GIGO

GIGO Beacons for Fishing Gear Monitoring (Gear In, Gear Out)

GIGO (Gear In, Gear Out) beacons provide an efficient and ergonomically designed solution for autonomous monitoring of commercial fishing activities. In addition, they deliver durability and support long term deployment. As a result, these advanced devices support modern fisheries management, regulatory compliance, and operational visibility across fleets of all sizes.

Deep Sea Performance and Long Battery Life

Engineers design GIGO beacons for harsh marine environments. Therefore, they operate at depths of up to 2000 meters, making them suitable for both coastal and deep sea fishing.

Furthermore, the beacons deliver a battery life of up to three years, creating a true fit-and-forget solution. This, in turn, reduces maintenance requirements and minimises operational downtime.

Accurate Gear Tracking and Activity Monitoring

When operators attach GIGO beacons to fishing gear, the devices automatically detect and record each deployment (gear in) and retrieval (gear out). As a result, crews no longer need manual input, and data accuracy improves.

In addition, the system integrates with the SC2 Vessel Monitoring System (VMS). This integration enables precise calculation of gear dwell time, which measures how long gear remains in the water.

Consequently, operators gain a clearer understanding of fishing patterns, effort, and efficiency.

Smart Data Integration for Better Insights

GIGO beacons combine with real-time GPS position and timestamp data from VMS. As a result, they provide a clear and accurate picture of fishing activity.

For example, this insight helps vessels that use multiple gear types, where tracking operations becomes more complex.

Supporting Compliance and Sustainable Fisheries

GIGO beacons improve traceability, compliance, and reporting. Furthermore, they support regulatory requirements and sustainability initiatives.

Ultimately, they deliver consistent, high-quality data that enables data-driven decision-making. This helps operators improve efficiency while protecting marine resources.