What's new in Helm CONNECT 1.32?
Let’s take a look at some of the exciting new features in Helm CONNECT 1.32.
Track Crew Hours More Easily With the New Timesheets Module
We’re thrilled to introduce the Timesheets module in Helm CONNECT Personnel, designed to simplify how crew work hours are tracked, managed, and confirmed. This new module supports flexible, user-specific configurations that allow dispatchers, onboard personnel, and payroll teams to collaborate more effectively.
By replacing manual entry and confirmation workflows with a streamlined, permission-based system, the Timesheets module makes it easier to schedule, record, and verify time worked. Check out our dedicated blog post to learn more about how our new Timesheets module can support your operations.
Assign Crew From the Dispatch Tab With Job-Based Crewing
Job-based crewing bridges the gap between the Crew Scheduling module in Helm CONNECT Personnel and the Dispatch module in Helm CONNECT Jobs. It enables users to assign and manage crew members directly from the job dispatch interface, streamlining the workflow and reducing the need to switch between modules. This feature is currently available as a pre-release for interested customers. If you’d like to learn more or request a demo, please reach out to your account manager.
Use Electronic Record Books to Meet Regulatory Requirements
We first introduced the Record Books feature as a pre-release in Version 1.30 and made improvements in Version 1.31 based on early feedback. Now, in Version 1.32, we’re excited to officially launch Record Books as an optional add-on for customers who subscribe to the Logbook module in Helm CONNECT Jobs. Although Record Books is not turned on by default, your account manager would be happy to discuss pricing or arrange a demo.
Record Books provides an electronic version of the structured paper books traditionally used onboard vessels. It helps your crew print and sign logbook entries in compliance with MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) while maintaining the exact layout and formatting expected by auditors.
The Marshall Islands certifies the following nine record books for use in Helm CONNECT:
Oil Record Book, Part I – Machinery Space Operations
Oil Record Book, Part II – Cargo/Ballast Operations
Cargo Record Book
Garbage Record Book, Part I
Garbage Record Book, Part II
Ozone-Depleting Substances Record Book
Record Book of Engine Parameters
Record Book of Fuel Oil Changeover Operations
Record Book of the Tier and On/Off Status of Marine Diesel Engines
We continue to work with other flag states and classification societies to expand our certification coverage.
A Better Library Tab Is on the Way in Version 1.34
We first introduced the Library (Beta) tab in Version 1.28 as a mobile-friendly alternative to the original Library tab in Helm CONNECT Maintenance. Since then, we’ve enhanced it based on your feedback—including a mobile-friendly document viewer added in Version 1.31. In Version 1.34, the original Library tab will be retired, and the Library (Beta) tab will officially become the new Library tab. The transition will be seamless for you and your crew—no action required.
That’s it for now! For more details about Helm CONNECT 1.32, be sure to read the full release notes, and don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with the latest Helm news.