MyRotat: New software streamlines superyacht crew management

Ex-yacht engineer Tomasz Pankowski has unveiled MyRotat, a new software specifically for organising and managing the schedules of superyacht crews.

Pankowski, who worked as an engineer on superyachts over 100 metres for over six years, observed the shortcomings of current methods for organising crew schedules. He noted errors can arise from using outdated technologies like Microsoft Excel.

“Excel is still used to manage crew rotation on many boats, causing mistakes and miscommunication. This leads to time and money being wasted, frustration for crew and guests, and interference with the boat’s schedule.

Tomasz Pankowski

“I always wanted to have clear access to my schedule for at least a year ahead and see any updates and changes straight away. It is important for crew members to know what is going on at any moment so that they can plan their private lives. Receiving and sending relevant documents and reading travel instructions is also in one place. This is now possible on the MyRotat mobile app.”

The MyRotat platform aims to improve efficiency by providing a comprehensive mobile and desktop platform for yacht management companies and crew members to track movements and easily update schedules.

The software automatically generates rotation calendars, extending schedules as needed. For crew members with rotational partners, calendars are generated simultaneously.

The software also includes features for uploading travel instructions and relevant documents for crew members, such as crew policies and manuals.

Some articles can be marked as mandatory for crew members to read. The mobile app allows crew members to view schedules, submit requests and documents, receive travel documents, and access the ship’s knowledge base.

MyRotat plans to launch the product for testing. Initial market research garnered positive responses from shore-based administration company Virtual Pursers, who remarked, “It’s a great product, and we can see a real need for it,” as well as from captains of several vessels over 60 metres, including the 62-metre M/Y Roma.

With a strong pipeline of vessels interested, customised demo links with a software tour guide are being sent to interested parties, allowing them to explore the features and functionality firsthand.