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.
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Record events, tasks, crew changes, and forms in real time
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Track upcoming jobs, overdue tasks, and current crew at a glance
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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.