Your Numbers, Handed Back: How to See What’s Working with Your Own Catch Data.
For the Alaska skipper running a serious operation. You already log it. Now you can use it. You know the feeling. You’re back at the dock, and the logbook is sitting there, another requirement, another stack of paper. You fill it in because you have to. But somewhere in the back of your mind, you’re […]
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The Skipper‘s Guide to Paperless Wheelhouses: Tools That Actually Work
Let’s clear the clutter and make your life on the water simpler Let‘s Be Honest About Your Wheelhouse Take a look around your wheelhouse. Chances are, there‘s a stack of paper logbooks somewhere. Maybe it‘s on the nav station, held down by a coffee mug. Maybe it‘s scattered across the chart table, pages marked with […]
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Solved!: 5 Ways to Eliminate Data Gaps in Multi-Vessel Operations
Practical solutions for fleet owners who want accurate records without the headache The Problem You Didn’t Know You Had If you run a multi-vessel operation, you’ve probably already built workarounds. Each boat has its own logbook, its own handwriting, its own skipper with their own system. Some are meticulous. Others get the job done, but […]
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5 Common Data Errors in Paper Logs (and How Digital Logs Prevent Them)
We’ve all been there. You’re back at the dock after a long trip, the catch is off, and now you’re staring at a stack of paper logbooks. You squint at your own handwriting from that 3 AM haul, try to remember if you wrote “20” or “200” pounds of bycatch, and hope you didn’t miss […]
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Electronic Logbooks for Small Fishing Operations: Is It Worth It?
Straight talk about going digital – without the tech nonsense Let’s Start with the Real Question You’re running a small fishing business. Maybe it’s just you, a boat, and a dream that’s been in the family for generations. Or maybe you’ve got a couple of crew and you’re making it work season by season. Either […]
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Vessel-Level Traceability for Seafood Processing Companies
The Processor’s Problem Isn’t Paper — It’s the Gap Between Vessel and Office If you run a seafood processing operation, you already know the traceability landscape is tightening. Retailers want chain of custody documentation. NOAA’s Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) requires importers to document chain of custody for over 1,100 species across 13 species groups. […]
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How Electronic Logbooks Streamline Fish Ticket Reporting for Seafood Processors
If you work in seafood processing, you know the drill. The boat pulls up. The catch comes off. And then the paperwork begins. Fish tickets, those critical documents that track every pound of seafood from vessel to processor, are the backbone of commercial fisheries management. They’re how regulators monitor quotas, how processors verify purchases, and […]
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Open-Source vs. Commercial Fishing Logbooks: The Hidden Costs of “Free”
Why that “free” logbook solution might be the most expensive choice for your fleet In the commercial fishing industry, margins are tight and every expense is scrutinized. When it comes to digital logbook software, the allure of “free” open-source solutions can be tempting. After all, why pay for something when you can get it for […]
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Navigating the SA Algal Bloom: How Goolwa PipiCo Uses Deckhand for Total Pipi Traceability
The South Australian coastline is currently experiencing a significant environmental event. A bloom of the Karenia species, a naturally occurring alga that is harmful to fish and some marine animals, is having a serious impact on marine life and the industries that depend on it, including fishing, aquaculture, and tourism. For seafood businesses operating in […]
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NOAA/AFMA/MPI Compliance Made Simple: A Checklist for Digital Logbook Reporting
Navigate international fisheries regulations with confidence using this practical guide to electronic logbook compliance For commercial fishing operations, regulatory compliance is non-negotiable. Whether you’re reporting to NOAA in US waters, AFMA in Australia, or MPI in New Zealand, the requirements are complex, the penalties for non-compliance are severe, and the paperwork is overwhelming. But here’s […]
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