Everything a maritime auditor needs before, during and after an inspection
VAOS brings trip planning, vessel preparation, audit execution, observations, reports and field support into one professional workspace for maritime auditors.
✅ Full access for 7 days after registration.
✅ No credit card required.
✅ Includes 3,600+ structured maritime audit questions.
VAOS is built for:
✅ Independent maritime auditors
✅ Marine superintendents
✅ Vetting and HSEQ teams
✅ Internal audit teams
✅ Maritime consultants
✅ Ship management professionals
One workspace for the full maritime auditor workflow
VAOS supports auditors from trip planning and vessel preparation to inspection execution, observations, reporting and field support.
Trip Planning
Plan audit trips, organize schedules, manage visit details and keep travel-related information connected to each inspection.
Vessel Preparation
Review vessel profiles, planned audits, AIS-related data and key information before arriving on board.
Audit Execution
Work through structured questions, record evidence, add comments and manage observations during the inspection.
Reports & Follow-up
Prepare cleaner reports, review findings and keep audit history connected for future inspections.
3,600+ maritime audit questions, structured for real inspection work
VAOS includes a large structured question base designed to support professional maritime audit work, from preparation and onboard execution to observations and reporting.
Instead of starting every inspection from scattered notes or reused spreadsheets, auditors can work from a broader question foundation that helps keep coverage, language and follow-up more consistent.
- Use structured prompts built around maritime inspection reality
- Support more consistent question coverage across audits and vessels
- Reduce repetitive setup before field work and reporting follow-up
VAOS supports structured audit preparation and workflow consistency. It does not replace official publications, professional judgement or company-specific audit requirements.
3,600+
Structured audit questions
Structured Inspection Flow
Organize question sets in a format that mirrors how maritime auditors actually review vessels and onboard practices.
Ready for Consistent Use
Help teams approach recurring audit scenarios with a more repeatable structure across inspections and vessel visits.
Faster Topic Coverage
Reduce time spent rebuilding question sets by working from a broad library that supports real audit preparation.
Work smarter before, during and after every audit trip
VAOS helps maritime auditors reduce scattered notes, organize trip details, prepare vessel inspections and keep audit work structured from planning to reporting.
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Built for the real workflow of maritime auditors
VAOS is designed to support the complete workflow of maritime auditors — from planning audit trips and preparing vessel information to executing inspections, recording observations and keeping reports organized.
- Plan trips, vessels and audit schedules in one workspace
- Work with structured questions, evidence and observations
- Keep audit history, reports and field information connected
Built from maritime audit field experience
VAOS is developed by Deep Bridge Maritime Consulting to support the real workflow of maritime auditors, superintendents and vetting professionals — from preparation to onboard inspection and reporting follow-up.
Security for professional audit data
VAOS is designed to keep audit information organized inside a controlled workspace with privacy-aware foundations, without making inflated certification or infrastructure claims.
Secure Access
VAOS is designed around controlled account access so professional audit work stays tied to the user workspace.
Protected Audit Records
Audit details, observations, evidence and reports are kept within one structured environment instead of being scattered across files.
Privacy-Aware Analytics
Platform analytics can support product improvement while keeping the focus on responsible handling of professional audit information.
Professional Data Handling
VAOS aims to reduce uncontrolled sharing by keeping operational context, notes and related records connected inside the application.
Legal & Privacy Foundations
The platform is being built with privacy-aware foundations so data practices can evolve in a structured way as VAOS grows.
Continuous Improvement
Security and privacy practices are intended to improve continuously alongside platform maturity, product feedback and operational needs.
Explore the VAOS workspace
From trip planning and vessel preparation to audit execution, observations, reports and field support.
Mobile Audit Workspace
A compact VAOS workspace view designed for quick access during field audit work.
VAOS Interface Preview
A focused preview of the VAOS application interface and structured audit workflow.
Active Trips Overview
Monitor ongoing audit trips, vessel visits and operational planning from one workspace.
Travel Event Setup
Add travel events such as flights, taxis, hotel bookings and audit logistics.
Operational Event Details
Capture event timing, location and description to keep trip planning organized.
Observation Management
Record findings, classify severity and link observations directly to the audit record.
