PDF tools for ship captains and mariners

1 min read·25 July 2026

Ship captains, deck officers and ship agents handle extensive vessel documentation, bills of lading and port state reports. PDFrust bundles and compresses maritime documents for onboard storage.

Merge vessel dossier

Certificates (SMC, DOC, IOPP), manuals and cargo papers are combined into one vessel dossier for the port authority or certifying body.

Bundle bills of lading

Bills of lading, freight letters and loading instructions are merged per voyage for the charterer and port manager.

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Distribute safety management plan

The SMS manual is split by department (engine room, deck, catering) for onboard distribution.

Compress port state reports

Port State Control reports are compressed for digital submission to the flag state and ISM certifying authority.

Archive crew documents

STCW certificates, medical declarations and seafarer books are bundled per crew member for the merchant navy administration.