SmartSea has launched two platforms designed to co-ordinate maritime crew movements and manage personnel access across vessels, terminals and offshore facilities.
SmartJourney brings flight schedules, local transport, accommodation details and crewing rosters into a single interface, providing crewing teams with real-time transit status to help them anticipate schedule changes and co-ordinate crew handovers.
SmartAccess manages access at port entry points, security gates, vessel gangways and offshore platforms, checking personnel credentials, required certifications and entry permissions before granting access.
The system also incorporates SmartSea’s FacePod biometric units to match personnel entering a site against authorised workforce records. It checks that crew members and contractors have the required documentation and approvals under port and vessel safety requirements, including the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.
The two platforms are intended to connect travel logistics with identity and access management, giving ship managers, owners and port operators a co-ordinated view of personnel movements from departure through to embarkation and site entry.
“Crew movements involve ongoing coordination between travel coordinators, port agents, technical managers, and vessels. When systems operate independently, small itinerary changes can create scheduling difficulties and extra administrative work,” said Kris Vedat, CEO of SmartSea.
“SmartJourney and SmartAccess can offer operators a clear picture of who is scheduled to arrive, their current transit status, and whether their site credentials are in order, helping teams manage crew transfers safely and reliably.”
