Olrac Electronic Logbook Solutions
A highly customisable, sophisticated (yet easy to use), affordable and multi-level electronic logbook (eLog)
software solution for the recording, reporting and management of commercial and scientific fishing data.
FISHERIES ELECTRONIC LOGBOOK SOLUTIONS
OLSPS is dedicated to transforming fisheries management through cutting-edge innovation. We specialise in harnessing marine data through sophisticated scientific, quantitative and analytical tools and software solutions to facilitate informed decision making by fisheries managers, fishers, fishing companies and other role-players in the fisheries management sector.
The Olrac eLog Software solutions have been designed and developed from fishermen, captains and industry experts’ input, prioritising functional utility, ease of use, accuracy, regulatory compliance and seamless integration into operations.
Our highly customisable and comprehensive solutions have allowed the development of tailor-made solutions to suit a host of clients and their diverse needs – from small-scale operations to large-scale fisheries including entire fleets across fisheries, fishing methods and geographic areas.
Olrac is currently available and operational in various places, and we are continually growing our footprint including North America (USA and Canada), Europe (United Kingdom, Shetland Islands and the Azores), South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.
Whilst adhering to national regulations, The Olrac software offers numerous added features that are not required by regulation, but which provide significant benefits to the fisher.
The Olrac software is currently operating on hundreds of vessels in over 10 countries. The Olrac Fisheries Electronic Logbook Solutions (Fisheries eLog) software is presently recognised and certified by the New Zealand (MPI), Australia (AFMA), USA (NOAA) and the EU (UK, Holland, Norway) fisheries agencies.
THE OLRAC ELOG SUITE OF SOLUTIONS
The Software consists of two main components:
(Previously Olrac DDM)
A complete, web based, vessel registry and quota management system.
- A complete, cloud-based, vessel configuration registry and quota management system
- Customisable analysis platform
- Controlled access with different levels of accessibility
- Allows users to view and manage real-time fleet-wide data
- Allows users to view, analyse and summarize retrospective fleet-wide vessel activity data, incorporating our OlPlot feature for the vessel movement tracking
- Map interface to graphically visualize reported information, marine protected areas and various geographical layers
- Includes an extensive validation, auditing, and cross-checking system to enhance data and analysis quality, minimising data inconsistencies and time to analysis.
(Previously Olrac DDL)
A world leading on-board unit capable of capturing, managing and reporting all marine-related data.
- A customisable on-board unit capable of capturing, managing and reporting all fisheries-related data.
- It is complemented by our OlracGIS and Mapper components comprising a map interface enabling the visual representation of vessel tracks, marine protected areas, and various geographical layers
- Runs on different platforms – Windows, iOS, Android
- User interface has a uniform look and feel. The visual configuration enables easy at-sea and light vs. dark visibility
- It is adaptable to any fishery, fishing method, species, management regime, vessel type or other customised operations
- Can be used for all compliance, commercial and scientific data collection, reporting and analysis
- Real-time transmission of data via Wi-Fi, cellular, or satellite networks
- Alarm notifications
- Live chat and SOS transmission while in fishing waters
VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS
The business model for our Olrac eLog Software solutions focuses on enhancing the value of data collected through OlCatch and hosted and analysed in OlFleet. To complement our two core solutions, we offer the following add-on utilities that may be turned on or off.
Olrac Bycatch Avoidance System
The Olrac bycatch avoidance system allows the generation of bycatch CPUE density maps identifying high bycatch areas to avoid fishing in. Bycatch CPUE data recorded by OlCatch is reported in real-time to the shore unit, where it is anonymised, aggregated across the fleet, and utilized to generate bycatch CPUE maps. Maps are automatically sent back to vessels in real-time to help vessels to navigate away from high bycatch areas. The solution may be customised to the users’ requirements and works to enhance fishing effort while avoiding high bycatch.
OlSeas
OlSeas is a mobile app for gathering marine observational data, including marine life, pollution events, and other maritime activities. It uses a unique identification system that allows each seagoer and coastline traveller to be a credible marine data collector regardless of their skill, experience and training.
OlTrace
This is our traceability solution that allows users to record, tag (barcode, QR and RFID) and trace fish-products from where they were first caught at sea all the way to the end user.
Olrac iEMR
This solution integrates onboard camera technology with OlCatch, offering a complete monitoring and auditing system. It links interval images to fishing trip data, enabling accurate and timely visual audits.
OlExplor
OlExplor is an add-on spatial analytical tool integrated via OlCatch and/or OlFleet. It uses predictive models based on historical catch and effort data, along with environmental and gear factors, to generate maps of CPUE hotspots.
HOW DOES FISHERIES ELECTRONIC LOGBOOK SOLUTION (Olrac eLog) WORK?
The Olrac Fisheries Electronic Logbook (Fisheries eLog) software is currently operating on hundreds of vessels in over 10 countries. The Olrac Electronic Logbook Solutions (Fisheries eLog) software is presently recognised and certified by the New Zealand (MPI), Australasia (AFMA), USA (NOAA) and the EU (UK, Holland, Norway) fisheries agencies.
HOW MUCH DOES FISHERIES DATA MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE COST?
The Olrac Fisheries Electronic Logbook Solutions (Fisheries eLog) pricing model includes two segments:
- An initial Development and Customisation Fee. This fee varies based on the scope of the customisation and therefore, the time and effort required to complete the activities at hand. The scope and all costs related are estimated, provided and agreed upon using a consensual Statement of Work (SOW).
- An Annual License Fee. Our license fees vary and are billable annually. The variance is driven by the complexity of the solution in use. The license fee includes ad-hoc telephone, email and remote access, including bug fixes and continual software updates throughout the use of our solutions.
Licenses for Olrac software includes ad-hoc telephonic, email and remote access (where possible) support for the installed software.
Such support will be provided to resolve bugs or issues that prevent the software from operating as intended as per agreed specifications, or that hinder the normal operation of the software.