DockMaster vs DNV ShipManager

DockMaster9.2Visit DSDNV ShipManager8.5Visit

Higher score DockMaster #1 in Marine Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit DockMaster

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DS DNV ShipManager #3 in Marine Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Contact DNV

• DockMaster fits best

  Marinas needing comprehensive operations management

• DNV ShipManager fits best

  Ship managers needing broad compliance workflows

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Side by side

Feature	DockMaster 9.2/10 Visit ↗	DSDNV ShipManager 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Marine Software	#3 in Marine Software
Best for	Marinas needing comprehensive operations management	Ship managers needing broad compliance workflows
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	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DockMaster 4/5 · DNV ShipManager 3/5
Fleet & vessel management	✓	✓
Vessel tracking	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Maintenance management	✓	✓
Port & terminal management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile app	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	Hybrid	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	One system spans slips, service, inventory, sales, accounting, and payments. Offline-first technician mobile app supports schedules, clock-ins, and attachments. Customer portal, eSignatures, and payment links extend self-service.	Covers maintenance, procurement, inventory and supplier management. Combines QHSE, crew scheduling, hull integrity and inspections. Includes drydock projects and fleet reporting across modular offerings.
Cons	Pricing is quote-based through customer order forms. Support is offered by email, phone, tickets, and docs, not 24/7 coverage. Desktop product requires Windows, despite web and mobile options.	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.
Our verdict	DockMaster is an integrated marine management platform for marinas, boatyards, marine dealerships, boat repair centers, and mobile marine technicians. Its modules cover slip and storage management, reservations, billing, service estimates,… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• DockMaster — where it wins

  • One system spans slips, service, inventory, sales, accounting, and payments.
  • Offline-first technician mobile app supports schedules, clock-ins, and attachments.
  • Customer portal, eSignatures, and payment links extend self-service.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is quote-based through customer order forms.
  • Support is offered by email, phone, tickets, and docs, not 24/7 coverage.
  • Desktop product requires Windows, despite web and mobile options.

• 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.

• DockMaster9.2/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad marina operations suite spanning docks, service, sales, finance, and field work.

  Visit DockMasterFull verdict →
• DSDNV ShipManager8.5/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Contact DNVFull verdict →