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Techman

Cruising with SharePoint Replication

 

"Because yachts are out in the middle of the ocean, they don’t always have an internet connection, but they still need to know what maintenance to perform on board. So we put a SharePoint® server on board and we use the Syntergy Replicator to synchronize data to a SharePoint® server on land."

 

Challenge

The world of yachting is governed by a wide array of codes, requirements and procedures that must be met to ensure safety and legal compliance on the open water. Traditionally, people on land have achieved communication access using a VSAT connection – mobile satellite internet – but VSAT is still slow in 2011. Coverage can be patchy and rates remain high. It’s just not practical to use it to see what’s happening onboard.


Solution

Techman developed a unique solution for planned maintenance and International Safety Management (ISM) compliance that combines Microsoft’s SharePoint® and the Syntergy Replicator. The solution is entirely transparent to yacht owners and streamlines maintenance and scheduling data.


Value

In addition to managing the content related to planned maintenance, certificate information and diagnostic data, the SharePoint+Replicator solution supports the International Safety Management (ISM) code requiring that each boat have safety procedures and reporting in place.


About the Organization

Techman was officially launched at Project 98, the annual Amsterdam project management seminar (now known as the Global SuperYacht Forum). Its first software product was the result of several years of conceptual design and collaboration with professionals in all areas of the yachting industry. Techman used its industry knowledge and business processes expertise to take the organization of paper documentation (technical manuals, drawings and binders) to the next level of sophistication: a software-based solution combining documentation and vessel management. The company’s product range has evolved over the years. Its current flagship product is The Hub, a comprehensive, industry-leading platform for building, operating, refitting and managing superyachts. Techman is based in the port of Antibes, France, at the heart of the Mediterranean yachting capital, and within easy reach of the shipyards and refit facilities of Europe.


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