Service: Vessel Monitoring Systems
Fangstr is a complete solution for professional fishing fleets who need to provide catch logs and tracking information – usually for regulatory purposes. Utilizing Ground Control’s RockFLEET hardware, the team at Fangstr have created a powerful software and reporting app that captures and transmits departure points (DEP), catch reports (DCA) and port calls (POR).
This information can be automatically transmitted to the regulatory authority, formatted correctly for seamless integration with their systems. The location tracking and catch reporting is also very useful for fishing fleet managers, so you can see in real-time what’s happening at sea.
The ruggedized and waterproof RockFLEET transmits location and telemetry data via both cellular and satellite, using least-cost routing, an important consideration in this instance.
Based in Tromsø, Norway, GoFish delivers digital catch reporting for tourist fisheries. GoFish Start is their ‘beginner’ solution, offering catch registration, automatic reporting, digital guest registration, customs documentation, boat booking, ‘no-go’ zones and emergency alerts. GoFish Pro adds real-time tracking of boats, and support for affiliated systems: AIS, Guard Systems and Trackunit.
In countries where legislation requires that fishing vessels report their associated catch, zero catch or released fish – such as Norway – GoFish is an essential app to ensure compliance and protect marine resources.
The team behind GoFish – Dualog – first developed the commercial catch reporting app Fangstr, and have used that expertise to deliver GoFish. Ground Control provides them with both tracking and communication capabilities; the robust and reliable RockFLEET device transmits their data using, in this instance, cellular only, as there is good coverage in the areas where tourists are encouraged to fish.
Pivotel supports fisheries regulators and fishermen in Australia and New Zealand with the mass deployment of mandated VMS systems and remote satellite communications for their marine vessels. Their solution is used to monitor quota in near real-time; monitor compliance with area and seasonal closures; supply evidence for investigations where needed; validate logbook entries on when/where fishing took place, and estimate fish stock levels.
Leveraging Pivotel’s online tracking portal, Tracertrak, the fixed mount RockFLEET devices provide real-time tracking and historical location information to the VMS (Vessel Monitoring System) licence holder to ensure compliance with government regulations.
The RockFLEET devices are waterproof, ruggedized and easy to install on vessels, making them perfect for remote installations and coping with tough marine conditions. Pivotel’s platform also supports data provided by the RockSTAR, our handheld, portable tracking and IoT solution which is ideal for river fishing and shellfish divers.