Fishing is one of the cornerstones of Portugal’s maritime economy. Today, the sector is facing one of the most significant regulatory changes of recent decades.
Since 10 January 2026, all catches, regardless of species, must be recorded in the electronic fishing log (EFL), irrespective of their weight. This is a fundamental change that imposes new processes on the entire national fleet.
Against this backdrop, innovative solutions are emerging to support this transition. The SIP-Mar system, developed and tested with Portuguese shipowners and captains, is based on smart weighing technology tailored to the realities of fishing vessels. Thanks to automatic on-board weighing, catch recording and species identification using artificial intelligence, it enables real-time updating of the data required to complete the electronic logbook.
Simple, fast and efficient, this patented solution, compatible with all types of fishing vessels, operates without an internet connection and integrates easily with existing equipment. In a country with one of the largest exclusive economic zones in Europe, these innovations help to make regulatory compliance a lever for more sustainable and efficient fishing.
