How does HelmOps handle offline capture?

Entries are written to an on-device outbox and delivered idempotently; they sync automatically once connectivity returns. There's no manual export step. Screens that need live or up-to-date data still require a connection.

How is my vessel data protected?

Data is encrypted at rest and in transit. Access is scoped per vessel with role-based permissions. We never share or sell operational data.

Can I manage multiple vessels?

Yes. Fleet and owner's representatives can switch between vessels from a single account. Each vessel has isolated data and configurable access.

How do I get started?

Start your 30-day free trial directly at helmops.com/free-trial — no invitation required, no credit card needed. You'll have full access from day one. If you'd prefer a guided walkthrough first, you can also book a demo.

Do other yacht management systems work offline?

Many systems assume continuous connectivity. HelmOps supports offline-tolerant capture by writing entries to an on-device outbox and syncing them automatically when connectivity returns. Screens that need live or up-to-date data still require a connection.

Does HelmOps replace my existing systems?

HelmOps acts as a central command layer in place of fragmented operational tools. It is positioned to allow transition without disrupting existing processes.

How long does setup and transition take?

You set it up yourself in about an hour. If you would rather not, book 15 minutes with the founder and we do it together.

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Run the boat from your phone. Even with no signal.

Expenses, crew certificates, maintenance and voyage logs for owner-operator captains and 1–10 vessel charter fleets. Entries are written on the device and sync when you're back in range.

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Run the boat from your phone. Even with no signal.

Expenses, crew certificates, maintenance and voyage logs for owner-operator captains and 1–10 vessel charter fleets. Entries are written on the device and sync when you're back in range.

Start free trial See the interface first

30 days · No card · Professional plan

Records offline, syncs automaticallyOn the App StoreEnglish + Türkçe

Don't take our word for it — go and check

Live on the App StoreA native iOS app that passed Apple review — not a wrapped web page.

14 free tools, no signupMLC rest-hour validator, PSC risk score, APA reconciliation, and 11 more.

Security posture publishedCertification status stated plainly, internal review dated, subprocessors listed.

Sourced compliance libraryISM, MLC 2006, MARPOL, STCW and PSC terms, each citing a primary source.

Built with a working captainStarted because a co-founder came off a three-month voyage buried in paperwork.

Founding Captains — 3 placesTwelve months free for three vessels in exchange for monthly feedback.

Owners and guests see what they need. You keep control.

Who It's For

Built for everyone aboard, and everyone ashore.

Captains

Stop rebuilding APA from photos.

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Crew

Log expenses and hours from your phone.

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Owners

See your yacht's status without the calls.

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Chief Engineers

Every defect has a status and a close-out.

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Fleet Office

Fleet compliance visible without chasing vessels.

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Real Operations, Real Fixes

Problems HelmOps actually solves

Receipts disappear into WhatsApp threads and email folders

Every receipt lands in the right voyage, right category, right currency

HelmOps gives crew a mobile receipt capture flow that ties each expense to a voyage, category, payment method, and supplier before it reaches the captain queue. Approvals move through a structured chain: crew submit, captains validate, owners review dashboards. A fuel purchase in Split and a provisioning run in Bodrum land in the same July charter report without manual assembly. Multi-currency recording keeps the original transaction amount while normalizing budget views for owners. The result is a clean audit-ready expense ledger that exists in real time, not assembled after the fact.

Marina Wi-Fi fails and the crew cannot update records

Records update on the boat; they sync to the cloud when connection returns

HelmOps is built so that losing signal does not lose work. Crew can capture expenses, close tasks, log defects, and update trip records in dead zones: anchorages, ocean passages, marinas with failed internet. Each entry is written to the device and delivered automatically when connectivity returns. There is no manual export, no queue to babysit, and no data lost to a dropped connection mid-entry. Screens that need fresh data from shore will say so rather than showing stale figures as current.

Defects vanish into informal messages and never close

Every defect has an owner, a status, and a close-out record

HelmOps maintenance module creates a structured defect lifecycle: reported, assigned, in progress, resolved, verified. Each entry carries the reporter, the assigned technician or contractor, photos, and notes, so nothing disappears into message threads. Planned maintenance schedules store engine hours, service intervals, and next-due dates against the vessel actual operational profile. When a surveyor or insurer asks for maintenance history, the record is complete and timestamped. Captains can view open defect lists by priority and close items with evidence, keeping vessel maintenance status visible to owners.

See all 7 operational problems →

Less to manage, more to enjoy.

HelmOps quietly carries the operational weight of the vessel, so everyone aboard gets peace of mind and the experience stays effortless.

Total visibility

Every number accounted for, without you chasing it

Expenses, budgets, and approvals stay clear and current on their own. You see the full financial picture at a glance and stop wondering what's slipping through.