Audit Workspace
Start and manage vessel audits with structured access to checklist and inspection data.
Audit Execution View
Work through audit content in a focused interface designed for onboard inspection activity.
Audit Activity Log
Track audit actions, updates and workflow history for better transparency and control.
Planned Audit Overview
Review scheduled audits, vessel details and inspection types before starting field work.
Audit Calendar
Visualize audit events, vessel visits and travel activities in a structured calendar view.
Calendar Planning View
Coordinate upcoming inspections and trip events using a clear planning calendar.
Custom Checklist Workspace
Manage your own checklist content and adapt audit preparation to specific vessel needs.
Checklist Preparation
Prepare inspection questions and organize audit coverage before the vessel visit.
Checklist Question View
Review individual audit questions with supporting context for consistent inspection work.
Communication Workspace
Keep audit-related communication and operational notes connected to the vessel visit.
Communication List
Review communication records and follow-up items linked to trips and audits.
Expense Tracking
Register travel and audit-related expenses directly inside the VAOS trip workflow.
Expense Details
Capture expense amounts, categories and supporting details for better trip cost control.
Audit Workspace Dashboard
Central overview of trips, vessels, findings, reports and the next planned vessel visit.
Trip Planning
Create audit campaigns, define trip details and organize vessels scheduled for inspection.
Vessel Visit Setup
Assign vessels, ports, inspection types, schedules and agency details in one workflow.
Audit Photo Evidence
Attach visual evidence to support findings, observations and vessel inspection records.
Question Database
Search structured maritime audit questions by source, topic, vessel type and context.
Question Detail View
Review detailed question guidance, inspection context and expected audit evidence.
Inspection Guidance
Access practical guidance to support consistent interpretation of audit questions.
Expected Evidence View
Check what evidence should be reviewed or collected during the vessel inspection.
Audit Reference Details
Review supporting references and question metadata for better inspection preparation.
Negative Observation Grounds
Understand potential grounds for negative observations before recording a finding.
Question Context Panel
Work with structured question details designed to support professional audit judgement.
Question Library Preview
A compact preview of VAOS structured maritime audit question content.
Audit Reports
Generate structured audit reports using trip, vessel, port, schedule and auditor data.
Report Preparation
Prepare professional audit reports with connected findings, vessel details and workflow data.
Report Interface Preview
A focused preview of the VAOS reporting workspace for audit documentation.
Vessel Profile
Review key vessel information required for audit preparation and inspection planning.
Vessel Details View
Access vessel particulars, operational data and audit-related ship information.
Ship Information Workspace
Keep vessel data organized and connected to trips, audits and inspection records.
Present Voyage Details
Review current AIS voyage data including departure, arrival, ETA, position and remaining distance.
Voyage Performance Data
Check average speed, maximum speed, course, draught and distance travelled during the voyage.
Present Weather Conditions
Access current weather data for the vessel area, including wind, humidity, cloud coverage and pressure.
Voyage Weather Summary
Review weather trends for the voyage, including average wind and temperature range.
Last Port Calls
Review recent port calls with AIS arrival, departure and time spent in each port.
Most Visited Ports
Identify the vessel’s most frequent ports based on historical AIS movement data.
Recent Voyage History
Review previous voyage legs with departure, arrival, distance and voyage duration.
AIS Events Timeline
Track AIS events such as status changes, coverage gaps, speed, course and recorded positions.
Vessel Audit History
Review previous vessel activity and historical records to support better audit preparation.
Vessel List
Browse and manage vessels stored in the VAOS workspace for upcoming inspections.
Vessel Map View
Access vessel profile details and map-based ship information directly from VAOS.
Trip Overview
Manage audit travel, vessel visits, events, expenses and reports from one trip workspace.
Trip Detail Workspace
Review full trip information and manage operational elements of the audit journey.
Trip Schedule Details
Organize dates, locations and vessel visit timing for each audit trip.
Trip Events View
Keep flights, transfers, hotels and operational events connected to the audit plan.
Trip Audit Planning
Coordinate vessel visits, audit activities and trip logistics in a structured workflow.
