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  A ship has many systems that must work throughout to ensure the vessel works at its optimum.   Ship management software   is integrated software that helps manage and automate various processes aboard a ship. It is a system with multiple aspects that handle different areas concerning a ship. An efficient ship management software can optimize vessel operations – from managing crew and payroll, maintenance aspects, safety, procurement, and inventory management, to performance monitoring and more. Let us look at how this works. Table of Contents Effective Crew Management Efficient Purchase Cycles  Safer Work Environment  A Well Maintained Ship  Proper Work-Rest Allotment for Crew Ensuring a Competent Crew Making Inventory a Breeze Constant Vessel Performance Monitoring Better Document Management Use Shipmate – The Best Ship Management Software  Effective Crew Management Crew Management System,  part of the ship management software, is widely used b...

  Choosing and validating a  Planned Maintenance System (PMS)  for a maritime business can be a difficult task. But if you can find the right  planned maintenance software  that suits your company’s needs, you can ensure that your ship’s equipment and systems maintain the required standard of operation and safety.    According to the International Safety Management Code (ISM), it is mandatory for ship owners to have a  planned maintenance system on ships  that meets the safety and environmental objectives stated in the ISM code. Subscribe to our blog!   SUBSCRIBE What is a Planned Maintenance System for Ships? A planned maintenance system (PMS) allows shipping companies to get vessel maintenance and repair work done in minimum time at a minimal cost. Using PMS software, maintenance teams and operators can plan, perform and document recurring ship maintenance tasks at intervals that conform to Class and manufacturer requirements. The main...

  A large number of resources are involved in carrying out an effective planned maintenance procedure. It involves hours of manpower and paperwork, stress and the pressure to avoid manual mistakes that could cost the company dearly.  There are too many pieces in ship maintenance and the risk of leaving anything out can be serious. Only a good planned maintenance system or PMS can take your entire ship maintenance process out from chaos to harmony. This is where Shipmate PMS comes in. Subscribe to our blog!   SUBSCRIBE Shipmate PMS is a software solution that caters to the specific needs of a ship. It is designed to optimize the performance of a ship by managing the job schedules, equipment database and much more. The planned maintenance system provides shipowners and operators with state-of-the-art technology to ease the process of carrying out maintenance jobs and ensure that aspects of ship maintenance are taken care of.  Here are five reasons why shipmate is the ...

  Ships and vessels are a complicated mix of numerous machinery and equipment. Just like other machines, they require regular upkeep and maintenance to run efficiently.  For shipping operators, the safety of the lives and cargo onboard as well as the security of the ship’s assets are far too critical to ignore. There is simply no room for error when it comes to ship maintenance and repair. Subscribe to our blog!   SUBSCRIBE There are different types of maintenance programs that can be carried out to achieve optimum vessel performance. This article focuses on two major types of such maintenance programs and lists the differences between each. They are: Condition-based maintenance  Planned maintenance What is Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)? As the name suggests, it’s the type of maintenance program that is based on condition monitoring. In other words, it involves monitoring and assessing the status of every machinery and component on a regular basis. Repair or main...

 Thanks to the ever-evolving global business landscapes, the oil and gas industry has become highly competitive. With international interests, changing international diplomacies and an increased interest of countries like China, the Oil and Gas production industry is no longer what it used to be a few years ago. Today, the industry is facing challenges like never before, especially when it comes to procurement. Find out what the most common oil industry problems are and how to overcome procurement challenges. Procurement in the Oil & Gas Industry The Oil and Gas industry cannot function without a functioning cycle of supply chain management, logistics and procurement. The intricate network of raw material sourcing and processing, to distribution and supplies, requires multiple businesses spanning dozens of industries. So what is procurement in the oil and gas industry? In the strict sense of the word, procurement in the oil and gas sector refers to the process of managing contr...

  With digital technology permeating every sphere of our existence, the shipping industry is not far behind. When it comes to exploring options for digital maritime solutions, there may arise a confusion on whether use of a seafarer planning software is necessitated.  The reason there has been a shift towards the adoption of  seafarer planning  softwares over the conventional scenario planning practices is because – existing practices to map out strategic plans and scenarios is just a unilateral graphical representation of projecting current trends to a later date. This is a flawed approach as it fails to take into account other important qualitative factors.  Seafarer Planning Software for Scenario Planning for Ships In addition to easing the process of overall ship management, a  seafarer planning software  taps into an industry-specific need of providing the following in a more technologically conducive manner.  Vessel management systems  ...

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) from a shipping perspective One thing that all trustworthy shipping companies have in common is their priority placed on safety. Reputed shipping companies draft out detailed Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies to safeguard the best interests of their employees. The HSE is usually evaluated and implemented by officials who are part of a dedicated HSE department or team.  All shipping accidents that cause damage to health, safety and environment can be prevented when appropriate measures are taken in advance. This necessitates a policy to detail out those measures and maintain them on a level equivalent to the company’s profit margins. Therefore, HSE policies are prioritised as the primary business objectives. What is a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy? The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policy is a good reflector of the measures in place to avoid preventable incidents from taking place. HSE is not restricted only to t...