Approved units

To provide further options to industry, Fisheries Queensland is periodically assessing additional devices and providers. For an initial assessment of a device and/or provider, please complete the request form and email it to vesseltracking@daf.qld.gov.au.

The following units are approved only for net, line, crab, trawl and harvest fisheries.

Please refer to the vessel tracking installation and maintenance standard for a list of existing approved units for T1, T2, T4, N4, N12, N13, M1 and B1.

The configuration, installation and maintenance of vessel tracking units must also comply with the vessel tracking installation and maintenance standard.

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SPOT Trace

Pricing information: Contact the provider for up to date pricing

This table shows the specifications for the SPOT Trace vessel tracking unit
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SPOT Trace unit

Unit and airtime provider Pivotel
Satellite provider Globalstar
Approved for fishery types Net, crab and trawl (T5, T6, T7, T8 and T9 only)
Approved reporting rates 5 minutes for net, crab and trawl (T5, T6, T7, T8 and T9 only)
Internal power source Yes - Lithium (L92) non-rechargeable batteries or NiMH (NH12) rechargeable batteries

Note: Vessel tracking units must be connected to a reliable external power source at all times when vessel tracking is required to be operating.
Line charging No
External power source Yes
Line power voltage 8V to 22V
Size 68.3mm x 51.3mm x 21.4mm
Weight 90g
Water resistant rating IP67
Power light Yes
Two-way communication No
Operating temperature -30°C to +60°C
Self-installation Self-installed or technician if preferred
Can unit be moved between boats? Yes
Unit / accessories / package / activation / airtime / maintenance / other fees Contact the provider for up to date pricing
Included in package
  • Device with mounted waterproof cable
  • Mounting bracket and screws
  • USB cable
Airtime plan term 6 or 12 months
Warranty 12 months with optional extended warranty available
Provider operating hours to contact for issues Monday to Friday, 7am-7pm, excluding public holidays
Contact Website: https://www.tracertrak.com.au/products/spot-trace/
Phone: 1300 882 448

RockFLEET – Pivotel

Pricing information: Contact the provider for up to date pricing

This table shows the specifications for the RockFLEET vessel tracking unit
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YB3i unit

Unit and airtime provider Pivotel
Satellite provider Iridium
Approved for fishery types Net, line, crab, trawl and harvest
Approved reporting rates 5 minutes for net, line, crab and trawl (T5, T6, T7, T8 and T9), 15 minutes for trawl (T1, T2, T4, M1 and M2) and harvest.
Internal power source Yes, rechargeable

Note: Vessel tracking units must be connected to a reliable external power source at all times when vessel tracking is required to be operating.
Line charging Yes
External power source Yes
Line power voltage 9V to 30V
Size 130mm x 50mm
Weight 350g
Water resistant rating IP68
Power light Yes
Two-way communication Yes
Operating temperature -30°C to +60°C
Self-installation Technician or self-installed if approval granted by provider
Can unit be moved between boats? Yes
Optional accessories Deck mount, rail mount
Unit / accessories / package / installation / activation / airtime / temporary suspension / re-activation / maintenance / other fees Contact the provider for up to date pricing and package inclusions
Airtime plan term 3 years
Airtime suspension / standby option Contact the provider for details
Warranty 2 years
Provider operating hours to contact for issues Monday to Friday, 7am-7pm, excluding public holidays
Contact Website: http://www.tracertrak.com.au/rockfleet
Phone: 1300 882 448

RockFLEET – Pole Star

Important pricing information: Contact the provider for up to date pricing

This table shows the specifications for the RockFLEET vessel tracking unit
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Unit and airtime provider Pole Star
Satellite provider Iridium
Approved for fishery types Net, line, crab, trawl and harvest
Approved reporting rates 5 minutes for net, line, crab and trawl (T5, T6, T7, T8 and T9), 15 minutes for trawl (T1, T2, T4, M1 and M2) and harvest.
Internal power source Yes, rechargeable

Note: Vessel tracking units must be connected to a reliable external power source at all times when vessel tracking is required to be operating.
Line charging Yes
External power source Yes
Line power voltage 9V to 30V
Size 130mm x 50mm
Weight 350g
Water resistant rating IP68
Power light Yes
Two-way communication Yes
Operating temperature -30°C to +60°C
Self-installation Technician or self-installed if approval granted by provider
Can unit be moved between boats? Yes
Optional accessories Deck mount, rail mount
Unit / accessories / package / installation / activation / airtime / temporary suspension / re-activation / maintenance / other fees Contact the provider for up to date pricing and package inclusions
Airtime plan term 3 years
Airtime suspension / standby option Contact the provider for details
Warranty Warranty on the unit is 2 years, first year parts and labour; second year labour only
Provider operating hours to contact for issues All hours
Contact Website: http://www.polestarglobal.com
Phone: 02 4254 1055

