Why Commit to Transparent Vessel Tracking

Vessel tracking data is a powerful tool in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, but current tracking methods have weaknesses that reduce their efficacy as a monitoring, control and surveillance tool. Data is only as powerful as it is accessible and usable.By moving vessel tracking out of the shadows and into the public domain, we move beyond mere monitoring and into true accountability. Open data doesn’t just track fishing vessels; it secures livelihoods, stabilizes regional economies and ensures that the ocean remains a resilient resource for generations to come.