Ali Messoudi

Intermittent connectivity, crew rotation, the ISM Code, logistical remoteness: maintenance on board is nothing like factory maintenance. This pillar guide explains what a maritime CMMS is, breaks down its architecture module by module, puts real figures on its ROI and sets out how to implement it without getting it wrong.

Maintenance accidents are preventable when isolation procedures are disciplined and crew certificates are verified before the job is assigned. See how Smart Sailors, your marine CMMS, centralises and secures these critical steps by turning paper documents into binding digital workflows. Time-stamped isolations, automatic qualification checks and safety data sheets available offline on any mobile device: move from theoretical risk to real-time control on board.

The paper engine log eats time and invites errors, exactly when an inspector asks for a figure. See how Smart Sailors, a marine CMMS built for the sector, turns the engine room logbook into a digital tool that cuts the administrative load on duty engineers and guarantees data integrity for Port State Control audits.

Moving from corrective to condition-based maintenance is not a luxury, it is a strategic decision. Discover the financial equation that justifies investing in real-time monitoring, and how a CMMS drives that transition for your critical shipboard assets.

An effective Preventive Maintenance Plan (PMP) has to be built on a clear method, in four key steps, and driven from a single CMMS. Learn how to classify your assets with the ABC method, choose the right maintenance tasks (calendar-based versus condition-based), optimise scheduling and steer performance with the essential KPIs (MTBF, planned maintenance percentage). The goal: reach 85% planned maintenance to maximise reliability and cut costs.

Everything you need to know about the boat logbook: when your flag State makes it mandatory, what a commercial vessel must record under international conventions, the essential entries to make on passage, and how to choose between a paper book, a modern application such as Smart Sailors, or a free template. A complete guide to sailing safely and staying on the right side of the rules.

Discover how to optimise spare parts management for vessels on long voyages. Smart Sailors, a marine CMMS, turns your onboard stock into an intelligent remote warehouse with multi-location tracking, automatic alerts and streamlined purchasing from the ship.

ISM stands for International Safety Management. This complete guide covers the Code end to end: its definition, its origin, the ships it applies to, the Safety Management System, the Designated Person Ashore, the difference between DOC and SMC, and how to handle chapters 9, 10 and 11 — the ones behind most audit findings.

See how to get the most out of your annual haul-out with a marine CMMS. From the hull inspection to the choice of antifouling, this detailed checklist guides you through every check point so you can guarantee complete traceability, keep costs under control and satisfy the compliance requirements of your insurer.

Find out how to choose the right anodes to protect your boat from corrosion. A complete guide to zinc, aluminium and magnesium anodes, with practical advice on fitting them correctly and keeping them in good order.