2. ABOUT MARIAPPS
MariApps is a technology company offering state of the art maritime enterprise solutions for the marine industry.
MariApps can bring to your organization key knowledge and expertise that will help your organization excel in today’s
competitive and demanding environment. At par with the global standards prevalent in Ship Management ERP sector,
MariApps has its very own flagship offering- PAL 3. Designed with a plug and play design, PAL 3 can be seamlessly inte-
grated with diverse interfaces, making it more customizable. Additionally, MariApps offers services like bespoke
maritime application development, consultancy, data building, and application testing along with project management.
PAL 3 is a web based ERP software covering all areas of ship management and Ship Owning. PAL 3 is designed for
higher performance, faster implementation, and easier maintenance. It works with all browsers (IE, Chrome, and
Firefox) and mobile platforms (iOS, Android, Windows). An Intuitive, simple, easy to use and highly customizable ERP,
with built in interfaces to banks, vendors, PAL 3 offers a customizable dashboard approach, facilitating data driven
decision making, KPIs. Built with reengineered processes and workflows to deliver an enhanced solution and has a
comprehensive video based training module covering all modules with built-in self-assessment makes PAL 3 an
advanced marine ERP. In PAL 3 custom interfaces can be built very quickly to communicate with local systems,
banking systems and other vendor systems. Acessed from anywhere, anytime via web or any mobile device.
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3. As a customer, you would experience the advantage of accessing web solutions as well as mobile app solutions in the PAL 3 ensemble.
PAL 3’s plug and play design gives it an edge over its contemporaries with its seamless intergration and diverse interfaces making it an ideal solu-
tion for all your maritime needs. A quick look at the modules in PAL 3 makes it apparent that it is one of the most promising marine ERPs available
in the industry.
As PAL 3 is a fully web based and mobile compliant ERP, the offerings are divided into –
WHY CHOOSE PAL 3
THE SOLUTIONS
User-friendly and highly customisable
Covers all areas of Ship Operations and Crew Management
Designed for higher performance, faster implementation and easier maintenance
Access to video-based training modules with built-in self-assessment
Dashboard and alerts driven solution with customizable dashboards for all roles including senior management
Offers the owners full access to their vessels, crew, financial/PMS data, operational reports with drill down capabilities
Custom interfaces including seamless interfacing with banks and other vendor systems
Modules can be accessed from anywhere, anytime via web or any mobile device
Provides a single view of key data
Web Based Solutions
Mobile App Solutions.
4. CREWING
The core of all ship management processes is perceptibly Crewing, wherein the
organization strive to manage people both on and off the vessel as efficiently and
effectively as possible. MariApps’ PAL 3 Crewing module offers a dashboard to manage
all crew activities both on board and ashore.
The module helps to efficiently record and manage seafarers’ profiles and activities. As an
adaptable module, the Crewing module can function as a standalone module as well as an
integrated module linked to other PAL 3 modules.
5. KEY FEATURES
In-built pre-join check-in including documents, experience matrix, logistics etc.
Training & Competency management interface with Videotel, Seagull, Q88, OCMF web services and data sharing
with third party systems.
Avail resource forecasting and seafarer planning in graphical mode
Highly customizable workflow-based approval cycles
Configurable assessment reports, letters, crew list formats, CV formats and check lists
365 days seafarer activity tracking with salary based and fee based employment support
SOV- cabin planning module.
6. An organization is incomplete without an accounts department. Similarly, it is significantly
featured in PAL 3 as the Accounts module. PAL 3 Accounts module is a multi-user,
multi -currency and multi-company business accounting software.
The Accounts module is equipped for shared access across all company transactions
such as chart of accounts, transaction types etc. Simultaneously the module is also
adaptable for individual offices and the companies that fall under respective office. The
module can be customized to suit the local requirements within the pre-defined framework.
For instance, an organization can set up the organization structure in the system with
accounting/reporting requirements customizable for each company that it governs.
