Defining Maritime Situational Awareness (MSA) in Modern Fisheries

Trackwell VMS integrated weather and oceanographic data for situational awareness at sea.
Fisheries Compliance in a Changing World 2026

Index of content Fisheries compliance is changing fast and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. Across regions and Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs), regulators are moving decisively toward fully digital monitoring and reporting systems that strengthen transparency, sustainability, and international cooperation. At Trackwell, we’re closely following these developments, with the aim […]
Enhancing Safety and Situational Awareness at Sea: Integrating Oceanographic & Weather Data with VMS

Modern fisheries monitoring is no longer just about vessel positions. Maintaining Situational Awareness at Sea has become a fundamental need as weather patterns grow more unpredictable and maritime operations become more complex. Fisheries Monitoring Centres (FMCs) require a clearer, more complete picture of what is happening at sea to ensure fleet safety. That’s why Trackwell […]
How does a Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) work?

Index of content Understanding how a vessel monitoring system works is essential for modern fisheries management. Authorities need to know where fishing vessels are and what they are doing to ensure compliance and sustainability. The Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) is the core technology that delivers this critical information. This guide provides a straightforward explanation […]
How Vessel Monitoring Systems protect our oceans from Illegal Fishing

Index of content Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing is a pervasive threat that undermines marine ecosystems, compromises global food security, and results in annual economic losses estimated in the tens of billions of dollars. To combat this, authorities require a reliable method to oversee vast stretches of ocean. The primary tool for this […]