Empowering Fisherfolk, Tracking Catch & Trip Management
Transform catch trip management with automated workflows, enable instant edge verified kiosk access, and command full spectrum operational visibility through advanced analytics.
About the Platform
CatchFishPlus provides an integrated digital ecosystem. It empowers fisherfolk with frictionless trip logging and express kiosk verification while equipping municipal officers, NGOs, and BFAR with real-time operational intelligence.
Anchored in the pioneering CATCHFISH research collaboration between Partido State University (PSU) and WWF-Philippines, CatchFishPlus scales up digital governance for catch and trip monitoring to foster sustainable marine resources through unified stewardship.
Smart Trip Logger
Operational tracking for trip logs, vessel & gear metrics, and crew manifests.
Fast-Check Kiosk
A frictionless self-service kiosk for fisherfolk to quickly scan QR codes, log catch data, and complete trip verification in seconds.
Admin Control Panel
Full CatchFish Plus system oversight powered by Filament's robust admin interface.
Comprehensive User Guide
Learn how to register pre-departure catch trips and process landed returns using the CatchFishPlus digital kiosk system.
Purpose for Creating a Catch Trip
Core objectives of pre-departure registration
Traceability
Generates a permanent tracking ID linking catch reports, effort logs, and landings.
Regulatory Compliance
Logs intent to fish, departure time, target species, and verifies active permits.
Data Baseline
Records port of departure, captain/crew manifest, gear types, and initial supplies.
Safety Preparedness
Provides authorities with accurate crew manifests and location plans before departure.
Creating a Catch Trip
Access Module
Log in with authorized credentials and tap + New Catch Trip to initialize the form.
Vessel & Crew
Select the vessel name/ID, assign the Captain/Lead Fisher, and list all onboard crew members.
Targeted Zone
Select intended Target Fishing Zone/Grid for monitoring and emergency location tracking.
Confirm & Launch
Input departure time, review details, and tap Mark as Departed to generate a Trip QR code.
Processing Kiosk Catch Return
Identify Active Trip
Scan the Trip QR code, enter the Reference Code, or search by Fisher FishR Number.
Return Status
Select Standard Return (catch realized) or Zero-Catch Return, and confirm arrival timestamp.
Log Catch Species
Add species entries with weight (kg), count, and preservation method (Iced, Fresh, Live, Frozen).
Finalize & Sync
Review duration and weight totals, then tap Finalize Return to lock the record for BFAR sync.
Operational Rules & System Protocols
Zero-Catch Handling
Flags trips accurately without requiring catch weights, preventing effort statistics from diluting catch volume metrics.
Offline Kiosk Mode
Caches data locally on port terminal devices during internet outages and auto-syncs when connection restores.
Administrative Sync
Completed logs are batched to government and regional administrative platforms (e.g., BFAR analytics).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access my dedicated panel?
Click Sign In or Access Portal and log in. Based on your user role or BoatR number, the system will automatically direct you to your assigned panel (Kiosk, Catch Trip, or Admin).
Need support or an operator account?
Contact system administrators to provision credentials for kiosk operators, vessel managers, and admin users.