How to digitise permit to work systems
Digital job packs, toolbox talks and risk assessments so PTW is completed where the work happens, with printable copies when you need them.
The industry problem
Paper PTW systems are slow, hard to search, and disconnected from risk assessments and maintenance work.
The traditional approach
Handwritten permits filed in binders; copies not visible to shore; RA stored separately.
How WaterTightVM helps
The Permit to Work module keeps the discipline of the permit process while cutting paper:
- Permit templates and saved job packs with print-friendly layouts for the worksite
- Toolbox talk templates attached to the job
- Vessel risk assessment library available on the crew app
- Digital record retained for audit even when a paper copy is posted at the job
- Links into PMS jobs and safety modules so permits sit with the work they control
Crew complete and acknowledge permits onboard; shore can review history without chasing binders.
Frequently asked questions
Can we still print permits for the job site?
Yes. Job packs support print-friendly layouts alongside digital records.
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