Gotrix 101:
Learning Gotrix made simple

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SINGAPORE, October 18, 2021 –––– The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic sent shockwaves across the maritime industry,  leaving thousands of ship crew to remain stranded at sea or at home due to travel restrictions. Technical managers are now left
to struggle on their own when their on-board equipment encounters technical problems. Accompanied by the fact that many ship management offices are on stay-home arrangements, the problem continues to amplify especially for those who have limited access to the collaborative knowledge of their peers. Not to mention, travel restrictions
also make it impossible for superintendents to travel to ships to provide much needed supervision and guidance to crew members.

COVID19 Disruption: What it means for Maritime

As the world enters a recession, ship owners will seek to keep critical equipment running at lower costs. Thus, there will be a demand for ship crew to be more knowledgeable and capable than ever, so that they can solve problems on board without depending on external vendors.

As ship managers prepare for the possibility of a protracted pandemic and put long term support structures in place to support the ship crew in tackling on-board issues, technical managers will need to start finding a more effective and efficient way of managing knowledge and the workflow for servicing their marine equipment on board vessels.

Harnessing a digital transformation

This pandemic strengthens the case for a digital shift in the maritime industry. Digitalization and eliminating paperwork reinforces the need for interoperability in electronic documentation.

GIANTECH, in collaboration with 2359 Media, has developed Gotrix, an intelligent performance support system for ship crew and superintendents. The new web and mobile app offers a seamless digital solution for ship managers to assist their crew when equipment breaks down on board vessels.

Mr Wong Hong Ting, CEO of 2359 Media, says, “As the Covid-19 situation continues to worsen in many countries, we are grateful to be in a position to offer innovative digital solutions to disrupt the disruption. It’s a great opportunity to get many to start using the platform and experience the power of Gotrix.”

This is part of GIANTECH’s effort to support and tide the shipping industry through the Covid-19 outbreak. Gotrix is currently free for all GIANTECH customers. Try Gotrix today.