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MMS users occasionally comment that they feel overwhelmed by the number of Maintenance Alerts MMS presents to them. While the number may seem daunting, Alerts are a reflection of the effort required to keep a vessel in top condition. And, most of us who have been around complex mechanical and electrical systems know that chronically [...]

As MMS users know, each equipment record’s documents tab contains the electronic versions of operators’ and parts manuals, data sheets, and other documents available from the original manufacturer. And, via the tab’s “Add Document” link, users can add any files they may want to upload. Most users agree that it is very useful to have [...]

MMS includes Preventive Maintenance tasks (PMs) called “daily checks” for systems and equipment that have pre-startup and/or daily inspection requirements. Because these PMs have a “daily” maintenance interval we turn the alert off to prevent the user being buried in PMs (you can turn these alerts back on if desired). An example of the daily [...]

Are you planning a voyage that will make it inconvenient to do planned maintenance? MMS can help you forecast maintenance that is pending and knock it out before you leave. For example, you are planning a cruise from Seattle to Juneau, Alaska, over the upcoming three weeks and you plan on consuming 120 engine hours. [...]