Ship Management Software Development/Acquisition - ONLY EXPERIENCED VENDORS IN SHIP MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE DEVELOPEMENT REQUIRED TO BID

Job ID: 39343377

Budget: $5,000 – $10,000 USD

Request for Proposal for Ship Management Software Development/Acquisition, ENSURING ONLY experienced vendors bid.

We are seeking proposals from qualified software providers with proven experience in ship management solutions for the development/acquisition of a comprehensive Ship Management Software System.

1. Background & Objective
We requires an integrated ship management software covering:

Technical Management (Maintenance, Repairs, Dry-docking, PMS)
Operations (Voyage Planning, Bunker Management, Performance Monitoring)
Crewing & HR (Crew Scheduling, Certifications, Payroll, Training)
Finance & Accounting (Budgeting, Cost Control, Charter Party Management)
Procurement & Logistics (Inventory, Spare Parts, Supplier Management)
Warehouse Management (Stock Control, Requisition, Issuance)
Compliance & Certifications (IMO, ISM, ISPS, ISO, Flag State, Port State)
Reporting & Analytics (Custom Reports, KPI Dashboards)

The solution should be cloud-based or hybrid, with mobile accessibility, and must comply with maritime industry standards.

2. Eligibility Criteria
Only vendors with the following qualifications should apply:

Minimum 5 years of experience in ship management software development.
Prior successful implementations in shipping companies.
Knowledge (Developer or his/her colleague) of IMO regulations, ISM Code, and maritime compliance.
References from at least 3 shipping/clients (preferable).

3. Technical & Functional Requirements

A. Core Modules
Fleet Management (at least Vessel details, specifications, documents)
Maintenance & PMS (at least Planned maintenance, work orders, defect reporting)
Crew Management (at least Rotation, contracts, visas, medical, training)
Bunker & Fuel Management (at least Consumption tracking, ROB, procurement)
Procurement & Inventory (at least Purchase orders, supplier tracking, stock alerts)
Financial Management (at least Charter party accounting, invoicing, cost tracking)
Compliance & Audits (at least Regulatory checks, certification expiry alerts)

B. Technical Specifications

Cloud-based or On-Premise Deployment
API Integration (ERP, Accounting, Port Authorities, Bunker Suppliers)
Mobile App (Android/iOS for crew & superintendents)
Cybersecurity & Data Protection (GDPR, ISPS compliance)
Scalability (Support for 50+ vessels)

4. Proposal Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit:

Relevant experience
Case studies of similar projects
Proposed technology stack
Implementation timeline
Pricing model (Custom Development - copyrights and other all rights must be transferred to us when payment is completed.)

Support & maintenance terms

5. Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be assessed based on:
Domain expertise in ship management
Functionality & customization capabilities
Compliance with maritime regulations
Cost-effectiveness & ROI
Post-implementation support