Dynamic Data Logger

The DDL is a complete commercial fisheries software solution & electronic logbook. It is a touch screen ready application that captures marine data in real-time and/or after the fishing activity has taken place. The DDL can be linked to a GPS receiver and it incorporates a GIS utility for easy viewing of vessel movements and other operational fishing data.

The DDL includes a reporting module for the creation and mailing of fishing reports. These include logbook compliance reports as defined by the EU regulations (EU 1966/2006, EU 1566/2007), AFMA regulations, the NZ ministry of fisheries reporting requirements, NOAA and other management agencies.

The DDL can also compile reports required by commercial fishing companies for their own internal use. Additionally, it can be used by all other authorised data recipients such as: scientists, compliance agencies, commercial users, fish markets, observers, program managers, etc.

Drop-down lists used in the DDL are pre-populated by using the extensive Olfish database in order to maintain data integrity, thus minimising typos and saving time. New fields and values can also be added as necessary. The DDL is highly customisable, and it can be easily modified to address vastly different data recording and reporting needs. The DLL output (Reports) can be in the form of normal text, CSV, XML or even formal logsheets, as may be required by compliance authorities.

The DDL can use virtually any of the existing communication technologies on-board fishing vessels, including: Inmarsat, Iridium, SkyMate, Boatracs, GSM/GPRS, etc.

Additionally the DDL can be used to collect and report on any other data and vessel activities other than fishing, such as environmental, chemical or physical marine surveys.

The DDL deploys an end-to-end transmission protocol that allows users to transmit secure XML reports, using X.509 digital certificates and W3C XML security standards. The DDL digitally signs and encrypts XML reports before sending it to the authorities. Documents are signed using XML signatures and encrypted using hybrid XML Encryption.

The DDL is easily configured to show only relevant fields, it also allows the “carry-over” of consistent data (such as vessel names). Certain fields can be made compulsory and the user can decide which fields should be visible and in which phase of the fishing trip (for example: trip start, setting, hauling, gear used and end).

Versions:

Vessel version, for use by vessels during fishing operations.
Shore version that allows data from many vessels to be stored and visualised together.