Standardize operations across vessels
Ensure consistent processes for onboarding, training, and performance management fleet-wide
The operating system for maritime workforce and compliance Maritime workforce OS
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
Used across fleets managing thousands of crew members globally
Key Benefits
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.
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
Ensure consistent processes for onboarding, training, and performance management fleet-wide
Track training, certifications, and compliance requirements with complete visibility and traceability
Enable full platform functionality onboard, with offline-first architecture and sync capabilities
Provide clear career pathways and structured progression for crew members
One digital system for crews at sea and ashore, from bridge and engine room training to real-time crew coordination
Platform Overview
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
MS Pacific Star
MS Horizon
MS Nordic
MS Adriatic
Monitor compliance status, crew readiness, training completion, and safety metrics across all vessels. Access centralized reporting for operational decision-making and risk management.
STCW Mandatory Training
96%Fire Safety Refresher
84%Hospitality Standards
94%Deliver required training content, track completion and expiry dates, manage drill records, and maintain audit-ready evidence of compliance activities across your workforce.
James Martins
Rachel Chen
Sofia Williams
Andre Torres
Manage crew profiles, contracts, qualifications, performance reviews, and career development. Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning with structured data.
SAP SuccessFactors
ConnectedAzure Active Directory
ConnectedPower BI
ConfiguredCustom Payroll API
In ProgressDeploy with confidence using role-based access controls, SSO integration, API connectivity, and support for offline shipboard environments. Built for regulated maritime operations.
Implementation
CruiseControl deployments are designed around your fleet structure, operating model, and governance requirements.
1 – 4
Align business objectives, vessel workflows, compliance priorities, and data requirements.
2 – 4
Configure platform modules, import core data, connect systems, and define user governance.
3 – 4
Roll out to shore and shipboard teams with training, implementation support, and adoption tracking.
4 – 4
Use automation, reporting, and workflow standardization to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and support continuous operational improvement.
Operational Outcomes
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
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
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
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
CruiseControl works alongside enterprise systems, reducing manual data transfers and ensuring consistency across workforce, payroll, and operational data.
Customer Perspective
“
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
Sr. Corporate Manager L&D Innovations — Oceania Cruises & Regent Seven Seas
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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
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
People Manager — Cordelia Cruises
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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
Corporate L&D Manager — Marella Cruises
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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
HR Business Partner
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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
Compliance & Training Manager
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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
Senior Operations Manager
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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
Director of People Operations
FAQ
Yes. CruiseControl supports offline-capable workflows onboard, syncing records, training, and compliance data with shore once connectivity is available.