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Shipping Concepts
Shipping Companies & Departments
20 min COURSE | FREE
Explore what a shipping company is and the different departments that enable a shipping company to run efficiently.
Shipping Market Participants
15 min COURSE | FREE
Learn about the market participants that form the commercial maritime industry and their respective roles and core responsibilities.
Global Shipping & Trade
15 min COURSE | FREE
Learn about the maritime shipping industry and how it is connected to global trade in this overview course.
Vessels, Cargoes, & Ports
30 min COURSE | FREE
Learn about the vessel's details, how they are connected to the cargo types, and the port facilities' details.
Voyage Bunkers
10 min COURSE | FREE
Learn about bunker fuel types, how to calculate their consumption, and what affects their use.
IMOS Platform
Getting Started
Navigating the IMOS Platform
55 min Curriculum | FREE
This learning path provides a high-level overview of the IMOS Platform, including its core functionality, how to access and navigate the platform, and setting up workspaces.
Part of: Navigating the IMOS Platform
IMOS Platform Overview
20 min COURSE | FREE
Learn how the IMOS platform delivers connected workflows, unified systems and stakeholders, and actionable data from pre-fixture to post-fixture in this overview course.
Part of: Navigating the IMOS Platform
Getting Started in IMOS
15 min COURSE | FREE
Learn how to log into IMOS, access the different modules, and identify key navigational features.
Part of: Navigating the IMOS Platform
Workspaces in IMOS
20 min COURSE | FREE
Learn about the different tools and features available in the workspaces in IMOS.
New Feature Introduction
Default FuelEU Calculations on TCs & Cargoes
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
Learn more about the configuration flag CFGDefaultFuelEUCalcType, and how you can set a default FuelEU penalty calculation type for time charter contracts, cargo contracts, or both.
Carbon Calc Agreed Rebills - EU ETS & FuelEU
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
This video covers a new setting that adds Agreed Rebill Cost and Emission fields under the Fuel EU and EU ETS tabs in the Carbon Calculator. We discuss the configuration, invoicing workflow, and P&L impact.
Webhooks & Fuel Modes
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
Explore a Webhook setup where IMOS sends a Fuel Mode update notification to a third-party system and receives a response. This video includes configuration steps in the Task and Alert screen.
MRV Port Activity Distances
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
Learn how to add a column to the Port Activities screen and Statements of Facts form to track port activity distances. Companies typically track distances for port activities for compliance reasons or MRV reporting.
FuelEU Compliance Price/MT - Config & Workflow
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
Learn how to calculate carbon emissions using a price per metric ton in the FuelEU calculator, and how to activate this tool in Voyage Estimate and Voyage Manager.
FuelEU Pool Journals Configuration in IMOS
10 min COURSE | FREE
Learn how to set up FuelEU Pool Journals efficiently, covering essential steps in the Data Center Module and Financials Module, business reasons, and common use cases.
Prioritized FuelEU Calculation
10 min Curriculum | FREE
This learning path focuses on a new prioritized FuelEU calculation method in IMOS. Learn the configuration, workflow, and logic behind this calculation.
Part of: Prioritized FuelEU Calculation
Prioritized FuelEU Calc - Method Logic
5 min VIDEO | FREE
Learn the logic IMOS uses to compute the Prioritized FuelEU calculation, including a scenario where enabling this method reduces penalty costs.
Part of: Prioritized FuelEU Calculation
Prioritized FuelEU Calc - Setup & Workflow
5 min VIDEO | FREE
Learn how to configure and use the Prioritized FuelEU calculation option in the FuelEU Calculator, which could potentially reduce FuelEU penalty costs.
EU ETS 2026 Regulation and IMOS Setup
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
Starting in 2026, the EU ETS Carbon Calculator includes CH₄ and N₂O in addition to CO₂. Review the emissions fields in the IMOS Fuel/Lube Types screen for this setup.
Time Charter Incremental Invoicing
5 min COURSE | FREE
Learn how to include FuelEU costs in incremental invoices. Covers the incremental invoice workflow and explains why companies use it for standard and complex reconciliations.
