The Fishing Boats (Satellite-Tracking Devices) (England) Scheme 2004 establishes regulations for the mandatory use of satellite-tracking devices on fishing vessels operating in England. This statutory instrument details the requirements, specifications, and operational procedures for these devices, aiming to enhance fisheries management, combat illegal fishing, and improve safety at sea. The scheme outlines the responsibilities of vessel owners, skippers, and relevant authorities in implementing and enforcing these tracking measures. It serves as a critical piece of legislation for the modern oversight of the fishing industry.

This document is a piece of primary legislation, specifically a statutory instrument, detailing technical and regulatory requirements for the fishing industry in England. Its purpose is to codify the mandatory use of satellite-tracking devices. As such, its reception is primarily within the legal and regulatory framework governing fisheries management, rather than public or critical review. The scheme's effectiveness would be assessed based on its contribution to fisheries control and compliance.