishery Officer prior to departure, and protected with a mechanism to indicate if the unit has been accessed or tampered with.