Trip Execution Overview
Track trip progress, linked vessels and audit preparation from a single operational view.
Trip Report Summary
Summarize trip activity, vessel visits and audit outcomes in a structured report view.
Vessel Photo Records
Store vessel photos and visual references connected to the ship and audit workflow.
Simple pricing for maritime auditors
Start with 7 days of full access. Continue with a professional plan designed for independent auditors, superintendents and maritime audit teams.
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Flexible monthly access to the full VAOS workspace.
€29.99/ month
- Full maritime auditor workspace
- Trip planning and vessel preparation
- Audit execution, questions and observations
- Reports and audit history
- PWA access on desktop, tablet and mobile
- Product updates included
Annual
Best value for auditors who want full VAOS access all year.
€299.88/ year
Equivalent to €24.99 / month. Billed annually.
Save €60 per year
- Full maritime auditor workspace
- Trip planning and vessel preparation
- Audit execution, questions and observations
- Reports and audit history
- PWA access on desktop, tablet and mobile
- Product updates included
Built around real maritime audit work
VAOS is built around the practical challenges maritime auditors face before, during and after every audit trip.
Join the maritime audit and vetting community
VAOS is growing around the practical work of maritime auditors, superintendents, vetting specialists and consultants who benefit from sharing field perspective and professional experience.
The goal is to build a focused community around audit readiness, consistent inspection practice, workflow improvement and the realities of digital tools used in the maritime field.
Maritime Audit & Vetting Community by VAOS
A professional space for discussing vessel audits, inspection preparation, recurring field challenges and the future of digital audit workflows in shipping.
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VAOS ROADMAP
Key product milestones planned for the next stages of VAOS development.
MVP & Core Audit Workspace
The first VAOS product foundation was completed, including audit planning, vessel workspace, checklist workflows, observation handling, report preparation, and mobile-friendly PWA access.
- Trip planning
- Vessel workspace
- Audit checklists
- Observation management
- Report workflow
- PWA access
Vessel Intelligence, Legal & Commercial Readiness
VAOS is strengthening the foundations required for early commercial use, including vessel data improvements, AIS preparation, legal and privacy foundations, trial access, pricing, and platform reliability.
- Enhanced vessel profile view
- AIS data structure preparation
- Legal, privacy and consent foundations
- Analytics and conversion tracking foundations
- 7-day trial access model
- Monthly and annual pricing structure
- Registration and onboarding visibility
- Platform health checks
- Improved dashboard data loading
Integrations, Maps, Reports & Team Operations
VAOS will expand into a more connected operational platform by introducing maritime maps, stronger reporting, data import/export tools, team management, notifications, and smarter audit preparation workflows.
- Interactive vessel and port maps
- Maritime layers and custom ship markers
- Full audit report export
- Question database import/export
- Simple question importer for users
- Team management for company accounts
- Manager visibility over auditors and audit activity
- Operational notifications
- Automatic question selection based on audit context
Behavioral Assessment, Automation & Audit Intelligence
VAOS will move toward a more intelligent audit platform with behavioral assessment, risk-based workflows, advanced automation, audit analytics, and stronger administrative control.
- Behavioral assessment module
- Human-factor and observation review support
- Risk-based audit preparation
- Advanced automatic question selection
- Expanded admin and user management tools
- Automated reporting and follow-up workflows
- Improved data validation and quality checks
- Audit analytics for auditors and managers
- Continued UI and workflow improvements
- Foundation for future intelligent audit assistant features
MVP & Core Audit Workspace
The first VAOS product foundation was completed, including audit planning, vessel workspace, checklist workflows, observation handling, report preparation, and mobile-friendly PWA access.
- Trip planning
- Vessel workspace
- Audit checklists
- Observation management
- Report workflow
- PWA access
Vessel Intelligence, Legal & Commercial Readiness
VAOS is strengthening the foundations required for early commercial use, including vessel data improvements, AIS preparation, legal and privacy foundations, trial access, pricing, and platform reliability.
