Marine Facilities Planning (MFP) Software
A complete planning and operations environment for marine research organisations, helping you align vessels, staff, and equipment across the full project lifecycle.
Built for Scientific Fleet Operations, Designed for Efficiency
Plan cruises, allocate personnel, and track equipment from one integrated platform.
MFP is co-developed with leading research institutions and scales from single-vessel operations to global fleets.
Modular Tools for Marine Research
MFP 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 marine science missions.
Voyage Planning Tool
Plan routes, avoid conflicts from prep to deployment.
Maintenance & Configurations
Manage equipment checks, calibrations, and certifications.
Inventory Management
Track status, location, and ownership of gear and consumables with full audit history.
Personnel Planning
Plan crew and staff by skill, availability, and mission needs.
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.
Research Planning Tool
Map station plans and deployments while avoiding scheduling conflicts. Create cruise windows, port calls, and scientific activities in one place, and keep plans transparent for both logistics and scientists.
Built-in logic provides accurate, automated time estimates for stations, transits, and operations—helping teams plan realistically and reduce last-minute changes.
Inventory Management
Track where equipment is, confirm its condition, and plan ahead with confidence. IMS supports proactive decisions on usage, maintenance, and calibration—reducing downtime and ensuring assets are fit for purpose.
By improving visibility across your inventory, IMS helps teams anticipate bottlenecks, reduce the risk of failure, and make smarter purchasing and deployment decisions. The system ties directly into project and cruise planning, ensuring that asset availability and condition are always factored into operational readiness.
Accessible anywhere via the cloud, IMS supports coordination across logistics, supply chain, and cruise project teams—turning intent into execution, and tracking into insight.
User Portal
A simple, role-based gateway for contributors across the research process.
The User Portal is designed for participants who play an active role in marine operations—such as scientists, crew, applicants, or reviewers—but don’t need access to the underlying expert modules. From this intuitive interface, users can submit proposals, apply to expeditions, manage certifications, track voyages, and respond to assigned tasks.
No formal training required—just sign in and get started. The Portal adapts to the user’s role, ensuring clarity, guidance, and accountability at every step of the workflow.
Project Management
Track project preparation from kickoff to debrief.
Assign roles, set deadlines, and follow up on actions—all in one coordinated workspace. The Project Management module supports internal and external collaboration around each expedition or operational cycle.
Whether you’re coordinating permits, documents, cargo deadlines, or training requirements, the module helps ensure nothing falls through the cracks, with progress indicators, automated reminders, and full traceability from planning to execution.
Personnel Planning
The Personnel Planning module supports both marine crew scheduling and technical staff assignment, ensuring that each voyage is fully staffed with the right mix of qualified personnel.
Assign people based on availability, training, certifications, and sea-time requirements. Avoid conflicts, prevent double-bookings, and stay aligned with institutional policies and maritime regulations.
Visual tools and filters help you manage complex rosters across vessels, roles, and rotations while keeping everyone in the loop.
Global Adoption
Used by marine research organizations across the globe from the US and Europe to Asia and Australia.
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.
