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current paper-based process, additional users’
requirements have been collected and implemented to
consolidate the solution, which has now rolled out on
more than 20 vessels.

The ePTW rollout
and collaboration features

In addition to the streamlined and standardized process
mentioned above, the new solution is bringing real-time
visibility into the permit status, allowing supervisors and
stakeholders to monitor the progress of work activities
remotely. This enhances safety by identifying potential
conflicts in the same or adjacent areas through a map
interface, enabling effective monitoring and prompt
intervention in case of emergencies or non-compliance.
• The Dashboard shows the sections of the vessel’s
decks, allowing the graphical visualization of the “In addition to the streamlined and
areas affected by the PTW. The PTW is linked to standardized process, the new
a specific area during its creation, which therefore solution is bringing real-time visibility
appears colored (by a specific color code) to into the permit status, allowing
highlight the ongoing activities and the potential supervisors and stakeholders
and critical interferences among them. to monitor the progress of work
• The Document Library, accessible by all users, activities remotely
allows the digital archiving of all HSE
documentation produced by the application The multi-user platform improves collaboration and
related to PTW, Entry into Confined Space, communication among permit holders, authorized
Isolation Certificates, and Audit. personnel, and contractors. Notifications, alerts, and
Starting from the first pilot vessel, in parallel with the reminders can be automated, ensuring that all relevant

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