RealCRaft is a web enabled Registration and License issuing system to Indian Fishing Vessels of the Department of Fisheries, Government of India. Objectives The main objective to develop a modern , comprehensive and transparent vessel data management system in the country with the aim to enhance security features and to bring efficiency, transparency, accountability and reliability in services. To bring all the Indian fishing vessels (about 2.5 lakh ) under one hub To prepare National database for fishing vessels. To regulate the movements of fishing vessels To strengthen coastal security and security of fishermen in the sea. To Prevent IUU - Illegal, unregistered and unreported vessels in the territorial waters To facilitate optimum utilization of the fishery resources Assists the coastal security agencies – is as a part of comprehensive coastal monitoring, control and surveillance system) Back bone for other services to the fishermen like insurance claim, subsidy claim, fuel permit, monitoring the movements of crews etc Services Provided Online submission of vessel registration. License and renewal. Mobile application for dept officials for field level verification. Other services affecting the dimension of the vessel. Other services not affecting the dimension of the vessel. Vehicle Registration. Transfer of Ownership. Hypothecation addition/termination. Alteration of Vessel dimension . Conversion of Vessel. e-payment . Permits and allied services on Permits. Catch details by integrating with SAGARA Fish Catch and Health Certificates Security agencies solution. The motorized boats and non-motorized traditional crafts. registered on the portal are exempted from obtaining Access Passes for fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of India. Mechanized fishing vessels, however, will be required to obtain Access Passes for EEZ operations. How to access The web application can be accessed at https://fishcraft.nic.in/web/new/index/index.php Source : Real Craft portal