Our Mission
Replacing spreadsheets and disconnected tools with a single unified platform for maritime crew and fleet operations.
“ Maritime organizations manage crews, fleets, voyages, and operational compliance with spreadsheets and disconnected tools. SeaRM replaces them with a single unified platform.”
Why We Build
Maritime organizations juggle crew applications, skill assessments, voyage planning, document compliance, and fleet management across disconnected tools. SeaRM consolidates everything into a single 63-table, 40+ API endpoint platform built from first principles for maritime operations.
We saw operations teams forced to use spreadsheets and generic CRMs to manage crew pipelines, track sea time, and monitor document expirations. These tools cannot model the relationships that maritime operations demand.
What We Believe
We believe the maritime industry deserves software built with the same precision as the ships it manages. Software where a crew member isn't a “contact,” a voyage isn't a “deal,” and skill ratings aren't just “tags.”
We also believe this software should be open source and MIT licensed. Maritime is a global industry, and the tools that serve it should be transparent, extensible, and deployable anywhere -- Vercel, Docker, or self-hosted.
What Guides Us
Maritime-Native
We don't adapt generic solutions. Every decision is made through the lens of maritime operations, from data models to user interfaces.
Transparency
Open source isn't just a license -- it's a commitment. Every line of code, every decision, and every roadmap item is visible to the community.
Community-Driven
Built by maritime professionals, for maritime professionals. Feature priorities come from the people who use the software daily.
Extensible by Design
Extension system with event hooks and cron jobs, webhook automation (Zapier-compatible), and 40+ API route handlers for custom integrations.
Production-Ready
63 database tables across 9 domains, role-based access for sysadmin, staff, and crew, email automation, data export, and deployment to Vercel or Docker.
Reliability
Maritime operations run 24/7 across all time zones. SeaRM is built for uptime, data integrity, and operational continuity.
“Adaptability is the key to success in the modern era. Your CRM should be no different.”
Make It Yours
SeaRM is not a rigid product you conform to -- it is a platform you shape around your operations. Custom extensions, webhook and Zapier automation, custom fields, a full REST API, bring-your-own-key integrations, and deploy-anywhere architecture mean you are never locked in and never limited.
Extension System
Install extensions via JSON manifests with event hooks, cron jobs, and granular permissions. Built-in automations ship out of the box -- build your own with the same API.
Webhook & Zapier Automation
Fire webhooks on crew and voyage events to connect SeaRM with Zapier, Slack, and thousands of downstream apps. No custom code required to wire up your workflows.
40+ API Endpoints
Every feature is API-first. Integrate SeaRM with any external system -- ERP, accounting, port authorities -- through a fully documented REST API with staff-only protection.
Custom Fields & Roles
Define your own fields with multiple data types and grouping to track anything your operation needs. Role-based access across sysadmin, staff, and crew with granular permissions.
Custom Tracking
Configurable onboarding checklists, sea time tracking, availability heatmaps, incident workflows, and saved views -- all tailored to how your organization actually works.
Bring Your Own Keys
BYOK architecture for SMTP providers, webhook endpoints, and third-party integrations. Your credentials, your accounts, your data sovereignty.
Deploy Anywhere
Run on Vercel, Docker, or self-hosted Linux. No vendor lock-in -- your data and infrastructure remain entirely under your control.
Backup & Restore
Full database backup and restore to any PostgreSQL-compatible host. Migration-ready schema with versioned setup scripts. Move between providers without data loss.
RBAC & Audit Log
Enterprise role-based access control with staff-only API protection and a system-wide activity log capturing every user and extension action for full auditability.
The Course Ahead
Our development roadmap is transparent and community-informed. Here's where we're headed.
Core Platform
- 63-table PostgreSQL schema across 9 domains
- Crew management with 15-skill ratings and kanban pipeline
- Fleet registry, voyage planning, and crew assignments
- Custom JWT auth with role-based access control
Operations & Compliance
- Safety incident tracking with resolution workflows
- Document management with expiration monitoring and e-signatures
- Onboarding checklists with progress tracking
- Availability heatmap and crew check-ins
Extensions & Crew Portal
- Crew Portal with self-service dashboard and document uploads
- Email automation with templates and triggers
- Extension system with event hooks and cron jobs
- Custom SQL query builder and data export (18+ sources)
Custom Fields & Invoicing
- Organization-defined custom fields with flexible data types
- Batch CSV import with duplicate detection and error tracking
- Invoicing system with hour tracking and automatic generation
- Activity logging and comprehensive audit trail
Next Horizons
- Advanced analytics and reporting dashboards
- Mobile-optimized companion app for vessel operations
- Community extension marketplace
- Third-party integrations and API marketplace
Built by the Community
SeaRM is an open-source project by Arctic Bio. We welcome contributions from maritime professionals, software engineers, and anyone who believes the industry deserves better tools.