Vessel Monitoring Systems
Reliable vessel tracking for fisheries, fleets and marine operations.
EMG’s Vessel Monitoring Systems, powered by Pinpoint Earth technology, help vessels stay connected, visible and compliant at sea. The system supports small-scale fishers, commercial fleets, regulators and programme managers with practical tracking tools built for real-world marine conditions.
From solar-powered devices for small vessels to more capable systems for larger boats and fleet operations, Pinpoint Earth technology helps turn vessel movement into usable information for safety, compliance and operational control.
Planning a VMS project?
VMS projects work best when the monitoring objective, vessel type, reporting needs and operating region are clear from the beginning. EMG can help identify the right device, reporting approach and deployment pathway.
Plan your VMS projectWhat is VMS?
Vessel visibility for safer, smarter fisheries.
Vessel Monitoring Systems help track vessel location, movement and operating status across fisheries and marine operations. For governments, regulators and programme managers, VMS supports visibility, geofence monitoring, compliance reporting and fleet oversight.
For fishers and vessel operators, VMS can support safety, emergency response, proof of activity, access to markets and better operational awareness. EMG’s approach is practical: simple installation, reliable reporting and tools that can scale from small pilot projects to larger fleet programmes.
Pinpoint Earth manifesto
Keeping vessels connected.
This video introduces the Pinpoint Earth mission and the role of practical vessel tracking in building safer, more transparent and better-connected fisheries.
How the system works
A practical vessel monitoring workflow from the vessel to the cloud platform.
01
Install device
A VMS device is installed on the vessel using the configuration suited to the vessel type, operating area and programme requirements.
02
Track activity
Vessel position and activity data are transmitted through satellite or cellular communication depending on the device, coverage and reporting setup.
03
Monitor zones
Geozones, port boundaries, restricted areas or operating zones can be used to support compliance, safety and programme management.
04
Manage insight
Data is brought into the Nexus platform so users can review vessel activity, device health, reports and fleet information.
System components
Pinpoint Earth technology is built around practical devices and the Nexus cloud platform.
Small-scale vessels
Pico VMS
Pico VMS is designed for small-scale and artisanal vessels that need simple, reliable vessel visibility without complex installation requirements.
- Solar-powered device option
- Designed for small boats
- Supports satellite or cellular connectivity
- Useful for safety, compliance and vessel visibility
Larger vessels
Pico Titan
Pico Titan is designed for larger powered vessels and demanding operating environments where fleets need resilient tracking, reporting and device capability.
- Built for larger powered vessels
- Designed for harsh marine conditions
- Supports fleet health monitoring
- Useful for higher-capability VMS deployments
Cloud platform
Nexus
Nexus is the cloud-based command centre that turns vessel tracking data into operational insight, reporting, geofence management and compliance proof.
- Fleet tracking and map views
- Custom geozones
- Device health diagnostics
- Secure data sharing for authorised users
Programme support
Deployment and reporting
EMG can help programmes match device type, reporting frequency, geofence design and data access to the needs of the fishery or fleet.
- Pilot planning and fleet rollout support
- Regulatory and private monitoring use cases
- Support for small-vessel and commercial fleets
- Regional implementation and partner coordination
What VMS can support
Tracking designed around real fisheries needs.
VMS can support a range of monitoring and operational goals. A project may focus on safety, compliance, fleet management, port activity, geofence reporting, small-vessel visibility or proof of fishing activity.
- Vessel tracking and fleet visibility
- Small-scale fisheries monitoring
- Commercial fleet management
- Geofence and port boundary monitoring
- Safety and emergency response support
- Compliance and statutory reporting
- Supply chain and buyer assurance
- Device health and operational diagnostics
- Pilot projects before larger rollout
- Data sharing with authorised users
Built for different vessel types
VMS does not need to be one-size-fits-all. The right setup depends on vessel size, power availability, operating area and monitoring objective.
Small vessels
Artisanal and inshore fisheries
Support smaller vessels that need simple, accessible tracking without complex installation or heavy onboard infrastructure.
Commercial vessels
Fleet and offshore operations
Support powered vessels and commercial fleets that need more robust reporting, device capability and programme oversight.
Programmes
Government and industry rollouts
Support monitoring programmes that need scalable deployment, consistent reporting and practical tools for fisheries management.
VMS Enquiry
Start with the right tracking setup.
EMG can help scope a VMS project based on vessel type, operating region, connectivity needs, reporting requirements and programme goals. Use the form below to tell us about your project, and EMG will help connect you with the most relevant partner.
Regional routing
EMG will review the enquiry and route it to the appropriate regional or technology partner based on where your project is located and what kind of support is needed.
- Americas
- East Asia / Southeast Asia
- Indian Ocean
- Africa
- Europe
- Oceania / Pacific Island States
