Use of REM and CCTV Technologies in Denmark Trial in 2015

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "Use of REM and CCTV Technologies in Denmark Trial in 2015"

George Morrison
7 years ago
Views:

1 By Søren Palle Jensen and Heidrikur Bergsson Use of REM and CCTV Technologies in Denmark Trial in 2015

Remote Electronic Monitoring tools and CCTV to monitor Danish fishery Since 2008 DTU Aqua and the Danish AgriFish Agency have conducted catch quota trials using REM and CCTV technology

2 Remote Electronic Monitoring tools and CCTV to monitor Danish fishery Since 2008 DTU Aqua and the Danish AgriFish Agency have conducted catch quota trials using REM and CCTV technology in the demersal fishery. Since 2012 it has been mandatory for all Danish mussels dredgers fishing inside Marine Protected Areas (MPA s) to be equipped with Blackbox to document the fishery.

3 What we have learn from using Remote Electronic Monitoring tools and CCTV in the catch quota trials REM system data (sensor data and video footage) can be used to verify fisher logbook recordings. By using REM systems we can ensure reliable management of the fisheries and provide high quality data for the scientific advisory work. In a landing obligation management system (discard ban) REM systems can be used to document if discarding takes place and ensure reliability of the discard ban. Several rules can be repealed. Simplification and return responsibility to the industry reverse the burden of proof. A sanction system for not complying with the rules has to be in place. The cost for using a REM system is cheap compared to the use of observers on board fishing vessels.

4 Challenges observed since the beginning in 2008 REM system data (sensor data and video footage) are stored on hard drives and have to be changed manually. Software updates, troubleshooting and adjustments need to be done on board the vessel. Handling and upload of data is time-consuming and demands manpower. Handling hard drives can result in loss of data. Flexibility with the numbers of cameras. Data has to be shared among inspectors with access to the Analyzer.

5 Another focus - aim for trial in 2015 Examine possibilities of transferring video footage via the 3G and 4G networks. Examine possibilities for installation and operating a Wi-Fi- access point in a chosen harbour. Changing technical setup new REM and CCTV systems on all participating vessels. Develop data systems to receive video footage electronically. Developing the Blackbox analyzer in order to analyze video footage. Access for all authorized inspectors to the received data. Develop the use of REM and CCTV system to document compliance for fisheries under the landing obligation.

6 Technical setup Blackbox VX

7 Another way of handling data - Work flow from vessels to the Data is collected and stored on the Blackbox onboard the fishing vessel. The box can contain a data history/data backup of minimum 6 months Sensor data is sent via the GSM network. Video footage is sent via 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi network to a server at the Data is analyzed using the BlackBox Analyzer application. The application connects directly to the dedicated server. All authorized inspectors can use the application

8 Blackbox analyzer - viewing mode

9 Blackbox analyzer - Live view mode

10 Feedback to the skippers - Developing reports

11 Fishing Grounds for HM635 Karbark September January 2016 September 2015 October 2015 November 2015 December 2015 January 2016

12 What have we achieved in 2015 All 13 vessels where equipped with the Blackbox VX CCTV system. Price ex. Installation = 6,600 Euro. Yearly fee for software updates = 200 Euro. Sensor data and videos are all transferred electronically by 3G or 4G. We had an available access point in a chosen harbour - but it did not work well. Received data are from the last trip = new data. We developed the Blackbox analyzer in order to analyze video footage effectively. 15 percent of all hauls have been analyzed (Target 10 percent). The time spent for analyzing a haul have decreased from 34 min. to 17. min. An automated report to the skipper was developed. Access for all authorized inspectors to the received data. The Budget costs for the trial in 2015 = 375,000 Euro.

13 Thank you for your attention The project have been carried with the support of the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark and the European Fisheries Fund Thanks to all involved colleagues and participating skippers and crews on the trial vessels

Final Report on the Danish Catch Quota Management Project 2010

Final Report on the Danish Catch Quota Management Project 2010 DTU Aqua Report No 235-2011 Af Jørgen Dalskov, Kirsten Birch Håkansson and Hans Jakob Olesen Final Report on the Danish Catch Quota Management