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Crew Credential Tracking: Why the Spreadsheet Fails a Growing Fleet
Every small operator starts tracking MMCs, TWICs, and medicals in a spreadsheet. It works until it doesn't — and the failure mode is an expired credential discovered during a boarding. Here's why the spreadsheet breaks and what replaces it.
#crew-credentials#mmc#twic#compliance-software
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Choosing Maritime Compliance Software: A US Operator's Buyer's Guide
Most maritime software is built for large international fleets, priced per vessel, and sold through a sales cycle. If you run 1–50 US-flag vessels under 46 CFR, the evaluation criteria are different. Here's what actually matters.
#compliance-software#maritime-software#46-cfr#fleet-management