ISF Watchkeeper
6.4#3 in crew scheduling softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
Visit| Fact | ISF Watchkeeper | Mintra OCS HR |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The contact form describes options for merchant vessels, shore-based monitoring, cloud implementation, and mobile app use. | The product is designed for complex crew management in shipping and offshore operations, including vessels and installations with varied competence and rotation requirements. |
| Founded | 1998 | 1997 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Bergen, Norway |
| Integrations | Watchkeeper 3 supports API and third-party crewing software integrations, and AppLink imports and exports data through Microsoft Excel files. | OCS HR can integrate with external training providers and travel agencies, and Trainingportal is closely integrated with OCS Self Service and competence management. |
| Purpose | ISF Watchkeeper helps ship managers plan, manage, and report crew work and rest hour compliance. | OCS HR is crew management software for shipping and offshore businesses, covering employee data, crew rotations, competence, payroll, training and travel booking. |
| Support | Customers receive free support for their subscriptions by email or through the support form. | Mintra provides OCS HR support through the customer company portal or by email and phone, with its Service Centre operating Monday to Friday, 09.00–16.00 CET, in Norwegian and English. |
It suits ship managers and shore-based teams responsible for crew scheduling and compliance across vessels, as well as seafarers who record their hours on mobile devices.
OCS HR is designed for shipping and offshore businesses managing complex crew rotations and competence requirements across vessels or installations. It may suit teams that also need personnel, training, travel, and payroll functions in one system.