Transforming fisheries training into a detective experience

Build a game to help trainees perform important ship inspections.

The FishFORCE are responsible for the protection of our precious oceans and marine resources. COVID-19 put a massive strain on the FishFORCE Academy’s ability to co-ordinate staff and provide adequate face-to-face training. An accessible, digital solution was needed to help trainees in remote areas.

Beyond the pandemic, FishFORCE also wanted to utilise technology to improve the efficiency of its operations.

Solve mysteries by roleplaying as a ship inspector!

We created a browser-based game to simulate at-port vessel inspections: a common and crucial part of a marine officer’s job.

Using “hidden object” game mechanics, players explore virtual fishing ships, inspect documents and interview crew members to look out for risks and violations.

Ultimately, the FishFORCE game serves to better equip fisheries control officers in their training and in the performance of their fight against fisheries crime along the coast of Southern Africa.