A recent study by the Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC) into the causes of maritime accidents between 2002 and 2016[ds_preview], found that inadequate risk management was the leading cause of almost 56% of all accidents. Technology also featured prominently in accident reports, with ineffective use of technology cited as a key concern, representing almost 17% of cases. Fatigue amongst crew members was another big factor, contributing to just over 10% of all accidents. Hanseaticsoft has developed cloud-based solutions that require little to no training, and the company is helping shipping companies with management, maintenance and administrative processes. Web-based Cloud Fleet Manager (CFM) allows information to be centralised, processed and accessed in real time using apps and mobile devices. Modules such as Maintenance, Circulars and Rest Hours within CFM are helping companies reduce the risk of accidents. For example, the Maintenance module gives full visibility of the fleet status so companies have control over the maintenance jobs of the fleet, and the Rest Hours module ensures crew take the correct rest periods – thus preventing fatigue. Managing Director, Alexander Buchmann, says: »Inadequate training of crew, long hours and ineffective maintenance can lead to accidents. Our software ensures that tasks are handled correctly and offers the crew a knowledge base for certain tasks. For example, providing safety procedures, collections of manuals or circulars that can be sent from the office directly to all vessels. Reminders ensure crew don’t miss important tasks and maintenance.«
