SESSION Observer Database Systems (TUBS) Eighth Tuna Data Workshop (TDW-8) April 2014 SPC, Noumea, New Caledonia

Presentation Outline Overview of TUBS Design and basics of using TUBS Requirements for TUBS Future Developments Demo

What is TUBS? “ TU na fisheries O bserver S ystem”  Database system developed by SPC-OFP for entering the data collected on Regional Standard Observer Forms by fisheries observers  Currently used in production – SPC,WCPFC,FFA and installed on trails basis at SBOB,PGOB,PHOB, also E-Reporting Initiatives  Developed base on TUFMAN (Tuna Fisheries Database Management System) framework and architecture

TUBS System

Observer Trip List

Observer Trip Details

PS-2 Daily Log

PS-3 Set Details

PS-4 Length Frequency

LL-1 General Information

LL-2 /3 Set-Haul Information

LL-4 Catch Monitoring

GEN-1 Vessel and Aircraft Sightings

Add/Edit/Delete Record

Searching and Selecting Data Filters Lookup Fields Special Function Keys

Data Field Format and Control Checks Date Fields – Uses your Regional settings on your computer – Enter the date (01-Dec :00) as or 01/12/ Lat & Lon Positions – Enter the position (Lat S and Lon E in PG eez) – Lat S Lon E PG

Requirements for TUBS – Microsoft Access client – SQL Server backend – Google Earth – Other resources

Future Developments Integrate TUBS to other systems such as OPM Develop TUBS components as part of E-Reporting and E- Monitoring initiatives. Evaluate TUBS trial sites and do a full roll out.

Quick Demo and Questions??