As an offshore service provider with a growing fleet, Glomar Offshore understands the importance of structure, compliance, and operational efficiency. Since 2007, the company has steadily expanded in the offshore sector. From the start, they faced the challenge of meeting strict safety and environmental regulations and they quickly realized that spreadsheets and paper processes wouldn’t be sustainable for long.
From paperwork to complete control
“When we started operations, we had to comply with the International Safety Management Code right away,” says Jan-Wouter Thijssen, General Manager at Glomar. “In the beginning, much of the work was still done on paper, which made it hard to keep oversight and ensure compliance.”
That’s why the team began looking for a vessel management tool that could offer structure and clarity. “We chose MXSuite because it seemed like an effective and easy-to-use system to help us stay compliant,” Thijssen explains. “But over time, it became much more than a compliance tool. It’s now a crucial part of our day-to-day operations.”
Everything in one place
Today, Glomar uses MXSuite to manage planned and unplanned maintenance, certificates, documentation and purchasing. “The integration between modules helps us work more efficiently,” says Goan Buhling, Application Manager. “Purchase orders are directly linked to jobs, certificates are tracked automatically and all manuals and procedures are accessible in one place, onboard and onshore.” Goan adds: “The centralised system gives us real-time insight and reduces manual follow-up. That clarity improves both compliance and collaboration.”
A flexible partner in a dynamic market
As Glomar enters new markets and grows its fleet, the company depends on systems that can grow with them. “MXSuite provides the flexibility we need to operate efficiently in a dynamic environment,” says Thijssen. Our ship management software enables them to plan, monitor and report at the click of a button.
The cooperation with Mastex is also key to this success. “They know the maritime industry, they understand our challenges and they respond quickly,” Buhling explains. “That’s why we see Mastex not just as a software supplier, but as a reliable and valuable partner.” Henry de Jong (Mastex Software) adds: “We recently celebrated 12.5 years of working together, a milestone that proves the value of our collaboration, in which we strengthen each other and have been able to grow together.”
