As of 1 April 2026, new crayfish regulations are in effect across Aotearoa.
Deckhand has been updated to reflect the latest MPI circulars – so commercial fishers can keep reporting accurately, without disruption.
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Why do seafood processors wait weeks to close out a season?
It usually comes down to one thing: the boat and the back office don't share data.
The Deckhand × NorthScope integration closes that gap: The result? Catch data becomes financial data immediately.
Name & Role
Jacques Fourie - Product Developer
Fun fact
I have a meticulously-curated list of just under 50 boardgames
Favourite Coffee/Drink order:
Milo Mocha babeyyyyy
Lange and Sydney attended the Fishermen’s Mug Up week at Cordova.
Here’s what Sydney had to say about their time up at Cordova: “It was great to be in Cordova for the week leading up to the Copper River salmon opener.
Know what's coming in before the boat ties up.
When catch or offload data is recorded digitally at sea, species, quantity, quality, and effort is more complete and more usable than anything scribbled on paper at the dock.
#CPUE #SmartFishing#CPUE #SmartFishing
Name & Role: Ashleigh Thomas - Production Support Engineer
Fun fact: Recently started Sabre/Longsword Medieval Fencing (HEMA)
Favourite Coffee/Drink order: Vanilla Chai Late
Can Deckhand support sustainability reporting and KPI tracking for our organization?
Absolutely. Beyond regulatory compliance, Deckhand is built to help organizations track performance against their own KPIs and sustainability goals.
ATTENTION ALASKA LONGLINERS – Halibut & sablefish guys, listen up.
There’s a federal grant putting Deckhand gear in your wheelhouse, fully funded for the 2026 season. No catch. No hidden bill.
But only a few units are left.
Secure your spot: Hit up [email protected]
With Deckhand fish tickets, skippers can share catch data directly with the plant, no phone tag, no guesswork. Processors get earlier visibility. Vessels stay in control of their data.
Contact us today at [email protected]
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When the current’s ripping, the last thing you need is a logbook that can’t keep up.
Watch a skipper log catch info with Deckhand in real time - one hand on the wheel, the other on the tablet. No double-entry. No soggy notebooks. Just fast, accurate recording.
Name & Role: Bri Snell - Business Analyst
Fun fact: I previously lived full time on my 40' sailboat
Your passion: bike touring, ocean swimming, sailing, competitive jigsaw puzzling.
Favourite Coffee/Drink order: dry gin martini with a pickled kelp spear
If you are a vessel cooperative, trade association, or other type of fishermen’s organization, Deckhand is a powerful tool for your membership.
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#CommercialFishing#MaritimeIndustry#DigitalTransformation
Deckhand is collaborating with Scoot Science and Blue Ocean Gear to build Seafarer — a platform that connects electronic logbooks, Smart Buoys, and ocean data into one powerful system.
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For many in the commercial fishing industry, the work doesn't stop when the boat docks. With traditional paper systems, logbooks often sit idle until the vessel returns to port, leading to a cascade of challenges.
Is your fleet still dealing with the "port-side paperwork pileup"?
Hi everyone! Chloe and Sydney here, hitting the road to help you kick off the season. Do you use Deckhand, or are you thinking about trying it out? This is your chance to chat with us face-to-face.
We’ll be set up with coffee and donuts, ready to answer all your questions. ☕🍩
Using the free, regulator supplied logbook will save you some money; you switch from paper to electronic logbook, there's no big investment. But, take it out on the next trip, and... it mostly works. Until it doesn't.
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Your logbook holds the key to smarter fishing. Is it locked in a binder? Unlock it with Deckhand. Deckhand is the industry-standard digital solution that makes compliance seamless for fishers.
The People Behind Deckhand:
Name & Role: Chloe Campbell- Customer Support Advisor, North America
Fun fact/Your passion: I love all forms of water. Each season of the year I dabble with something different. Snow for skiing, salt water for swimming, rivers for rafting!
At Deckhand, we build our electronic logbook around real workflows at sea - offline-first, practical, and shaped by the people who use it every day.
Contact us today.
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