- Enhanced vessel profile view
- AIS data structure preparation
- Legal, privacy and consent foundations
- Analytics and conversion tracking foundations
- 7-day trial access model
- Monthly and annual pricing structure
- Registration and onboarding visibility
- Platform health checks
- Improved dashboard data loading
Integrations, Maps, Reports & Team Operations
VAOS will expand into a more connected operational platform by introducing maritime maps, stronger reporting, data import/export tools, team management, notifications, and smarter audit preparation workflows.
- Interactive vessel and port maps
- Maritime layers and custom ship markers
- Full audit report export
- Question database import/export
- Simple question importer for users
- Team management for company accounts
- Manager visibility over auditors and audit activity
- Operational notifications
- Automatic question selection based on audit context
Behavioral Assessment, Automation & Audit Intelligence
VAOS will move toward a more intelligent audit platform with behavioral assessment, risk-based workflows, advanced automation, audit analytics, and stronger administrative control.
- Behavioral assessment module
- Human-factor and observation review support
- Risk-based audit preparation
- Advanced automatic question selection
- Expanded admin and user management tools
- Automated reporting and follow-up workflows
- Improved data validation and quality checks
- Audit analytics for auditors and managers
- Continued UI and workflow improvements
- Foundation for future intelligent audit assistant features
VAOS CHANGELOG
See the latest product releases, improvements, and updates.
Version 1.6.0 introduces the VAOS Standard Audit Report, Report Details, Print Offline worksheets, and clearer photo evidence mapping.
Added
- Added the VAOS Standard Audit Report, giving users a structured final report generated directly from their audit data.
- Added Report Details, allowing users to complete only the extra information needed for the final report.
- Added Print Offline, giving auditors a clean worksheet they can use onboard without internet access.
- Added a Photo Evidence Appendix, making it clear which photos support each checklist item, observation, or attachment.
- Added autosave for report details, so users do not have to worry about losing report information.
Improved
- Improved audit workflow by turning checklist answers, observations, comments, and photos into a professional report.
- Improved reporting speed by reusing existing VAOS data instead of asking users to enter the same information again.
- Improved print quality for offline and final reports, making reports easier to review and share.
- Improved mobile usability by keeping the audit tabs cleaner and moving report actions into the checklist workspace.
- Improved evidence traceability by linking photos to the relevant audit context.
Fixed
- Fixed missing structured report fields needed to prepare a complete audit report.
- Fixed confusing report actions by separating Audit Report from Print Offline.
- Fixed autosave issues when report details were still incomplete.
- Fixed overly strict validation that could block printing because of optional fields.
- Fixed dark mode visibility issues in Report Details.
Changed
- Renamed the old PDF action to Print Offline.
- Moved Report Details out of the main tab bar and into the audit action area.
- Audit Report and Print Offline now open in the current window.
- Optional empty sections are hidden from the final report to keep it clean.
- Attachments in MVP are handled as photos only, matching real onboard audit practice.
Version 1.5.0 adds a dedicated Statistics module, My Activity view, Year in Review summary.
Added
- Added a new standalone Statistics module available from the main menu.
- Added My Activity view, allowing users to review their own trips, travel days, hotel nights, trainings, audits, vacation days, and most active month.
- Added Year in Review, giving users a quick annual summary of their VAOS activity.
Improved
- Improved user visibility into personal activity by collecting key work, travel, audit, training, hotel, and vacation statistics in one place.
- Improved annual review preparation with a simple yearly activity summary.
- Improved reporting accuracy for records crossing month or year boundaries.
Version 1.4.1 adds a safer bulk import workflow for private custom audit questions, including dry run validation, import confirmation, and stronger taxonomy checks.
Added
- Added CSV/TXT import for My Questions, allowing users to bulk import their own private custom audit questions.
- Added a downloadable CSV template with the required structure for user question imports.
- Added mandatory dry run validation before import, helping users detect file issues before any questions are created.
- Added server-side import confirmation based on the validated dry run snapshot, ensuring the imported data matches the reviewed file.
- Added automatic per-user question numbering using the CUSTOM-XXX format.
- Added support for semicolon-separated tags during question import.
- Added import audit logging with metadata such as imported question count and file name, without storing the full CSV content.
Improved
- Improved My Questions workflow by allowing users to prepare large question libraries outside the app and import them safely.
