A manager with a handful of bulk carriers who wants rest hours under control needs something very different from a tanker operator preparing several ships for SIRE 2.0 and an oil major's TMSA review. Software cost depends on the modules, the number of vessels and the set-up and data work; service cost depends on scope, the number of vessels, remote or onboard work and report depth.
Marine X7 software: what drives the cost
The modules you choose
Marine X7 is modular. Every module, from DigiMoor X7 and Work-Ship to PMS X7 and HSEQ X7, runs standalone, so you pay for the problems you want solved today and add modules when you are ready. Running several modules together on one ship-shore system is also possible, and your proposal reflects the combination you choose. See the Marine X7 suite for what each module does.
The number of vessels
Software is set up and supported ship by ship, so the size of the fleet that will use it is one of the main drivers. Tell us how many vessels you want to start with and whether more will follow; a phased roll-out across the fleet is common and is reflected in the proposal.
Set-up and data migration
Some modules need very little set-up. Others depend on good data from day one. A planned maintenance system needs an equipment, jobs and spares database built from the maker's manuals or migrated from your current system. DigiMoor X7 needs each ship's lines, tails and fittings set up with their certificates. DMS X7 needs your SMS loaded and interlinked. The more data we build, clean or migrate for you, the more set-up work there is. Our PMS database creation service explains what that work involves.
Compliance services: what drives the cost
Scope
What exactly should we look at? A sailing audit can cover navigation only, or navigation, mooring and cargo together with an internal ISM/ISPS audit and SIRE 2.0 training in one visit. A TMSA 3 or DryBMS assessment can review every element or concentrate on the weak ones. An SMS revamp can cover one manual or the whole system. A clear scope is the biggest single factor in any service proposal.
Number of vessels
One ship, a class of sister ships or a fleet programme? Work on several vessels can be planned together, and sister ships often share equipment, procedures and manuals. A fleet programme is planned and priced differently from a single job.
Remote or onboard
Some work can be done without boarding. A remote VDR audit reviews bridge practice from the ship's own recorded data. A sailing audit puts a Master Mariner on board through departure, passage and arrival. Onboard work involves travel, joining and leaving the ship, and days at sea, so it is planned and priced differently from remote work.
Report depth
How much do you need to see? For a VDR audit, the length of recorded data reviewed sets the depth of the analysis. For audits and gap assessments, you can choose a report of findings, or add risk grading, root cause notes, evidence packs, KPI dashboards, crew training on board or a mock office audit. A fleet analysis across several reports adds a further layer.
What to tell us for an accurate proposal
- Which modules or services you are interested in.
- How many vessels, which ship types and where they trade.
- What you use today: spreadsheets, another system or paper records, and whether there is data to migrate.
- For services: the scope you have in mind, remote or onboard, and any deadline such as a SIRE 2.0 inspection, a TMSA review or a RightShip inspection.
The more we know, the closer the first proposal will be to what you need.
Frequently asked questions
Why don't you publish prices on the website?
Because almost every proposal is different. Cost depends on the modules or services you choose, how many vessels are involved, how much set-up and data work is needed, whether work is remote or on board, and how detailed the reports should be. A published price would be wrong for most fleets, so we quote each case.
Can we start with one Marine X7 module and add more later?
Yes. Every Marine X7 module runs standalone and delivers full value on its own, so you can start with the one that solves today's problem, such as Work-Ship or DigiMoor X7. Further modules can be added later on the same ship-shore system, and the proposal is updated to match.
Does the number of ships change the cost of the software?
Yes. Software is set up and supported for each vessel that uses it, so fleet size is one of the main cost drivers. Starting with a few ships and rolling out across the fleet later is common, and we can plan the proposal in phases so it follows your roll-out.
Is a remote VDR audit priced differently from a sailing audit?
Yes. A remote VDR audit is carried out from the ship's own recorded data, with no auditor travelling or joining the ship. A sailing audit puts a Master Mariner on board for a passage, which involves travel and days at sea. The two are planned and priced differently, and many fleets use both.
What do you need from us to send a proposal?
A short description is enough to start: the modules or services you want, the number and type of vessels, what system or records you use today, and any deadline such as an inspection or review. Send it through our contact page or to [email protected].