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Head-to-head · Marine Software

DNV ShipManager vs Seaber

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score DNV ShipManager #3 in Marine Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Contact DNV
Seaber #8 in Marine Software 7.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Contact Seaber

DNV ShipManager leads on 0 checks, Seaber on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDNV ShipManager · 8.5/10
  • Most featuresDNV ShipManager · 3 of 5

DNV ShipManager scores higher on our rubric for marine software: 8.5 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

DNV ShipManager is the better fit for ship managers needing broad compliance workflows. Seaber is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise vessel operators.

  • DNV ShipManager fits best

    Ship managers needing broad compliance workflows

  • Seaber fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise vessel operators

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Side by side

Feature DNV ShipManager 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Seaber 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 7.3
Ranking #3 in Marine Software #8 in Marine Software
Best for Ship managers needing broad compliance workflows Mid-market and enterprise vessel operators
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DNV ShipManager 3/5 · Seaber 1/5
Fleet & vessel management ✓ ✓
Vessel tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Maintenance management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Port & terminal management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Covers maintenance, procurement, inventory and supplier management.
  • Combines QHSE, crew scheduling, hull integrity and inspections.
  • Includes drydock projects and fleet reporting across modular offerings.
  • Combines fleet and vessel operations with voyage planning and coordination
  • Provides visibility across vessels and voyages
  • Supports shared operational data and workflow collaboration
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting DNV.
  • The broad module range may be more than a focused fleet operation needs.
  • Companies must select and implement modules to match their workflows.
  • Pricing requires direct engagement with sales
  • Web is the listed platform, with no mobile access indicated
  • No integrations are listed
Our verdict

DNV ShipManager is a modular fleet and ship-management suite for shipping companies coordinating technical, operational and compliance work across vessels. Its scope includes planned maintenance, procurement, inventory and supplier…

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Seaber is cloud-based maritime operations software for shipping companies, including mid-market and enterprise vessel operators. It brings fleet and vessel operations management together with voyage planning, coordination and visibility.…

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  1. DNV ShipManagerMarine Software 8.5Pricing on request
  2. SeaberMarine Software 7.3Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DNV ShipManager — where it wins

    • Covers maintenance, procurement, inventory and supplier management.
    • Combines QHSE, crew scheduling, hull integrity and inspections.
    • Includes drydock projects and fleet reporting across modular offerings.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting DNV.
    • The broad module range may be more than a focused fleet operation needs.
    • Companies must select and implement modules to match their workflows.
  • Seaber — where it wins

    • Combines fleet and vessel operations with voyage planning and coordination
    • Provides visibility across vessels and voyages
    • Supports shared operational data and workflow collaboration

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires direct engagement with sales
    • Web is the listed platform, with no mobile access indicated
    • No integrations are listed
  • DNV ShipManager8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad ship-management suite for technical, operational and compliance workflows.

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  • Seaber7.3/10 · Pricing on request

    Cloud software for coordinating fleet operations, voyages and maritime workflows.

    Contact SeaberFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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