Artisanal fishermen face increasing regulatory pressure with EU Regulation 2023/2842 making electronic logbooks mandatory from January 2026. PescaLog gives small-vessel fishermen a simple, affordable tool that works offline, records catches by voice, and generates compliant reports in one tap — no tech skills required.
EU Regulation 2023/2842 fundamentally changes how professional fishermen must document their catches. Electronic logbooks with GPS positions, FAO species codes, and operation-by-operation records are now legally required — replacing the paper logbooks fishermen have used for generations.
For artisanal fishermen, the challenge is practical: how do you use a digital tool on a small boat, at sea, with wet hands, before sunrise? Most enterprise fishing software was built for large vessels with dedicated operators. PescaLog was built specifically for the artisanal fisherman who needs something simple enough to use in 30 seconds between operations.
Fines for non-compliant logbooks can reach €6,000 per infraction under EU fisheries control enforcement. Getting compliant before the January 2026 deadline is not optional.
Writing catches by hand while managing fishing operations is impractical. Wet paper, illegible handwriting, wrong species codes, and forgotten GPS positions all create compliance risks during inspections.
Average 45 minutes per trip on manual paperwork
Cloud-based apps fail offshore. Most fishing grounds have no mobile coverage, making any app that requires internet connectivity useless at the moment you need it most.
70%+ of fishing time is outside reliable mobile coverage
FAO species codes, ISSCFG gear codes, fishing zone identifiers, and mandatory field requirements are hard to memorize and easy to get wrong. A wrong species code in an inspection can mean a fine.
Non-compliant logbooks are the #1 cause of inspection fines
Many artisanal fishermen are not digital natives. Complex apps with multiple menus, login screens, and configuration requirements create resistance and low adoption.
60% of fishermen cite complexity as the main barrier to digital adoption
Say '50 kilos of vieja' and PescaLog logs the catch with the correct FAO code automatically. No typing, no menus, no internet required. Built for wet hands and moving boats.
The moment you start a fishing operation, GPS is captured automatically. No need to remember — PescaLog does it in the background using your device's hardware, no internet needed.
When an inspector boards, tap 'Generate Report' and have a compliant PDF ready in seconds. All mandatory fields, all catches, all GPS positions — formatted to meet EU requirements.
Onboarding in under 5 minutes. Large buttons designed for wet hands. Maximum 3 taps for any action. High contrast display for direct sunlight. No tech expertise required.
Works completely without internet. All data stored locally, syncs automatically when you reach port.
Natural language catch recording in Spanish. Automatic FAO code mapping.
Position captured per operation using device hardware. No configuration.
Photo identification of species with AI. Sensitive species alerts.
PDF reports meeting all requirements of EU Regulation 2023/2842.
Set up in under 5 minutes. No training required.
45 min
Saved Per Trip
Average time saved on catch recording and report preparation per fishing trip.
100%
Offline Capable
Full functionality without internet connection — critical for offshore fishing.
€0
Inspection Fines
Compliant logbooks mean no fines during maritime inspections.
5 min
Setup Time
Time to onboard a new vessel and start recording catches in PescaLog.
No paperwork. No commitments. No credit card required.