Helm CONNECT Blog
Helm CONNECT Work Rest Update: Crew Sign Off and Legal Footers
In Helm CONNECT Version 1.22, we’re adding several new features and improvements to the Work Rest module to make it more powerful and easier to use. If you haven’t...
STCW Compliance in Just 3 Clicks!
In Helm CONNECT Version 1.22, we're adding several new features and improvements to the Work Rest module to make it more powerful and easier to use. If you haven't...
Making Work Rest Tracking Easier Than Ever
Working with a large amount of data in a table can be a frustrating experience. Without the right tools in place, you're constantly counting boxes, double-checking...
HDT Powers Their Innovation with ShipTracks CONNECT Package
As their tagline states, Harbor Docking and Towing (HDT) is "powered by innovation". Not only was this Lake Charles-based harbor assist company an early adopter of Helm...
Helm Operations, ShipTracks Launch New AIS Harbor Automation Tools
First-of-its-kind integration helps harbor operators automatically capture 100% of towage work and revenue in port. Victoria, BC – Leading marine operations software...
Under The Hood: Server Load Improvements in Helm CONNECT 1.21
When we launched Helm CONNECT in 2016, we had a fraction of the customers and users we do now. Today, there are 240 companies with thousands of users on the system, all...
What’s new in Helm CONNECT 1.21?
With our apologies to those of you still experiencing winter weather, Spring has finally arrived here on Vancouver Island! Although 2020 seemed like the year that would...
Troubled Waters Podcast Episode 8: MV Conception
Troubled Waters is a marine incident podcast created by our partners, Tug and Barge Solutions, to help bring awareness to the importance of marine safety. In their...
2 Resources for Improved Cyber Security
Across every industry, the act of improving cyber security has become a common trend. It's been a huge focus for us at here Helm Operations over the past year: we've...
Goodbye 2020, Hello Helm 2.0.
As we start the new year, I think we can all agree that 2020 was a long year and one that many of us would like to forget. Dealing with the loss of loved ones,...
Doubling Crew Efficiency with iPads Onboard: An American Tugs Story
American Tugs is a family-owned Puerto Rican company that first began operating a small fleet of tugs in 2002. They started out using only paper and continued like that...
Five Helm CONNECT Basics You Need to Know
It’s time to get back to basics! Whether you’re an experienced user or new to Helm CONNECT, these five Helm Trick videos from our partners, Tug and Barge Solutions, can...
The Helm CONNECT Integration Portugs Used to Maximize Billing Revenue
In July 2020, Portugs, a Portuguese harbor services company owned by Grupo Sousa, made an innovative change to their operations in order to streamline a tedious manual...
Tiller Technical and Helm Operations Launch Expansion in Australian Ports
Perth, Western Australia – November 18, 2020 Canadian software company Helm Operations (Victoria, BC) and Western Australian marine consultant Tiller Technical (Perth,...
What’s new in Helm CONNECT 1.20?
This time of year is usually tradeshow season for us here at Helm. Normally, we'd be looking forward to the International WorkBoat Show in December, putting the...
Meet One of Our Helm Official Partners: Potamoi Industries!
In 2019, Potamoi Industries became our third Helm Official Partner, and it has been smooth sailing ever since! By combining the power and flexibility of Helm CONNECT...
Helm CONNECT Personnel 2.0: Meet Work Rest
Helm CONNECT Personnel 2.0 is coming! In my previous blog post, I introduced Personnel 2.0 and the four major improvements to Helm CONNECT Personnel we're rolling out...
Meet Helm CONNECT Personnel 2.0!
Some big changes have been happening to Helm CONNECT Personnel over the past few months, and I thought it was time I finally shared the news...Personnel 2.0 is coming!...
How American Tugs Became the First Company in the Caribbean to Earn a COI Through the USCG Option
When American Tugs first began operating in Puerto Rico 2002, they were a family-run business comprised of just six tugs, and only used paper to track their operations....
Save Time and Stay Compliant When Your Vessels Return to Work
With COVID-19 restrictions slowly being lifted, the good news is that many vessels are returning to work. Unfortunately, this also means that many of you are now faced...
Q2 Review: New Release, New Product, New Resources!
Well, this quarter has been a bit of a crazy one hasn't it? Although our entire team has been working from home since the middle of March, we continued to ensure your...
50 Companies Benefit From “Here to Help” Packages During COVID-19
In March, when COVID-19 hit North America, we were devastated to see the impact it was having on the maritime industry. Knowing how difficult it is to navigate...
How Odyssey Marine is Growing Its Business with Helm CONNECT
Perth, Western Australia --- Operating since 2009, Odyssey Marine is an industry leading vessel owner, operator, and supplier of inshore vessel services to "Tier...