I purchased the SMS template for a Commercial boat, we have a fishing charter business in QLD. It’s saved me a heap of time to do it this way. I’d recommend it to any other commercial boat operators out there. It is a simple system and looks very professional.
The SMS software gives me more control of the yachts safety, to save money and save time on related administration and ensure compliance. Writing a SMS can be a time consuming, daunting task, so using the Ocean Time Marine SMS software has made life easier for me and the crew.
Began to do some homework on a SMS I had to comply with, and have completed for AMSA. Turned out, when I had looked on GOOGLE, and on the AMSA Website to look at the SMS sample I began to see it was a large job and not an easy one. I started to call operators to gain more info, then checked out Oceantimemarine.com, the best call I made….! I had left a message, and in no time a contact email followed up by a phone call shortly after put my mind to ease. A small fee and a quick download, I was on my way with creating my own SMS. The team were a great help, nothing was too hard for them they even had checked my progress and also added a few pictures into my SMS set up. I have now sent my SMS to AMSA with no problems they have commented on a great sucsess. If you are wanting top service, need any help or guidence along the way these guys are the real deal to go with. The set up had only taken me a few hours to go over and a few small additions and changes it was complete. Their fees are good, I could not have gotten better service for my money. I have already began to pass on Ocean time marine details to other operators here in SA. Thanks Ocean Time Marine for your help and top job, a happy man right here.
I have a 15m Passenger Charter boat. In 1D, 2C Survey. I have been using the Ocean Time Marine template since February 14. We use the SMS as a crew induction tool as well. They sent us a nice log book and safety flip chart which is useful as well.
Ocean Time Marine were extremely helpful in our new SMS set up for Batavia Charters, not having done one before we weren’t too sure on what was required and how to go about it all but Mick and the team were first class in replying and supplying information and guiding us in the right direction to reach our finished SMS. We would recommend Ocean Time Marine for anyone who is either upgrading or doing a new SMS for their vessel.
So this year we signed up with Ocean Time Marine whose ‘semi-automated system’ is touted as: “featuring an easy-to-use and intuitive process to help you take control of your safety systems, write your own SMS and keep all your safety documents organised. The system is designed for commercial fishing, shipping, fishing charter, work-boats, ferries, commercial yachts and charter yachts.” And it is. For me I’ve found transferring our previously bloated SMS to the framework is a comparatively easy process. It’s worth the money for us for the time and resources saved on our end. You do still need to tailor the system to your own situation, but the framework allows that part quite easily and guides you through exactly what needs to be included.
I’ve found transferring our previously bloated SMS to the framework is a comparatively easy process. It’s worth the money for us for the time and resources saved on our end.
The Oceantime Marine SMS software has taken the hassle out of developing our SMS for our new vessel. The software was easy to use the other tools also included were very useful as well. The end product looks great and very professional.
I needed a SMS to comply for my commercial fishing and fishing charter business, and this as saved me a heap of time and money. I’d definitely recommend it if you don’t have the time or the knowledge to write it.
Am very pleased with the template, this has saved hours of work, I now have a very well presented system which is easy to work and update as required. Highly recommend.