AIS Achieves ClassNK Certification for TRANS-Crew Maritime Labor Management System

In a significant development for the maritime industry, AIS (A.I.S. Co., Ltd.), an IT manufacturer based in Tokyo, has announced that its labor management system for seafarers, TRANS-Crew, has officially received certification from the ClassNK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai). This certification confirms that TRANS-Crew meets the requirements set by the MLC (Maritime Labor Convention of 2006) and the STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) conventions, particularly regarding labor hours and rest periods.

Background of the Certification

In recent years, the maritime industry has faced heightened demands for compliance with international regulations and improvements in labor conditions for seafarers. The management of crew labor and working environments has become a critical concern for ship owners and management companies. Adequate management of work and rest hours according to the MLC and the implementation of watchkeeping systems under the STCW are considered vital for the safe operation of vessels and the sustainability of business practices.

Key Aspects of the Certification

The TRANS-Crew system was specially developed to tackle these pressing challenges in the maritime industry, focusing on the management of crew working hours and rest periods. With this recent certification, confirmed by the third-party organization ClassNK, it is now validated that TRANS-Crew incorporates computing functionalities that comply with the MLC and STCW regulations.

Features and Advantages of TRANS-Crew

TRANS-Crew represents the culmination of over 30 years of AIS’s experience in providing core systems for the shipping industry, combined with more than 23 years of expertise in land-based attendance management systems, resulting in over 900 successful implementations. The system enables comprehensive management of various personnel information related to crew members, integrating labor management with allowance calculations, payroll system linkage, crew distribution, certification tracking, and monitoring of activities—all managed through a single platform.

Additionally, as a cloud service, TRANS-Crew allows for flexible customization to meet the specific operational needs and challenges of various shipping companies, facilitating seamless implementation and operational support.

Future Prospects

Through obtaining this certification, AIS is committed to helping the maritime sector establish an international labor management framework in alignment with global standards and to improve working conditions for seafarers. The company plans to continue developing systems tailored to the practical needs of the shipping industry, thus advancing sustainable maritime operations.

Additional Information

Alongside this announcement, AIS is also initiating a project with a commitment to recognizing the contributions of seafarers. Coinciding with Seafarer’s Day on June 25, they aim to bring visibility to the often-unrecognized dedication of seafaring professionals. The project, termed “A Project for the Visibility of Invisible Work,” is dedicated to expressing gratitude towards those who work tirelessly at sea.

For further details, visit the official news page: June 25 Seafarer’s Day

Contact Information

Company: A.I.S. Co., Ltd.
Department: TRANS-Crew Division
Contact Person: Toshihiko Nakamura
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1-3-9 Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0041, Japan
Telephone: 03-6260-8858
Fax: 03-6260-8857

AIS continues to support Japan's maritime sector in driving forward labor reform initiatives.