Version-Controlled Safety Management System Library
Maritime SMS document management with acknowledgments, search, and fleet-wide distribution.
The problem
Outdated SMS copies onboard and ashore create compliance gaps and confusion during audits.
The traditional approach
PDFs are emailed or printed; there is no reliable acknowledgment that crew read the current version.
How WaterTight solves it
Central SMS library with sections, versioning, search, and crew acknowledgments: accessible on ship and shore.
Time savings
Cut hours of manual admin each week with digital workflows that sync ship to shore automatically.
Cost savings
Reduce duplicate systems and spreadsheet overhead: one platform replaces disconnected tools.
Reduced risk
Audit-ready records, permissions, and exports help you demonstrate compliance when it matters.
Features
Version control
Crew acknowledgments
Search
Fleet distribution
Read compliance tracking
Capabilities
- PDF viewing in app
- Safety manage permissions
- Vessel-scoped access
- Mobile Docs tab access
Ship to shore workflow
- DPA publishes updated SMS section
- Fleet notice or notification sent
- Crew read and acknowledge onboard
- Compliance visible to safety manager
Regulatory alignment
Customers remain responsible for regulatory compliance. WaterTight is the operational system of record.
Frequently asked questions
Can crew access SMS offline?
SMS documents can be prepared for offline access via the crew app when connectivity is limited.
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