Information System Software Clause Samples

Information System Software. 3.7.1 The Managers will, subject to the remaining provisions of this Clause 3.7, provide the Owners and the Vessel with the Information System Software to allow information from both the Vessel’s and the Managers’ office to be accessed directly by the Owners via the “PartnerShip Network” secure website. Financial, technical and operational information relating to the Vessel will be available from both the Vessel and office outputs, with the ability to “drill down” on accounts. This will provide the Owners with immediate access to the same information available to the Managers and to reports generated for the Owners, with a view to providing improved efficiency and cost savings to the Owners in his overview of the management of the Vessel. 3.7.2 Should the Owners have existing software applications on board the Vessel which they wish to retain, the Owners will permit the Managers to carry out an on board audit to assess the suitability, compatibility with the Information System Software, and any risks or disadvantages associated with the continued use of such applications. 3.7.3 The main features of the Information System Software at the date of this Agreement are: (i) comprehensive management software providing single point of entry to the Vessel incorporating Crew administration, vessel noon reporting, operational and port reporting, defect and deficiency reporting and performance monitoring; (ii) a ship to shore and shore to ship e-mail package providing cost efficient communications available to both Owners and their charterers; and (iii) a computerised maintenance system including inventory control and automated purchase order handling. (An initial charge, to be agreed with Owners, may be made for the set-up of the maintenance database, depending on the system currently existing on board the Vessel). 3.7.4 The costs for the Information System Software are set out in the Fee Schedule, and are included in the Vessel’s running costs, as follows: (i) the license fee; (ii) remote access from the Owners’ Office through the Managers’ PartnerShip network; (iii) maintenance, updates and upgrades; (iv) 24 hour support; (v) provision of anti-virus software and regular upgrades; (vi) operational manuals on CD ROM and regular updates; (vii) annual remote audit of the Vessel IT systems providing a system health check; (viii) user manuals and training of the Crew in the use of the Information System Software; and (ix) e-mail on board the Vessel. 3.7.5 Such costs do n...