The Accounts module is well equipped to cover all activities right from the time a vessel is
set to enter the management till it leaves. With rights and access control in place, the
module ensures that the user with alloted rights can view particular data and perform
permitted activities .
The module is also integrated with another powerful portal PAL 3 module -Livefleet. The
Livefleet module through this integration helps provide owners with reports within a click.
This timely data enables pro-active review and monitoring of vessel performance. This also
ensures that the management team is permitted an intermediate step for data review and
ensure correctness before sharing information with Owners.
ACCOUNTS
7. KEY FEATURES
Set-up catering to management requirement or an individual company's requirement
Setting up a new vessel entity in the system based on the owner contract with individual budgets
Invoicing the client/owner (Accounts receivable)
Processing the vendor invoices with or without PO's (Accounts payable)
Invoice processing with automated accrual/ commitment booking and currency difference posting
Compliant for setting up VAT requirements for booking and reporting
Dashboards with real-time data on tasks for the respective user, based on their role
Accurate & live reports which are customizable as per owner or company requirements
Financial and operational reports
Ageing analysis reports (AR/AP) with option to run them as on a historical date
Monitori vessel OPEX, cash position etc.
Interface with leading banks for execution of payments
8. PAYROLL
PAL 3’s Payroll module is one of the most refined payroll processing systems in the
industry and is specifically for the onboard crew. The Payroll module is versatile in
managing various multi-user and multi-currency transactions.
Payroll calculation
Allotment processing
Payroll charges reporting
Management report generation
With accurate calculations of the monthly payroll for both salary and fee based seafarers,
the Payroll module’s setup can be customized based on customer requirements. The
seamless interfacing with Crewing module helps the Payroll module to simplify the payroll
calculation based on assigned contracts for each crew.
The Payroll module is also linked and interfaced with Accounts module to prepare
automatic interfaced transactions for easy dispersal of wages. This interface
additionally allows for the preparation of accounting entries and has ability to export to
various e-banking systems for payment.
9. KEY FEATURES
Salary and Fee based payroll processing
Monthly inputs, shipboard deductions entered through the vessel module
Personalized allotment processing
Payroll charges reporting
Payslip generation on the vessel module
10. PURCHASE
PAL 3’s has one of most comprehensive inventory and procurement management system
- the Purchase module. The Purchase module’s seamless integration with the onboard
modules enables uninterrupted data flow. This is observed in the Planned Maintenance
and Accounting application which in turn paves the path for a powerful platform.
With this system in place, tracking stock levels, forecasting spares demand, planning job
managing vessel budgets and tracking vendor turnover becomes hassle-free and
effortless. With continuous innovation PAL 3 Purchase module is also ready to integrate
with the third party Business-To- Business (B2B) platforms and vendor ERP system as well.
One of the core modules predicted to provide a platform, which brings in transparency in
inventory management and procurement of spares and stores, the Purchase module is an
essential part of PAL 3 module ensemble.
11. KEY FEATURES
Managing technical expenses against vessel budgets
Optimize inventory based on reorder levels, forecasted consumption and lead time days
Vendor management and B2B equipped
Process enquiries and quotations
Compare and approve quotations
Issue, track and approve purchase orders
Issue and track service orders
Track goods deliveries
Register and approve invoices
Owner approval of POs through Purchase or LiveFleet application
12. PLANNED MAINTENANCE
SYSTEM (PMS)
PMS - type approved
One of the fundamental processes in any ship owning or ship management organization is
the maintenance of a vessel. MariApps PAL 3’s PMS module strives to deliver the tracking
of assets, assemblies and parts associated with a vessel installation and maintenance.
This in turn helps implement the integral maintenance processes that are vital in the
maintenance strategy for any vessel.
With features like pre-planning and scheduling of jobs, the resource planning, time and
spares planning processes are simplified. This consecutively plays a critical role in
inventory management based on predictive and preventive maintenance routines.
