Catch Registration & Traceability
Catch registration and labelling that turn weighed fish into identified, traceable product, from the haul to the harbour and the buyer.
From weight to traceable product
Weighing is only the first step. Every box also has to be recorded against its catch and labelled, so that it can be traced from the haul to the harbour and on to the buyer. The R50 Catch Label System links the weight to the catch data and to the label on the box.
Catch registration with the R50
The R50 records catch location, fishing method, weights and lengths, with custom fields for additional statistics. It supports registering, sorting, filling, packing and freezing, produces catch labels, and can send data ashore during the trip. GPS and NFC sensors are available as options. See catch registration and traceability.
Labels that travel with the box
A box label carries the weight together with data such as species, catch area, dates and lot, so the box stays identifiable after landing. Box weights come from motion-compensated scales such as the M2, and label layouts for WPL scale presets are designed in the R10 Configuration Panel. Label content, barcodes and printers are explained in labelling fish boxes at sea.
Rules that shape labels and records
In the EU, weighing records must contain, among other things, the weighing system used, the vessel name and CFR or IMO number, the FAO alpha-3 species code and the kilograms per species, presentation and area (Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1932, Art. 3, applicable from 11 January 2027). Where boxes are weighed on board under a sampling plan, each box must carry a durable label with similar data (Annex IV, Part A). These obligations apply to operators and vessels; EU fisheries control weighing rules explains them.
The onboard processing hub, the data integration hub and the factory vessels page cover processing and catch data on board in more depth.
FAQ
What is the difference between catch registration and labelling?
Catch registration records the data behind each lot, such as species, catch area, fishing method, dates and weights. Labelling puts the essential part of that record on the box, so it travels with the product. The R50 does both, which keeps the label and the registered data consistent.
What data should a catch registration system record?
At minimum, the data your rules and buyers require. The R50 records catch location, fishing method, weights and lengths, with custom fields for extra statistics. Under EU rules, weighing records also include items such as the vessel's CFR or IMO number and the FAO alpha-3 species code.
Can catch data reach the office before the vessel lands?
With the R50, catch data can be sent ashore during the fishing trip. That lets buyers, processors and office staff plan ahead. The connection depends on the communication equipment on board, so include those details in your quote request.
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