Marad VS BoatOn Book
A boat management software supports professionals in the maritime and river shipping sectors with their daily tasks such as maintenance management, inventory management, parts ordering and purchasing... These software solutions also assist with crew scheduling, certificate renewal, tracking of logs and navigations, etc.
Here's our comparison between two comprehensive fleet management software solutions: Marad and BoatOn Book.
What is boat maintenance software?
A CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software for boats is a technological tool designed to optimize and simplify vessel management. It allows managers and crews to track, plan, and document preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, ensuring that all operations comply with manufacturer standards and recommended timelines.
This software can include features such as inventory management, spare parts and equipment tracking, intervention history, periodic inspection scheduling, and performance report generation. By centralizing and automating these tasks, CMMS software helps reduce vessel downtime, improve safety, and extend the lifespan of all vessel equipment.
How important is a boat maintenance software passenger or freight shipping ?
Imagine a software that gathers all data related to your vessel: upcoming maintenance tasks, crew and external provider management, spare parts inventory, mandatory certificates... This is precisely what naval maintenance software offers. They ensure complete tracking of your boat's history, accessible anytime and anywhere.
In addition to centralizing information, these software solutions greatly simplify your daily tasks: intervention planning, budget tracking, order management... They become major assets during key moments in your boat's life, such as its sale. Indeed, a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software demonstrates thoroughness and diligence in vessel maintenance, thus helping to preserve its asset value.
These software solutions allow you to quickly retrieve the necessary information to prove your good faith and defend your interests in case of a dispute. For example, BoatOn Book offers the ability to share specific data with authorized third parties while maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Comparison of Marad and BoatOn Book offers
Marasoft is a family-owned company founded in 1999, specialising in maritime fleet management software. Their flagship product, Marad, is a comprehensive fleet management system used by a variety of sectors including ship fleets, offshore platforms, factories and government organisations. DNV approved, their software is already in use on over 4,000 vessels worldwide.
The BoatOn Book from BoatOn is the 1st boat fleet management and maintenance solution. The aim of the BoatOn Book is to simplify all the operational activities of maritime and inland waterway operators : passenger boats, freight transport, rescue vessels, marine works... BoatOn also helps companies to manage their fleets in an eco-responsible way, while complying with current regulations.
In the field of maritime management, two innovative solutions stand out: Marad, developed by MaraSoft, and the BoatOn Book, proposed by BoatOn. Here is a comparison of these two platforms, highlighting their respective strengths.
Marad: A robust, modular fleet management solution
Marad is a comprehensive fleet management solution used by more than 4,300 ships in 76 countries. It is distinguished by :
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Extensive modularity: users can choose from different modules (maintenance, inventory, purchasing, certificates, safety, crew management, etc.) according to their specific needs.
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A user-friendly interface: Designed to be intuitive, it requires no in-depth training.
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Versatility and scalability: Can be used on vessels of all sizes, from small-scale fishing to commercial tankers.
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Personalised customer support: No ticketing system; MaraSoft's team provides fast, direct support.
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Regulatory compliance: Type-approved by DNV and recommended by auditors, the solution meets the most demanding industry standards.
However, Marad is best suited to large fleets or companies requiring centralised and comprehensive management of their maritime operations. Its complexity and scope can sometimes exceed the needs of smaller organisations.
BoatOn Book: An approach focused on simplicity and accessibility
The BoatOn Book focuses on simplified management for owners and users of pleasure and commercial boats. Key benefits include:
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Mobile accessibility: an application designed to be used easily from a smartphone, ideal for users on the move.
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Personalised booking management: the BoatOn Book enables efficient management of rentals, bookings and invoicing, simplifying management for owners.
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Practical service approach: The application also helps to find local service providers for maintenance or other specific needs, assists in drafting an ISM code, etc.
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Ease of use: Unlike robust systems such as Marad, the BoatOn Book is designed to be picked up quickly without the need for advanced technical skills.
This solution is particularly well suited to individuals and businesses who manage a limited number of boats and are looking for a simple, affordable tool.
The advantages of the BoatOn Book
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Flexibility: the BoatOn Book is aimed directly at those who want to manage their business without having to use complex systems.
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Low cost: By focusing on essential functions, BoatOn Book offers a cost-effective solution.
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Integrated services: In addition to fleet management, the application also facilitates access to ancillary services (repairs, cleaning, etc.).
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Manage you services and maintenance
From the tasks module, you will have access to the complete history of your maintenance operations. You can review past maintenance tasks, plan upcoming tasks, and send work orders to contractors or crew members.
Additionally, you will have the ability to automatically generate maintenance reports with just one click.
Rights and users
Managing a fleet of boats involves coordinating various stakeholders. The user module allows assigning access to these individuals and defining the level of information they can access.
You can choose from several predefined roles such as administrator, supervisor, captain, sailor, etc., or create your own custom roles.
Manage your inventory and purchases
This part of the software allows you to monitor the real-time status of parts and equipment stocks, plan their replacement, and generate purchase orders.
You can also export the data in Excel or PDF format, or create a pre-filled email containing details of the parts to be ordered, then click "send" !
Follow your navigations with AIS
The logbook allows you to record all your navigations directly from your phone! By using your boat's AIS, you can precisely trace the routes of your vessels.
Plan your outings by consulting the integrated weather and analyze your navigations to optimize your consumption. Keeping your logbook up to date has never been easier with the BoatOn Book.
Manage your budget and accounting
The budget module allows you to track all expenses and income related to your boat. You can filter the main categories of expenses and income to optimize costs and manage the accounting of your vessels using the BoatOn Book.
Every expense recorded in maintenance or another module of the software is automatically added to this section, saving you the trouble of having to search for what it is associated with.
Dashboard of the whole fleet
The fleet and statistics module provides an overview of essential information about your boats. You can find details on mooring, revenues, expenses, as well as past and upcoming maintenance.
Detailed statistics about your fleet's condition are presented in graphical form, allowing you to visualize upcoming maintenance tasks, revenues or expenses over a specific period, out-of-stock parts, and other relevant information.
Integrate your documents and certificates
In the documents module, you have access to all essential elements of your boat.
You can view attachments from other modules of the software, such as maintenance reports, and add crew member certificates, navigation permits, insurance certificates, as well as any other necessary invoices or documents.
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