Electronic Reporting Requirements

Beginning March 1, 2027, all Massachusetts commercial permit holders must report electronically using SAFIS eTRIPS online or eTRIPS mobile.

Requirements

• Trip-level reports will be required to be reported using eTRIPs Online or eTRIPS Mobile.
• If you do not fish, you must submit a did not fish report electronically.
• Paper reports for any trip including those that happened on previous dates will not be accepted beginning March 1, 2027.
• Reports will not be accepted by email.
• Federal reporting vessels will continue to report to NOAA Fisheries.

What do you need?

• Access to the internet.
• To use eTRIPS online: A computer with a compatible web browser like Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.
• To use eTRIPS mobile: A smartphone or tablet with access to Google Play Store or Apple Store to download the free application. 

More Information

For help with electronic reporting please go to: SAFIS eTRIPS Help | Mass.gov. If you have questions or would like to get started electronic reporting, please call our office during business hours at [phone] or email us anytime at [e-mail].

Additional Resources

• Login to SAFIS
• Electronic trip-level reporting (eTRIPS) | Mass.gov
• SAFIS eTRIPS Help | Mass.gov
• Vessel Trip Reporting in the Greater Atlantic Region | NOAA Fisheries