Hanseaticsoft
Hanseaticsoft GmbH is a Hamburg-based SaaS provider of Cloud Fleet Manager, a cloud-native ship management platform serving 180+ ship management companies worldwide with modules for crewing, maintenance, procurement, and regulatory compliance. The company has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lloyd's Register Group since 2017.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersHamburg, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Hanseaticsoft does
Hanseaticsoft GmbH is a Hamburg, Germany-based software company that develops and sells Cloud Fleet Manager, a cloud-native SaaS platform for ship management companies operating commercial fleets worldwide. Founded in 2009 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lloyd's Register Group since 2017, the company delivers its solution entirely through web browsers, with companion iOS, Android, and Windows desktop applications (CFM Go, CFM Purchase Mobile, Crew Portal Mobile, CFM Inspection Report, Cloud Ship Manager) extending the platform to shipboard and mobile users.
The platform is modular, with 14+ specialized modules covering the full operational surface of a ship management company: CFM Crewing (full crew lifecycle and certification tracking), CFM Maintenance (planned maintenance system type-approved by DNV GL and Bureau Veritas), CFM Purchase (OPEX control and procurement), CFM Bunker (fuel management integrated with DNV Veracity), CFM Charter (integrated with SAP ERP), CFM IHM (Inventory of Hazardous Materials for EU SRR/SCR compliance), CFM MRV & IMO DCS (EU/IMO emissions reporting), CFM World Map (fleet tracking across multiple satellite and AIS providers), CFM Schedules and Agents, CFM Ports & Yards, CFM Event Reporting, CFM Inspections & Audits, and CFM Employees. The company maintains an open API and pre-built integrations with 40+ maritime and enterprise software providers (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, DATEV, DNV, ABS, Kuehne+Nagel, ShipServ, MESPAS, etc.).
Hanseaticsoft operates a sales-led go-to-market targeting enterprise ship management companies globally, with quote-based SaaS subscription pricing scaled by modules and fleet size. The company serves 180+ ship management companies including large enterprise references such as Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG (6,800+ employees) and Maersk Supply Service. Distribution is materially enhanced by parent company Lloyd's Register's global classification society network, and the platform holds regulatory credentials including a 2024 Lloyd's Register Software Conformity Certificate for CFM Maintenance, a 2018 Lloyd's Register Statement of Compliance for CFM Crewing, and Type Approval Certificates from DNV GL and Bureau Veritas.
Hanseaticsoft firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hanseaticsoft
- Legal name
- Hanseaticsoft GmbH
- Website
- https://hanseaticsoft.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Hanseaticsoft GmbH is a Hamburg-based SaaS provider of Cloud Fleet Manager, a cloud-native ship management platform serving 180+ ship management companies worldwide with modules for crewing, maintenance, procurement, and regulatory compliance. The company has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lloyd's Register Group since 2017.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Hanseaticsoft is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hamburg
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Hanseaticsoft business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Cloud Fleet Manager SaaS Subscriptions: Hanseaticsoft operates on a SaaS (Software as a Service) subscription model, providing cloud-based ship management software accessible via web browsers. Customers pay recurring subscription fees for access to the Cloud Fleet Manager platform and its multiple modules (crewing, maintenance, purchase, inspections, etc.). Pricing follows a tiered structure based on modules selected and fleet size. As a Lloyd's Register Group company, subscriptions may also be bundled with inspection and classification services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | SaaS subscription tiers based on modules and fleet size |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Hanseaticsoft product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hanseaticsoft develops and sells Cloud Fleet Manager, a cloud-based all-in-one ship management SaaS platform that runs entirely in web browsers and covers crew management, planned maintenance, procurement, charter management, bunker fuel management, inspections, event reporting, IHM (Inventory of Hazardous Materials), EU MRV/IMO DCS emissions reporting, ports and yards, schedules and agents, and world map fleet tracking. The platform is sold on a recurring subscription basis with tiered pricing based on modules selected and fleet size, targeted at ship management companies worldwide.
Product overview
Hanseaticsoft offers Cloud Fleet Manager as a cloud-based, all-in-one ship management solution delivered entirely through web browsers. The platform operates on a modular architecture combining a core web-based platform with specialized modules including CFM Crewing (crew management), CFM Maintenance (planned maintenance), CFM Purchase (procurement), CFM Bunker, CFM Charter, CFM Employees, CFM Event Reporting, CFM IHM, CFM Inspections & Audits, CFM MRV & IMO DCS, CFM Ports & Yards, CFM Schedules and Agents, and CFM World Map. Mobile access is provided through CFM Go (iOS/Android), CFM Purchase Mobile, Crew Portal Mobile, and CFM Inspection Report apps. The company also offers Cloud Ship Manager as a desktop client application. The SaaS solution provides worldwide access, API interfaces for integration, and data transfer capabilities from external systems. Founded in 2009, Hanseaticsoft has been part of Lloyd's Register Group since 2017 and serves over 180 ship management companies.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Cloud Fleet Manager: The cloud-based ship management solution offering all-in-one software for shipping companies, including modules for crewing, maintenance, purchase, and fleet management.
Products and services
- Cloud Fleet Manager Cloud-based all-in-one ship management software that runs entirely in web browsers, providing worldwide access to manage shipping company operations across crew management, planned maintenance, procurement, inspections, regulatory compliance, and fleet tracking. Targeted at ship management companies globally.
- CFM Go Mobile application for iOS (version 12.5.5 or newer) and Android (version 8.0 or newer) providing mobile access to Cloud Fleet Manager data and workflows for ship management personnel.
- CFM Purchase Mobile Mobile procurement application for managing purchase orders and approvals on mobile devices as part of the Cloud Fleet Manager platform.