Delivery Bunker Emissions Factors
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
Learn how to enter emission factors in the Delivery Bunker Breakdown screen, configure fuels for this workflow, and why emission factors vary for biofuels.
FuelEU: Contract Activation & Business Reasons
5 min VIDEO | FREE
Learn about the six contracts/screens in IMOS where you can enable FuelEU emissions expenses, the business reason for each, P&L impact, and the two-step workflow.
Configuring Fuel Versions
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
Fuel Versioning lets you create a new set of six fuel types on a vessel — add new types, remove unused ones, and change their order. Learn how to configure this feature.
FuelEU Wind Reward Factor
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
Learn about the FuelEU Wind Reward Factor field in the Vessel screen, and how this factor impacts FuelEU calculations.
Carbon Calculator Fuel Cons Report
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
Learn about the Carbon Calculator Fuel Cons Report, available in both Voyage Estimate and Voyage Manager workspaces, showing ROB, bunker amounts, and sources for each fuel type.
EU ETS: Carbon Allowance Period Transfers
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
Learn about the Carbon Allowance Period Transfers tool. Carbon Allowance Transfer Journals can be automatically created using available allowance inventory and open invoices.
P&L Line Item Remarks Configuration - Voyage Manager
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
Learn about CFGEnableVoyPnlLineItemRemarks. When enabled, a Remarks column appears on the Voyage P&L (Operations View) for capturing line-item remarks, reportable via Voyage P&L Drilldown.
Default Include FuelEU Penalty in P&L
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
Learn about CFGDefaultIncludeFuelEUPenaltyInPnL. When enabled with CFGEnableCO2Pricing, FuelEU Penalties are included in the P&L by default for Estimates and Voyages.
Default FuelEU Calculations on TCs & Cargoes
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
Learn more about the configuration flag CFGDefaultFuelEUCalcType.
Note: This video was re-released in 2026.
FuelEU Breakeven Calculator Config
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
Learn how to configure the Breakeven Calculator tool in the FuelEU Calculator screen. This tool is available in both the Estimate and Voyage Manager workspaces.
FuelEU Calculator Config - Bunker Lifting Level Emissions
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
Learn how to enable lifting level emissions for fuel types in the Fuel/Lube Types screen. This enables users to add emission factors on the Bunker Purchase Form.
FuelEU Calculator Config for LNG Fuels
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
Learn how to configure the FuelEU Calculator in the IMOS Voyage Estimate for vessels burning LNG fuels.
FuelEU Calculator Config for Non-LNG Fuels
< 5 min VIDEO | FREE
Learn how to configure the FuelEU Calculator in the IMOS Voyage Estimate and Voyage Manager for vessels burning non-LNG fuels.
Chartering
Elements of Time Charter
20 min COURSE | FREE
Learn about Time Charter Contracts theory in the Shipping Industry and implementation practice in the IMOS platform.
Scheduling Best Practices
45 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Learn how to use the IMOS Scheduling workspace to plan voyages for your fleet.
Voyage Estimation Workspace
35 min COURSE | FREE
Learn about the main workflows and usage of the IMOS Estimates workspace.
Voyage Estimation Analysis
90 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Learn how to use analytical tools and assess the voyage estimate results before making the decision to schedule the voyage.
Voyage Estimate Advanced Best Practices
60 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Learn about standardized best practices around complex business scenarios. Expand your knowledge of suggested best practices around complex IMOS functionalities.
Standard Contract Management
60 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Learn important concepts of commonly used contracts, including Cargo, COA, VC In, Time Charter In, and Time Charter Out. You will also learn basic Tasks and Alerts functions in IMOS.
Cargo Contracts Advanced
70 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Learn about advanced pricing models in cargoes and contracts of affreightment.
Hire Management Basics
105 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Learn about the common usage of IMOS Time Charter (TC) In and Out contracts, data flow between the Voyage Manager and TC forms, hire payment generation, and Hire Statement review.
Hire Management Advanced
75 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Learn about advanced workflows and pricing models in time charter contracts in IMOS.
Mirror Contract Management
60 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Learn about workflow and creation of mirrored contracts in IMOS.
Time Charter Contracts and Voyages
15 min COURSE | FREE
This course covers Time Charter contract types in the context of different voyage types available in the IMOS Platform.
