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Part of the crude industry, shuttle tankers transport oil from offshore fields as an alternative to pipelines. They have unique machinery that enables them to connect with offshore field berths (pipes underneath the vessel).
In the Veson IMOS Platform, the following workflow enables you to manage shuttle tanker contracts end-to-end:
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SetupTo set up the shuttle tanker workflow, do the following:
Creating Contracts Using Freight Type SShuttle tanker contracts are agreed-upon yearly, and freight is calculated based on actual and return hire and bunkers. When creating Cargo COA, VC In COA, Cargo, or VC In contracts for shuttle tankers, charterers must set Freight Type to S (Shuttle Tanker). The Shuttle Freight Breakdown form appears, which shows the components of shuttle tanker freight. Managing Shuttle Tanker VoyagesIndividual shuttle tanker voyages typically are short (no more than 4–6 days). The vessel loads offshore and then leaves the field to discharge at an onshore receiver in port. Operators can use the standard workflow for managing a voyage with the following modifications. VOC ReportingVOC refers to specialized onboard machinery that cleans the fumes from the burnt bunkers and also conserves some bunkers. VOC reporting may be required, depending on your shuttle tanker voyage route. To report on VOC:
SPOT and RELT Bunker TrackingThe Shuttle Tanker Workflow enables you to manage Initial Bunkers, Bunker Liftings, ROBs on Port Activities and Activity Reports, and Event ROBs for SPOT and RELT voyages. Delay Cost AllocationOn the Extra Delay Information form, a new grid enables you to allocate delay costs to cargoes with Freight Type S: Voyage P&L ImpactThe following shuttle tanker–specific items appear on the Voyage P&L:
Invoicing Shuttle Tanker FreightAccountants can use the standard workflow for creating, posting, and approving a Freight Invoice with the following modifications. VOC DeductionVOC is deducted from shuttle tanker Freight Invoices, calculated as:
Time and Bunkers StatementThe Time and Bunkers Statement report displays the breakdown of hire and bunker calculations, delays, and VOC for a shuttle tanker Freight Invoice. To run the report, on the Freight Invoice, click and then click Time and Bunkers Statement. |
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