Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has begun work to improve
its Catch Recording App and web service following technical
issues that have previously affected the submission of catch
records, particularly through the mobile app.
The upgraded service has been revised from the ground up to
provide a more reliable and resilient platform for users. While
the technology behind the service will be significantly improved,
the new application will retain a familiar look and feel for
fishermen and other users.
This forms part of MMO's ongoing commitment to delivering
effective digital services that support compliance, sustainable
fisheries management and the needs of the fishing industry. The
new platform will also provide a stronger foundation for future
improvements and enhancements.
Michael Coyle, Acting Director of Digital, Analysis and
Regulatory Reform said:
We recognise the impact that technical issues with the current
Catch Recording service have had on users and understand the
importance of providing a dependable digital service. Following
extensive work to identify a solution, we are now improving the
application and web service to create a more robust and reliable
platform. This investment will help ensure we can better meet the
needs of users now and support future improvements in the years
ahead.
Development of the service is currently at an early stage. MMO
will continue to provide updates to industry and stakeholders as
the project progresses. Existing requests for enhancements and
additional functionality will not form part of the initial
improvement programme. However, these requests remain under
consideration and will continue to be reviewed and prioritised as
part of future development work.
Peter Clark, Director of Operations said:
Catch recording plays a vital role in fisheries management and it
is essential that industry can rely on the services that support
these reporting requirements. The improvement programme
demonstrates MMO's commitment to addressing existing issues and
investing in a more stable and resilient service for the future.
We will continue to engage with stakeholders and keep industry
informed as development progresses.
