Tracking
Vessel Monitoring (VMS)
Collect, validate and display vessel positions from every terminal type.
- Inmarsat Mini-C
- Iridium SBD
- LTE trackers
- Polling & intervals
Tracking & Compliance
End-to-end vessel monitoring and electronic reporting.
Mobilware's VMS platform handles regulatory vessel tracking for fisheries authorities in Denmark, Sweden, the Faroe Islands, Germany, Greenland, Morocco and beyond. It collects positions from Inmarsat Mini-C terminals and Iridium SBD trackers, processes fisheries reports, and delivers validated data to national systems through standard interfaces such as FLUX, UVMS and Visma (Twoday).
Proven in national programmes
In daily use for fisheries monitoring in Denmark, Sweden, the Faroe Islands, Germany, Greenland, Morocco and more.
Every terminal, one platform
Inmarsat Mini-C, Iridium SBD trackers and LTE devices reporting into the same environment.
Standards-based exchange
FLUX, UVMS and Visma (Twoday) integrations deliver data in the formats authorities already use.
Fewer gaps, faster follow-up
Missing reports, terminal faults and zone events are flagged automatically for action.
- Morocco · Maritime Fisheries
The platform
Everything a fisheries monitoring centre needs
Eight connected modules, from the terminal on board to national and international data exchange.
Reporting
Electronic Reporting (ERS)
Process electronic logbook and fishing activity reports alongside position data.
- eLogbooks
- Fishing activity
- Landings
- Acknowledgements
Monitoring
Monitoring, Control & Surveillance
Give monitoring centres one view of fleet activity, events and exceptions.
- Live map
- Zones & ports
- Alerts
- Track replay
Governance
Vessel & Licence Register
Keep vessels, owners, terminals and licences in one register with full history.
- Vessels
- Owners
- Terminals
- Licences
Intelligence
Analytics & Reporting
Turn monitoring data into compliance statistics, dashboards and audit-ready reports.
- Dashboards
- Compliance KPIs
- Data quality
- Exports
Interoperability
Integration
Exchange fisheries data securely with national, regional and EU systems.
- FLUX
- UVMS
- Visma (Twoday)
- REST API
Field operations
Fleet & Owner Access
Role-based access for vessel owners, service providers and inspectors.
- Owner portal
- Inspectors
- Service providers
- Permissions
Assurance
Security & Audit
Legally robust data with a complete trail of every report, poll and change.
- Audit trail
- Encryption
- Retention rules
- Evidence exports
Capabilities
A complete VMS for authorities and fleets
Everything a fisheries monitoring centre needs, from the terminal on board to the national data exchange.
01
Position collection
Scheduled and on-demand position, speed and course reports from satellite and cellular terminals.
02
Polling & interval control
Poll terminals and change reporting intervals remotely, for example when vessels enter closed or sensitive areas.
03
Vessel & licence register
Vessels, owners, terminals, licences and permits kept in one register, with full change history.
04
Electronic reporting (ERS)
Transport and processing of electronic logbook and fishing activity reports, with acknowledgements where supported.
05
Zones & geofencing
EEZs, closed areas, ports and custom zones, with entry and exit events and port-visit detection.
06
Alerts & exceptions
Missing reports, power-down, terminal tampering, speed or zone violations, routed to the right operator.
07
Authority integration
FLUX, UVMS and Visma (Twoday) interfaces, plus REST APIs and file-based exchange for national systems.
08
Monitoring centre portal
Live map, vessel history and track replay, report inspection and case notes for MCS teams.
09
Fleet & owner access
Role-based access for authorities, service providers, vessel owners and inspectors.
10
Analytics & reporting
Fleet activity, effort, reporting compliance and data-quality statistics, exportable for audits.
11
Security & audit trail
Every report, poll and configuration change is logged and traceable for legal and evidential use.
12
Rollout & support
Terminal installation guidance, onboarding of fleets and 24/7 operational support.
In detail
Built on years of fisheries monitoring experience
Our VMS has grown with the authorities that use it. These are the building blocks behind every national deployment.
01
Inmarsat Mini-C
The long-established global standard for regulatory VMS.
- Programmed position reporting at intervals set by the authority
- Remote polling and interval changes from the monitoring centre
- Power-down, antenna and alert messages handled as events
- Deep experience with terminal configuration and type-approved setups
02
Iridium SBD trackers
Truly global coverage, including the polar waters around Greenland.
- Short Burst Data positions with low latency and compact messages
- Two-way commands for interval changes and configuration
- Well suited to smaller vessels and high-latitude operations
- Decoding and validation of multiple tracker families
03
Fisheries reporting
Electronic logbook and activity reports alongside position data.
- Electronic logbook (ERS) message transport and processing
- Fishing activity, landing and related reports linked to vessel tracks
- Acknowledgement return to the vessel where the workflow supports it
- Validation and cross-checking of reports against VMS positions
04
Standard interfaces
Integrated with the major fisheries data-exchange standards.
- FLUX (UN/CEFACT) for international fisheries data exchange
- UVMS integration for EU Union VMS environments
- Visma (Twoday) fisheries system integration
- REST APIs and agreed file formats for national and regional systems
05
Monitoring, control & surveillance
Tools that support inspection and the fight against IUU fishing.
