Dedicated solution for packing at sea

SeaPack comprises a software module for the skipper on the bridge for planning and administration, and a software module for the hold for packing fish.

The basic solution, consisting of the software system and industrial terminal, is available as an ‘add-on’ system to integrate with existing marine scales. The solution can also be upscaled to a complete solution to include software, computer terminal, marine scales, printer and casing.

Easy trip planning

The Production Control model configures the fishing trip with all the relevant data: for example, port, haul name, date, financial area, catch area, ICES statistical rectangle, position and fishing gear.

The fields, through which the system guides you one by one, are quick to complete. It can be done automatically using GPS data or selected in a drop-down menu. This reduces manual entries and cuts down on working hours. Then you press START haul and the fishing can start.

When the haul is over, the corresponding fields are similarly filled in, either automatically with GPS data or manually.

User-friendly operation = fast packing

Once the haul is completed, packing can start in the hold –preferably quickly and without too many clicks on the screen.

The SeaPack system has a clear, user-friendly interface, which is easy to manage and operate.

In addition, the skipper in the SeaPack system can adapt packing programs to a specific season and/or a specific fishing area. After this, the screen display of the individual program will only show the relevant fish species for the specific season and fishing area. The sequence of buttons for the fish species can also be customized.

The screen display of each programme is thus customised, making it simple and easy to operate.

Easy screen display customisation

The screen will display the button for the main species of fish first on Page 1, followed by buttons for other species of fish. This makes it easy for the packing operator to use the system and quickly register the various sizes of fish during packing.

There is room for 24 different species of fish per page. You can add more pages that are easy to flip through. The skipper determines the sequence and location of the buttons.

Control of not-completed boxes

The SeaPack system also keeps track of any partially-filled boxes, making sure they get completely packed.

If the catch from a haul is not sufficient, for example, to fill a 30-kg box of size 3 plaice, then SeaPack registers the box as partially filled.   When the operator starts the next haul of size 3 plaice, SeaPack will draw their attention to the partially filled box, so the operator does not miss it and finishes packing it as quickly as possible.

Overview of earnings – while still at sea

The SeaPack system provides a complete overview of earnings – while the boat is still at sea.

The system’s price control index has standard prices for all species of fish. At the start of a new fishing trip, the system copies the existing standard prices in a ‘Current Price’ column, which the skipper can then maintain and update with applicable daily prices.

Based on the day’s catch and daily prices, the skipper can generate a report in SeaPack that shows the day’s catch so far, and a calculation of the value of the current catch.

Easy reporting to eLog

The system has integration with the Norwegian Fisheries Agency's registration system - eLog - with automatic export of the relevant information.

The fields are filled in automatically with data from SeaPack, so you don't have to do it manually – it saves a lot of work time.

Dedicated solution for sea packing

SeaPack consists of a software module for the skipper on the bridge for planning and administration and a software module for the cargo for packing the fish. The basic solution, which consists of a software system and an industrial terminal, can be delivered as an "add-on" system and integrated with existing marine scales. The solution can also be scaled up to a complete solution with and including both software, computer terminal, marine scale, printer and cabinet.

SeaPack provides benefits such as:

• Quick packing
• User-friendly operation
• Easy trip planning
• Simple system setup
• Manage money boxes
• Overview of earnings
• Low service costs
• Integration to eLog