VMS - Drifting at Sea

This article demonstrates how to use VMS's ‘Drifting at Sea’ feature. This feature allows VMS clients to select a location at sea using the vessel's coordinates rather than picking an arbitrary nearby port, which could add a distance between the vessel's actual location and the available nearby port.

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1. To use this feature, add a new leg on the voyage screen.

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2. Add the port ‘Drifting At Sea’ and any other information relevant to this location, such as arrival and departure information. Then close this box.

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3. Click the location icon to enter the vessel coordinates on the map view, then click Apply.