Smart Safety System for Fishing Vessels: GPS, Gyroscope, and Accelerometer-Based Real-Time Monitoring

Abstract

Fishing is a vital economic sector in Indonesia, but fishermen face significant risks from unpredictable sea conditions. An integrated safety system has been developed to mitigate these hazards using GPS, gyroscope, and accelerometer technology for real-time vessel monitoring. The system incorporates an MPU6050 sensor to measure the vessel's orientation, a GPS module for position tracking, and a SIM808 GSM module for data transmission, all processed by an Arduino Uno microcontroller. System testing demonstrated that the GPS module achieved positioning accuracy within 3 meters, while the MPU6050 sensor successfully detected excessive tilting with a response time of under 1 second. Additionally, the system’s data transmission had a success rate of 98%, ensuring timely alerts even with moderate GSM signal interference. This integrated system enhances safety by providing early warnings for hazardous conditions, reduces accident risks, and promotes more sustainable fishing practices through improved operational monitoring.