Electronic Logbook For Maritime Operations

Replace Paper Logbooks

Digital Fishing Logbook Software Built for the Maritime Industry

Deckhand is an at-sea data collection platform. As a staple in your wheelhouse electronics array, Deckhand empowers fishermen, seafood processors, and other fishing industry stakeholders to easily record catches, bycatch, and transmit necessary fishing business data.

Maintenance, catch and effort, required regulatory logs, crew safety, drills, and more — Deckhand is the only electronic logbook platform you need.

Electronic catch recording and trip reporting
Regulatory-compliant for NOAA, PIRSA, MPI and more
Works fully offline — no internet required at sea
Approved in the US, Australia, and New Zealand
Supports fishing vessels, processors, and regulators
Dedicated onboarding and ongoing support

Who Uses Deckhand

Built to Grow With Your Organisation

Deckhand is a global product and anyone can use it for both regulatory and business purposes. Currently, Deckhand is an approved electronic logbook for regulators across the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Deckhand can also be found as an industry (non-regulatory) solution for fishermen, tender operators, and seafood processors.

Individual owner-operator vessels
Commercial fishing fleets of any size
Government agencies and fisheries regulators
Marine research institutions and universities
Seafood processors and buying stations
Fishing associations and vessel cooperatives

Key Features

Logbook Software Built for the Boat

Every feature is designed for life at sea — fast data entry, offline capability, and compliance-ready reporting.

Native iOS App

Built for iPad with large buttons, glove-friendly interface, and bright-screen mode for all wheelhouse conditions.

Works Offline

Full data capture without internet. An internet connection is only needed to send reports.

Compliance Reports

Generate regulatory-compliant reports at the tap of a button — ready to submit to any authority.

Fleet Dashboard

Fleet managers and operators get real-time visibility across all vessels from one dashboard.

Custom Workflows

CatchFlow™ IDE lets you build tailored workflows for any fishery, gear type, and regulatory requirement.

Secure & Backed Up

Enterprise-grade security with automatic backups. Your fishing data is always safe and retrievable.

Testimonials

Hear From Our Customers

At some point in the near future, we will be required to do all submissions electronically and it is amazing the Deckhand is helping get ahead of the game and give people opportunity to lead in that change and create solutions that fit the fleet rather than be forced into unexpected regulation or role change.

Lauren Howard Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association

Deckhand saves me hours every trip. It works the way I work — whether I've got a signal or not — and it's a lot easier to carry than those big federal logbooks. What I really appreciate is that the Deckhand team actually listens; every update makes the app better because they take user feedback seriously. It's made keeping records simple instead of a chore.

Michael Offerman F/V Pacific Sojurn

Deckhand has been a game changer for our fleet. SEPFA is the principal association for the 160 vessels in the South Eastern Rock Lobster fleet in South Australia, and we've been using the Deckhand Electronic Logbook for nearly a decade. Before, our fishermen used to spend hours filling out paper logbooks — not only time-consuming, but prone to errors. With Deckhand, everything is much more efficient and accurate.

Nathan Kimber Executive Officer, SEPFA

The Deckhand Logbook has been a game-changer for me. I used to spend hours every trip manually recording data. Now, with this streamlined tool, I save 20–30 minutes a day. Deckhand's clear layout makes it easy to record sets and catch data, reducing the chance of errors and ensuring compliance. The ability to work offline is a lifesaver when I'm in remote areas.

Garrett Elwood F/V Western Freedom

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deckhand Logbook Software? +

Deckhand is an at-sea data collection platform. Deckhand empowers fishermen, seafood processors, and other fishing industry stakeholders to easily record and report trip data — digitally, accurately, and compliantly.

Who can use Deckhand? +

How do I get Deckhand? +

Please call your local representative:

United States: 1 (360) 220-8674 / 1 (360) 594-1995
Australia: +61 8 7100 1397
New Zealand: +64 (0)4 385 9285

Or book a free demo from this website and one of our specialists will walk you through the platform.

Why use Deckhand? +

As a company founded by fishermen, we believe your fishing data is your biggest asset. Deckhand ensures your logbook data is collected as you work, the way you work — and provides the pathways to get the right data into the right hands at the right time.

Can I go back and look at my past fishing activity? +

Yes. All data recorded in the Deckhand app is archived and viewable in summaries and reports showing an array of catch and business metrics relevant to your operation.

I'm usually out of cellular range. How do I submit reports? +

Deckhand is designed to work in offline environments. All data is stored locally on your device. An internet connection is only needed to send reports — you never lose a record, even in the most remote fishing grounds.

Can fishing associations use Deckhand? +

Absolutely. If you are a vessel cooperative, trade association, or other type of fishermen's organisation, Deckhand is a powerful tool for your membership. Use our CatchFlow™ workflow customisation engine to tailor Deckhand to your organisation's specific needs.