IMCS Network

Name

IMCS Network

Legal name

IMCS Network

Website

https://imcsnet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fisheries Monitoring, Compliance and Enforcement Services

NAICS

Fishing, Hunting and Trapping (114)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Ship & Port Security Audits, Inspections & Certification (Flag/Class/PSC Support) (TLAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS) (EDAOANAD), Maritime EDI / API Connectivity & Messaging Networks (TLAHAOAE)

Keywords

• Fisheries monitoring compliance
• Illegal fishing prevention
• Vessel authorization tracking
• Fisheries enforcement training
• Capacity development services

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and Network Services: IMCS Network operates as an informal membership organization that supports national fisheries agencies and regional fisheries organisations. Revenue appears to come from membership support, workshop registration fees, and funding from government donors for capacity development activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IMCS Network operates as a global membership community for fisheries monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS), compliance, and enforcement professionals, connecting 81 national fisheries agencies, regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs), and individual practitioners. Its core offerings include the CRAVT vessel authorization tracking platform, the Learning Portal for professional development, the Joint Analytical Cell for collaborative fisheries intelligence, the annual GFETW training workshop, MCS Practitioner Guides, and a library of 264+ fisheries compliance resources. The organization supports cross-regional compliance coordination through the Tuna Compliance Network (TCN) and Pan-Pacific Fisheries Compliance Network (PPFCN), with capacity development programs such as Wavemakers for emerging professionals.

Product overview

The IMCS Network is the world's only global community dedicated to fisheries Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS), compliance, and enforcement professionals. Rather than offering a single unified software product, the organization operates as a network hub connecting national fisheries agencies and regional fisheries organisations. Its core offerings include CRAVT (Combined Regional Authorised Vessels Tool), a vessel identification platform that aggregates data from multiple RFMOs, and the Learning Portal for professional development. The organization facilitates the Global Fisheries Enforcement Training Workshop (GFETW), manages the Joint Analytical Cell (JAC) for fisheries intelligence, and supports regional compliance networks including the Tuna Compliance Network (TCN) and Pan-Pacific Fisheries Compliance Network (PPFCN). Additional resources include MCS Practitioner Guides, a research library with 264+ documents, and the Wavemakers professional development program. The IUU Vessel List Hub is currently in development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tuna Compliance Network (TCN): Network established in 2017 to promote communication and cooperation between the five tuna RFMOs and provide an informal forum to share information about MCS processes and compliance best practice
• Joint Analytical Cell (JAC)
• Combined Regional Authorised Vessels Tool (CRAVT)
• Pan-Pacific Fisheries Compliance Network (PPFCN)
• IUU Vessel List Hub

Products and services

• Combined Regional Authorised Vessels Tool (CRAVT) A web-based platform that aggregates vessel and vessel authorisation data from multiple Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs), allowing users to search vessels by flag, type, owner, or RFMO to quickly identify if a vessel appears on multiple authorization lists.
• Learning Portal An online educational platform providing training resources and professional development materials for fisheries MCS, compliance, and enforcement professionals.
• Joint Analytical Cell (JAC) A collaborative initiative providing national fisheries agencies and regional fisheries organisations with fisheries intelligence, data analysis, and capacity building to help combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The JAC includes Global Fishing Watch, Skylight, and C4ADS as members and produces collaborative intelligence reports on vessel behaviors associated with IUU fishing, including vessel spoofing activities and MMSI manipulation patterns.
• Global Fisheries Enforcement Training Workshop (GFETW) The world's only international event dedicated to fisheries MCS, compliance, and enforcement professionals, offering forums for sharing information, challenges, and successful initiatives through tabletop exercises, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. The 7th edition was held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in July-August 2023, with 180 delegates from 52 countries.
• MCS Practitioner Guides A series of introductory training guides covering major industrial fishing gears and vessel types, designed to support government and non-government personnel training in fishing vessel recognition, identification of fishing gear types, and MCS considerations. Available in English, French, and Spanish.
• Tuna Compliance Network (TCN) An informal forum established in 2017 to promote communication and cooperation between the five tuna RFMOs (CCSBT, IATTC, ICCAT, IOTC, WCPFC), sharing information about MCS processes and compliance best practices. Hosted within the IMCS Network and providing 100+ years of collective RFMO MCS experience among members.
• Pan-Pacific Fisheries Compliance Network (PPFCN) A regional network focusing on Pacific cooperation, bringing together compliance professionals from RFMOs with overlapping or adjacent mandates in the Pacific Ocean, including CCAMLR, NPAFC, NPFC, and SPRFMO.
• Wavemakers A professional development initiative led by senior women leaders (Guides), open to emerging and mid-career fisheries professionals (Navigators), providing a 9-month journey of professional growth, reflection, and connection.
• Library A searchable database of 264+ documents including research papers, policy documents, MCS articles, guidelines, and publications covering topics such as IUU fishing, international instruments, vessel monitoring systems, and fisheries intelligence.
• IUU Vessel List Hub A shared, up-to-date repository being developed to allow RFMO secretariats to securely manage IUU vessel data and streamline sharing across different RFMOs. If a secretariat already has a structured database, it will plug in automatically. Currently in development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150 participants from 49 countries at 7th GFETW
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Common Oceans Tuna ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Continued funding support for TCN and PPFCN activities, including meetings and capacity development initiatives.
• Paul M. Angell Family FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Provides funding support for TCN and PPFCN network activities and meetings.
• AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Provided funding to support developing country participants to attend the 7th GFETW in Halifax, enabling broader global participation in the workshop.
• Canada (Fisheries and Oceans Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Hosted the 7th GFETW in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and provided funding support for developing country participants. Partnership included opening remarks by Heather McCready, Director General of Conservation and Protection.
• Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Provided funding to support developing country participants to attend the 7th GFETW, helping ensure accessibility for those working at the forefront of fisheries MCS.
• Global Fishing WatchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Provided funding for the 7th GFETW and collaborates through the Joint Analytical Cell (JAC) to provide fisheries intelligence and capacity building.
• Skylight (AI2 - Allen Institute for AI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Sponsor of the 7th GFETW and collaborator through the Joint Analytical Cell. Skylight joined the Network as an observer organization in 2022. Provides no-cost remote sensing surveillance capabilities to combat IUU fishing through AI-powered satellite analysis.
• TM-Tracking (TMT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Sponsor of the 7th GFETW and founding member of the Joint Analytical Cell. TMT is a Norwegian non-profit that provides fisheries intelligence, analysis, and capacity building. Co-develops MCS Practitioners Introductory Guides with IMCS Network.
• United StatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Provided funding to support developing country participants to attend the 7th GFETW in Halifax.
• WildAid MarinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaborator with the Bahamas Marine Action Partnership, working to end IUU fishing through enhanced marine patrol and operational coordination.
• The Nature ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaborator with the Bahamas Marine Action Partnership to enhance fisheries MCS, compliance and enforcement approaches.
• C4ADScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Collaborates through the Joint Analytical Cell (JAC) founded by IMCS Network, Global Fishing Watch, and TMT. C4ADS contributes data analysis and capacity building to combat IUU fishing.
• Common Oceans Tuna Project (ABNJ Project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017The TCN was established with support of the Common Oceans Tuna Project, more formally known as the project on Sustainable Management of Tuna Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation in the Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ), which is funded by the Global Environment Facility and implemented by FAO. This partnership has been essential to TCN's founding and ongoing operations.
• North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted the TCN and PPFCN meetings in Tokyo, providing venue and support for the informal network gatherings.
• Indian Ocean CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceived meritorious recognition in the 4th Stop IUU Fishing Award for their Regional Fisheries Surveillance Plan.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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