The software behind pilotage should be as precise as the work itself
Marine pilot software for scheduling, dispatch and data
A marine is the last line of human judgement. A marine pilot operates at the sharp end of maritime operations. Every assignment carries personal liability, time pressure, and the kind of complexity that no checklist fully captures. Ever changing schedules makes it hard to plan the right pilot for the right ship, while administration is typically moved to the back of the backlog.
Tidalis has been building software for pilot organisations since 1985. With exactly all these challenges in mind, we offer elaborate Pilot dispatch tools with or without traffic viewer, providing maximum situational awareness, ensuring safe pilot transfers. We know the difference.
Clarity and control for pilot organisations
Tidalis supports marine pilots and pilotage authorities with modular solutions across planning, operations, and data. Each works independently. Together, they give your organisation the structure and visibility to run pilotage efficiently, from assignment scheduling to final invoice.
Pilot Dispatch
Fair scheduling of jobs, compliance with regulations, work accurately billed, and reports available at the touch of a button.
You get
01 Receive schedules and report your status on the go
02 Structured scheduling with rest-hour compliance built in
03 Real-time assignment tracking and dispatcher visibility
04 Billing and invoicing without manual reconciliation
05 Supports the way you work, according to regulations
Maritime Data Services
The data a pilot needs before boarding; tide, weather, vessel particulars, and berth status accurate, current, and accessible without friction.
You get
01 Tides, currents, and weather integrated into pre-arrival planning
02 Vessel position and track data on mobile
03 Passage planning support for complex approaches
Port Management
For pilotage authorities operating within a broader port environment connected to the operational picture the rest of the port works from.
You get
01 Integration with VTS and port operations
02 One governance framework for operations and finance
03 Shared vessel data across departments
04 Improved end-to-end port operations
Benefits for Marine Pilot Organisations
Operational clarity
Dispatchers and pilots always work from the same picture.
Less administration
Billing follows the actuals automatically. Nothing waits on manual reconciliation.
Regulatory confidence
Rest-hour compliance and certification checks are built in. The rules are followed without anyone tracking them.
Built for pilotage
Forty years of domain experience, embedded in every detail of the product.
How we think about marine pilots
How we support Marine Pilots as an essential requirement
The core value of a maritime pilot is being able to turn local complexity into safe, predictable ship movement.
Marine Pilots are an essential requirement to bring ships safely into a port. Their profound understanding of local dynamics and their influence on ship movements helps Masters safely navigate their vessel through the fairway.
Tidalis has developed a system that matches these pilots to the right ships, taking into account certification and availability. Streamlining this process allows Pilots to spend their time on what they do best and minimizes the administrative burden for both the Pilot and the dispatcher.
We’ve been developing software specifically for pilot organizations since 1985. That experience is evident in every detail, from scheduling that matches both pilot availability, fatigue and certification, to billing that closes automatically without manual reconciliation, to our mobile app that shares voyage information before the launch and collects the actuals for immediate billing.
Let’s talk about your pilot organisation
Every pilotage operation has its own structure. Share how you work and where the friction is. We will show you where software makes the most meaningful difference.
