One database
More than 18 connected modules share a single operational database, so a maintenance requirement, a requisition and a stock figure are the same record rather than three copies of it.
Vessel management software
Vessel Management Software for Connected Fleet Operations
PRIME Marine Vessel Management Software helps maritime organisations manage vessel maintenance, procurement, inventory, crew, safety, compliance and vessel performance across their fleets. With 18+ connected modules on one database, it brings shipboard activities and shore-based management into a single platform — connecting technical operations, supply chain workflows, crew management and fleet oversight.
- Technical, procurement, safety, crew and performance on one record
- Modules that work on their own and work better together
- Cloud-hosted or on-premises, on Microsoft Azure infrastructure
Digital workflows and records that support your procedures under
- ISM
- ISPS
- MARPOL
- SOLAS
- MLC 2006
One connected platform
One connected platform for your entire fleet
Vessel management involves more than maintaining individual vessels. Technical operations, procurement, inventory, crew and safety processes all depend on one another. When these functions sit in separate systems, teams spend their time transferring information between them and following up on disconnected records. PRIME Marine Vessel Management Software brings those processes into one vessel management system, connecting operational information from onboard teams to shore-based management.
Ship to shore
Onboard teams work in the same environment as shore-based management, which keeps vessel activity and fleet oversight on the same information.
Modular adoption
Each module works on its own. Start where the pressure is, then connect the next area when your organisation is ready for it.
Your deployment
Cloud-hosted on Microsoft Azure infrastructure or installed on-premises, depending on your organisation’s requirements.
The platform
Vessel management software for the way your fleet operates
PRIME Marine Vessel Management Software supports organisations bringing vessel operations into a connected digital environment, across five module groups covering technical, supply chain, safety, crew and management information.
18+Connected modules on one database
1,800+Vessels managed through PRIME Marine
5Module groups, from technical to management information
2Deployment routes — cloud or on-premises
Manage every part of your vessel operations
Five module groups, one operational picture
PRIME Marine Vessel Management Software is organised into five groups. Each one covers a connected area of fleet management, and each module within it reads from the same vessel, equipment, stock and crew records.
Keep technical operations moving
Maintenance is central to vessel readiness. Technical teams need to know what work is due, which defects require attention and whether the necessary parts are available. PRIME Marine Vessel Management Software connects planned maintenance, defect management, certificates and shipyard project work within the wider platform. A job raised onboard carries its spares, its history and its certificate implications with it.
- Planned Maintenance — manage maintenance requirements and keep visibility of work across the fleet
- Defect Management — record defects and follow corrective actions through to closure
- Vessel Certificates — monitor certificate information and upcoming renewal requirements
- Shipyard Project Management — keep drydock and yard activity connected to the wider technical operation
Connect procurement with vessel requirements
A vessel’s purchasing requirements begin onboard, but the process involves shore-based procurement, suppliers, budgets and stock availability. PRIME Marine Vessel Management Software connects procurement and supply chain workflows in one operational environment. A requirement is reviewed, sourced, ordered and received in the same place. A requisition can be checked against stock before it becomes a purchase.
- Procurement — manage purchasing requirements from requisition through the procurement process
- Inventory — maintain visibility of vessel stock as items are received, consumed and transferred
- Warehouse — manage stored materials within the wider supply chain
- Budgeting — connect purchasing activity with budget oversight
- Strategic & Bidding, with Supplier Management, the Supplier Portal and Automated Invoice Processing
The result is a connected approach to marine procurement and inventory management, with purchasing linked to the operational requirements of the fleet rather than handled apart from them.
Keep safety and compliance connected to operations
Safety management is part of the work carried out onboard every day. Risk assessments, incidents, audits, inspections, safety meetings and controlled documents all contribute to the same safety management process. PRIME Marine Vessel Management Software brings those activities together, helping Masters, DPAs, QHSE teams and shore-based managers keep safety workflows visible across vessels.
- Risk Assessment and Quality & Safety Management — identify hazards and define controls before work begins
- Incident / Event — record incidents and follow investigation and corrective action workflows
- Audit & Inspection — keep findings and follow-up actions visible across the fleet
- ISM Document Management and SMS Review — maintain controlled documents and support review processes
- Safety Meeting, Safety Drills, Forms Manager and Bulletins — record safety activities through structured digital workflows
PRIME Marine supports operational processes related to ISM, ISPS, MARPOL, SOLAS and MLC 2006. The platform provides the digital workflows and records that support your organisation’s own procedures and responsibilities.
Connect crew planning, payroll and seafarer information
Vessel operations depend on people having the right information at the right time. PRIME Marine Vessel Management Software connects crew management, payroll and seafarer workflows with the rest of the platform. Assignments, certificates and wage terms sit on one crew record rather than in three places. An assignment names who should join a vessel; readiness depends on competence, certification, availability and joining arrangements, and all of it belongs to the same record.
- Crew Management — plan crew movements and keep seafarer records, certifications and readiness visible
- Crew Payroll — manage contract-based payroll processes and keep records controlled and auditable
- Seafarer Portal — give individual seafarers access to their own information and workflows
Employment, payroll and crew history are the continuity layer underneath each individual assignment, which is what lets a crew record survive a change of vessel, rank or contract.
Operational information for shore-based review
Records tell you what has happened. Visibility tells you what needs attention now. The Management & Intelligence group of PRIME Marine Vessel Management Software reads from the operational modules, not from a separate reporting copy. The figures a fleet manager reviews are the same records the vessel is working in.
- My Dashboard — bring the items that need a decision today onto one screen
- Analytics & KPIs — review operational information across the fleet
- Vessel Performance and Voyage Monitoring — bring vessel operational reporting into the wider fleet environment
Supporting services sit alongside the platform: data migration, project management, third-party integration, training and support.
