PRESS RELEASE: Marine operations software developer Helm Operations announced today that it has launched a new partnership with leading AIS data services provider ShipTracks. The partnership will integrate the platforms developed by the two companies, allowing users of Helm CONNECT to seamlessly access vessel location and route data provided by ShipTracks. The move is the first partnership between the two North American software companies.
Helm Operations is the developer behind the world’s fastest growing marine operations platform, Helm CONNECT, which provides vessel dispatch and billing, maintenance, compliance, and personnel management to some 3000 assets globally. Helm CONNECT is used by more than 40% of the American Waterways Operators fleet, the largest vessel-owning organization in North America.
New Orleans-based ShipTracks helps the maritime industry make better decisions with real-time vessel position information through AIS mapping. Today, the company works with 7 of the top 10 inland towing companies in the US, including Foss and Enterprise, as well as major oil companies, and shipping companies such as Mediterranean Shipping Company.
The tie-in is an important milestone for Helm Operations and the first of many according to CEO, Ron deBruyne. “With Helm CONNECT, we’ve grown from nothing to nearly 3000 assets using our software in just two years since entering the market. We’ve done that by bringing cutting-edge technology and approaches to the market. Moving forward, our goal is to work with other leading maritime technology companies to further the pace of innovation and provide better tools for our customers. Our work with ShipTracks is a great example of that approach.”
