Bilfinger goes paperless
Read the customer story about Bilfinger who switched from pen and paper to Onix Equipment Compliance Management Software to handle paperless inspections.
Marinspect is a specialist maritime inspection company that works with leading ship owners across Europe and the globe. The team operates out of bases in the Netherlands and Sweden to inspect, service and repair onboard safety equipment including lifesaving, fire and lifting equipment.
The Marinspect team supports shipowners managing large volumes of equipment that must be inspected, repaired, and documented to meet legal requirements. These processes are time-consuming, paperwork-heavy, and must be completed quickly to avoid costly operational delays. This places pressure on the team to be for accuracy and efficiency.
Previously, Marinspect relied on manual workflows, including Excel and PDF creation. Lifting equipment inspections could require a full day of admin work to complete and share reports.
To reduce internal workload and improve efficiency, the team began searching for digital solutions that could streamline processes and enhance customer experience. The aim was to find a simple self-service solution that would modernize compliance work.
Marinspect discovered Onix and saw the potential its digital collaborative tools could have for employees and customers.
The team began using Onix Inspect for simple, digital lifting equipment inspections. They now:
Marinspect also began tagging equipment with Onix QR tags for customers. When equipment is tagged it can be scanned with a smartphone or tablet to give access to essential documentation, inspection statuses and history. Workers onboard ships can easily check whether equipment is safe to use, and shipowners gain extra control and peace of mind.
Tagging equipment with Onix QR codes gives access to essential documentation, inspection statuses and history.
With Onix, Marinspect can save hours of work per inspection. This helps the team work more efficiently and turn around inspections quickly for customers. Customers are happy to receive digital documentation through the Onix Express portal where they can easily access and download it.
As one of the first to use Onix in the Netherlands, Marinspect can also offer a unique QR tagging service to customers. The team tags equipment so that customers can easily identify it onboard vessels. Workers can scan the tags and check that equipment is safe to use.
Marc Heneweer Managing Director - Marinspect Netherlands, pointed to this feature as a big development for the industry:
Marc sees that with Onix, everyone onboard a vessel can take a more active role in safety. At the same time, digital collaboration means equipment owners and inspectors can work together to ensure equipment is inspected, maintained and documented correctly.
These methods of working will become ever more important as global regulations such as SOLAS push shipowners to focus on continuous compliance.
And if shipowners are struggling to keep on top of requirements? Just get in touch with Marc and the team – they will help you find control and peace of mind.
