Manage maritime files, track compliance, and approve cargo docs in an AI-powered system built with AI to fit your logistics workflow.




Customize your ship document management system with the exact indexing and approval steps your crew needs. Add features as workflows evolve.






Connect shipping logs, compliance certificates, and crew data with real-time sync—or manage everything in Softr Databases. Create one source of truth for your fleet.
Give each user the right views and access in a fully branded portal. Set up secure logins, user groups, and permissions in minutes.
Softr apps are mobile-ready. Turn it into a downloadable app so crew can access manifests and safety docs from any port or deck—no extra design needed.
Softr apps are mobile-ready. Turn it into a downloadable app so crew can access manifests and safety docs from any port or deck—no extra design needed.
Build native automations to handle document approval alerts, compliance expiration notifications, and cargo status updates automatically.
Provide separate logins for captains, logistics managers, and clients, creating personalized dashboards for every role across the fleet.
Apply rules for different ranks. Customize who can view sensitive crew files or edit cargo indexes at even the most granular level.
Protect sensitive logistic and vessel information from security threats. Softr is fully compliant with SOC2 and GDPR regulations.
No more one-size-fits-all tools or costly custom builds. Softr is easy to use and fully customizable, so you can launch faster, adapt as you grow, and skip the complexity of traditional software.

Build your ship document management system in minutes with AI—no complex maritime software setup needed.

Add features like cargo indexing, automated approvals, or expense reporting as your logistics needs evolve.

Start with document storage, then add crew portals, safety dashboards, or forms—all in one integrated place.
Co-build with AI
Simply describe what you need. Let Softr handle everything - Interface, database, workflows.
Iterate with AI or visually
Control most critical parts of your app yourself - roles, permissions, security.
Ship the same day
Invite team members or external clients and partners right away. No developer handover.
Use drag-and-drop blocks to build a portal that looks sleek and modern out of the box. Add only the features you need, and iterate as your workflows evolve.




