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Helm CONNECT

The Leading Platform for Smarter Maritime Operations

Helm CONNECT is more than a compliance tool. It is the platform that drives safe, efficient marine operations. With TBS Safety, you get a complete solution to manage safety, maintenance, scheduling, certifications, and crew tasks. We handle setup, training, and custom form building so you can focus on what matters most: your people, your vessels, and your business.

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Why Helm CONNECT + TBS Safety?

Choosing TBS means choosing a true partner, not just a software provider. From initial setup and configuration to training your crew and office staff, we provide ongoing support, regular updates, and year-round compliance check-ins to keep your operations running smoothly.

Maintenance

Prevent downtime with a proactive maintenance plan built for your fleet. 

  • Custom schedules based on your procedures or manufacturer guidelines
  • Task assignments and reminders sent directly to crews
  • Easy reporting and tracking for audits and inspections

Compliance

Stay ahead of USCG regulations with fully built-out compliance system.

  • Custom forms and inspections aligned with your TSMS or HSP
  • Audit-ready records and real-time reporting
  • Ongoing support to meet changing regulations
  • Asset Tracking: Monitor certification expirations, link assets to inspections, and ensure transparency between vessel and shore-based management
  • People Tracking: Manage crew certifications, MMCs, and credentials with complete history and automatic reminders

Work/Rest

Ensure regulatory compliance with automatic tracking and built-in safety rules.

  • STCW-aligned work/rest hour logging
  • Instant alerts for violations
  • Compliance with SOLAS and USCG fatigue management standards

Scheduling 

Assign jobs, schedule crews, and track task progress all in one system. 

  • Centralized crew scheduling
  • Dispatch features for job assignment and tracking
  • Reduce miscommunication between operations and the vessel

Payroll

Run payroll directly from Helm based on real-time labor data.

  • Track time worked, task completion, and breaks
  • Integrate with your payroll system
  • Eliminate double entry and manual calculations

Logbook

Ditch the paper logbook and keep your records accurate, accessible, and up to date.

  • Record events, tasks, crew changes, and forms in real time

  • Track upcoming jobs, overdue tasks, and current crew at a glance

  • Improve transparency between vessel and shore with centralized operational and billing data

Ready to Streamline Your Maritime Operations? 

Book a demo today and see how Helm CONNECT + TBS Safety can transform your workflow.