Polar Research Operations Platform

Plan, prepare, and execute Arctic & Antarctic campaigns – ships, field camps, traverses, and stations in one integrated system.

Built for high-latitudes and hard logistics

The MFP platform streamlines complex multi-vehicle operations.
Design routes and behaviors, manage assets and spares, coordinate launch and recovery, and deliver science products

Research Station enabled applications
Onboarding with integrated logistics
Manage Station Assets

Modular tools for polar operations

The MFP platform consists of a wide range of modules that can be used independently or as part of an integrated system. Below are
the key components supporting your polar missions.

Campaign Planning

Design end-to-end campaigns: objectives, timelines, tasks, dependencies, budgets, and risk registers. Generate daily ops plans, sampling manifests, etc.

Maintenance & Configurations

Manage equipment checks, calibrations, and certifications.

Inventory Management

Track status, location, and ownership of gear and consumables with full audit history.

Personnel & Certifications

Roster staff by role and qualification (e.g., pilots, observers, technicians). Track medicals, trainings, and currency; automate reminders before expiries.

Science Portal

Give researchers access to plans, data, and collaboration tools.

Customs Warehouse

Manage storage, logistics, and export documentation across regions.

Project Management

Monitor project roles, deliverables, tasks, and communication in one clear workspace.

Barcode & Tracking

Scan and identify gear quickly to ensure readiness and compliance.

Onboarding & Participants

Collect everything needed from scientists and party members before they head north—securely, in one flow. Travelers complete role-based forms; project leads and logistics review, approve, and generate manifests and checklists automatically.

What we collect (configurable):

  • Traveler profile: name, role, affiliation, nationality, passport/visa, emergency contacts.
  • Medical & fitness attestations: cold-injury risks, medications, allergies, mobility notes (handled confidentially).
  • Training & certifications: cold-weather survival, bear awareness, first aid, radio, helicopter/winch, vehicle, etc.
  • Gear & baggage: personal gear declarations, issued kit (PPE sizes, parkas/boots), weight/volume.
  • Equipment & samples: crate lists, barcodes, weights/CoG, hazmat flags (UN numbers), cold-chain needs.
  • Data & consent

Workflow highlights:

  • Role-aware forms (scientist, technician, pilot/crew, media, visitor) with conditional questions.

  • Automatic reminders for missing items (training about to expire, passport validity, hazmat MSDS).

  • Approvals: medical/privacy review → logistics review → PI sign-off → station/captain acknowledgment.
UNOLS CSIC Australian

Why choose us?

Trusted by leading research institutions worldwide

“MFP enabled NIOZ precise coordination of people, equipment movement, and research activities in line with ship operations, with efficient use of resources across marine projects.”
Dr. Zeynep Erdem, NMF Science Coordinator NIOZ

Ready to streamline your operations with MFP?

Whether you’re operating a single research vessel or an entire fleet, MFP can streamline your logistics, communication,
and reporting. Contact us for a tailored demo or consultation.