Smart Ocean AS develops the SMART OCEAN BUOY, a GPS-enabled buoy that allows fishermen to monitor their gear's location in real-time via a mobile app or navigation plotter, significantly reducing gear loss and enhancing operational efficiency. The company also focuses on ocean data harvesting to provide critical scientific insights for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture management.
Funding
$13.2M 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
Fishermen often lose track of their gear at sea due to unpredictable weather conditions, strong currents, and the vastness of the ocean, leading to significant financial losses and environmental damage from abandoned fishing equipment. Traditional methods of locating gear are time-consuming, unreliable, and lack real-time tracking capabilities.
Solution
Smart Ocean AS offers the SMART OCEAN BUOY, a GPS-enabled buoy that allows fishermen to monitor the precise location of their fishing gear in real-time via a mobile application or navigation plotter. The buoy transmits its GPS position over 4G/5G networks, providing continuous updates on the gear's whereabouts, regardless of weather conditions. This real-time monitoring capability helps fishermen quickly locate and retrieve their equipment, minimizing gear loss, reducing operational inefficiencies, and mitigating the environmental impact of abandoned fishing gear. The system includes a comprehensive software solution with a user-friendly mobile app and integration with navigation charts, providing a complete overview of gear location and status.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes commercial fishermen, fisheries management organizations, and aquaculture operators seeking to improve gear management, reduce losses, and enhance operational efficiency.
Features
- Real-time GPS tracking of fishing gear via 4G/5G connectivity
- Mobile application for monitoring buoy location and status
- Integration with navigation plotters for seamless data visualization
- Durable buoy construction designed to withstand harsh marine environments
- Geofencing capabilities to set virtual boundaries and receive alerts when gear drifts outside designated areas
- Data analytics platform for tracking gear usage patterns and optimizing fishing strategies