It’s the age of digital revolution. Do you use applications for your charter?

• 13.03.2023.
• Technology

Improve your business with the help of systems and applications, to ensure an unforgettable experience for guests. But primarily to make daily tasks easier for you and your team.

Working in charter. How to briefly describe it? Painstaking and extremely demanding work, but also with many wonderful sides.  
 
Everything related to yachts, sailing, navigation, and charters can be stressful and challenging work, not everything is in beautiful destinations, and marinas as the most beautiful workplaces in the world. Anyone who has ever spent even a little time on deck or in a marina knows how busy, and often chaotic, working in charter can be. 
 
But, as they say, all troubles are easier when shared. Therefore, we bring you information about which applications (and how) can make your working day easier, improve organization and increase productivity. And to improve the sailing experience for guests with your charter.  
 
This is the era of the digital revolution, and with the help of applications, charter companies, as well as everyone else, can improve their business. With their help, also provide guests with a flawless experience. Shouldn't that be the ultimate goal? 
 
From fleet monitoring and management to business management, applications can be a great tool that not only saves you time, but also makes everyday work easier for you and your team.  
 
Some of these applications are not only useful for the administrative or financial department, but also for the base manager, sailors, housekeeping, in fact the entire work team. And for the guests.

And what about the guests? By making your work easier and increasing your functionality, your charter becomes better for them as well. Better organization means - better everything. 
 
So, let's get ready to set sail and explore how technical applications can improve your overall work in nautical charter!

 

And where is my boat? - applications for navigation and vessel tracking

What can we briefly say about this type of application? Once you start using them, you'll wonder how you ever functioned without them. And recently, they have started to be considered essential in every charter company.  
 
Applications for vessels’ navigation and tracking provide detailed information about maritime traffic, weather conditions, depths, and other relevant information for the safe navigation of vessels. They also enable tracking of the vessel's position in real time.  
 
Using these applications is very simple and usually doesn't require additional education or specialized skills. It’s only necessary to download the application to a mobile or other portable device and connect to the system in order to obtain accurate information about the vessel's position. And here we come to the important thing. 
 
The main advantage of these applications is the increase in navigation safety. Guests can see the location of other vessels in the area, which helps avoid potential collisions. Also, they can monitor weather conditions and sea conditions, which is especially important for longer routes or trips to remote locations. Additionally, these apps can be useful for planning routes and avoiding shallow areas or other hazards. 
 
In the charter database, they show you the location of the vessel at all times, the speed and fuel consumption, and it’s also possible to monitor the vessel with the help of sensors, etc. For example, the sensors will warn you if the vessel has been hit, if it has some technical difficulties, or if someone has unauthorized access to it while it’s on the dock or in the dry dock. 
 
More and more charters use applications of this type, such as Navionics, Sentinel or iNavX. And why not when it really facilitates their supervision and daily tasks, and allows guests a certain autonomy in navigation. 

 

All in one place - applications for fleet management and maintenance

Want efficiency and organization? Try fleet management applications. These applications provide detailed information about all your vessels; such as maintenance and repair schedule, service schedule, when insurance needs to be renewed and everything related to one vessel. And you have it all in one place, for everyone, neatly arranged.  
 
Using these applications is simple and usually doesn’t require additional education or any special skills. You only need to download the application, connect to the system and, of course, master where is what. And since everything is in one place, the learning process shouldn't be too difficult. 
 
Applications for fleet management usually also have a user notification function, thus enabling timely problem solving. Which means, as in most cases you will receive notices in advance and there is no worry about exceeding the deadlines. Keep in mind that up-to-date vessel maintenance prevents unplanned costs and reduces the risk of damage to the vessel during the voyage itself.  
 
The main advantage of these applications is the optimization of vessel fleet management. Given how you monitor the condition of the vessel and the maintenance schedule, there is a high probability that better organization will lead to a reduction in costs, as well as an increase in the safety of your vessels. 
 
In addition, fleet management applications are extensive; they can monitor fuel consumption, the schedule of small, but also essential services on vessels in the fleet, and thus also monitor the costs of your charter.  
 
These applications, such as Floatist, Wialon or BoatCloud, can mostly be integrated with other tools and systems, and can be fully customized to your needs. The implementation of these applications in your charter can be done in just a few steps. First, you choose the modules that best suit your needs. Then you enter information about your vessels and planned services. After that, the application performs further steps, including monitoring the condition of the vessel, sending reminders about scheduled services, and collecting and storing data about services and maintenance. 

 

 
Welcome to the 21st century - secure payment applications 

Are you fed up with payment systems that are prone to errors, are slow and impossible to integrate, or are already slowly becoming obsolete? Welcome to the world of modern platforms and applications for secure payment.  
 
These types of systems mostly offer a fully integrated service that adapts to your needs, and some of them are specifically designed just for charter companies.  
 
These applications allow guests to make payments using any device from any part of the world. They use an internal fintech ecosystem that offers a complete solution that allows charters to manage their business through a single dashboard. 
 
This kind of solution ensures transparency, efficiency and payment security, which is crucial for companies that want to do business successfully in nautical charter, right?  
 
The all-in-one control panel of this type of system allows you to generate e-invoices with just a few clicks. There is no need to waste time manually creating and sending invoices, because all this can be done quickly and efficiently with the help of this advanced platform.  
 
Once you've generated invoices, you can easily send them to your customers via email or text. This way, you and clients and guests are all informed about your obligations and payments on time. 
 
What makes this system even more impressive is its flexibility when it comes to payment methods. Your guests and clients can make payments through the payment link, using bank cards, direct transactions or even cryptocurrencies.  
 
By using an all-in-one e-invoice generation dashboard like Ecommpay, you will not only save time and reduce potential errors in the invoice creation process, but you will also improve your billing ability. That way, you'll be able to focus on your business and growth, instead of administrative tasks that slow you down.  

 

All-in-one hub - business management applications

To begin with, we will answer the question, what is a "hub"? In this topic, the hub can be defined as a central system for management in all aspects of business. Fortunately, some of them are intended exclusively for charter business and understand and complete all the needs that a charter company could have.  
 
Such a unique system, or hub, is designed to simplify and improve your charter business. The system is mostly divided into modules, which can be adapted to your needs, so you can easily move through all your business processes. And we will repeat - all in one place. 
 
One of the key modules of such a system is the client management module (CRM). This module allows you to track customer information, including contact information, booking and payment history, and special requests. All of this information can be reviewed and updated in real time, which ultimately allows for the best service to guests.  
 
Another very important module is the charter management module. This module allows you to view and manage your fleet. You can monitor the availability of your vessels, create price lists and discounts, and plan all Saturdays. You can also generate invoices, track payments and calculate commissions for your partners. 

The fleet management module allows you to track the maintenance and repairs of your vessels, as well as track maintenance costs.  
 
Related to that, it's possible to integrate the finance management option, which allows you to track income and expenses, which greatly helps in planning future investments and business decisions. In fact, it provides a complete overview of your charter business.  
 
Such a system can be integrated with leading reservation systems, which means that data is automatically synchronized. Since you can have the latest information in real time, this system saves you time and increases efficiency. 
 
One such application is Charterhub - a comprehensive system with which you manage your charter business in one place. In his case, it's possible to use only those modules that you need, which ultimately results in flexibility and a complete transformation of the business.  

 
We can say - but that's not all. Technical applications of this kind help in the organization of business, they are not reserved only for large companies, but are equally valuable for small and large charters.  
 
We will also call them an indispensable tool if you really want to optimize your business, bring your charter to a new level and, of course, improve the quality of service you provide to your guests. 
 
 

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