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The operating system for maritime workforce and compliance Maritime workforce OS

Unify crew lifecycle Management

CruiseControl enables operators to manage crew records, certifications, training, scheduling, and compliance across vessels and shore, with real-time visibility and audit-ready control.

Records, certifications, scheduling & compliance — one audit-ready platform.

Used by teams operating complex maritime workforces

Trusted by teams operating complex maritime workforces

Used across fleets managing thousands of crew members globally

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Key Benefits

One platform for the entire crew lifecycle

Managing maritime workforce operations across vessels, departments, and jurisdictions creates operational risk and complexity. CruiseControl centralizes crew data, training, compliance, and communications into a single, controlled environment.

Manage the full crew lifecycle, from onboarding to advancement

Maritime crew member

Manage the full crew lifecycle, from onboarding to advancement

Onboard

Automate onboarding workflows, documentation, and contract management

Train & Certify

Deliver structured training, track certifications, and ensure regulatory compliance

Deploy & Operate

Manage assignments, scheduling, and crew movements across vessels

Evaluate & Develop

Standardize performance reviews and enable structured career progression

Retain & Engage

Support retention through visibility, recognition, and career navigation

Eliminate operational friction across your fleet

Standardize operations across vessels

Ensure consistent processes for onboarding, training, and performance management fleet-wide

Maintain continuous audit readiness

Track training, certifications, and compliance requirements with complete visibility and traceability

Operate seamlessly in low-connectivity environments

Enable full platform functionality onboard, with offline-first architecture and sync capabilities

Improve crew retention and development

Provide clear career pathways and structured progression for crew members

Train. Comply. Coordinate. Perform.

One digital system for crews at sea and ashore, from bridge and engine room training to real-time crew coordination

Platform Overview

A platform designed for ship and shore operations

CruiseControl connects onboard execution with shore-based governance, giving operators full control over workforce operations, compliance, and reporting.

Crew Records & Document Control

Single source of truth for crew profiles, contracts, and certifications.

Training & Learning Management

Role-based training, SCORM/xAPI support, assessments, and tracking.

Compliance & Audit Reporting

Audit-ready records, certification tracking, and operational controls.

Scheduling & Workforce Planning

Manage assignments, rotations, and work/rest requirements.

Performance & Engagement

Reviews, development plans, recognition, and career tracking.

Communications & Alerts

Deliver critical updates and automate workflows across vessels.

Analytics & Operational Dashboards

Track KPIs, training completion, compliance gaps, and workforce metrics.

Integrations & Data Exchange

Connect HRIS, payroll, SSO, and BI systems via APIs.

Solutions by Function

Relevant for operational, people, and compliance stakeholders

Fleet Status

MS Pacific Star

298 crew · Compliance: 96%

MS Horizon

241 crew · Compliance: 91%

MS Nordic

212 crew · Compliance: 98%

MS Adriatic

184 crew · Compliance: 84%

Real-time visibility across your maritime operations

Monitor compliance status, crew readiness, training completion, and safety metrics across all vessels. Access centralized reporting for operational decision-making and risk management.

Fleet-wide compliance dashboards
Vessel readiness indicators
Cross-fleet reporting and analytics
Operational risk visibility

Implementation

A structured rollout for maritime organizations

CruiseControl deployments are designed around your fleet structure, operating model, and governance requirements.

1 – 4

Discovery & Solution Design

Align business objectives, vessel workflows, compliance priorities, and data requirements.

2 – 4

Configuration & Integration

Configure platform modules, import core data, connect systems, and define user governance.

3 – 4

Deployment & Enablement

Roll out to shore and shipboard teams with training, implementation support, and adoption tracking.

4 – 4

Optimization & Operational Efficiency

Use automation, reporting, and workflow standardization to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and support continuous operational improvement.

Operational Outcomes

Operational visibility that supports better decisions

CruiseControl gives stakeholders across operations, training, HR, and compliance access to timely, structured information.

58K+

Crew Members Managed

286K+

Courses Completed

43K+

Assessments Passed

4+

Certificates Managed

32K+

Documents Processed

152K+

Workflows Automated

Security & Governance

Built for regulated maritime environments

Ensure compliance across global maritime standards and internal policies with complete audit visibility.

