ABS Nautical Systems Releases Upgraded Version of NS5 Software Suite

(Houston, Texas---) ABS Nautical Systems, the world’s fastest-growing provider of integrated fleet management software, today announced the release of 5.5, an upgraded version of the NS5 suite of fleet management software modules. Based on customer feedback and insights, this version incorporates more than 130 new functionalities and modifications.

“Customer input helped steer the initial product development phases for 5.5,” said Fernando Lehrer, Director of Product Development at ABS Nautical Systems. “In addition to many new functional enhancements, NS5.5 allows for more flexibility and greater integration between modules, enabling maritime companies to operate more efficiently while continuously adapting to meet evolving industry needs and market demands.”

ABS Nautical Systems’ suite of fully integrated software modules provides a standardized, yet flexible solution to a fleet manager’s day-to-day needs. It can help increase crew productivity while reducing operating costs by synchronizing management systems, operations and onboard personnel details across the entire fleet into a seamless, centralized information stream.

New features in NS5.5 include:

• Hull Inspection 1.6: A single point of entry for managing structural maintenance and repairs through the integration of the Maintenance & Repair and Hull Inspection modules
• Condition based maintenance within the Maintenance & Repair module
• New form builder within the Vetting module which generates custom inspection reports
• Union reports within the Crew Manager Module

• Additional enhancements in the Drydock, Maintenance & Repair and Crew Manager modules. ODR2.0: On-demand Reporting is a business analysis tool covering the Maintenance & Repair and HSQE Manager modules.
• DMS1.0:  A new web-based integrated document management system

In support of the ABS Newbuild Program, version 5.5 also ties into the Class Survey information system from ABS to better facilitate data exchange between the NS5 software suite and the Class Information System.

About ABS Nautical Systems
ABS Nautical Systems, a division of ABS, is the fastest growing provider of fleet management software in the world. Its offerings are at the forefront of software solutions that promote cost and operation efficiency for the maritime industry. Through these innovative and customer-driven investments in research and development, ABS Nautical Systems is able to supply its clients with practical software solutions that can have a measurable impact on a ship or offshore user’s operations and business. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ABS Nautical Systems has more than 15 offices around the world to serve its extended customer base.

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