Through the PMS module, the user can effectively visualize and plan maintenance onboard
by tracking due jobs and its completion. With increased efficiency and speed in tracking
and approving job completion the drill down provided in PMS’ due jobs is an added benefit
that helps user to focus on when a job needs to be rescheduled or postponed.
13. KEY FEATURES
DNV GL type certified and configured to manufacturers / class requirements
PMS data building utilities
Equipment data management
Job plan creation
Scheduling of planned jobs
Execution of jobs
Ordering spare parts and items
Maintenance completed and overdue analysis
Condition based maintenance program associated with the asset
Guarantee claims
Track job history effectively with associated images and forms.
Assist with an audit trail during inspections and statutory surveys.
14. ADMIN
A stepping stone into the PAL 3 interface, the Admin Module acts as the central controller
of all the PAL 3 applications and provides access to all other modules. It is a simple, fast
and user friendly web-based administration module. The Admin module helps control the
access and limits of the user to PAL 3.
Through the Admin module, a company can define roles and assign rights to different
levels. Acting as a single dashboard for the application page rights and the functional
object rights, the Admin module can also be used to map specific applications to different
companies.
With one click multiple users can obtain the same rights as well as customised user rights
allocation is also possible. The Admin module’s vessel-wise customization enables the
system to generate specific vessels in the corresponding application for the user as well.
15. KEY FEATURES
Creation of new user roles
Assigning rights to user roles
Application-to-company mapping
Creation of new ERP modules
Ability to assign rights at page level and functional object level
Rights can be assigned to a role or even to a separate user
Set up rights for the vessel
Audit reports
Entity-wise customization
16. MASTER DATA
MANAGEMENT (MDM)
The MDM is a central repository of master data for PAL 3. The MDM module is used to
create and maintain consistent and accurate lists of master data. This master data is
shared across all transactional and analytical parts of the ERP system.
The registers are grouped by domain areas, in order to have better access control. The
MDM ensures that the organization uses consistent versions of data in all parts of its
toperations.
17. KEY FEATURES
Ability to manage all master data in one place
A detailed vessel register
Exporting and importing data to various registers
Master data segregated by module for the ease of tracking
18. CATERING
PAL 3’s extensive Catering module provides ship owners and ship managers with
comprehensive onboard catering services. With a detailed menu planning option available
in the Catering module, the master is able to simplify the process onboard by
auto-generating provision requisitions.
Keeping in mind the vessel’s budget, the menu master collates onboard costs and ensures
that it stays well within the stipulated budget.
19. KEY FEATURES
Detailed menu planning
Calorie tracking for all menus planned
Built-in Multi-cuisine menus
Complete purchase cycle
Personalized reports
Generate provision requests
Food cost management
20. VOYAGE
PAL 3’s Voyage module is the module that gives ship owners, managers and charterers
access to the vessels’ performance, fuel consumption and position on a daily basis.
Onshore offices can simultaneously monitor the performance of the vessels as well.
With a close watch on the vessel, the team can configure alert settings based on which
technical managers get auto generated emails from the module in case of any
divergence.
21. Effective implementation of SEEMP
Forward port call schedules
Provision to register logs at various stages e.g. Sea-Noon, BOSP, EOSP, etc.
Various types of event logs
Bunker & cargo operations
Trend line for speed, consumption, R.P.M. power, slip
In-built vessel position tracking
Performance module to track operational efficiency of main engines and generators
Regulation (EU) 2015/757 monitoring, reporting and verification by accredited verifier (DNV-GL)
KEY FEATURES
22. TICKETING
Keeping track of large crew and their varied travel requests is a task in itself for a ship
owner or ship manager. Simplifying this task by manifold is PAL 3’s Ticketing module. The
module is well interfaced with the Crewing module and helps to create travel requests and
track them from a single dashboard.
PAL 3’s Ticketing module allows any user to send travel requests without having to switch
between applications. This significantly helps the Ticketing team track each one of them,
raise ticketing options and process them more efficiently. Additionally it also gives an
insight into travel spends, destinations and other key points of interest by way of detailed
reports.
