OLSPS specialises in the implementation of sophisticated quantitative and predictive analytic solutions for fisheries management and other commercial sectors.
OLSPS Marine consists of two divisions, the Fisheries Management Solutions division and the Electronic Logbook Solutions division.
OLSPS Marine, a Cape Town based company, has been involved in fisheries resource analysis, data collection and management solutions for 29 years. OLSPS Marine has not only developed innovative and world-leading software solutions, but also independently developed complex stock assessment models and reviews and consults on such models internationally.
The Fisheries Electronic Logbook Solutions (Fisheries eLog) unit has a client base spanning several countries and jurisdictions around the world. Presently certified by the UK (MMO, DEFRA), New Zealand (MPI, FishServ), USA (NOAA), Australia (AFMA) and soon Canada (DFO) Fisheries Management Authorities and used in South Africa and Spain.
OLSPS Marine, previously known as OLRAC SPS, was founded in 1989 by Dr Amos Barkai and Dr Mike Bergh, to provide analytical fishery management consultancy services to the South African and International fishing industries.
In 2016, OLSPS Marine was borne from OLRAC SPS, consisting of two units dedicated to Fisheries Management Solutions and Electronic Logbook Solutions (Fisheries eLog)
The Olrac Electronic Logbook Solution is a highly customisable, sophisticated, affordable and multi-level electronic logbook (eLog) software solution for the recording, reporting and management of commercial fishing data
Olrac Dynamic Data Logger
Olrac Dynamic Data Manager
Olrac Electronic Monitoring
The OLSPS Marine Fisheries Management Solutions division specialises in the design, development and implementation of sophisticated quantitative tools in fisheries science and management. The team has rich experience in conducting logistically-complex field operations involving large numbers of divers and vessels, both nationally and internationally.
The expertise of the Fisheries Management Solutions division comprises:
Stock Assessment Analysis
Survey Design and Implementation
Data Processing
Input/Output Management Consulting
“We have been extremely pleased with the competence, efficiency and professionalism of the entire OLSPS staff during this process. Their “can do” attitude combined with creative software engineers and innovative leaders has made our experience working with OLSPS very positive.”
– Environmental Defense Fund
