Shipping and Maritime Technology
Shipping companies need a comprehensive Maritime ERP covering vessel management, voyage estimation and actual tracking, bunker procurement, crew management, and planned maintenance systems (PMS). Every voyage is a profit center: accurate voyage estimation (bunker cost, port charges, canal dues) versus actual performance determines vessel profitability. Ships have thousands of equipment items requiring scheduled preventive maintenance — manual tracking is inefficient and risks survey non-compliance. Arunika Consulting helps shipping companies implement the digital systems needed for efficient fleet operations and cost control.
Compliance Warning
This industry is considered high risk and may receive closer attention from tax authorities. Professional tax consultation is strongly recommended.
Technology Challenges
Voyage Profitability Visibility
Each voyage must be estimated (bunker, port charges, canal dues, agency fees) and tracked against actual costs. Without an integrated system, post-voyage analysis is delayed and inaccurate.
Planned Maintenance at Sea
Vessels have thousands of equipment items requiring scheduled maintenance. Manual paper-based PMS leads to overdue maintenance, equipment failures, and port state control deficiencies.
Bunker Fuel Cost Control
Bunker is the largest operational cost (40-60% of voyage expenses). Without real-time bunker consumption monitoring and procurement optimization, cost control is difficult.
Crew Management Complexity
Crew planning, certification tracking, payroll, and repatriation logistics across multiple vessels and nationalities require specialized crew management software.
Fleet Performance Analytics
Without fleet-wide KPIs on fuel efficiency, downtime, port turnaround, and voyage margin, management lacks data for strategic decisions on chartering, vessel deployment, and retirement.
Our Technology Solutions
Maritime ERP Platform
Comprehensive ERP with modules for voyage management, technical/PMS, procurement, crew management, and vessel accounting — fully integrated for single-source-of-truth fleet data.
- Single source of truth
- Real-time voyage P&L
- Operational efficiency improved
Planned Maintenance System (PMS)
Digital PMS with equipment register, job scheduling based on running hours/calendar, spare parts inventory, and survey-ready maintenance records.
- No overdue maintenance
- Equipment reliability improved
- Survey ready always
Bunker Management and Optimization
Bunker procurement planning, ROB (Remaining On Board) tracking, consumption monitoring, and supplier performance analysis.
- Bunker costs optimized
- Procurement transparency
- Consumption anomaly detection
AIS and Vessel Tracking Integration
Real-time AIS data integration with voyage management for ETA calculation, port call tracking, and charter party compliance monitoring.
- Accurate ETA visibility
- Demurrage prevention
- Customer notification automated
Crew Management System
Digital crew management covering planning, certification tracking, payroll, travel, and compliance with MLK 2006 and Indonesian maritime regulations.
- Certification compliance
- Crew planning efficiency
- Payroll accuracy
Related Tax Regulations
IMO SOLAS
Safety of Life at Sea
Vessel safety standards including ECDIS, AIS, and VDR
Permenhub 7/2019
Shipping Information System
Mandatory digital reporting and AIS tracking for Indonesian vessels
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Frequently Asked Questions
What modules are included in a Maritime ERP?
A Maritime ERP typically includes: (1) Voyage Management — estimation, actual tracking, freight collection, demurrage; (2) Technical/PMS — planned maintenance, dry-docking, equipment register; (3) Procurement — bunker, stores, spare parts; (4) Crew — planning, payroll, certification tracking; (5) Safety/QHSE — incident reporting, audit, ISM compliance; (6) Accounting — voyage P&L, vessel P&L, financial reporting. Integration between modules is critical for efficiency.
How is voyage P&L calculated?
Voyage P&L = Freight/Hire revenue − (bunker cost + port charges + canal dues + agency fees + crew cost + insurance + depreciation allocation + dry-docking amortization). Each voyage is recorded as a profit center. Post-voyage analysis compares actual vs estimate, with variances analyzed to improve future voyage estimates. A well-implemented system enables real-time voyage P&L visibility.
What is the cost of a Maritime ERP for a shipping company?
Costs depend on fleet size. Small operators (1-5 vessels): IDR 500 million to 1.5 billion. Medium operators (5-20 vessels): IDR 1.5-5 billion. Large operators (20+ vessels): IDR 5-20 billion. Cloud-based SaaS options start from IDR 50-200 million per year per vessel. Implementation timeline: 3-12 months depending on fleet size and integration requirements.
Will system migration disrupt daily operations?
We usually use a parallel-run approach so the old and new systems operate together during transition, reducing downtime and data risk.
Can accounting software connect to POS and bank data automatically?
Yes. We design API and import workflows for POS, marketplaces, and bank statements to reduce manual entry and reconciliation errors.
Which software is best for my industry?
The right choice depends on transaction volume and complexity. We assess your workflow before recommending cloud accounting, POS, ERP, or dashboard tools.
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