23. KEY FEATURES
Create new travel requests
Monitor and track all travel requests
Potential for a future integration to reservation systems
Easier generation and processing of travel bills
24. SEAROSTER
Preventing fatigue continues as a high priority for regulators, in order to safeguard
maritime safety and the protection of the seafarer’s welfare. MariApps PAL 3 contributes to
this effort with its SeaRoster module. This module helps manage the onboard
requirements for compliance with a balance between crew work hour-rest hour
regulations.
With the system attuned to closely monitoring any recurring deficiencies, the SeaRoster
module helps adjust future working routines onboard. This helps avoid excessive working
hours and reduce the occurrence of fatigue onboard.
With the capability of acting as a standalone module, the SeaRoster module can also be
integrated to the relevant core modules with the maximum inputs applicable. For instance,
the Crewing Module helps to transfer the crew list and the vessel details, while the voyage
plan can be easily accessed through the Voyage module. Even the overtime calculations
can be made by fetching data from Accounts module.
25. KEY FEATURES
Work hour – Rest hour tracking, based on global guidelines
Management of individual and bulk schedules
Provision of schedule templates
26. INSURANCE
PAL 3 offers a reliable and efficient way to record and process all types of ship
management related claims by way of the Insurance module. An in-depth claims handling,
reporting and operational analysis tool, the Insurance module sets a guideline for the
handlers to follow standardized claim handling throughout the offices.
This is achieved through varied options present in the module like claim review, approval,
and claim process status control etc. The Insurance module provides a full record of each
claim right from claim initiation until the final reimbursement by the insurer. With access to
accurate graphs, dashboards, and drill down facilities in the module, it helps ship
manager or owner to analyze sensitive operational and cost effective areas.
Integration with modules like accounts helps derive the outstanding claim amounts
instantly, and generate claims statements to process the claim within a short time, while
the integration with the crewing module helps produce crew lists, doctor visits, and medical
history of the crew.
27. KEY FEATURES
Creating policy settings
Management of incident details
Expenditures & payments management
Claim statements & covering letter generation
Identifying non-accepted Items/ cost
Day-to-day claims process status update
Claim review & approval
Multiple reports to analyze data
Multi-company and user friendly
28. TRAINING
Every introduction to a new system, process or application results in a deep learning curve.
PAL 3 Training module reduces this learning curve and makes you familiar with the system
as simple as possible. The module familiarizes a new user with training in the ERP system
with support materials that includes various audio and video based sessions for all key
activities performed in PAL 3 modules.
The user can ensure that the module has proven to be helpful by participating in online
evaluations at the end of each course and gain certification for their competence. On a
larger scale, the modules help reduce the company training costs significantly especially
for new clients and seafarer’s who use PAL 3 system for the very first time.
29. KEY FEATURES
Audio and Video based training
Ability to stop and continue at any time during the training
Detailed training sessions for each PAL 3 module
Trainings for both on-board and off shore staff
Check your competency with each module and maintain certificates
30. LIVEFLEET
A central platform that delivers online information to owners and customers, on a 24x7
basis, anytime, anywhere! PAL 3 offers you the LiveFleet module that provides
comprehensive up-to-date information and reports on the owner’s vessels.
The module helps with improved interactions for owners in addition to the online
information that they receive. Helps to maintain transparency and confidence in the ship
management services. LiveFleet offers online information to customers covering all
aspects of management including Crewing, Technical, PMS, Financial/Budgets, and
Operations
A vital component of the PAL 3 ship management ERP system, the LiveFleet module is
extremely user-friendly, easy to navigate, accessible anywhere on the web with
substantial security protection.
