The new version of OceanManager software solution is completely web based and addresses the entire ship –shore reporting, document management, workflow, alerts and notification, audits and inspections, risk assessment and data analysis and generation of indicative reports.

“We continue to expand the capabilities of the OceanManager Suite to help our existing customer base to effortlessly adopt and integrate Web capabilities into their Business Processes supported by OceanManager,” said Sandeep Anand, Director (IT Solutions & Business Development) of ARI e -business. “By providing the web based platform for our flagship product and thus making it future ready for shipping industry, where the low cost broadband based internet connectivity on board ships is slowly but surely becoming a reality, we expect to expand our reach in the global market. Look for us to continue expanding our capabilities to meet the specialized, diverse and growing needs of the maritime industry.”

OceanManager offers an in-depth approach to managing and sharing information using tightly integrated application modules designed specifically keeping in view the requirements and practices in shipping companies to deliver comprehensive knowledge, automate business processes and support effective decision making.

Besides managing the ship shore and intra office information workflow the software enables users to meet requirements related to ISM, ISO, OCIMF, Vetting Inspections and TMSA. Some the key features of the product which facilitates these compliance requirements of a Ship operator include:

      • Detailed, user friendly reporting formats with validations to ensure clean data capture from          vessels
      • Follow ups build in for tracking the entire history of the incident
      • Internal office comments feature to capture any exchange of info for the particular event with in         office(not shared with vessel)
      • Provision for attachments, reference material
      • Automatic generation of feedback circulars for oil majors/fleet
      • Automatic exchange and filing of reports and extraction of data into db
      • Integration with workflow engine
      • Single screen dashboard for managing the entire information exchange with vessels and in         office
      • Configurable workflows, hierarchy, reminders, alerts
      • Special alerts for exceptions
      • Facility to enter each near-miss, accident/ incident report and maintain a log of near miss,         accidents and incidents.
      • Analysis based on categories, period, vessel and root cause.
      • Automatic alerts to concerned person for closure of Near-miss reports, Accident and Incident         reports, based on ‘Target Completion dates’.
      • QHSE Meeting reviews (automatic generation of pending action points of previous meeting).
      • Follow up on closure of NCR’s and Corrective and Preventive Action (these are respect to Audit         reports, Accident/incident report, near-miss reports, etc.)
      • Risk Assessments against Near-miss, Accident and Incident reports.
      • Extensive analysis and graphical reporting features
      • Monitor KPIs, TMSA related performance metrics, OCIMF statistics, trend analysis etc
      • To do lists for each person
      • Manage / Schedule multiple audits, auditors, and audit types all through one calendar.
      • Receive automatic alerts based on audit schedules.
      • Raise NCN and observation report using system
      • Automatic alerts for closure of NCs and Observations based on ‘Target Completion dates’.
      • Maintenance and analysis of audit records.
      • Follow up on closure of NCR’s and CAPA
      • Facility to enter the deficiency and observations of oil major inspection and internal inspection.
      • Analysis of oil major inspection data by vessels/ period/ category, etc.
      • Risk assessment of all routine and non routine tasks
      • Generation of safety precaution sheets on board for all tasks
      • Flexibility to handle any report

All these and more are available over the web for anytime anywhere access and action and on a platform which is future ready for an environment where ships will have low cost internet connectivity and can exchange information with shore in real time.

About ARI IT & e-business
ARI IT and e-Business unit offers customised, reliable, comprehensive and cost effective technology solutions tailored to the business requirements of modern maritime enterprises. Our India based software development center offers huge cost advantages to clients worldwide. Our products and services are characterized by their precision and relevance for our customers as they emerge from the combined application of IT expertise and deep domain knowledge. We specialize in business driven technology solutions and leverage the use of technology to innovate and enhance business value.

For more information, please contact:
Sandeep Anand
Applied Research International
Tel: (91-11) 5165-5120
Fax: (91-11) 2685-8331
Email: info@ariworld.com