BSY Ship Mgmt. company wanted to implement PMS software on their complete fleets. There were 336 ships under their management, and they wished to implement PMS on board within a period of two years. During this period, some vessels on which the system was already implemented would / could go out of Management; and new ones would come into management. They also wanted to keep the cost of implementation and training as low as possible. SBNT came up with a specific solution for this issue. SBNT suggested recruiting a team of 5 radio officers. They were given necessary training to install, train and implement on vessels. Learning from that experience, further changes were made to ensure implementation was possible without vessel visits – thus reducing costs and time for implementation.
About the Author
SB Nair
Founder and Managing Director
S.B. Nair is the Founder and Managing Director of SBN Technologics, with over four decades of experience in technology and business practices, particularly in the maritime sector. A visionary in maritime IT solutions, he pioneered the SHIPMATE suite and Marino hire—innovative platforms trusted by global shipping and oil & gas companies. Mr. Nair is also a highly respected trainer, with 10,000+ hours of experience mentoring industry professionals and university graduates. His commitment to innovation continues to shape the future of maritime technology. In recent years, Mr. Nair has turned his focus to emerging technologies, with a keen interest in the application of Artificial Intelligence in the maritime domain. He is also deeply committed to advancing seafarers’ welfare and modernising training practices to meet the evolving needs of the industry.