NEMO: A Smart Vessel Monitoring System for Safer Fisheries in Indonesia
- May 23
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 23
As fisheries activities continue to grow across Indonesia, access to a reliable Vessel Monitoring System has become increasingly important. Fisheries authorities need accurate data to support sustainable resource management, while fishermen require practical tools that help them comply with regulations without adding complexity to their daily operations.
Developed by CLS, NEMO is a Vessel Monitoring System designed specifically for small-scale fisheries. Combining vessel tracking, communication, safety features, and automated reporting in a single device, it helps make fisheries monitoring simpler, safer, and more efficient.
Why Fisheries Monitoring Matters
Effective fisheries management depends on reliable information. Understanding where vessels operate and ensuring compliance with fishing regulations helps authorities make informed decisions while protecting marine resources for future generations.
Monitoring also delivers direct benefits to fishermen. Improved visibility, better communication, and enhanced safety contribute to more efficient operations, particularly in Indonesia, where fishing activities often take place across vast coastal and offshore areas.
Yet many traditional monitoring solutions were developed for large commercial fleets and are not always adapted to the realities of small-scale fisheries. This creates a need for affordable, user-friendly technologies that can support both fishermen and fisheries authorities.
NEMO: A Vessel Monitoring System for Small-Scale Fisheries
NEMO was developed to meet these specific challenges. More than a simple tracking device, it provides a complete monitoring solution that supports vessel tracking, communication, and regulatory reporting.
One of its key advantages is hybrid connectivity. When vessels operate within mobile network coverage, NEMO uses terrestrial communications to transmit data efficiently. As vessels move farther offshore, the system automatically switches to satellite communications, ensuring uninterrupted reporting without requiring any action from the crew.
As a modern Vessel Monitoring System, NEMO helps fisheries authorities maintain visibility over vessel activities while reducing the administrative burden on fishermen. Automatic reporting supports compliance requirements and contributes to greater transparency across fisheries management programs.
Improving Safety and Daily Operations
Safety remains a priority for fishermen, especially when operating in remote areas with limited communication coverage. To support crews at sea, NEMO includes a dedicated assistance button that allows users to send alerts whenever support is needed.
The device is also designed for everyday fishing operations. Easy to install and requiring minimal maintenance, it is built to withstand demanding marine environments while remaining simple to use.
Key Benefits:
Automatic position reporting
Hybrid satellite and mobile connectivity
Emergency assistance button
Solar-powered operation
Waterproof and rugged IP67 design
Easy installation and maintenance
These features make NEMO particularly well suited to small-scale fishing vessels operating across Indonesia's diverse maritime regions.
Supporting Digital Fisheries Management
Today, effective fisheries management goes beyond vessel tracking. Catch reporting and traceability are becoming increasingly important for regulatory compliance and sustainable fisheries.
NEMO can be integrated with FishLog, CLS's electronic logbook solution, enabling fishermen to record and submit catch information more efficiently. Together, these solutions help reduce paperwork, simplify reporting processes, and support seafood traceability initiatives.
By combining vessel monitoring, catch reporting, and digital tools, this Vessel Monitoring System helps create a more connected and efficient fisheries management ecosystem.
Supporting the Future of Sustainable Fisheries
Reliable data, strong communication, and practical technologies are essential for sustainable fisheries. Designed specifically for small-scale fishing operations, NEMO combines monitoring, connectivity, safety, and reporting capabilities in a single solution.
When integrated with FishLog, it helps fishermen and fisheries authorities gain better visibility into fishing activities while improving compliance, traceability, and operational efficiency.
Interested in improving fisheries monitoring, compliance, and safety at sea? Contact our team to learn how NEMO can support your operations.
