e-LogBook
Octopus 10
The Octopus 10 is a cost effective off-the-shelf eLogbook / VMS solution for fisheries The Octopus 10 is a touch screen terminal with pre-installed applications for fisheries. Designed to be tough and rugged, Octopus 10 terminals are ideal for use in marine/industrial environments. Octopus 10 terminals provide communication with a BlueTraker VMS device for sending documents, such as catch reports, compliance forms and exchange other data with the Fisheries Monitoring Centre (FMC).
The Octopus 10 functionalities :
- Out-of-the-Box approach makes BlueTraker VMS onboard system ready to be used without additional interfacing, modifications and testing
- Pre-installed HMI application makes vessel data, such as position and speed of the vessel, fuel level, engine temperature, etc., available to the FMC. In addition to above, circular messages can be sent from FMC to any or all vessels
- An optional eLogbook application, which handles reporting according to ERS requirements (Catch Report, Transhipment Report, Landing Report, etc.) is fully compliant with international fisheries regulations and requirements. eLogbook software applications may also come from national, local software providers in case they qualify their product as “BlueTraker Certified Software”
- An Optional OceanMail application enables text messaging anywhere on the planet from the vessel to FMC or vice versa; Octopus 10 enables other third-party applications to be embedded into the product which is a subject of successful “BlueTraker Certified Software” approval process.
HMI for Octopus 10
HMI is an advanced application that can be installed on Octopus 10 or any other Windows-based tablet computer. It allows fishermen to monitor their vessel speed, location (latitude and longitude), and bearing. HMI enables in-port and fishing activity reporting. It has an interface for viewing messages received from the FMC. HMI can be upgraded to display data such as engine temperature, fuel level and additional information if appropriate on-board sensors are installed and interfaced.
