EMG develops monitoring technology platforms that are delivered by its operating companies and tailored to the realities of commercial fishing operations. These systems can be customised to suit local regulatory and operational requirements.
Our solutions combine rugged vessel-based hardware, intelligent software platforms, and advanced data analytics to deliver reliable monitoring and actionable insight.
Our approach prioritises simplicity, reliability, and usability. Equipment must operate in harsh marine environments, install easily on working vessels, and require minimal intervention from crews while providing regulators and fisheries managers with the information they need.
Electronic Monitoring (EM) systems provide transparent recording of fishing activity through vessel-mounted cameras and sensors.
These systems allow fisheries regulators to review catch handling, fishing operations, and compliance with regulatory requirements. EM systems can significantly reduce the need for human observers while increasing coverage and transparency.
EMG systems are designed to be practical for crews and efficient for review teams, combining high-quality video capture with intelligent recording focused on fishing activity rather than continuous recording of all vessel activity.
Key benefits include:
Continuous or sensor-triggered video recording
Reduced need for onboard human observers
Secure data storage and transfer
Transparent and verifiable fishing records
Modern fisheries monitoring generates large volumes of data from vessels, sensors, and video systems. EMG companies deliver shore-based software platforms that bring these data streams together into a clear and usable operational view.
These platforms allow regulators, fisheries managers, and operators to review activity, analyse trends, and ensure compliance efficiently.
By integrating vessel tracking, video review, and sensor data within a single platform, EMG solutions help turn monitoring data into useful information for fisheries management and fleet operations.
Key capabilities include:
Integrated tracking and video review platforms
Data analysis and reporting tools
Secure data management
Scalable systems suitable for national fisheries programmes
Unlike traditional systems that rely on vessel power or complex installation, our VMS solutions are designed to be simple to install, highly reliable, and capable of operating independently for extended periods.
These systems allow fisheries managers and regulators to monitor vessel location and activity while giving operators confidence that compliance requirements are met without disrupting normal fishing operations.
Key benefits include:
Solar-powered operation with minimal maintenance
Simple installation on a wide range of vessel types
Reliable global tracking using satellite connectivity
Designed specifically for advanced commercial fishing operations with additional features such as catch data collection, buoy tracking, weather data, and more
Fisheries programmes vary widely between regions, fleets, and regulatory frameworks. EMG companies work with governments, fisheries authorities, and fleet operators to deliver monitoring solutions that fit the needs of each fishery.
Systems can be deployed across large national programmes, regional fisheries initiatives, or targeted fleet deployments, depending on the regulatory and operational environment.
EMG solutions are designed to support:
Government-led national monitoring programmes
Regional or fishery-specific compliance initiatives
Fleet or industry-led monitoring programmes
Pilot projects and phased programme rollouts
This flexible approach allows fisheries managers to introduce monitoring systems gradually and responsibly, while ensuring fleets have the support needed to operate successfully within new regulatory frameworks.
Across all EMG technologies, the design philosophy remains consistent: systems must work for the people operating vessels every day.
By working closely with fishers and vessel operators, EMG companies develop solutions that are robust, easy to install, and practical in real working conditions, while still delivering the transparency and accountability modern fisheries require.