The full financial picture, always current
Approvals that move without the chase
No surprises at the end of the season

app.helmops.com/finance

Cash aboard

€48,250

Pending

3items

This month

€79,400

Monthly spend

CardCashBank

By category

Fuel & Berth38%
Provisioning24%
Maintenance19%
Crew12%
Other7%

Fuel — Portofino

Card · Bosun

€6,420Approved

Provisions

Cash · Chef

€1,180Pending

Tender service

Bank · Engineer

€2,950Pending

Nothing left to chance

The vessel is always ready, and you know it

Every service, inspection, and certificate is tracked and surfaced before it falls due. The boat stays in flawless condition, and the worry stops being yours to carry.

Nothing overdue, nothing forgotten
Certificates handled before they lapse
A vessel that's always ready to sail

app.helmops.com/maintenance

June 2026

Engine serviceHull inspectionLiferaft cert.Watermaker

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

3Engine service

9Hull inspection

14Liferaft cert.

18Watermaker

22Generator A

27Tender haul-out

Effortless seasons

A season that runs itself

Itineraries, crew, and guest details come together without the scramble. Every leg is planned and every guest looked after, so you simply enjoy the water.

Every voyage planned, every detail covered
Crew and guests always in the loop
More time on the water, less at the desk

app.helmops.com/voyages

Voyage schedule · June

Riviera Charter

Monaco → Saint-Tropez

Jun 12 – Jun 19

Underway

Owner Cruise

Bonifacio → Porto Cervo

Jun 24 – Jul 02

Planned

Delivery Leg

Genoa → Monaco

Jun 04 – Jun 06

Completed

One crew, one rhythm

A crew that moves as one

Everyone knows their role, their tasks, and what comes next — with the right access and nothing in their way. Coordination stops being a daily battle.

The right access for every role
Tasks, shifts, and handovers in sync
Less friction, quiet professionalism

app.helmops.com/crew

Crew · access control

Role-scoped

A. Moreau

Captain

Full access

L. Ricci

Chief Stewardess

Guest · Provisioning

T. Novak

Chief Engineer

Maintenance · Inventory

S. Dubois

Bosun

Tasks · Expenses

An experience they remember

Guests who feel genuinely looked after.

From the welcome aboard to the last dinner, every detail of the guest experience is anticipated and personal. The kind of stay that earns repeat charters and quiet word of mouth.

A stay tailored to every guest
Every preference anticipated, effortlessly
The kind of experience that gets talked about

M/Y Serenissima

Welcome aboard

Sailing the Ligurian coast · 26°C, calm seas

TodayMenuActivitiesSafetyWi-Fi

Tonight's tasting menu

Aperitivo
Oysters & champagne mignonette
Primo
Hand-rolled tagliolini, sea urchin
Secondo
Line-caught dentice, fennel
Dolce
Amalfi lemon tart

Wi-FiSafety

Precision Meets Intuition.

We've removed the complexity from command. Focus on the journey while HelmOps handles the heavy lifting with effortless elegance.

Differentiator

Offline-Tolerant Capture

•Entries are written to an on-device outbox for expenses, tasks, crew, trips, and receipt capture
•Idempotent delivery syncs automatically once connectivity returns; no manual export step
•Live reports and up-to-date readings still require a connection

Connection

OFFLINE — ACTIVE

Smart Economy

Clear Skies, Clean Ledger

•Capture receipts on the spot; categorization and budget vs. actuals in real time
•Single source of truth for owners, captains, and shoreside
•No spreadsheets, no reconciliation nightmares

Fleet Revenue — YTD↑ 23%

Guardian

Absolute Discretion

•Encrypted, vessel-scoped data; access by role
•Crew see only what they need; owners and captains get full visibility
•No cross-vessel leakage, no third-party exposure

Captain

Owner

Guest

Fluidity

Instant Response

•Prefetching and skeleton states keep navigation feeling fast
•Fast filters, instant search, smooth transitions
•Built for the rhythm of the command deck

12ms

Sync

Total Control

Global Oversight

•One dashboard for one yacht or the whole fleet
•Compare spend, crew, and trip status across vessels at a glance
•Switch context without re-login; vessel-scoped, audit-ready

WAYFARERUNDERWAY

KESTRELAT ANCHOR

MISTRALIN PORT

HelmOps on iPhone. Native. Secure. Ready offshore.

Download the official HelmOps app for iOS. The same command surface as the web—optimized for the bridge and the deck, with Face ID sign-in and push-ready architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers for captains and fleet managers.

Talk to Our Team .

Share your vessel details and our team will contact you to plan the right demo or onboarding path.

Up and Running in Minutes

Create your account, add your vessel, and start logging — no installation, no IT project required.

Direct Communication

Write to us directly — a person reads it and answers, not a ticket queue.

Sovereign Security & Compliance

Vessel-level data isolation and role-based access. No third-party access; compliance documentation when you need it.

Rapid Go-Live

No lengthy IT projects. From first training to daily use in days, not months.