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Crew Management Software for Ships: What Every Fleet Operator Needs to Know

March 12, 2026

Crew Management Software for Ships: What Every Fleet Operator Needs to Know

Managing crews across a global fleet means juggling certifications, payroll, schedules, and regulatory compliance simultaneously. Here is how modern crew management software solves the hardest operational challenges in maritime HR.

By Erdem Aydogan
What Is a Planned Maintenance System (PMS) for Ships?

March 7, 2026

What Is a Planned Maintenance System (PMS) for Ships?

A planned maintenance system schedules, tracks, and documents every maintenance task aboard a vessel. Here is what fleet operators need to know about PMS software, IMO requirements, and the shift from paper to cloud.

By Erdem Aydogan
Maritime Inventory Management: How to Control Spare Parts Across Your Fleet

March 5, 2026

Maritime Inventory Management: How to Control Spare Parts Across Your Fleet

Managing spare parts across a fleet of vessels is a $10 billion challenge shaped by ISM Code mandates, SOLAS requirements, and the operational reality of ships that never stop moving. This guide covers the regulations, common pitfalls, and best practices for maritime inventory control.

By Erdem Aydogan
Maritime Procurement: Why Buying for Ships Breaks Every Rule of Traditional Purchasing

February 26, 2026

Maritime Procurement: Why Buying for Ships Breaks Every Rule of Traditional Purchasing

Ship procurement is nothing like land-based purchasing. Moving delivery destinations, classification society requirements, multi-currency invoices, and off-hire penalties of $60,000 per day make maritime procurement one of the most complex purchasing disciplines in any industry. Here is what makes it so hard — and what modern ship management software can do about it.

By Navatom Team
Revolutionizing Your Workflow: Introducing Layout Customization in Navatom

August 12, 2023

Revolutionizing Your Workflow: Introducing Layout Customization in Navatom

Dive into these new features and take control of your workspace like never before. We're here to make your maritime tasks as effortless as a gentle sea breeze.

By Erdem Aydogan
Health, Safety, Environment, Quality (HSEQ): FAQ Book

June 26, 2021

Health, Safety, Environment, Quality (HSEQ): FAQ Book

HSEQ stands for "health, safety, environment, and quality". HSEQ in the maritime industry is at the core of compliance with rules and regulations.

By Ceylan Ersoy
Ship Management & Maintenance Platform Optimization with the Cloud

June 4, 2021

Ship Management & Maintenance Platform Optimization with the Cloud

Find out how cloud computing can benefit your approach to planned maintenance onboard your fleet.

By Ceylan Ersoy
What is Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM)

May 21, 2021

What is Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM)

A short introduction to the inventory of hazardous materials for the maritime industry.

By Ceylan Ersoy
Tanker Management and Self Assessment (TMSA) Explained

April 30, 2021

Tanker Management and Self Assessment (TMSA) Explained

Tanker Management Self Assessment (TMSA) enables ship management companies to improve and gauge their own safety management systems continuously.

By Ceylan Ersoy
Advantages of cloud computing for businesses

April 22, 2021

Advantages of cloud computing for businesses

Cloud computing can assist your organization in maintaining vital information, data, programs and continue the swift running of systems.

By Ceylan Ersoy
How to Approach Ship Management Software Implementation

April 9, 2021

How to Approach Ship Management Software Implementation

Implementing comprehensive and effective ship management system software requires the utmost care and planning.

By Ceylan Ersoy
Optimum Safety Culture for Ship Management

March 22, 2021

Optimum Safety Culture for Ship Management

It is no surprise that the shipping industry harbors the risk of accidents and requires the appropriate safety measures to be adopted at all times.

By Ceylan Ersoy
5 Challenges of integrating cloud technologies for maritime companies

March 10, 2021

5 Challenges of integrating cloud technologies for maritime companies

Maritime companies face an increasing amount of excitement towards cloud ship management tools and software, learn the challenges of integration and migration.

By Ceylan Ersoy
The Importance of Maintenance Systems in Vessel Management

February 28, 2021

The Importance of Maintenance Systems in Vessel Management

How you Can Optimize Ship Management through Predictive or Preventive Maintenance.

By Ceylan Ersoy
Seafarer Crew Recruitment & Retainment FAQ

February 22, 2021

Seafarer Crew Recruitment & Retainment FAQ

A Guide for the Shipping & Maritime Industry on crew recruitment and human resources.

By Ceylan Ersoy
How Are Technological Tools Attempting to Optimize Crew Productivity

February 6, 2021

How Are Technological Tools Attempting to Optimize Crew Productivity

Crew management has occupied the cost optimization plan as labor costs continue to increase with larger vessel sizes.

By Ceylan Ersoy
Why is Navatom the Ultimate Ship Management Software?

January 21, 2021

Why is Navatom the Ultimate Ship Management Software?

Meet the unique features of the all-in-one ship management solution that will help you manage your fleet, access your ship management insights. 

By Ceylan Ersoy
Maritime Cyber Security in 2021: All You Need to Know

January 18, 2021

Maritime Cyber Security in 2021: All You Need to Know

Data from the International Maritime Organization positions maritime cyber risk as a significant threat to a company’s technological assets.

By Ceylan Ersoy
Welcome to Navatom

January 18, 2021

Welcome to Navatom

Navatom is the next-generation ship management platform with cloud-based software to enable access to your real-time maritime data.

By Ceylan Ersoy
Why are Cloud Based Software on the Rise?

January 7, 2021

Why are Cloud Based Software on the Rise?

Cloud-based software has been a critical trend not only in the past year but for the last couple of years altogether.

By Ceylan Ersoy