- Crew Portal Mobile Mobile crew portal for iOS (version 13.4 or newer) and Android (version 4.1 or newer) enabling crew members to access personal information via the Cloud Fleet Manager platform.
- CFM Inspection Report Mobile inspection reporting application for iOS (version 13.0 or newer) and Windows 10 (version 1809 or newer) for conducting on-the-go vessel inspections and audits.
- Cloud Ship Manager Windows desktop ship management client application requiring ShipClient software, supporting offline shipboard data management with synchronization to the Cloud Fleet Manager cloud platform when connectivity is available.
Quantifiable outcome
- Maersk Supply Service saved several man hours for the HR department through streamlined crew change processes using Cloud Fleet Manager crewing module.
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Hanseaticsoft
Customer profileNamed customers61 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Hanseaticsoft technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration41 records
Feature14 records
Hanseaticsoft partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Lloyd's Register Group Services LimitedcoreLloyd's Register Group Services Limited is the parent company of Hanseaticsoft. Hanseaticsoft has been part of the Lloyd's Register Group since 2017 and operates as a subsidiary. Lloyd's Register provides distribution leverage, brand credibility, and cross-selling opportunities within its global network of maritime clients.
- OneOcean Group LimitedcoreOneOcean Group Limited is identified as a key partner with whom Hanseaticsoft works closely, particularly within the Lloyd's Register Group ecosystem. OneOcean provides voyage and environmental management solutions that complement Cloud Fleet Manager.
- Ocean Technologies Group LimitedcoreOcean Technologies Group Limited is listed as a key partner with whom Hanseaticsoft works closely within the Lloyd's Register Group ecosystem. The group provides maritime training and technology solutions.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Hanseaticsoft competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bass Software: Norwegian provider of fleet management software (Bass Polaris) and maritime e-procurement (Bass Purchasings) targeting ship management and offshore operators. Direct peer with overlapping maintenance and procurement capabilities.
- ABS Nautical Systems: American Bureau of Shipping's fleet management software suite offering type-approved hull, machinery, and maintenance modules to commercial ship operators. Directly competes with Hanseaticsoft's Cloud Fleet Manager and leverages ABS class society channels in the same way Hanseaticsoft leverages Lloyd's Register.
- MESPAS: Swiss-based provider of planned maintenance and procurement software for the maritime industry, already integrated with Cloud Fleet Manager's maintenance and purchase modules. Targets the same ship management customer base with overlapping CMMS functionality.
- Tero Marine: Norwegian vendor of ship management software (TM Master) covering planned maintenance, procurement, crew, and safety management. Direct competitor for Cloud Fleet Manager across Nordic and European ship managers.
- SERTICA: Ship management software platform covering planned maintenance, procurement, crew management, and quality management for ship owners and managers. Direct competitor in the European maritime enterprise software market.
- AMOS (Kongsberg Digital): Maritime fleet management and operations software suite from Kongsberg Digital covering technical management, procurement, QHSE, crewing, and voyage. Competes head-to-head with Cloud Fleet Manager, especially among larger fleets and yards.
Broad incumbents
- Veson Nautical: Maritime software platform focused on voyage management, freight and commodity operations, and analytics across commercial shipping. Overlaps with Cloud Fleet Manager's voyage and charter modules, particularly for tanker and bulker operators.
- DNV Maritime Software: Classification society DNV's broader maritime software portfolio (Nauticus, Veracity, Shore Care) provides fleet management and compliance capabilities that overlap with Hanseaticsoft, distributed via DNV's classification network — a structural competitor to LR-aligned Hanseaticsoft.
- Ocean Technologies Group (OTG): Lloyd's Register Group sibling providing maritime training, crew management, and digital learning solutions. Complementary and partially overlapping with Cloud Fleet Manager's CFM Crewing module, distributed via the same LR ecosystem.
- OneOcean: Lloyd's Register Group sibling offering voyage optimization, navigational compliance, and environmental management software. Directly complements and partially overlaps Cloud Fleet Manager, especially around regulatory modules (IHM, MRV/IMO DCS).
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
Hanseaticsoft social profiles
Digital presenceHanseaticsoft compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Hanseaticsoft financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Hanseaticsoft leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Hanseaticsoft funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Hanseaticsoft M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Hanseaticsoft
What does Hanseaticsoft do?
Hanseaticsoft develops and sells Cloud Fleet Manager, a cloud-based all-in-one ship management SaaS platform that runs entirely in web browsers and covers crew management, planned maintenance, procurement, charter management, bunker fuel management, inspections, event reporting, IHM (Inventory of Hazardous Materials), EU MRV/IMO DCS emissions reporting, ports and yards, schedules and agents, and world map fleet tracking. The platform is sold on a recurring subscription basis with tiered pricing based on modules selected and fleet size, targeted at ship management companies worldwide.
Is Hanseaticsoft a public or private company?
Hanseaticsoft is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Hanseaticsoft founded?
Hanseaticsoft was founded in 2009. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Hanseaticsoft based?
Hanseaticsoft is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Hanseaticsoft make money?
One revenue line is on record: cloud Fleet Manager SaaS Subscriptions.
Who are Hanseaticsoft's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bass Software, ABS Nautical Systems, MESPAS, Tero Marine, SERTICA and AMOS (Kongsberg Digital). Broad incumbents are Veson Nautical, DNV Maritime Software, Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) and OneOcean.
Does Hanseaticsoft have an API?
Yes. Cloud Fleet Manager provides API access for developers and partners to build integrations and automate workflows. The API enables data transfer from external systems and integration of the fleet into all processes. The system offers flexible expansion and integration of existing systems through its interfaces.