ShipIntel is a modularized software application for shipping professionals where you can access some basic functionality and invite in as many colleagues as you want for free. You can subscribe to the paid modules to expand the value of your subscription. Further, if you choose to upgrade, you and your team will also access the features in the mobile app.
The Maritime Contact Book module in ShipIntel is for organizing your contacts in a more efficient way. Either you are a broker, chartering manager, or someone who likes to organize. In this module, you can upload your contacts from ex. Outlook (vcf. files), and add a corresponding role, company, and other information.
Further, you can create lists of vessels by companies by using the contact book. Follow the vessels in real time on our map. Feel free to add notes and fixtures to each contact or vessel. Both from your mobile or web. Our goal is for you to always have updated information easily accessible whether you are on the go or by your desk.
How to use the Maritime Contact Book Module:
Add companies
1) You can start by bulk uploading your contacts or add them manually.
To bulk upload:
Use the "bulk upload" button in the upper right corner. Then you have the option to drag and drop your contacts or click to add from your computer. Remember to use vcf. files.
To add manually:
Use the "add company" button in the upper right corner.
Fill in the requested information and press the "create" button. You can add contacts and vessels to the company after it has been created.
Add contacts and vessels
after creating a company you can add corresponding contacts and vessels. Use the "add" button and choose your preferred alternative.
If you would like to add a new contact to your selected company choose "+ create contact". Fill in name, role, phone, and email. Then save the contact by pressing the "create" button.
It is also possible to upload contacts by using "upload contacts" from the same menu.
Please keep in mind that you need to create companies before contacts:
Company view in the Maritime contact book module:
If you haven't upgraded to the Maritime Contact Book Module, you can only link 5 vessels per company. Upgrade to get unlimited numbers of vessels to any company.
if you would like to add a vessel to your selected company choose "from search" or "from lists". You can find vessels either by searching or from previously created lists.
if you want to search for a vessel, you can use the name, MMSI or IMO.
Company view: All contacts and vessels currently assigned to this company are listed here.
In the company view, you can either view "company contacts" or "company vessels".
For company vessels, you have three options:
1) Technical details
View a company's vessels on the map
You can view all vessels in a company on the map by clicking the "view in map" button. To be able to do so you need to upgrade to the Maritime Contact Book module.
2) Live AIS
View vessels' Live AIS Data
You can view all the Live AIS Data of the vessels in a company by clicking the "Live AIS Data" button. To be able to do this you need to upgrade the Maritime Contact Book Module and Live AIS.
3) Historical AIS Data
View vessel's Historical AIS Data
You can view all the Historical AIS Data of the vessels in a company by clicking the "Historical AIS Data" button. To be able to do this, you need to upgrade the Maritime Contact Book Module and Historical AIS Data.