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Build solutions that suit your needs and support your workers in the field. Whether you're a fishing association, commercial fleet, or regulatory body — Deckhand works the way you do.
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Digital Logbook For
Fishing Vessels
Deckhand connects your field operations to your office with accurate, real-time data — even in the harshest environments. Collect what you need, report your bycatch, submit to regulators automatically, and stop losing data quality between the field and the back office.
- Approved for NOAA, PIRSA and MPI regulatory requirements
- Works offline at sea — only needs internet to send reports
- One-tap submission to regulators, no paper scramble
- Trusted by commercial fleets and environmental consultants
Your Data, Your Way
From the deck to the desk — one logbook platform for your entire operation.
Go Paperless At Sea
Replace paper logbooks with a rugged digital solution built for boats and vessels, even in harsh offshore environments.
Works Offline
Log catches, bycatch and effort data without signal. Connect when back in range to send reports.
Owner-Operator Metrics
Track compliance, catch trends and operational metrics in real time. Your data is your biggest asset — use it.
Automatic Regulatory Submission
Submit directly to NOAA, PIRSA, MPI and other regulators at the tap of a button. No manual paperwork required.
Ocean Data Collection
Capture environmental and scientific data alongside catch records. One platform for regulatory and research purposes.
Processor Integration
Digital fish tickets and pre-arrival catch data give processors everything they need before the boat docks.
Real-Time Data Collection and Transfer
See how a fishing association in Alaska teamed up with a data management company to better inform fishery health and management.
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Digital Fish Ticket System
Seafood processing companies are consolidating. Discover how optimising office reporting is saving them time and money.
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Enhance Data Accuracy and Compliance
The International Pacific Halibut Commission is moving to electronic reporting. See how they built a new review process using Deckhand.
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