...
Veslink has a number of special fields and controls defined, some with calculations, that are on the defined forms and that you can add to forms. When forms include these fields, the data is validated, to make sure that required data is entered and values are valid, before users can save the form. Examples of special fields are:
- Date/Time Fields
- Latitude and Longitude Fields
- Weather Fields
- Cargo Handling Control
- For Bunkering
- For Port Activities
- Upcoming Ports Control
- Berth Name Field
- Water Fields
Table of Content Zone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date/Time FieldsDates can be selected from a calendar and must be entered in the date format specified on the System Configuration page. The GMT offset appears next to the Time field; times must be entered in HH:MM format, like 08:10.
Latitude and Longitude FieldsThese fields accept both decimal and degree formats, as shown in placeholder text in the fields; they also accept negative values for directions corresponding to South or West.
Weather Fields
Notes:
Cargo Handling ControlNote: Requires Veslink with IMOSConnect. The Cargo Handling control is a grid on the Cargo Handling form with a line for each cargo, where you can record the details of cargo being loaded or discharged. The control can manage two or more cargoes with the same type and operation, or multiple liftings of the same cargo in a port. For Time Charter Out Voyages, you can submit a Cargo Handling form for a port with multiple Cargo Handling lines having the same Cargo name. In the Cargo Handling control, to add a cargo, click the bottom line of the grid. The control includes the following fields:
For BunkeringThe Bunkers ROB, Event ROBs, and Bunker Consumptions controls, Bunker Tanks table, and Bunkering field enable Masters to send detailed fuel-consumption information to shore. These controls and field display Fuel Types and consumption categories specified as applicable to the particular Vessel Type (for Veslink only) or IMOS Vessel (for Veslink with IMOSConnect). Bunkers ROB ControlThe Bunkers ROB control is a grid with information for each Fuel Type applicable to the particular vessel. For each Fuel Type, the control displays the Last ROB amount and the Unit of measure. The ROB control can capture ROBs by sulfur content within a particular Fuel Type. It can also capture auxiliary-engine fuel consumption separately from main-engine fuel consumption. Each ROB control is associated with a Date/Time field on the same form that tells the date and time when the ROB readings were effective. If a form includes more than one ROB control, each must be associated with a Date/Time field. The Date/Time entry must be completed before the ROB value can be entered. Unless Use Basic Consumption is selected for the Form Group, the Consumption column includes:
In the Used For section, the Adj field is protected, calculated as the difference between Total under Consumption and the sum of all quantities in the section. When an Offline Form containing an ROB control is imported into Veslink, data entered into the Consumption section is validated. Veslink calculates consumption values by taking the difference between the current ROB values and the previously recorded ROB values, and compares these values to those entered. If there is a discrepancy between the two values (calculated versus user-entered), the calculated value takes precedence: the Main value is recalculated, and the Aux value continues to display what the user entered. The Total field is highlighted in red with a tooltip that displays the calculated value and the value entered. After approval of the form, if necessary, the fuel values will be updated. Example: The ROB of IFO as of Jan. 1 at 8:00 a.m. is 100 MT. Another 500 MT of IFO is added on January 2 at 10:00 a.m., for a total of 600 MT. The system would permit entering an ROB quantity of 590 MT as of January 2 at 10:30 a.m., but not as of January 2 at 9:30 a.m., which is before the bunkering time, so the quantity would remain 100 MT. The Consumed amount is calculated, except under these conditions:
For Veslink with IMOSConnect:
Event ROBs ControlThe Event ROBs control records Bunkers ROB for specific events and time frames. Bunker Consumptions ControlNote: Requires Veslink with IMOSConnect (IMOS v7.10.1025 or later). The Bunker Consumptions control captures total volume as well as the Time (hrs) used within each consumption category, which can assist with performance reporting. For example, in the IMOS Report Designer, you can create a Bunker Consumption Breakdown report that shows daily bunker consumption broken down by category and Fuel Type. A table appears for each Fuel Type applicable to the particular vessel. Customizing Consumption Category Labels and TooltipsTo specify labels and tooltips for parts of the Bunkers ROB and Bunker Consumptions controls:
To delete a row, click del; to reset consumption category labels and tooltips to default values, click . Bunker Tanks TableNote: Requires Veslink with IMOSConnect. The Bunker Tanks table uses the master data from IMOS Vessel details to populate the tank information, allowing vessel-side users to submit volume and ROB data. This data is not imported into Operations and can only be used for reporting via the API or IMOS Report Designer. ROBs entered in the Bunker Tanks table update the Bunkers ROB control, if both are on the form, and vice versa. When Fill % is over 100.00, a warning appears to the vessel-side user. You can also configure a warning to display if capacity is over a set Fill Capacity Warning %. Bunkering FieldNote: Requires Veslink with IMOSConnect. Like an ROB field, a Bunkering field must be associated with a Date/Time field located on the same form that must be completed before the Bunkering value can be entered. A Bunkering field must also be associated with a particular Fuel type. Bunkering Table, Bunkering Completed, and SupplierWhen you add certain bunkering elements to a custom form, the required elements are automatically added to ensure that the necessary data is recorded:
For Port ActivitiesPort Activity ControlNote: Requires Veslink with IMOSConnect. The Port Activity control enables you to update Date From, Time, and Remarks for all Port Activities in IMOS (instead of for an individual activity using the Port Activity element type). It includes the following columns:
To add any of the following, click the links at the bottom of the Port Activity control:
Delay Events TableNote: When setting up Port Activities in the IMOS Data Center, at least one Delay End (DE) activity must Pair With a Delay Start (DS) activity Code. The Delay Events table enables you to update Date From, Time, and Remarks for paired Delay Start (DS) and Delay End (DE) Port Activities in IMOS. It includes the following columns:
Upcoming Ports ControlThe Upcoming Ports control is on the Offline Noon Report (for locations at sea only) and the Offline Departure Notice. This control allows the captain to enter ETAs for ports to be called next. Configuration options can be set on the Forms page. Berth Name FieldNote: Requires Veslink with IMOSConnect. When added to a custom form, the Berth Name field automatically populates based on the Berth column on the Voyage Manager BL Info tab.
Water fields are on the Offline Arrival Notice, Departure Notice, and Noon Reports, for tracking fresh and distilled water and slops. The following fields are available:
|