The Marine Management Organisation said in a 28 September 2026 news story that it has begun improving its Catch Recording App and web service after technical problems that previously affected submission of catch records, particularly through the mobile app. The organisation said the service has been revised from the ground up for greater reliability and resilience, while keeping a familiar look and feel for fishermen and other users.

Michael Coyle, Acting Director of Digital, Analysis and Regulatory Reform, said the organisation recognised the impact of the technical issues and described the investment as a step toward a more robust platform. Peter Clark, Director of Operations, said catch recording plays a vital role in fisheries management and that industry must be able to rely on the reporting services. The organisation said development is at an early stage and that it will keep industry and stakeholders informed as milestones are reached.

According to the report, existing requests for enhancements and additional functionality will not form part of the initial improvement programme, though they remain under consideration and will continue to be reviewed and prioritised for future development. Stakeholders can direct questions or feedback to catchrecording@marinemanagement.org.uk.