Elomatic deploys Aura™ APM document management module at Virgin Voyages
Elomatic, an international consulting and engineering company, has announced the deployment of a new document management module within Aura™ APM, Elomatic’s asset performance management platform for technical ship management, in collaboration with Virgin Voyages. Supported by Elomatic’s subsidiary Ablemans LCS, the launch will roll out across the Virgin Voyages fleet, starting with the brand’s headquarters and aboard Valiant Lady, with full fleet completion targeted by end of 2026.
Virgin Voyages needed a document management solution that would meet the technical requirements of multi-vessel operations. The module organises documents by vessel, system, and asset hierarchy, as well as version control, integrated approval flows, a fully auditable document log, and role-based permissions. The system gives both shoreside and shipboard teams an authoritative source for technical documentation, with an on-premise option for limited-connectivity scenarios at sea.
Nico Lehtinen, Director, Digital Transformation at Elomatic, said: “Document control sits at the heart of safe and efficient ship operations and dry dock projects. Developed by marine experts, 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.”
Stefano Pisano, Sr. Director Technical Operations at Virgin Voyages, said: “We needed a document management solution capable of supporting multi-vessel operations with proper access controls and a clear audit trail. Aura APM provides our teams with the structured, reliable document control they need, both onshore and at sea, and we look forward to extending it across the fleet.”
The document management module being implemented at Virgin Voyages is part of Aura APM’s dedicated dry dock bundle, currently in final development. The bundle brings together document management, project management, and permit management within a single package. This provides shipowners with a greater level of control over the entire dry dock process, from planning through to project closure, including straightforward tracking of project deliverables and coordination with subcontractors.
For further information, please contact:
Piia Leinonen
CMO, Elomatic
piia.leinonen@elomatic.com
About Elomatic
Elomatic is a consulting and engineering company that provides top-level expert services, products and turnkey solutions to process, machinery, marine, energy and pharmaceutical industries globally. We are focused on continuous improvement and sustainable development, and we are committed to designing solutions that increase the wellbeing of people and the environment. Established in 1970, Elomatic employs over 1,300 professionals, and has customers in more than 70 countries across the globe.
About™ Aura APM
Aura APM is a collaborative asset performance management platform for technical ship management, developed by Elomatic. The platform supports shipowners and operators with maintenance planning, equipment data analysis, document management, inventory control, safety compliance, and dry dock management. Built as a cloud-native solution with on-premise capability for offshore use, Aura APM combines modern software architecture with Elomatic’s expertise in naval architecture, ship design, and data analytics.
About Virgin Voyages
Promising to create an epic sea change for all, Virgin Voyages is the award-winning, adults-only cruise line founded by Sir Richard Branson. Delivering unforgettable, relaxing vacations at sea, Virgin Voyages launched at the end of 2021. Inspired by superyacht design, its fleet of Lady Ships exemplify an elevated, boutique hotel at sea with contemporary spaces that strike the perfect balance of nautical chic and glamour. Currently departing from the sun-soaked cities of Miami, Barcelona, Athens and San Juan, the fleet offers more than 60 unique itineraries, sailing to 150+ incredible ports of call. On-board, 20+ eateries feature culinary experiences from Michelin-starred chefs, stylish workout spaces and group fitness classes, and a festival-like line-up of intimate and larger-than-life shows are on the agenda. Paired with modern, tech-savvy cabins, designer suites fit for a rockstar and a mermaid-inspired spa and thermal suite, the brand is taking the industry by storm. For three consecutive years – 2023, 2024 and 2025 – Virgin Voyages won best cruise line in Travel + Leisure’s highly coveted World’s Best Awards for mega-ship ocean cruise line, along with the 2023 and 2024 Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards for best large ocean cruise line.