- Improved import reliability with all-or-nothing behavior: if any row has an error, no questions are imported.
- Improved taxonomy consistency by validating imported Category, Subcategory, Priority, and Inspection Type against existing system and user settings.
- Improved data safety by preventing the importer from creating new categories, subcategories, priorities, or inspection types automatically.
- Improved import validation with checks for required headers, required fields, duplicate question text, empty rows, file size, row limits, and unsafe spreadsheet formula values.
- Improved user guidance with clear row-level error messages during dry run.
Version 1.4.0 introduces a shared Location & Maps module, integrates OpenSeaMap for vessel AIS positions, and improves coordinate handling across the platform.
Added
- Added a shared Location & Maps module, giving users one consistent way to search, save, display, and open locations across VAOS.
- Added map support for trip events and travel legs, making it easier to review From / To locations during audit travel planning.
- Added structured Port / Terminal Location support for vessel visits, allowing users to save more precise port, terminal, berth, anchorage, or meeting point locations.
- Added OpenSeaMap support for vessel AIS positions, giving users direct access to maritime map context from vessel screens.
- Added an OpenSeaMap button to vessel cards and vessel details, allowing users to open the latest vessel position with one click.
- Added an OpenSeaMap map section under Ships > Item > MAP, showing the vessel position in a maritime map view.
- Added optional Place field to Calendar Training, helping users record where training takes place.
- Added optional Place field to Expenses, helping users document where taxi, hotel, meal, airport, port, or terminal expenses were incurred.
Improved
- Improved trip planning by allowing locations to be stored with exact coordinates instead of text-only descriptions.
- Improved vessel position display with clearer coordinates, last AIS update, source information, and direct map actions.
- Improved maritime workflow by using standard maps for general locations and OpenSeaMap specifically for vessel position context.
- Improved location consistency across trip events, vessel visits, calendar training, and expenses.
- Improved user experience by allowing saved locations to be opened directly in external maps.
- Improved AIS position handling by using vessel location data already provided by VAOS-parser.
- Improved coordinate display with safer validation to reduce the risk of opening maps with incorrect hemisphere data.
Fixed
- Fixed the lack of structured latitude and longitude fields for key operational locations.
- Fixed the need to manually copy vessel coordinates into external map tools.
- Fixed inconsistent handling of locations across different VAOS modules.
- Fixed limited visibility of vessel AIS position data in vessel detail views.
- Fixed missing location context for expenses and calendar training entries.
Changed
- Location handling is now centralized in one shared module instead of being managed separately in each screen.
- Vessel maritime mapping now uses OpenSeaMap only when vessel coordinates are available from AIS/parser data.
- General location search will use a backend geocoding proxy with caching instead of direct frontend lookups.
- Overpass nearby search is moved out of MVP and planned for a later phase.
This release improves vessel findings visibility, planned audit editing, and shared timeline ordering across trip workflows.
Added
- Added an aggregated vessel findings view, giving clients one clear place to review all findings related to a ship.
- Added audit type and audit date to vessel findings, making it easier to understand when and during which audit a finding was recorded.
- Added editable Planned Audit dates directly from trip vessel cards, reducing navigation and making trip planning faster.
- Added shared automatic timeline ordering based on visit and travel event dates, keeping trip schedules easier to follow.
Improved
- Improved trip timeline card layout so long vessel names, notes, locations, and planned audit details remain readable and do not overlap action buttons.
- Improved taxi event location formatting for a cleaner mobile experience.
- Improved timeline ordering after creating or editing vessel visits and travel events, reducing manual reordering work.
- Improved Planned Audit UI reuse between audit and trip screens, creating a more consistent user experience.
- Improved translation coverage for vessel findings and planned audit labels.
Fixed
- Fixed inconsistent trip timeline ordering after editing ship dates or travel events.
- Fixed layout overflow issues on trip timeline cards.
- Fixed missing vessel findings from archived audit visits, giving users a more complete vessel history.
- Fixed planned audit summary rows that could break the layout of trip cards.
Changed
- Timeline ordering is now handled by one shared helper, making automatic sorting and manual sorting more consistent across the trip workflow.
Version 1.3.1 expands checklist commenting, strengthens audit logging, and improves audit workflow speed across desktop and mobile.