Track certifications and expirations in real time

Maintain audit-ready training and compliance records

Enforce role-based access and operational controls

Support regulatory frameworks: STCW, MLC, and ISM

Eliminate compliance gaps caused by manual processes

Automation

Automate workforce operations at scale

Reduce administrative workload and ensure consistency through configurable workflows and triggers.

Automated onboarding and training journeys

Role- and department-based access provisioning

Workflow-driven approvals and document management

Alerts for expiring certifications and documents

Targeted communications by vessel, role, or department

Continuous compliance checks against SOLAS and STCW standards

Automated scheduling, rotations, and crew movement planning

Real-time readiness and staffing dashboards

Integrations

Built to integrate with your existing ecosystem

CruiseControl works alongside enterprise systems, reducing manual data transfers and ensuring consistency across workforce, payroll, and operational data.

HRIS and crew management systems

SAP, Workday, Oracle HCM

Payroll and time systems

ADP, Kronos, custom integrations

Single sign-on and identity providers

Azure AD, Okta, SAML 2.0

Reporting and BI environments

Power BI, Tableau, Qlik

Custom APIs and managed exports

REST API, custom webhooks, managed CSV

Integration scope is defined during implementation based on your operational model and data architecture.

Integrations

Built to integrate with your existing ecosystem

CruiseControl works alongside enterprise systems, reducing manual data transfers and ensuring consistency across workforce, payroll, and operational data.

Marine crew operators

Customer Perspective

What maritime teams value most

In my 23 years working in the cruising industry, this platform stands out as truly unique. Its transparency and fully traceable footprint set a new standard in the field.
Gabriele Riepsaite

Gabriele Riepsaite

Sr. Corporate Manager L&D Innovations — Oceania Cruises & Regent Seven Seas

CruiseControl brings together everything your team needs in one intuitive hub. From employee management to engagement tools and learning & development programs, it eliminates the hassle of juggling multiple systems. The result? A streamlined experience that saves time, reduces complexity, and empowers HR leaders to focus on what matters most: people.
Svenja Hirschhausen

Svenja Hirschhausen

Sr. Director Shipboard HR and L&D — The Apollo Group

With CruiseControl, we've unified every critical people tool from learning to performance to recognition and more into one platform that directly powers Career Navigation. It gives our teams complete clarity on growth, ensures equal opportunity for advancement and builds true transparency into how careers progress.
Roxane Dsouza

Roxane Dsouza

People Manager — Cordelia Cruises

CruiseControl has proven to be a highly effective and reliable platform. Its integrated approach to LMS tracking, career navigation, performance reviews, new-hire programs, and employee recognition provides a clear and streamlined framework for managing crew development. The system enhances consistency, improves visibility, and supports a more structured experience for both leaders and team members.
Deborah Botha

Deborah Botha

Corporate L&D Manager — Marella Cruises

CruiseControl helped us reduce early turnover by 22 percent within the first six months. The integrated career navigation and continuous recognition tools have given our employees something we never had before: clarity in their growth and visibility into how they progress. This has made a direct difference in morale, engagement, and long-term retention.
Sofia Alvarez

Sofia Alvarez

HR Business Partner

With CruiseControl, we achieved a 50 percent reduction in compliance-related errors. Automated recordkeeping, structured evaluations, and built-in document control gave us full traceability across the workforce. What was once a stressful audit process is now a straightforward review because everything is tracked, stored, and verified in one system.
Daniel Foster

Daniel Foster

Compliance & Training Manager

Since implementing CruiseControl, we've seen a 35 percent improvement in employee readiness and task completion accuracy. Automated onboarding, structured learning paths, and real-time performance tracking help new hires reach full productivity weeks faster. The increase in consistency and transparency has allowed managers to focus on coaching rather than chasing paperwork.
Jason Miller

Jason Miller

Senior Operations Manager

CruiseControl has delivered a measurable financial impact. By consolidating training, performance, onboarding, and compliance into one system, we reduced administrative workload by nearly 40 percent and saved an estimated 25 percent in yearly HR operational costs. The platform replaces multiple disconnected tools with one streamlined workflow.
Emily Carter

Emily Carter

Director of People Operations

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. CruiseControl supports offline-capable workflows onboard, syncing records, training, and compliance data with shore once connectivity is available.