Electronic Vessel Trip Reporting Software Options

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

New England/Mid-Atlantic

You may choose to use any of the following appropriate software apps to submit your eVTRs. If an application is authorized for multiple programs, submitting one report using that application will make you compliant with the reporting requirements of each of those programs.

Use this eVTR decision tree to help you decide if you need to use eVTR and what eVTR option to use.

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
Developer	Application	Platform Compatibility	Commercial	For-Hire	Recreational Tilefish	ITQ Clams	For-Hire	Charter/ Head-boat and Angling permits
GARFO	Fish Online iOS	iOS	X	X	X	X
GARFO	Fish Online Web*	Web browser on a device with Android, Windows 10, or iOS Internet connection not required during trip	X	X	X
ACCSP/Harbor Light Software	eTrips Mobile v2	iOS, Android, Windows 10	X	X	X		X	X
ACCSP/Harbor Light Software	eTrips Online	Web browser Internet connection required during trip	X	X	X			X
Harbor Light Software	Efin	iOS, Android			X
Real Time Data	Deckhand Pro	iOS iPads	X	X	X
Bluefin Data	VESL	Chromebook, iOS, Android, Web Browser	X	X	X
Electric Edge	FACTS (sector use only)	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 and navigate to the VTR / IVR Reporting menu. You may use the Fish Online web app 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.

Download the application to your tablet from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Microsoft Store (Start Menu).
Tips for Completing a For-Hire eVTR on the eTrips/Mobile v.2 App
For assistance or to obtain SAFIS log-in information, call the eTrips Helpdesk at (800) 984-0810 or email SAFIS eTrips Support.

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.

Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Tips for Completing an eFIN Recreational Tilefish eVTR
For eFIN assistance, call the Harbor Light Helpdesk at (800) 984-0810 or email eFIN support.
To log on to eFIN, use NOAA Fish Online log-in information, call (978) 281-9188, or email GARFO Vessel Reporting Helpdesk to create a Fish Online account.

Real Time Data: Deckhand Pro

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

Download the app onto your iPad from the Apple App Store.
To log in to Deckhand, use your NOAA Fish Online credentials in conjunction with your Deckhand account.
For Deckhand assistance, use the Contact Deckhand Support menu option within the app, visit the Deckhand webpage and click Contact Us, or contact Deckhand via telephone at (888) 210-3117.
Create a Deckhand account using the Deckhand app.
For assistance with your Fish Online credentials, call (978) 281-9188 or email the GARFO Vessel Reporting Helpdesk.
Click here for information about instructional webinars for Deckhand Pro.

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: FACTS^TM (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

Vessel Trip Reporting in the Greater Atlantic Region

Last updated by Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office on 12/01/2022