First released in 1979,[1] CargoMax was one of the first computerized systems for planning and evaluating ship loading; it is currently one of the most-used software applications for this purpose.

Based on information entered by the user, the program can provide reports according to several loading-report standards: the U.S. National Cargo Bureau, Trans-port Canada, and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

Each step in the load/discharge or ballast water exchange sequence can be evaluated to ensure that all relevant strength, stability, draft, or other criteria are met.

CargoMax can be provided with a direct interface to various tank and draft gauge systems such as Ian-Conrad Bergan, SAAB, Autronica, Skarpenord and others.

Major classification societies including ABS, DNV, LR, NK, CCS, BV, RINA, GL have accepted and approved CargoMax.

It expands the technology in HECSALV (the industry standard ship salvage software favored by large casualty response groups such as SMIT, the U.S. Coast Guard, Shell, BP, Germanischer Lloyd, and the U.K. Ministry of Defense).

The first three of Mariotti’s Seabourn Odyssey Class of cruise ships will come equipped with CruiseMax (although they did get subsequently retrofitted with the competing NAPA Loading Computer software).