Ministry for Primary Industries

Observer Device

Fisheries Observers help us to manage our fisheries sustainably. They collect information onboard commercial fishing vessels to independently verify data on fish being caught.
This includes catch information and amounts for all species caught.
The current devices used by the observers have struggled in the saltwater and damp environment and are now reaching the end of their usable life.
The key objective of this procurement is to obtain a new, reliable and robust waterproof device to collect information on fish biology in a marine wet factory environment.
This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of data gathering, ultimately supporting sustainable fishing practices and better resource management.

Department/Business Unit: Fisheries New Zealand