One operational picture from ship to shore
How does PRIME Marine connect vessel management processes?
The value of vessel management software lies in how operational processes work together. A maintenance requirement may lead to a spare parts requisition. Inventory shows what stock is already available. Procurement manages the purchasing. A risk assessment supports the work onboard. An incident or audit finding may require corrective action. PRIME Marine Vessel Management Software connects those workflows within one platform.
Vessel operations
A maintenance requirement or operational need is raised onboard.
Technical management
The work is planned and managed against the vessel and its equipment.
Procurement & inventory
Parts and purchasing are handled against stock that is already visible.
Safety & compliance
Risk is assessed, findings are managed and the records are retained.
Fleet oversight
Connected information reaches shore-based teams without re-entry.
This reduces the separation between vessel activities and shore-based management. More on how the platform is built, hosted and supported in About PRIME Marine.
At a glance
What PRIME Marine Vessel Management Software covers
From planned maintenance and procurement to safety, crew and vessel performance, the platform brings the operational processes behind ship management into one connected environment.
Each module can be adopted on its own, and each one gains from the records the others already hold. Deployment, migration and integration are handled as part of implementation — see data migration and third-party integration.
| Platform | PRIME Marine Vessel Management Software |
|---|---|
| Modules | 18+ connected modules on a single database |
| Technical & Asset | Planned Maintenance, Defect Management, Vessel Certificates, Shipyard Project Management |
| Procurement & Supply Chain | Procurement, Inventory, Warehouse, Budgeting, Strategic & Bidding |
| Safety, Quality & Compliance | Quality & Safety Management, ISM Document Management, Incident / Event, Audit & Inspection, Risk Assessment, Safety Meeting, Safety Drills, Forms Manager, Bulletins, SMS Review |
| Crew & Operations | Crew Management, Seafarer Portal, Crew Payroll |
| Management & Intelligence | My Dashboard, Analytics & KPIs, Vessel Performance and Voyage Monitoring |
| Regulatory processes supported | ISM, ISPS, MARPOL, SOLAS, MLC 2006 |
| Deployment | Cloud-hosted on Microsoft Azure infrastructure, or on-premises |
| Services | Data migration, project management, integration, training, support |
| Pricing | Custom plan per fleet |
Who it is for
Built for the people managing your fleet
PRIME Marine Vessel Management Software is built for mariners and for the shore teams who support them. Each role works in the part of the platform it needs, on the same underlying records.
Ship owners and fleet managers
Keep a broader view of vessel operations, fleet activity and management information through Analytics & KPIs.
Technical superintendents
Connect maintenance, defects, certificates and procurement requirements across vessels.
Marine superintendents
Keep vessel operations, safety activities and follow-up visible from shore.
Masters and chief officers
Access the operational workflows required to manage work onboard, including forms and safety meetings.
DPA and QHSE teams
Manage risk assessments, incidents, audits and inspections and SMS review.
Procurement teams
Manage vessel requisitions and purchasing against stock and budgets.
Crewing teams
Manage crew movements, seafarer records and payroll processes.
Finance teams
Connect purchasing activity and crew costs with budget oversight and invoice processing.
See how other fleets have approached it: Pacific Pearl, Hyundai Ocean Service, Arzew Entreprise and Bismark Maritime.
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Bring maintenance, procurement, safety, crew and vessel performance into one connected vessel management platform. Tell us about your fleet, vessel types and operational requirements, and we will show how PRIME Marine Vessel Management Software supports your ship and shore teams.
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Answers
Frequently asked questions about vessel management software
What is vessel management software?
Vessel management software is a digital platform for managing the operational processes behind ship and fleet management. These include maintenance, procurement, inventory, crew, safety, compliance and vessel performance. Bringing them into one platform matters because the processes depend on one another. A maintenance job creates a spares requirement. That requirement depends on stock, and a safety finding may change the priority of both.
What is the difference between vessel management software and ship management software?
The terms are used interchangeably to describe software for managing vessels and fleet operations. Both can include technical management, crew, procurement, safety and operational reporting. What matters more than the label is whether the modules read from the same records or from separate copies of them.
What modules are included in PRIME Marine Vessel Management Software?
PRIME Marine includes 18+ connected modules across five groups: Technical & Asset, Procurement & Supply Chain, Safety, Quality & Compliance, Crew & Operations, and Management & Intelligence. The at-a-glance table above lists each module and links to its own page.
Does PRIME Marine include a planned maintenance system?
Yes. Planned Maintenance is part of the platform and supports the maintenance requirements of vessels within the wider fleet management environment, alongside Defect Management and Vessel Certificates.
Can procurement and inventory work together?
Yes. Procurement and Inventory are connected within PRIME Marine, bringing purchasing requirements and vessel stock information into the same supply chain workflow, with Warehouse and Budgeting alongside them.
Does PRIME Marine support maritime safety management?
Yes. The Safety, Quality & Compliance group includes Risk Assessment, Incident / Event, Audit & Inspection, ISM Document Management, Safety Meetings, Safety Drills, Forms Manager, Bulletins and SMS Review.
Can PRIME Marine be used by both ship and shore teams?
Yes. PRIME Marine connects vessel operations with shore-based management through its connected modules and workflows, and the Seafarer Portal extends access to individual crew members for their own information.
Can PRIME Marine be deployed on-premises?
Yes. PRIME Marine supports cloud-hosted and on-premises deployment, depending on the organisation’s requirements. Cloud deployment runs on Microsoft Azure infrastructure, and data migration and third-party integration are handled as part of implementation.
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Maintenance, procurement, safety, crew and vessel performance, shown on your own vessel types and operational requirements.