A ship document management system is a secure, centralized space where maritime operators, captains, and crew can access critical files like safety certificates, manifest lists, maintenance logs, and compliance records. It keeps all maritime regulations and technical documentation in one place, so you don't have to rely on back-and-forth emails or physical binders. This makes it easier to stay organized and ensure audit-readiness for your entire fleet and shore-side staff.
Softr is the first AI-native platform for building business software. It makes it easy to build a ship document management system that fits the specific regulatory and operational needs of your fleet. You can describe your needs to the AI Co-Builder to instantly generate your database, document categories, and permission logic—already connected and secure.
You don't need to code anything. You can start by generating with AI, using a template, or building from scratch. Everything runs on Softr Databases, the native database built into the platform, or you can connect external tools like Airtable, Google Sheets, or your existing maritime ERP. You have full control to adjust the layout visually, decide which crew members see sensitive safety data, and brand it with your shipping line's colors. It's quick to get up and running, simple to update mid-voyage, and flexible enough to grow as you add more vessels.
You can include a wide range of features in your ship document management system, depending on your fleet's workflow. A great maritime app usually mixes functional nautical blocks with AI-powered intelligence:
- AI-Powered Intelligence – Use Ask AI to let crew members query technical manuals conversationally, or set up Database AI Agents to automatically summarize incoming port state control reports.
- Vibe Coding Blocks – Build custom UI elements—like a dynamic vessel certificate tracker—using the AI Code block to "vibe code" exactly what your inspectors need.
- Softr Workflows – Build native automations, such as expiry notifications, that trigger email alerts whenever a vessel's safety equipment certificate is 30 days from expiring.
- User Portals & Logins – Securely manage access so captains see fleet-wide data while deck officers only see their specific vessel's logs.
- Forms & Data Collection – Capture reporting data with custom maintenance forms, oily water separator logs, and photo uploads for incident reports.
- Dashboards & Charts – Visualize your fleet's compliance status and maintenance schedules with real-time charts and summaries.
- Lists & Advanced Filtering – Display and manage your ship documents with searchable tables, folder structures, and detailed version histories.
Everything is built using Softr's drag-and-drop blocks, so you can create these features without writing code.
Vibe coding is all about moving fast and using AI to build exactly what you need for maritime operations. You can "vibe code" a ship document management system in Softr by simply describing your requirements—like needing a searchable archive for ISM Code manuals—to the AI Co-Builder. Softr then generates a production-ready app on top of a stable, secure foundation.
Unlike other tools that just generate raw, fragile code, Softr handles the "boring 80%"—like authentication, document storage logic, and vessel-specific security—natively. This means you get the speed of vibe coding without the maritime liability or "Day Two" headaches of managing raw code. You describe it, Softr builds it, and it’s ready for your crew or shore-side suprintendents instantly.
Yes. You can manage multiple vessels, departments, or entire fleets in a single system. Each crew member or manager only sees the specific ship documents and data assigned to them, based on their vessel assignment and rank. This is useful for ship management companies or operators working with various third-party owners and stakeholders.
Yes, you can. You don't need to bring your maritime records from somewhere else to start building with Softr. If you're starting from scratch, you can use Softr Databases, which is built into the platform and handles large file uploads and relational ship data perfectly.
But if you already have certificate logs in tools like Airtable, Google Sheets, or SQL databases, you can connect those too. You can also use the REST API connector to bring in real-time data from onboard sensors or external maritime portals. Either way, you have full control over how your ship documents are structured and displayed.
Softr Databases is the recommended native, relational data source for Softr. It is built explicitly for business apps, offering high performance for file-heavy needs and instant automation triggers, ensuring crew members have a lightning-fast experience even on satellite connections.
If you already have your fleet data elsewhere, Softr also connects to 17+ external data sources. You can connect to Airtable, Google Sheets, HubSpot, SmartSuite, BigQuery, and more. You can even integrate multiple data sources—so your system could pull technical specs from Softr Databases and crew lists from HubSpot at once. Most sources support real-time, two-way sync, so documentation updates sync automatically between the vessel and the office.
Yes, Softr gives you full control over how personnel experience your ship document management system. You can customize the layout, navigation, and file access to match your vessel's operational SOPs. Each page or block can be shown or hidden based on rank, so an Engineer only sees technical manuals while the Chief Steward sees catering documents.
You can also set up different user roles, such as Shore Manager, Master, or Crew—and define exactly what each rank can view or upload. For example, captains can approve safety reports, while contractors can only view specific technical drawings. You can also create personalized dashboards by filtering data based on the logged-in vessel ID. This ensures the experience is clean, secure, and complies with maritime data isolation needs.
Yes, you can fully white-label your ship document management system in Softr. You can use your fleet's logo, company colors, fonts, and a custom domain to make the system feel like a proprietary internal tool. You can also remove all Softr branding, so your crew and external auditors only see your shipping company's professional identity throughout the portal.
Yes, you can. Softr gives you a lot of flexibility to control both the design and layout of your document portal. You can adjust colors, fonts, and page structure to match your corporate identity. You can also choose how each vessel's dashboard is laid out and set what different crew members see when they log in.
To display your maritime data, you can add different types of blocks:
- Table blocks – to show structured data like certificate expiry lists or equipment logs.
- List or Card blocks – to highlight vessel profiles, safety procedures, or crew resources.
- Detail View – to show one specific record at a time, like a detailed incident report.
- Forms – for submitting voyage reports or maintenance requests.
- Charts – to visualize fleet compliance percentages.
- Calendar blocks – to display upcoming surveys or crew change dates.
If your compliance requirements change, it's easy to update the system in the visual builder.
Softr is built with enterprise security in mind. All maritime data is encrypted in transit and at rest, suitable for sensitive commercial and crew information. Softr apps give you full control over who can download specific files or edit ship logs. You can set up role-based permissions, manage users directly within your data source, and apply visibility rules to protect sensitive blueprints or payroll data.
For systems using Softr Databases, your data is stored in a secure environment with SOC 2 Type II compliance. For apps connected to external maritime databases, Softr doesn't store your sensitive files—it just displays them in real time based on your specific rank-based access settings. You are always in control of your fleet's information sovereignty.
It is fully production-ready for maritime use. Unlike many AI tools that generate raw code that is hard to maintain at sea, Softr builds your ship document management system on a stable, business-grade foundation.
We handle the "boring 80%" (like secure authentication, file hosting, and granular vessel permissions) natively. This solves the "Day Two" problem for shipping companies: you get the speed of instant generation without the headache of managing unreliable code. Your app is secure, scalable for any fleet size, and ready for your crew to use for compliance from day one.
Softr is the first AI-native platform for building maritime software. Unlike pure coding tools that require high maintenance, or traditional document systems that are too rigid, Softr's AI Co-Builder creates apps on top of a secure, production-ready foundation specifically for fleet workflows.
What sets it apart is the hybrid advantage: you can use AI to generate your vessel database, app interface, and logic in minutes, then use visual controls for precise compliance editing. You get the speed of AI with the reliability of business-grade infrastructure (auth, rank-based roles, and secure hosting) already built-in. It's designed for marine superintendents who want to move from manual paperwork to a digital fleet management system on day one.
Yes. Softr supports powerful native workflows and a wide range of integrations so you can connect your ship document management system to your existing tech stack. You can automate tasks like triggering maintenance emails via Softr Workflows or syncing crew data with tools like Intercom or Stripe.
Whether you need to push a safety report to a government portal, trigger survey notifications based on date fields, or display AIS data from other maritime tools via REST API, you can build it into your system without writing a single line of code.
Describe what you need. Softr's AI builds your document management tool in minutes.