[SatNews] McMurdo announces PRISMA Connect, a web-based integrated fleet management solution that connects ship to shore in real-time for improved communication and operational efficiencies as well as increased crew productivity with two-way messaging and electronic forms capture.

The innovative system, which is based on proven Boatracs BTConnect and BTVessel software, is the first product announcement under McMurdo’s new suite of PRISMA (Preparation, Response, Identification, Surveillance, Management, Acceleration) software solutions.
 
PRISMA Connect enables end-to-end connectivity from workstations on shore to vessels at sea, on inland waterways, or anywhere in the world. In addition to vessel tracking, route planning and historical data and reporting, PRISMA Connect offers innovative software features including AIS plus weather for complete maritime domain awareness, electronic nautical charts from Transas for improved maritime navigation, and geofencing for compliance with protected or restricted zones. Real-time visibility to vessels is delivered through automated mapping.

Executive Comment
 
“This solution has really helped us reduce man-hours for our operations,” said W.D. “Butch” Bazer, Operations Manager at Aries Marine, a Gulf of Mexico operator of self-elevating workboats and supply vessels. “We no longer have to rely on slow processes like manually writing orders and communicating by handing notes to each other. Electronic forms and reports are sent real time via email in PDF format.  I can also now track my vessels anywhere, even on my iPhone when I’m away from the office. We even communicated with a vessel during a hurricane. This is the most reliable service I’ve ever seen.”