31. KEY FEATURES
Customizable to owner requirement
Utilizes the same platform as PAL 3
Operational reports
Vessel Tracker – current and past position tracking and information on Bing maps
Vessel certificates and related survey status and documents
Has the feature “Comments” available on all reports, reducing email exchanges on clarifications/ questions
Email alerts in case of any new comments and on publishing new reports
View highlights, summary and alerts of key vessel information like crew list, fleet list, key vessel particulars, recently
published or uploaded reports and owner/manager comments on the dashboard
Noon reports/voyage performance show engine RPM / speed / fuel oil consumption slip graph for specified period,
with noon report records
32. QUALITY DOCUMENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
One of the biggest hassles of an organization is the management of documents in the day
to day operations. A ship management company is no different and is in fact burdened with
frequent documentation that results in efficiency dip.
MariApps’ PAL 3 has an effective and productive solution for this hassle and it is by means
of the QDMS module. A ship-shore integrated module, QDMS offers ship management
companies an easier documentation process.
QDMS is an adept central platform for management and maintenance of different
documentation including safety management manuals, quality management manuals,
technical documents, rules and regulations etc. both onshore and at sea.
The module offers the mechanism to establish and implement standardized policies and
operating procedures across the fleet and organization. This in turn ensures best practices
thus enhancing safe and efficient operation of the vessels.
33. KEY FEATURES
Flexible structure to suit document management needs for various sizes of shipping company
Supports all document types like policies, procedures, forms, manuals, safety advisory notes etc.
Efficient workflow for document creation, revision, review, approval and publishing
Full document management control throughout the document life-cycle - E.g. version control and archiving
User-friendly, powerful and efficient document search facilities
Efficient replication of documentation from shore to vessels
Distribution of documents to vessels based on controllable parameters from shore
34. CHARTERING
When specific section of personnel gets platforms that help complete their tasks
effortlessly, it reflects on the overall productivity of the organization. PAL 3’s Chartering
module caters to the charterers to manage the entire pre-fixture part of the vessel
employment. The module is a shore specific one and has no vessel components
35. KEY FEATURES
Set hire-rates for vessels, pool types and manage contracts
Maintain vessel employment details, including charter party details, broker details, broker commissions, address
commissions and cost templates
Track vessel availability, delivery and redelivery status
Track voyage schedules and update charterers
Track voyage results (hire & off-hire status of the vessel)
Settle owner and charterer expenses
Generate invoices (lined with Accounts module)
Chartering reports
36. PAL-ECONNECT
Web based end-to-end ecommerce solution with direct interface feature available for
electronic exchange of goods and services. The system integrates with other PAL modules
enabling seamless data flow through their transactions. This module provides a reliable
and efficient way to process the transactions. PAL-eConnect can be integrated directly with
external systems.
37. KEY FEATURES
Exchange of quotations, purchase orders, goods received and invoices with vendors
Customizable dashboards available.
Alerts and notifications on exchange of information as required
Export and import data through excel and PDF.
Interchangeable integration methods
Feasible to integrate with logistics solutions, warehouse and forwarders
Flexibility in data exchange format
Vendor profile update directly through eConnect
Improving communication, performance and process efficiency
38. LPSQ: LOSS PREVENTION
SAFETY AND QUALITY
A system in place for safety, quality management and loss prevention is essential in any
company. It is particularly significant in ship management or owning organization. PAL 3’s
LPSQ module caters all aspects of quality management system processes including safety
and loss prevention. Through the module one can ensure that the compliance requirement
of a vessel is well-supported. It also highlights the non-conformities from audits, near
misses, inspections, accidents, work orders etc. so that appropriate action is taken.
39. KEY FEATURES
Complete integrated system for reporting, analysis, follow-up of any inspections, audits, near-misses & accidents, findings
and non-conformities, internal or external or of different origins.
Near Miss/Accident reporting by vessel and follow-up within the system
Monitor & follow-up of findings & NC's till closure and action by both office & vessel
Identify and assess findings/NC with root cause analysis
A rich set of reporting and dashboard tool for analysis, monitoring and management controls
Questionnaire bank based on industry (SIRE/CDI VIQ etc.) and customizable requirement
Flexible structuring for different reporting purpose
Audit & Inspection Planner - schedule and control inspection, vessel visit and audit activities across the fleet and the
company
System available in office, onboard, onshore (anywhere) as well as on superintendent's laptop, with seamless data
synchronization
40. DRYDOCK
Be it identification of an overhaul repair or maintenance of a vessel! PAL 3 offers a
sophisticated drydock processing and management system that integrates operations in
drydock, making it an ideal partner in the process.
