Vessel Monitoring System

Track vessel activity with configurable, secure, and offshore-ready technology.

What We Provide

Fangstr VMS gives you a complete vessel tracking solution that’s easy to install, built to last, and ready for any conditions at sea. The system provides continuous coverage through cellular and Iridium satellite networks, offering real-time visibility and reliable compliance for fishing vessels of all sizes.

Combined with Fangstr Connect, crews can report directly from mobile devices even outside cellular range, keeping vessels connected under all conditions.

Reliable Reporting Starts with the Right Hardware

Trusted hardware, easy setup, and seamless integration with your reporting systems.

  • Easy to install on any vessel
  • IP68-rated and built for marine conditions
  • Always connected through cellular and satellite
  • Seamless integration with Fangstr ERS

Fangstr VMS

The Fangstr VMS unit is a compact, IP68-rated GNSS tracker built for reliable reporting in demanding marine environments. It supports both cellular and Iridium satellite networks, ensuring continuous position reporting regardless of coverage. The unit allows connection to Fangstr Connect via RS-232, a stable and proven serial communication standard used to transmit data between onboard systems.

Man holding a VMS box.
A Fangstr Connect box.

Fangstr Connect

Fangstr Connect is an onboard communication bridge designed to extend the capabilities of the vessel’s VMS system. It connects to the Fangstr VMS unit using RS-232, and allows devices to pair with it via Bluetooth. This setup enables the secure transmission of ERS messages from phones/tablets when the vessel is operating outside of mobile coverage.

Fangstr Connect is not required for all vessels, but it becomes essential when satellite-based ERS transmission is needed. In areas without cellular coverage, Fangstr Connect ensures that messages created in the Fangstr ERS app are routed through the VMS and sent via satellite. This provides full flexibility for fleet operations, allowing vessels to remain compliant with reporting requirements regardless of location. The device is compact, easy to install, and built for reliable use in marine environments.

The connection flow of the Fangstr system.

Fangstr Connect enables ERS reporting beyond mobile coverage.

Fangstr Connect acts as the bridge between the vessel’s VMS and the crew’s reporting device. The VMS connects to Fangstr Connect using RS-232, and reporting devices connect via Bluetooth. This allows fishermen to send ERS messages from their preferred reporting device (android/iOS phone or tablet), even when they’re out of mobile range. The messages are then sent to shore through satellite, ensuring reliable reporting from anywhere at sea.

Quick to Deploy. Easy to Maintain.

Our VMS system is designed for fast setup and long-term reliability. We provide all the necessary hardware, clear installation guidance, and ongoing support. Once installed, the system runs with minimal maintenance and remote assistance is always available when needed.

  1. STEP 1

    Receive Preconfigured Hardware

    Your VMS unit arrives configured for your vessel and reporting requirements, ready to install.

  2. STEP 2

    Install and Connect

    Installation is simple and can be completed on board with basic tools.

  3. STEP 3

    Start Reporting

    Once active, the unit begins sending position reports according to the setup.

Looking for a customizable, regulation-ready VMS system?

Let’s talk about how Fangstr can support your vessel tracking needs.

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