Communicating between crew, management, shipyards, contractors, and other parties can be complicated and stressful. But in the age of technology, it doesn’t have to be.

Developed by yacht crew for yachting professionals, Pinpoint Works is an interactive work list and project management platform. It is the simple, effective way to manage your projects on board and onshore.

The benefits of having one place where everyone can see up-to-date information in real-time are numerous, but the time/cost savings based on the improved communication and fast implementation due to its simple design make using Pinpoint Works a no-brainer.

Using the latest technology in web and mobile apps, Pinpoint Works takes a yacht’s unique GA and turns it into an interactive communication system for parties onboard and onshore. It can be used by crew, management, shipyards, surveyors and Owner’s reps globally during all lifecycles of a yacht: build, warranty, operation, refit, repaint and surveys.

Jobs can be logged from the desktop app or on the go using the mobile apps. Add information such as a task title, description, status, priority, media files and documents, then drop a pin on the GA to pinpoint the precise location onboard. Tags and custom fields can be added to replicate various columns of data from existing spreadsheets to maintain consistency.

Information can be shared with colleagues and crew using different levels of access so you can track and communicate job progress in one place and in real-time, meaning all parties have access to the latest information. Comments can then be used to track work list updates within the system. All information is date and time-stamped with the user’s details to maintain accountability.

Data can also be easily sorted and filtered, so you can quickly see the information you need and for fast reporting, the export-to-PDF option is a fantastic tool. Send reports to shipyards or contractors for accurate quoting… a particularly relevant and helpful feature for this time of year as many yachts are preparing for refits or general shipyard periods.

Pinpoint Works: Refits & Yard Periods

Defining a detailed scope of works prior to arrival is vital for a successful refit or shipyard period. Instead of using inadequate spreadsheets or disorganized notes, Pinpoint Works allows crew to plan, organize and appropriately communicate what needs to be achieved during their time in the yard ahead of time.

Crew keep an on-going, detailed list of works so parties have the information they need to allocate resources and make orders in advance. Photos, videos and documents are used to help clarify exactly what needs to be done and having an exact location on the GA makes it extremely easy for outside contractors to locate their area when aboard an unfamiliar yacht. Less time is wasted on inspections, assessments and refining schedules on arrival if works are planned in advance.

This defined scope of works is used to gather reliable cost comparisons and quotes for more accurate budgeting. As jobs are completed, final costs can be clearly tracked and compared to their quotes to gauge if the yard period is on budget. If works change due to unforeseen circumstances, notes can be quickly and conveniently logged for everyone to see and any additional expense can be validated for final approval. Outstanding jobs can then be placed on hold, cancelled or moved to a new work list to be completed at a later date.

Pinpoint Works makes it easy for crew and other yachting professionals to get organized and improve communication, saving time and money for all parties involved.

If you’re ready to give Pinpoint Works a try and start working smarter, email Stuart at stuart@pinpointworks.com.