The system encompasses all the necessary functionalities required for drydock jobs and
offers one standardized method for drydock planning. The module allows transfer of
regular maintenance jobs to drydock, identification of suitable drydock, budgeting, effective
monitoring and detailed analysis of the drydock project.
41. KEY FEATURES
Track right from defect jobs to dry dock specification building
Generate specification and invitation to tender
Direct access for yards through the web module for raising a quotation
Multi-currency tender and quote comparison features
Yard firm stemming and generation of purchase orders
Job planner and completion of tracking tools
Daily operational and financial progress reporting
Project report compilation
42. VESSEL TRACKER
As a ship manager or an owner, now its no longer a difficulty to constantly keep track of
all your vessels and required updates. MariApps’ Vessel Tracker mobile app locates the
entire fleet of vessels under the organization in near-real time on your smart phone. A
complete and comprehensive mobile app for diverse departments such as port agency,
supply chain, loss prevention and technical departments.
MOBILE SOLUTIONS
In a world that is constantly on the move, it is only natural that you would want to stay
connected and receive work updates frequently. MariApps offers an array of mobile
applications to keep you stay connected. Built with the cross platform and device
compliance, take your business in your palm anywhere…anytime!
43. KEY FEATURES
Tracks the entire fleet in near-real time
Plots vessel path in map, along with future planned port calls from Voyage module
Current crew list with profiles of seafarers onboard
Detailed vessel information such as main engine maker & model, gross tonnage etc.
Daily noon performance report data
44. EMERGENCY INCIDENT
REPORTING EXTENSION
A couple of seconds of delay can change the course of a vessel, quite literally. To help avoid
such a situation, MariApps offers the Emergency Incident Report Extension a significant
part of the Vessel Tracker Mobile application.
This is a swift response tool that helps the shore team to ask the right set of questions
during an incident and direct it to the right set of people – all in real-time. At the time of a
vessel incident, the stakeholders in-charge of the vessel are updated with this valuable
addition to the Vessel Tracker mobile application.
45. KEY FEATURES
Corporate questionnaire available to the shore team to help derive the right set
of information from vessel master
Instant access to past vessel incident history
Pre-defined contact list to submit the vessel incident report for each vessel
Vessel’s position marker highlighted to notify users of the emergency
46. SEAFARER PORTAL
A mobile app dedicated to seafarer is a rarity on its own, but when its’ MariApps Seafarer
Portal app, it is a well-needed advantage. The Seafarer Portal is a mobile app that helps
streamline all information and processes effortlessly.
Seafarers can now access all their information on as well as off the vessel. A one-stop
information portal with customizable dashboards and push-notification alerts helps the
seafarer sieve in through information required during and after their contract period. This
significantly reduces telephone communication between seafarers and the fleet
department enabling inreducing expenses and saving time.
47. KEY FEATURES
Submit claims and allotment requests
Plan vessel voyages
Schedule trainings
Payroll amounts processed and allotments paid
Open positions available with the Fleet
Seafarer’s next date of availability
Seafarer’s documents and alerts for expiring documents
48. INSPECTION REPORTING
TOOL (IRT)
The need of the hour - an on-the-move app to make your task simpler and more efficient!
The Inspection Report Tool (IRT) mobile application is designed to help vessel superinten-
dents to complete their inspections onboard electronically and seamlessly. With its various
options like ability to answer the questionnaire, take notes, attach pictures, record audio,
mark deficiencies, generate a report onboard instantly and much more, superintendents
are much more efficient and effective.
49. KEY FEATURES
View past inspection reports, highlighting problem areas
Full list of open and closed deficiencies along with corrective actions, preventive actions and root cause analysis
