VESSEL REPORTING

Operators of NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Region permitted vessels are required to submit a vessel trip report (VTR) for every fishing trip regardless of where the fishing occurs or what species are targeted, with the exception of those vessels that possess only a lobster permit.  VTRs are required in order to provide information on when and where catch occurred.  Operators of all federally permitted vessels must complete a VTR prior to landing.  VTRs can be submitted either through the use of paper forms or through the use of electronic VTR software.

Vessel Trip Report Information

• Complete VTR instructions

Logbook Request

Requests for paper VTR logbooks may be made by visiting Fish Online at https://www.greateratlantic.fisheries.noaa.gov/apps/login/login or by calling the VTR office at (978) 281-9246.