Intelligent E-Monitoring in Fisheries: Innovation and Catch Traceability

Industrial fishing is evolving toward more responsible practices. Today, sustainability, transparency, and regulatory compliance are central priorities for the sector.

In this context, the development of intelligent e-monitoring in fisheries has become essential. It helps better understand, track, and document fishing activities at sea.

Since 2023, the fishing company CAP BOURBON has been part of this transition. The company follows an innovation strategy aligned with its commitment to sustainable and responsible fishing.

A technological collaboration focused on traceability

To strengthen catch monitoring in the Patagonian toothfish fishery, CAP BOURBON partnered with THALOS.

The objective is clear. It is to develop an advanced intelligent e-monitoring solution that improves catch traceability.

Within this framework, the EMS OceanLive solution was adapted to meet specific operational needs. This technological upgrade enables deeper analysis of fishing data.

As a result, the system delivers several key capabilities.

• It automatically detects and identifies each caught specimen.
• It improves catch counting accuracy.
• It enhances bycatch monitoring.

Thanks to these capabilities, fishing data becomes more accurate and reliable.

Greater transparency in fishing operations

The integration of intelligent e-monitoring in fisheries improves operational transparency at sea.

Indeed, collected data is structured and available in real time. This supports better control and reporting of fishing activities.

Moreover, this approach meets increasingly strict regulatory requirements in the maritime sector.

Fishing operators can better demonstrate compliance and environmental commitment.

Real-world testing for a robust solution

This collaboration between CAP BOURBON and THALOS enabled real-world testing of the solution in operational conditions.

Therefore, system performance was assessed and improved directly in the field.

This experimentation phase was crucial. It helped refine a reliable e-monitoring solution adapted to the realities of industrial fishing.

This expertise also strengthened THALOS’ ability to respond to institutional tenders, including the one launched by the TAAF (French Southern and Antarctic Lands).

Innovation serving sustainable fisheries

Today, this technology contributes to modernizing fishery management.

It combines technological innovation with environmental responsibility. As a result, fishing practices are becoming more precise and sustainable.

In addition, it supports better marine resource management.

It plays a key role in the ongoing transformation of the maritime sector.