- Live fleet map with track history and replay
- Zone, port and closed-area events with time-stamped evidence
- Exception queues for missing or inconsistent reporting
- Case notes and exports for inspections and legal follow-up
06
Data quality & governance
Reliable data that holds up in audits and enforcement.
- Completeness, plausibility and duplicate checks on incoming data
- Full audit trail of reports, polls and configuration changes
- Role-based access and secure, encrypted data exchange
- Configurable data retention to match national regulation
How it works
From vessel to fisheries authority
- 01
Report
The vessel terminal sends positions, and the e-logbook sends fishing activity reports.
- 02
Transport
Data travels over Inmarsat Mini-C, Iridium SBD or LTE, depending on terminal and coverage.
- 03
Process
The platform decodes, validates and enriches each report, and matches it to the right vessel and licence.
- 04
Monitor
Monitoring-centre staff see live positions, zone events and exceptions, and can poll vessels on demand.
- 05
Exchange
Data reaches national and international systems through FLUX, UVMS, Visma (Twoday) or APIs, with acknowledgements returned where supported.
VMS data flow. Vessel: Terminal / e-logbook → Transport: Satellite, LTE → Gateway: Gateway → Authority: Authority VMS, E-log system
Why it matters
Trusted by fisheries authorities across the North Atlantic and beyond.
From the Baltic to the Arctic waters around Greenland and the Atlantic coast of Morocco, our VMS supports authorities that need dependable, legally robust vessel monitoring. Each deployment reflects local regulation, terminal fleets and national systems, while sharing one proven platform. That experience means faster rollouts, fewer surprises and a partner who understands both the technology on board and the processes in the monitoring centre.
One platform for terminals, reports and data exchange.
Fisheries monitoring rarely runs on a single technology. Fleets mix Inmarsat Mini-C terminals, Iridium SBD trackers and near-shore LTE devices, while authorities must exchange data with national registers, EU systems and neighbouring states. Our VMS brings it all together: one gateway for every terminal type, one view of every vessel, and standard interfaces such as FLUX, UVMS and Visma (Twoday) for clean, timely data exchange.
Turning fisheries data into actionable insight.
Beyond tracking, the platform helps authorities capture reports correctly the first time, check them against each other, keep data quality high and turn it all into decisions.
Data capture
Guided Fisheries Data Capture
Faster, more consistent reporting on board and at the quay, with less manual typing.
- Pre-filled trip and position data
- Species and gear code lists
- Works offline on board
Validation
Species & Catch Validation
Cross-check logbook, landing and sales figures automatically for every trip.
- Species, area and gear rules
- Logbook vs landing checks
- Deviation flags for review
Data quality
Fisheries Data Quality Monitoring
Detect missing, late, duplicate or inconsistent reports across all connected sources.
- Completeness checks
- Inconsistency detection
- Follow-up queues
Decision support
Fisheries Analytics & Decision Support
Give fisheries managers, analysts and inspectors a clear view of activity and trends.
- Effort and landing statistics
- Trend analysis
- Scheduled management reports
Operations
Inside the VMS portal
From fleet dashboard to the complete life of a single report. Select a view, then click the screenshot to see it at full resolution.
Operations
Dashboard
Live vessel positions on the map with fishing zones and restricted areas, fleet status, Iridium message volumes, latest events, system health and recent e-log submissions in one view.
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Device and network support
Support is subject to device-specific integrations and certification. Not every terminal supports every e-logbook workflow.
- Available
Inmarsat Mini-C
Position reporting, polling and interval control
- Available
Iridium SBD trackers
Position reporting and two-way commands
- Pending confirmation
Iridium Certus
IP-based reporting
- Pending confirmation
Mobilware LTE trackers
Near-shore cellular reporting
For fisheries authorities
Discuss national VMS and e-reporting infrastructure, endpoints and rollout.
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Questions we're often asked
Which terminal families are supported?
Inmarsat Mini-C, Iridium SBD, Iridium Certus and Mobilware-developed LTE tracking devices, subject to device-specific integrations and certification.
How are e-logbook acknowledgements handled?
Where the terminal and authority workflow support it, acknowledgements are returned from the authority system through the gateway to the vessel.
Can satellite and LTE tracking be combined?
Yes — the gateway abstracts transport so satellite and cellular reports from the same fleet are handled in one environment.
Where is the VMS in use today?
Fisheries authorities and fleets in Denmark, Sweden, the Faroe Islands, Germany, Greenland and Morocco, among other countries, use our VMS for regulatory vessel monitoring.
Which data-exchange standards do you support?
FLUX, UVMS and Visma (Twoday) integrations are in production, alongside REST APIs and agreed file formats for national and regional systems.
Can reporting intervals be changed remotely?
Yes. Monitoring-centre staff can poll vessels and change reporting intervals on supported terminals, for example when a vessel enters a closed area.
How do you handle missing reports?
The platform tracks expected reporting for every vessel. Missing reports, power-down and terminal faults raise alerts so operators can follow up quickly.
Is the data suitable for enforcement?
Every report, poll and configuration change is logged with time stamps and source, giving an audit trail that supports inspections and legal follow-up.
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