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Electronic Vessel Trip Reporting Software Options

Software options for submitting your eVTRs in the Greater Atlantic Region.

New England/Mid-Atlantic

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You may choose to use any of the following appropriate software apps to submit your eVTRs. If an application is authorized for multiple regions such as Greater Atlantic, Southeast, or Highly Migratory Species, submitting one report using that application will make you compliant with the reporting requirements for each region.

If you are new to using eVTRs, you can get help by clicking the following link: How Do I Get Started With eVTRs?

eVTR App Authorization Summary

PROGRAM

GARFO

SERO

Atlantic HMS

Application

Developer

Platform Compatibility

Commercial

For-Hire

Recreational Tilefish

ITQ Clams

American Lobster & Jonah Crab

For Hire

Charter/ Head-Boat And Angling Permits

Fish Online iOS

GARFO

iOS

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

Fish Online Web*

GARFO

Web browser on a device with Android, Windows 10, or iOS

Internet connection not required during trip

X

X

X

X

X

 

X

eTrips Mobile v2

ACCSP/Harbor Light Software

iOS, Android, Windows 10

X

X

X

 

X

X

X

eTrips Online

ACCSP/Harbor Light Software

Web browser

Internet connection required during trip

X

X

X

 

X

 

X

Efin

Harbor Light Software

iOS, Android

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Deckhand Pro

Real Time Data

iOS iPad

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

VESL

Bluefin Data (GARFO Version)

Chromebook, iOS, Android, Web Browser

X

X

X

 

X

 

 

FACTS (sector use only)

Electric Edge

Windows 7 and newer

X

 

 

 

 

 

 
*     Fish Online Web does not work with Internet Explorer
NOTE: Be aware that applications that work on iOS (iPhone or iPad), Android (phone or tablet), and Windows 10 do not require an Internet connection at sea.  An internet connection (WiFi or cell network) is required in order to submit the report.
GARFO: Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office
NEFSC: Northeast Fisheries Science Center
ACCSP: Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program
SERO: Southeast Regional Office
HMS: Highly Migratory Species

GARFO: Fish Online

Fish Online provides cross-platform electronic reporting of fishing activity data. Fish Online offers two different options for electronic reporting: 

  • Fish Online eVTR App for iOS
  • Fish Online Web App

1. Fish Online eVTR App for iOS

Use the Fish Online eVTR App for iOS on Apple tablets and iPhones. Download the app from the Apple store by searching for "NOAA Fish Online”.

2. Fish Online Web App

Access the Fish Online Web App using Safari, Chrome, or Mozilla. Sign in to the Fish Online webpage using your username and password. From that screen, navigate to the VTR / IVR Reporting menu on the left and click on that option. That will bring you to the web app. You may use it in a web browser or use the Install option to install the app directly onto your computer, phone, or tablet. When you use the installed app, you may complete your trip report without an internet connection; however, an internet connection is required to submit the data.

GARFO Fish Online Requirements

  • Vessel operators (non-owners) must have a Fish Online user account to use any of the Fish Online applications.
  • Vessel owners must have a Fish Online user account to access the Fish Online system and to use the Fish Online eVTR applications.
  • You can access Fish Online by using the current version of the Chrome, Firefox, or Safari web-browser.
  • For assistance or to obtain NOAA Fish Online log-in information, call (978) 281-9188 or email the GARFO Vessel Reporting Helpdesk.
  • How to Create a Fish Online Account and Link to a Vessel

ACCSP: eTrips

SAFIS eTrips provides cross-platform electronic reporting of fishing activity data. eTrips offers two different options for electronic reporting:

  • eTrips/mobile v2
  • eTrips Online

1. eTrips/mobile v2

Use eTrips/mobile v2 on smart phones and tablets on both Apple and Android platforms, and also on PCs and laptops running Windows 10. 

2.  eTrips Online

Use eTrips Online on any internet browser; eTrips Online is the web version of ACCSP’s eTrips app.

  • eTrips Online requires an Internet connection at all times. 
  • Access eTrips Online through the SAFIS portal  on the ACCSP web site.
  • For assistance or to obtain log-in information, call the eTrips Helpdesk at (800) 984-0810 or email SAFIS eTrips Support.

Harbor Light Software: eFIN

eFIN provides electronic reporting of fishing activity data for federally-permitted private recreational tilefish vessels. Use eFIN on smart phones and tablets on both the Apple and Android platforms.

Real Time Data: Deckhand Pro

Deckhand Pro provides electronic reporting of fishing activity data on iPads.

Bluefin Data: VESL

VESL provides electronic reporting of fishing activity data for federally-permitted vessels.

  • For use on Chromebooks, iOS, and Android devices as well as online reporting. 
  • Download the Chromebook and Android app from the Google Play Store. 
  • Download the iOS app from the Apple App Store.
  • To log in to VESL, use your NOAA Fish Online account.
  • For instructions and assistance using VESL, contact support@bluefindata.com.
  • For assistance with your Fish Online credentials, call (978) 281-9188 or email the GARFO Vessel Reporting Helpdesk.

Electric Edge Systems: FACTSTM (Fishing Activity and Catch Tracking System)

FACTS provides electronic reporting for federally-permitted vessels fishing commercially, with a focus on Multispecies (Groundfish) Sectors.

  • Available on desktop computers and laptops running Windows 7 and newer. 
  • For more information and instructions to download, please contact info@fisheryfacts.com or call (250) 920-8830.

More Information

Last updated by Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office on 02/05/2024