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Sustainable management of fisheries

Across the Middle East, protecting marine resources and combating illegal fishing are essential to ensuring sustainable fisheries, preserving biodiversity, and supporting food security. Drawing on nearly 40 years of expertise in satellite-based monitoring and marine resource management, CLS helps governments and fisheries stakeholders address growing environmental and operational challenges.

By combining scientific knowledge, innovative technologies, and regional expertise, CLS supports the sustainable use of marine resources and the development of a thriving blue economy for future generations.

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VMS Nemo - Monitoring Fishing Fleets
Themis - From Monitoring Fishing Fleets to Protecting Marine Ecosystems
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From Monitoring Fishing Fleets to Protecting Marine Ecosystems

From artisanal fisheries operating along the Red Sea coast to industrial fleets navigating the Arabian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, marine resources are essential to food security, economic prosperity and coastal livelihoods across the Middle East. As fisheries face increasing pressure from IUU (Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated) fishing, climate change and growing seafood demand, authorities require reliable tools to monitor activities, enforce regulations and ensure the long-term sustainability of fish stocks.

Leveraging satellite technologies, Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS), electronic reporting and fisheries intelligence, CLS delivers actionable insights that enable Fisheries Monitoring Centers (FMCs) to improve fleet oversight, strengthen compliance and support data-driven decision-making, helping balance resource exploitation with marine ecosystem preservation across the region.

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25000+

Fishing vessels monitored through VMS systems worldwide 

60+

Operational Fisheries Monitoring Centers (FMCs) supporting fisheries compliance

90

Countries using CLS fisheries solutions

Our Solutions for Sustainable management of fisheries

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS)

Electronic catch report

Fisheries Monitoring & Center

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS)

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS)

CLS Middle East provides advanced Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) solutions that enable fisheries authorities to monitor fishing vessel activities in real time across national waters and Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs).

Leveraging RockFLEET, a hybrid maritime tracking solution combining cellular and satellite communications for continuous vessel connectivity, and NEMO, a VMS solution tailored to the needs of small-scale fisheries, CLS delivers reliable and scalable monitoring capabilities for fleets of all sizes. These solutions provide continuous vessel position reporting, improve operational visibility and support fisheries authorities in ensuring regulatory compliance across coastal and offshore fishing areas.

By providing a comprehensive view of fishing activities, VMS contributes to sustainable fisheries management, marine resource protection and the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Key benefits include:

  • Real-time vessel tracking,
  • Fleet activity monitoring,
  • Geofencing and area-based alerts,
  • Enhanced fisheries compliance,
  • Improved operational efficiency,
  • Support for fisheries enforcement operations.
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FISHLOG - ERS - Electronic Catch Report

Electronic Reporting System (ERS)

CLS Middle East provides Electronic Reporting System (ERS) solutions that enable fisheries authorities and fishing operators to collect, transmit and manage fisheries data digitally and efficiently.

Through user-friendly reporting applications such as FishLog, and seamless integration with vessel monitoring systems, ERS simplifies the declaration of catches, fishing effort and operational activities. By replacing paper-based processes with secure electronic reporting, authorities gain access to timely, reliable and actionable fisheries data, supporting better stock assessments, improved traceability and more informed management decisions.

By enhancing data quality and streamlining reporting workflows, ERS contributes to sustainable fisheries management, regulatory compliance and the long-term preservation of marine resources.

Key benefits include:

  • Digital reporting of catches and fishing activities,
  • Improved fisheries data quality and accuracy,
  • Reduced administrative workload for fishers and authorities,
  • Enhanced traceability and regulatory compliance,
  • Faster access to operational and statistical information,
  • Support for sustainable fisheries management.
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Themis - From Monitoring Fishing Fleets to Protecting Marine Ecosystems

Fisheries Monitoring Center 

CLS Middle East provides THEMIS, a centralized Fisheries Monitoring Center (FMC) platform designed to support fisheries authorities in managing fishing activities, compliance and enforcement operations through a single operational environment.

By consolidating vessel monitoring data, electronic reporting information and operational alerts, THEMIS delivers a comprehensive view of fishing activities across national waters and Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs). The platform enables FMC operators to monitor fleets more efficiently, investigate suspicious activities and coordinate enforcement actions while supporting sustainable fisheries management objectives.

More than an operational tool, THEMIS helps authorities improve resource allocation, streamline workflows and strengthen fisheries governance through a unified and user-friendly platform.

Key benefits include:

  • Centralized Fisheries Monitoring Center operations,
  • Integrated VMS and Electronic Reporting data,
  • Real-time monitoring of fishing activities,
  • Automated alerts and event management,
  • Support for inspections and investigations,
  • Enhanced compliance and enforcement coordination,
  • Improved operational efficiency and decision-making.
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