Maintenance Management

Baxter Marine Group Acquires WheelHouse Technologies, Vessel Vanguard & SeaKits

Baxter Marine Group announced it has acquired Wheelhouse Technologies, VesselVanguard and SeaKits Brand.The combined companies support more than 3,000 commercial, military, charter and recreational watercraft worldwide. Intuitive user tools, mobile applications, work orders, inventory and advanced telematics give owners and operators complete command of their vessel’s operations.Rick Heine, Baxter Marine Group Chairman, said, “Our goal is to provide the marine industry with the most advanced and intuitive systems to improve vessel reliability…

VesselVanguard Adds Functionality to App

VesselVanguard, a leading maintenance management solution for boat owners and manufacturers, announced the launch of its next-generation user interface including off-line functionality. Redesigned for enhanced functionality, the all new VesselVanguard website offers streamlined access to private boat profiles that track and organize maintenance tasks for every piece of equipment onboard a vessel, sends task alerts for necessary service, is able to assign maintenance tasks via email directly to contractors and certified technicians, organizes warranty data and includes digitized user manuals.

VesselVanguard Unveils New User Interface and APP

VesselVanguard, a maintenance management solution for boat owners and manufacturers, has announced the launch of its nextgeneration user interface including off-line functionality. Significantly redesigned for enhanced functionality, the all new VesselVanguard website offers streamlined access to private boat profiles that track and organize maintenance tasks for every piece of equipment onboard a vessel, sends task alerts for necessary service, is able to assign maintenance tasks via email directly to contractors and certified technicians…

VesselVanguard Partners with Hatteras Yachts

VesselVanguard announced today a new partnership with Hatteras Yachts to provide a five-year subscription for its award-winning maintenance management solution to every buyer of a new Hatteras convertible or motor yacht. Hatteras owners will be among the first to have access to two groundbreaking new features of VesselVanguard’s cloud-based technology: GPLink telematics integration and interactive deck maps. “We want to give Hatteras owners the very best after-sales experience and VesselVanguard is a central part of that strategy,” said Tom Sanders, senior vice president, sales and marketing, Hatteras CABO.

VesselVanguard Debuts App for iPad

VesselVanguard has come up with a new mobile app that gives boat owners an easier way to understand and manage all of the various maintenance requirements for their vessel and its systems and equipment. The app provides a simple, streamlined gateway for VesselVanguard subscribers to access its many features and capabilities, with an interface custom-tailored for ease-of-use on the iPad. “Since launching VesselVanguard three years ago, it has always been our priority to bring the boating community simple yet powerful tools that effortlessly inform them of needed maintenance and inspections,” said Don Hyde, founder and CEO, VesselVanguard.

VesselVanguard Expands Superyacht Service

VesselVanguard, a maintenance management solution for boat owners, announced today a series of exciting new enhancements to its popular Platinum Level Service for superyachts, and other sail and power yachts over 70 feet in length. VesselVanguard’s cloud-based subscription service offers management of maintenance, service and inspection needs for all standard and aftermarket systems found on these specialized vessels. Building on its superyacht-specific program introduced in 2013, the expanded Platinum Level Service offers a variety of new features.

VesselVanguard Partners with Greenline Yachts

VesselVanguard, announced today a new partnership with Greenline North America. Greenline Yachts is the maker of the first true diesel-electric-solar hybrid yacht, with more than 450 such yachts delivered worldwide to date. To support and further the unique ownership experience of each hybrid Greenline yacht, every new model from Greenline’s range of 33-, 40- and 48-foot yachts sold in the United States will be fully provisioned with a VesselVanguard subscription. This will give Greenline owners access to a digital library of equipment manuals for their boat and all of its equipment…

VesselVanguard Partners Shore Premier Finance

VesselVanguard, the leading marine maintenance management solution, announced today an exciting new partnership ESSELVANGUARD SPF). SPF offers direct consumer marine lending and dealer floor planning for boat owners and businesses across the nation. Effective immediately, all new SPF consumer loans on pre-owned boats will include VesselVanguard provisioning and a free 2-year subscription to the award winning “As a marine lender, we want our borrowers to understand their boat's maintenance requirements in a way that is simple…

VesselVanguard Partners with Absolute Yachts

VesselVanguard, a marine maintenance management solution, announced a new partnership with Absolute North America who handles the distribution of renowned Italian luxury yacht manufacturer Absolute Yachts for the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. To simplify and streamline the work of yacht management, each new model from Absolute’s Sport Cruiser, Sport Yacht, Sport Line and Flybridge ranges of yachts sold in the United States will be fully provisioned with a VesselVanguard subscription. This will give Absolute owners access to a digital library of equipment manuals for their boat and all of its equipment…

Extended Warranty for VesselVanguard Subscribers

VesselVanguard has announced an extended warranty program for both new and preowned boats. The VesselVanguard Advantage Warranty provides comprehensive protection to participating VesselVanguard subscribers on boats less than nine years old, at an estimated cost savings of 20-40 percent compared to similar warranty products currently on the market. The Advantage Warranty kicks in when underlying manufacturer limited warranties expire, providing additional protection for up to seven years depending on the age of the vessel and applies to engines, generators, systems and components.

VesselVanguard Partners with Kadey-Krogen

VesselVanguard, the popular cloud-based maintenance management service, announced today a new partnership with renowned trawler yacht manufacturer, Kadey-Krogen Yachts. Adding value for customers by simplifying and streamlining yacht management, each new Kadey-Krogen vessel sold will be fully provisioned with a one-year VesselVanguard subscription—featuring a digital library of equipment manuals, a customized maintenance and inspection calendar for all onboard systems, and powerful functionality to track and oversee all service tasks.

SHIPPINGInsight Fleet Optimization 2013 Scheduled for October

The organizers of the SHIPPINGInsight Conferences have announced that the 2013 Fleet Optimization Conference will take place Oct. 22-24 in Stamford, Conn. In its second year following a successful inaugural launch, SHIPPINGInsight 2013 returns to the Sheraton Stamford Hotel with a number of important changes: more engaging panel sessions moderated by shipowners, more case studies, tabletop exhibits, and networking opportunities. “We listened to our delegates’ feedback and are confident that this year’s conference will be better than the last in terms of content and return on investment,” said Frank Soccoli, co-producer, SHIPPINGInsight.

WheelHouse Technologies Hires Production Manager

WheelHouse Technologies, Inc., provider of WheelHouse computerized maintenance management system as well as SeaKits Damage Control and Spare Parts Kits, has named Ian Morris its Production Manager as of February 1st, 2013. This newly established role will include managing the production of all Wheelhouse fleet and yacht solutions, as well as ensuring a high quality and customer service. As a former Project Manager for a large trawler manufacturer, a mate on various sport fishing vessels and trawlers…