Aura APM: Ship Management Software for Technical Operations
Aura APM is Elomatic’s ship management platform covering maintenance, dry dock, document control, and HSEQ. Cloud-native, modular, and built for maritime.
Aura APM is an asset performance management platform for technical ship management. It gives shipowners and operators one place to manage maintenance, dry dock projects, technical documentation, inventory, purchasing, safety compliance, and performance data. Aura runs in the cloud with an on-premises option for use at sea during offline periods. It is built on Elomatic’s 55 years of expertise in naval architecture, ship design, and data analytics.
Key Takeaways
- Aura APM covers the full technical management lifecycle: from daily maintenance and inventory to complex dry dock projects and HSEQ compliance.
- The platform is modular. Customers can start with the packages they need and expand as operations grow.
- Aura is cloud-native with an on-premises option that keeps the system functional at sea during limited-connectivity periods.
- Virgin Voyages deployed Aura APM’s document management module across its fleet starting in 2026, beginning with Valiant Lady.
- Aura includes access to Elomatic’s engineering team for technical support, dry dock planning, and naval architecture expertise.
Why ship management needs a purpose-built platform
Most technical ship management still relies on a combination of spreadsheets, shared drives, and disconnected legacy systems. When maintenance records, documents, spare parts data, and project plans live in different places, it is difficult to get a clear picture of what is happening and who is responsible for what.
Aura APM brings these workflows into one connected environment. Equipment data, maintenance history, technical documentation, and performance metrics are all linked to the same asset records, so teams on board and in the office work from the same information. The result is less time spent tracking things down and more time making decisions with reliable data.
Packages
Aura is organized into packages that match common operational workflows. Each package brings together the modules needed for that part of your operation. Packages can be combined and extended with individual modules as your needs evolve.
Dry Dock Management
For shipowners, superintendents, and project teams managing complex dry dock projects. Brings planning, documentation, work coordination, and safety oversight into one environment. Reduces delays, improves communication, and keeps all stakeholders aligned from pre-dock through project closure.
Included modules: Asset Management, Document Management, Project Management, Permit Tool
Maintenance Management
For technical departments that want fewer surprises and better planning. Connects maintenance, inventory, and purchasing to keep intervals under control, ensure spare part availability, and support both traditional scheduled maintenance and data-driven preventive maintenance strategies.
Included modules: Asset Management, Document Management, Work Management, Inventory Management, Purchase Management (optional), Metric Management (optional)
Performance Analytics
For operators and technical managers who want to understand how equipment performs over time. Turns operational data into clear insights for identifying trends, detecting early signs of failure, and supporting informed maintenance and investment decisions.
Included modules: Asset Management, Metric Management
Document Management
For organizations that need controlled and structured handling of technical documentation. Ensures files are easy to find, up to date, and accessible to the right people. Includes revision control, configurable approval workflows, and role-based permissions for internal teams and external contractors.
Included modules: Asset Management, Document Management
HSEQ
For safety, quality, and compliance teams managing audits, incidents, and non-conformances. Helps document findings, track corrective actions, and maintain visibility across the fleet. Links safety and quality processes directly to equipment, documents, and operational data.
Included modules: Asset Management, Document Management, Audit Management, Non-Conformance Reports
Engineering expertise, not just software
Aura APM is developed by Elomatic’s own team, which means the platform is built by people with hands-on experience in ship design, dry docking, and technical operations. When you use Aura, you also get access to that expertise through Elomatic’s engineering services.
This matters most in dry dock planning, where the ability to connect project management software directly with Elomatic’s engineering team creates a shorter path between planning a job and having the technical knowledge to execute it correctly.
In use at Virgin Voyages
In 2026, Virgin Voyages deployed Aura APM’s document management module across its fleet, supported by Elomatic’s subsidiary Ablemans LCS. The rollout began with the brand’s headquarters and Valiant Lady, with full fleet completion targeted by the end of 2026.
Virgin Voyages needed a document management solution that could handle multi-vessel operations with proper access controls, revision history, and a clear audit trail. Aura APM’s document module organizes technical documentation by vessel, system, and asset hierarchy, with configurable approval workflows and role-based permissions for both onshore and shipboard teams.
Document control sits at the heart of safe and efficient ship operations. Aura APM’s document management is designed with maritime requirements in mind, and the deployment with Virgin Voyages is a clear demonstration of what a purpose-built platform can deliver.
Nico Lehtinen, Director, Digital Transformation, Elomatic
Frequently asked questions
Aura APM is a ship management software platform developed by Elomatic. It covers maintenance planning, dry dock project management, document control, inventory, purchasing, performance analytics, and safety compliance in one connected system. It is built specifically for shipowners and operators managing technical operations.
Aura APM is designed to replace disconnected tools such as spreadsheets, shared drives, and legacy CMMS systems. It brings maintenance records, technical documents, spare parts data, and project plans into one platform where data is linked across assets, teams, and workflows.
Yes. Aura offers an on-premises deployment option for use during periods of limited or no connectivity at sea. When connectivity is restored, data syncs between ship and shore so both sides always work from up-to-date records.
Yes. Aura is organized into packages that cover specific operational areas: Dry Dock Management, Maintenance Management, Performance Analytics, Document Management, and HSEQ. Packages can be combined, and individual modules can be added as needs change. You do not need to implement the full platform at once.
Virgin Voyages deployed Aura APM’s document management module across its fleet in 2026, starting with Valiant Lady. The platform is in use with additional customers across shipowner and operator operations. Contact our team for references relevant to your vessel type or fleet size.
A CMMS typically focuses on maintenance scheduling and work orders. Aura APM extends this into asset performance management, which adds data-driven insights, trend analysis, and predictive maintenance capabilities. It also covers dry dock project management, document control, and compliance workflows that go beyond what a standard CMMS handles.
Yes. Aura APM comes with support from Elomatic’s team, which includes engineering expertise in naval architecture and ship design. For dry dock planning in particular, customers can draw on Elomatic’s engineering services in addition to the software. Ablemans LCS, an Elomatic subsidiary, also supports Aura deployments.
Get started with Aura APM
If you want to see how Aura APM fits your operation, our team can walk you through the platform and recommend a package based on your current workflows and priorities. Get in touch to arrange a demo or ask a question.