IDP690/ST6100

Important pricing information: Please contact the provider for up to date pricing

This table shows the specifications for the IDP690, or Orbcomm ST6100 vessel tracking unit
ImageIDP690 vessel tracking unit
Unit and airtime provider Pole Star
Satellite provider Inmarsat
Approved for fishery types Net, line, crab, trawl and harvest (AFMA approved)
Approved reporting rates 5 minutes for net, line, crab and trawl (T5, T6, T7, T8 and T9), 15 minutes for trawl (T1, T2, T4, M1 and M2) and harvest.
Internal power source No
External power source Yes
Line power voltage 9V to 32V
Size IDP690: 101mm x 126mm x 126mm
ST6100: 49mm x 126mm x 126mm
Weight IDP690: 460g
ST6100: 315g
Water resistant rating IP67
Power light No
Two-way communication Yes
Operating temperature -40°C to +85°C
Self-installation Technician or self-installed if approval granted by provider
Can unit be moved between boats? Yes
Optional accessories Extra mount and cable
Unit / accessories / package / installation / activation / airtime / temporary suspension / re-activation / freight / online web tracking / maintenance / other fees Contact the provider for up to date pricing and package inclusions
Airtime plan term 12 months
Airtime suspension / standby option Contact the provider for details
Warranty 2 years
Provider operating hours to contact for issues All hours
Contact Website: http://www.polestarglobal.com
Phone: 02 4254 1055

IDP800

Important pricing information: Please contact the provider for up to date pricing

This table shows the specifications for the IDP800 vessel tracking unit
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IDP800

Unit and airtime provider Pole Star
Satellite provider Inmarsat
Approved for fishery types Net, line, crab, trawl and harvest
Approved reporting rates 5 minutes for net, line, crab and trawl (T5, T6, T7, T8 and T9), 15 minutes for trawl (T1, T2, T4, M1 and M2) and harvest.
Internal power source Yes, rechargeable (lithium batteries only)

Note: Vessel tracking units must be connected to a reliable external power source at all times when vessel tracking is required to be operating.
Line charging Yes
External power source Yes
Line power voltage 9V to 32V
Size 432mm x 147mm x 25mm
Weight 1300g
Water resistant rating IP67
Power light No
Two-way communication Yes
Operating temperature -10°C to +50°C
Self-installation Technician or self-installed if approval granted by provider
Can unit be moved between boats? Yes
Optional accessories 5 metre power cable
Unit / accessories / package / installation / activation / airtime / temporary suspension / re-activation / freight / online web tracking / maintenance / other fees Contact the provider for up to date pricing and package inclusions
Airtime plan term 12 months
Airtime suspension / standby option Contact the provider for details
Warranty 2 years
Provider operating hours to contact for issues All hours
Contact Website: http://www.polestarglobal.com
Phone: 02 4254 1055

CLS Triton ADV

This table shows the specifications for the CLS Triton Advanced vessel tracking unit
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  1. Dome (outdoor unit)
  2. Junction Box (indoor unit)
  3. Power cable to Junction Box
  4. Antenna cable from Junction Box to Dome

(Not shown: Bracket, U-bolts, Nuts, Screws, Bolts, Cable connector glands for Junction Box)

Unit and airtime provider CLS Oceania
Satellite provider Iridium
Approved for fishery types Net, line, crab, trawl and harvest (AFMA approved)
Approved reporting rates 5 minutes for net, line, crab and trawl (T5, T6, T7, T8 and T9), 15 minutes for trawl (T1, T2, T4, M1 and M2) and harvest.
Internal power source Yes, built in rechargeable battery 3.2Ah

Note: Vessel tracking units must be connected to a reliable external power source at all times when vessel tracking is required to be operating.
Line charging Yes
External power source Yes
Line power voltage 12V to 30V DC
Size Dome: 201 mm diameter, 125 mm height
Junction Box: 180 mm x 129 mm x 59 mm
Weight Dome: 1.65 kg (3.2 Ah battery) or 2.04 kg (7.0 Ah battery)
Junction Box: 0.36 kg
Water resistant rating Dome: IP67
Junction Box: IP65
Power light Yes (on Junction Box)
Two-way communication Yes
Operating temperature -25°C to 55°C
Self-installation Technician
Can unit be moved between boats? Yes (Not recommended as unit must be re-registered/re-activated with details of new boat)
Unit / accessories / package / installation / activation / airtime / freight / online web tracking / maintenance / other fees Contact the provider for up to date pricing and package inclusions
Airtime plan term 12 months
Warranty 2 years
Provider operating hours to contact for issues Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, excluding public holidays
Contact Website: https://fisheries.groupcls.com/product/triton-advanced-terminal/
Email: enquiries@clsoceania.com
Phone: 0418 368 917