Helm Operations recently announced that its Helm CONNECT platform is now supporting over 400 customers and a fleet exceeding 10,000 vessels and assets worldwide.
This accomplishment signifies a growing reliance on Helm CONNECT within the maritime industry, encompassing various sectors such as towing, offshore support, passenger vessels, barges, and dredging.
Expanding operational role
The platform's role is increasingly critical, serving as the core operational system that fleets depend on to standardise, streamline, and scale their daily activities. This widespread adoption is driven by operators across different sectors who find value in Helm CONNECT's ability to provide reliability and consistency.
James Wadsworth, CEO of Helm Operations, highlighted the trust that operators place in the platform: "This milestone isn’t just about hitting a number — it’s a reflection of the trust operators place in us across very different parts of the industry."
Complex offshore support
Helm CONNECT is chosen by a diverse range of customers for its reliability, clarity, and consistency
Helm CONNECT is chosen by a diverse range of customers for its reliability, clarity, and consistency.
Wadsworth further added, "From high-frequency passenger operations to complex offshore support and everything in between, customers are choosing Helm because it delivers reliability, consistency, and clarity across their fleets. We’re proud to see more organisations using Helm CONNECT as the backbone of how they run."
Driving growth
The ongoing growth of Helm Operations can be attributed to operators seeking to modernise their processes related to maintenance, safety, compliance, and crewing.
Large and complex entities, illustrated by projects like the Washington State Ferries' crew dispatch modernisation, are selecting Helm for critical systems that require scalable solutions.
Future-centric developments
Wadsworth emphasised Helm's commitment to enhancing fleet operations with next-generation tools
Wadsworth emphasised Helm's commitment to enhancing fleet operations with next-generation tools: "With more customers depending on Helm CONNECT every day, we’re focused on building the next generation of tools that help fleets operate smarter and more efficiently."
He highlighted future features like deeper integrations, predictive insights, and intelligent automation as essential elements of a connected and user-centered fleet management system.
Global reach
Helm CONNECT is now operational in over 35 countries, facilitating asset management, safety programs, crewing, dispatch, and regulatory compliance for numerous vessels and teams.
The platform continues to broaden its partner ecosystem and integration capabilities, positioning itself as a fundamental component in the operational frameworks of maritime fleets operating in varied environments.
