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⚖️ Maritime Compliance
Maritime Compliance
March 18, 2026
What is MLC 2006 and How AiKapal Helps You Stay Compliant
The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 is the "fourth pillar" of international maritime law — covering working conditions, crew welfare, and the rights of seafarers worldwide. Non-compliance can lead to port state detention, flag state sanctions, and reputational damage. Discover how AiKapal's built-in compliance tools automate MLC 2006 adherence across your fleet.
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🔧 Maintenance
Maintenance
March 5, 2026
PMS 2.0: How Planned Maintenance Software Reduces Vessel Downtime
Unplanned breakdowns cost shipping companies millions in off-hire losses and emergency repairs. Learn how a modern Planned Maintenance System transforms reactive maintenance into proactive fleet care.
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👥 Crew Management
Crew Management
February 20, 2026
5 Signs Your Crew Management System is Holding You Back
If your HR team is still chasing paper contracts and manually tracking certificate expiry dates, your crew management system is costing you time and increasing your compliance risk. Here are five clear signs it's time to upgrade.
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🚀 Product Update
Product Updates
February 3, 2026
AiKapal v2.0: New AI Dashboard and Inventory Module Now Live
We're excited to announce the launch of AiKapal v2.0 — featuring a completely redesigned AI Dashboard with predictive insights, a new Inventory module with inter-vessel transfers, and 40+ UX improvements across the platform.
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📋 Maritime Compliance
Maritime Compliance
January 15, 2026
ISM Code Compliance Checklist for Ship Managers
The ISM Code requires shipping companies to implement a Safety Management System covering 13 core elements. Use this practical checklist to assess your SMS readiness and identify gaps before your next DOC audit.
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📊 Maintenance
Maintenance
January 2, 2026
How to Digitize Your VDR Daily Reports
Vessel Daily Reports (VDR) are the operational heartbeat of any ship — but manual noon reports on paper or spreadsheets create gaps, errors, and reporting delays. Here's how to move to fully digital VDR reporting in under a week.
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