Added
- Added comments for checklist questions, allowing auditors to provide clearer context for each selected answer.
- Added `No additional comments` option to speed up reporting when no further explanation is required.
- Added automatic audit timeline logging during active inspection sessions, helping clients understand when key inspection actions were performed.
- Added `Log PDF Report`, providing a clear chronological record of the inspection workflow.
- Added user-based Cloudflare/R2 file storage paths, improving file organization and data separation per user.
- Added VAOS version visibility in desktop and mobile views, with direct access to the public changelog.
- Improved the `+ Create New Vessel` placement in New Trip and Edit Trip flows, making vessel creation easier to find.
Improved
- Improved audit workflow speed with immediate UI updates and background saving, reducing waiting time during inspections.
- Improved Audit Log session handling so time tracking is more reliable and focused only on audit log data.
- Improved date and time handling in Audit Log to reduce timezone-related mistakes.
- Improved photo preservation during status and comment updates, reducing the risk of losing audit evidence.
- Improved mobile Expenses layout for long names and foreign currency values.
- Improved Dashboard greeting by using the user’s Display Name from Account Profile.
- Improved Dashboard translation coverage to provide a more consistent English interface.
- Improved Calendar Upcoming Events actions on mobile and compact screens.
- Improved vessel card layout by placing `Live Data` directly next to the vessel name.
Fixed
- Fixed slow checklist status selection, making onboard audit work faster.
- Fixed `Start Session` failure in Audit Log.
- Fixed a risk where photos could disappear after changing checklist or observation status.
- Fixed hidden edit and delete icons in Calendar > Upcoming Events.
Changed
- Limited `Not Viewed` status to checklist questions only, keeping standalone observations focused on actual visible findings.
- Removed `Source Provider` from Ships > Details to simplify the vessel information view.
Version 1.3.0 expands observation handling, improves PDF reporting, and aligns observation settings with the core audit workflow.
Added
- Added support for additional audit observations, allowing auditors to document findings outside the standard checklist.
- Added additional observations to the Audit Checklist PDF report, giving clients a more complete view of audit results.
- Added numbered rows in PDF report tables, making checklist items and observations easier to reference during review.
- Added photo download options for individual observations and all observations, making evidence sharing faster and easier.
Improved
- Unified observation statuses with checklist statuses to provide a more consistent audit workflow.
- Improved observation layout, readability, dark mode support, and translated category/subcategory labels.
- Improved observation details so auditors and clients can focus on the actual comment and evidence, not duplicated question text.
- Reduced duplicated logic across statuses, modals, labels, and photo downloads to improve system consistency and maintainability.
Settings
- Added `Not Applicable` to Finding Severities / System Types and connected observation severity selection to the centralized settings source.
VAOS now includes an improved vessel profile workflow with extended vessel information, AIS-related fields and a clearer structure for accessing ship data directly from trip and audit contexts. This update prepares the platform for future AIS synchronization and more complete vessel intelligence.
- Vessel profile view improvements
- AIS data structure preparation
- Vessel information accessible from audit context
- Improved mobile layout for vessel details
- Better separation between audit data and vessel master data
We added a dedicated legal and privacy layer to support professional SaaS usage, including clearer legal pages, privacy policy structure, terms of service and consent-related foundations. This update improves transparency and prepares VAOS for analytics, user onboarding and commercial use.
- Legal section added
- Privacy Policy structure improved
- Terms of Service prepared
- Consent and analytics foundations
- Better compliance readiness for SaaS operations
This update introduces the commercial foundation for VAOS, including pricing structure, early access positioning and the basis for subscription-based access. It prepares the application for a 7-day trial model and future Stripe integration.
- 7-day trial model prepared
- Monthly and annual pricing structure
- Subscription access logic foundation
- Early access positioning
- Commercial SaaS readiness
The core VAOS audit workspace was expanded with the essential operational modules required to plan audits, manage vessels, work with checklists, record observations and prepare reports. This is the foundation of the VAOS MVP and early access release.
- Trip planning
- Vessel workspace
- Audit checklists
- Observation management
- Report workflow
- PWA access