Blue Ocean Gear provides sensored tracking buoys that utilize satellite and radio communication to deliver real-time GPS data on the location and movement of fishing gear. This technology enables commercial fishermen to quickly locate their gear, identify issues early, and optimize their fishing operations.
Funding
$8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Commercial fishermen often struggle to locate and monitor their deployed fishing gear, leading to lost equipment, increased operational costs, and potential environmental damage. Traditional methods lack real-time tracking capabilities, making it difficult to identify problems early and optimize fishing strategies.
Solution
Blue Ocean Gear provides smart buoys equipped with GPS and dual-band satellite and radio communication to deliver real-time location and movement data of deployed fishing gear. This technology enables fishermen to rapidly locate their gear, identify potential issues such as dragging or entanglement, and optimize fishing operations for improved efficiency and reduced losses. Data is transmitted to the cloud and can be accessed via plotter, mobile app, or webpage, providing a comprehensive overview of gear status and environmental conditions.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes commercial fishermen in high-value fisheries globally, aquaculture farms, and research organizations requiring asset tracking.
Features
- Real-time GPS tracking of deployed fishing gear
- Dual-band communication via satellite and radio for reliable data transmission
- Access to gear location and movement data via plotter, mobile app, or webpage
- Identification of potential issues such as dragging or entanglement
- Remote monitoring capabilities for aquaculture farms
- Asset tracking for research purposes