Add a Fixed GPR

Page last updated: 13th March 2023.

Use the guide below to find out how to add a fixed GPR to a specific vessel.  

You must have a Supplier Declaration form to do this, and the supplier of your GPR should have provided you one. You must contact them for a copy of the form if they have not provided one.

A fixed GPR is for use on one vessel only. If you intend to use the GPR on more than one vessel or for fishing without a vessel, register it as mobile GPR instead. Refer to the Add a Mobile GPR guide for more information.

To convert an existing fixed GPR to a mobile GPR, contact us on 04 460 9555 instead. 

Please refer to the relevant guides for information about the Vessel Summary Screen, applying for, amending renewing, or cancelling a vessel registration OR cancelling a mobile GPR:

Add a Fixed GPR

Step Description
1 Click the Licences tab.
Note: You must be signed into FishServe and have Vessel Manager authorisation to do this.
2 The Vessels screen will display.
Note: Please refer to the Vessel Summary Screen page for more information.
3 If the vessel does not have a GPR, go step 4.
If the vessel has an existing GPR that you want to change, go to step 7.
Adding a New GPR
4 To add a new GPR, click Add GPR.
5 The Register GPR screen will display.
Using the drop-down menu under Do you intend to use a mobile GPR for this vessel?, select No.
Note: Please refer to the Add a Mobile GPR guide if you want to link to a mobile GPR instead.
6 A form will display underneath.

A Supplier Declaration form is required to complete this, and the supplier of your GPR should have provided you one. You must contact them for a copy of the form if they have not.

Enter the information exactly as it appears on the Supplier Declaration form in the corresponding fields. Go to step 13.
Existing GPR
7 If the vessel already has a GPR, click Amend.
8 The Amend Vessel screen will display.
Click 5. Geospatial Position Reporting device (GPR) to open the GPR section.

9 If the vessel is already linked to a mobile GPR, go step 10.
If the vessel is already linked to a fixed GPR, go to step 12.
Existing Mobile GPR
10 Using the drop-down menu under Do you intend to use a mobile GPR for this vessel?, select No.
This will unlink the mobile GPR from this vessel.
11 A form will display underneath.

A Supplier Declaration form is required to complete this, and the supplier of your GPR should have provided you one. You must contact them for a copy of the form if they have not.

Enter the information exactly as it appears on the Supplier Declaration form in the corresponding fields. Go to step 13.
Existing Fixed GPR
12

The form will be populated with information about the existing GPR.


To replace it with a newer GPR, you will need to replace the information in each field.
To do this, you will need a Supplier Declaration form, which the GPR supplier should have provided you. You must contact them for a copy of the form if they have not.

Enter the information exactly as it appears on the Supplier Declaration form in the corresponding fields. Go to step 13.
13 Once you have entered the required information, you will need to provide a copy of the Supplier Declaration. This can either be: Note: Scanned documents that are emailed or uploaded must be clear, legible, and signed by the appropriate person(s).

To upload the Supplier Declaration, choose Select File from the drop-down menu.
Next, click the Select File button and choose the file(s) to upload from your PC.
14 Next, tick the Authorisation box if you agree.
15 Once you have provided all the required information, click Proceed to payment.



Note: If you are amending an existing GPR, you may see Amend Vessel Application instead.
Click this to proceed.
16 Payment methods vary based on your pre-payment status.
You can pay by either invoice OR credit card ONLY if you are pre-paid exempt. To pay by invoice, go to step 17.
You must pay by credit card if you are not pre-paid exempt. To do this, go to step 18.
Paying by Invoice
17 To pay by invoice, select By Invoice from the drop-down menu.
Click Pay and Submit GPR Application.
The transaction charge will appear on your next statement for payment.
Go to step 19.


Note: If you are amending an existing GPR, click Pay and Amend Vessel Application instead.
Paying by Credit Card
18 Payment by credit card is required unless you are preapproved.
Click Pay and Submit GPR Application.


A Paystation pop-up will display.
Enter your card details, then click Pay Now.
Do not close or exit the browser while payment processes.


You can still pay by credit card even if you are pre-paid exempt. To do this, select Credit Card from the drop-down list and click Pay and Submit GPR Application.


Note: If you are amending an existing GPR, click Pay and Amend Vessel Application instead.
19 Your application is sent to FishServe for approval, and you will return to the Vessels screen.

Additional Resources

Please contact the helpline on 04 460 9555 or use our online contact form if you have any issues or questions.

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