Office Software - IT and Communication Equipment

Office software used aboard vessels and in shipping offices for document creation, spreadsheets, email, presentations, scheduling, reporting, and collaboration. Deployment may be cloud-based, locally installed, or configured for limited-connectivity shipboard networks.

ProShipWorks provides end-to-end support to source and supply Office Software for marine vessels, ship operators, industrial facilities, maintenance teams and procurement departments.

Last updated: October 11, 2026

Product Information

Product Name	Office Software
Product Category	IT and Communication Equipment
Product Reference	1644
Brands / Manufacturers	Microsoft, LibreOffice, Google
Unit of Measure	License

Key Features

Key Feature
1. Word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
2. Email, calendar, and contact management
3. Offline operation for shipboard connectivity limitations
4. Document sharing, version control, and collaboration
5. Compatibility with Windows and maritime IT networks

Applications of Office Software

Application
1. 船board administration, reports, and forms
2. Technical, safety, and maintenance documentation
3. Shore-to-ship email, planning, and business communication

Models & Manufacturers

Model	Manufacturer
Microsoft 365 Apps for business	Microsoft
Microsoft Office LTSC Standard 2024	Microsoft
LibreOffice	The Document Foundation
Google Workspace	Google

Technical Specifications

Model	Specification	Value	Unit
Microsoft 365 Apps for business	Primary applications	Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive	—
Microsoft Office LTSC Standard 2024	Primary applications	Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote	—
LibreOffice	Primary applications	Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base, Math	—
Google Workspace	Primary applications	Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Meet	—

Standards, Certifications & Class Approval

Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.

Applicable Standards & Certification	No single product standard applies to all office software. Deployment should follow the vessel operator's information-security procedures and may be governed by ISO/IEC 27001-aligned controls, IEC 62443 principles, and IMO maritime cyber-risk guidance.
Class Approval	Office software is generally not individually class-approved. If installed on systems forming part of class-relevant shipboard networks, the complete hardware, network, and software configuration may be assessed under applicable class cyber-security rules, including IACS UR E26 and UR E27 where applicable.

Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information

Installation Notes	Verify operating-system compatibility, licensing, user permissions, backup procedures, and shipboard network segregation. Install updates during an approved maintenance window and retain offline installers or activation records where connectivity is limited.
Maintenance Tips	Apply vendor security updates, review licenses and user access, maintain backups, test document compatibility, and monitor storage and endpoint protection. Coordinate cloud synchronization with available vessel bandwidth.
Safety Notes	Do not connect unapproved software or removable media to operational technology networks. Use authenticated accounts, strong passwords, multifactor authentication where practical, malware protection, and approved procedures for handling confidential vessel and company information.