Operations
Voyage Manager Overview
25 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Learn about the key features and core functionalities of the Voyage Manager workspace in this introductory course.
Voyage Manager Workspace
90 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Learn about the main workflows and usage of the Voyage Manager that connects Port Activities, Cargo Handling, Delays, Bunkers, and Voyage P&L.
Onboard Overview
20 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Learn how Vessel Masters can view the latest voyage information, including Onboard setup, configuration, forms, reports, and troubleshooting tips.
Post Disbursement Process Overview
40 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Learn about the end-to-end port disbursement workflow in IMOS, including Agent Nomination, Statement of Facts, Ledger Expense Setup, and invoice creation.
Laytime Calculation Basics
70 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Learn about IMOS Laytime Calculation usage and workflow, including demurrage and despatch concepts.
Freight Basics
30 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Review the creation of a Freight Invoice and data flow from IMOS Chartering tools.
Bunker Management Overview
60 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Learn about the Bunker Management module, including different types of bunkers and their uses, fuel zones, bunker reporting, bunker controls, the bunker procurement process, de-bunkering, and bunker claims.
Veslink Onboard Reporting
10 min VIDEO | FREE
Review the procedures for onboard users to follow in order to submit voyage reporting data, such as noon reports and arrival and departure notices, to company shoreside systems.
Voyage & Operation Types for Time Charter Operators
30 min COURSE | FREE
Learn about one of the most essential commercial contracts, the Charter Party, and how this affects time charter operators (with an emphasis on TCOV and TCTO).
Voyage & Operation Types for Tonnage Charterers and Cargo Producers
35 min COURSE | FREE
Learn about one of the most essential commercial contracts, the Charter Party, and how this affects cargo owners, commodity traders, and tonnage charterers with an emphasis on RELT, SPOT, and VCOV voyage types.
Voyage & Operation Types for Vessel Owners
30 min COURSE | FREE
Learn about one of the most essential commercial contracts, the Charter Party, and how this affects vessel owners with an emphasis on OVOV and OVTO.
Configuring Bunkers
15 min COURSE | FREE
Learn how to set up Bunkers in IMOS and understand where they fit in your voyage planning.
Finance
Snapshots Overview
35 min COURSE | FREE
Get a foundational understanding of snapshots in IMOS Financials — what they are, how they’re used, and how to analyze Voyage P&L across different snapshot types and periods.
Understanding Voyage P&L
35 min COURSE | FREE
Gain a foundational understanding of the Voyage P&L tool, including its workspace and core functionalities, and how financial users can benefit from it.
Overview for Accountants - Financials Module
20 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Learn the fundamental concepts of IMOS, how to navigate the platform with confidence, and gain insights into key functionalities of the Financials module.
Overview for Accountants - Additional Modules
10 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Gain familiarity with the IMOS modules most relevant to accountants outside of Financials: Analytics, Chartering, Operations, and Data Center.
Basic Concepts of Financials
60 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Become familiar with the IMOS Financials module setup and capabilities such as Chart of Accounts, Business Rules, and various summary and action lists.
Financial Built-In Reports
20 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Learn how to access and run five essential built-in reports in the IMOS Financials module: Account Analysis, Monthly Accruals Details, Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, and Income Statement.
Introduction to Invoice Workflow
30 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Learn about invoice status, approval, and workflow in IMOS. Review basic configuration options and Financials list views.
Month End Close Basics
45 min COURSE | PREMIUM
Explore the concepts, tasks, and statuses related to voyage closing and period closing in IMOS. Learn about fuel inventory, Voyage P&L, reporting, and related Financials module setup.
Sustainability
Sustainable Shipping: Regulations & System Configuration
110 min Curriculum | FREE
Explore key concepts and regulations in sustainable shipping and decarbonization, and learn how to configure IMOS for regulatory compliance — covered across this learning path.
Part of: Sustainable Shipping: Regulations & System Configuration
Sustainable Shipping Overview
20 min COURSE | FREE
Learn about key regulatory measures, how they will affect various stakeholders in the shipping industry, and how IMOS can empower users to address sustainability.
Part of: Sustainable Shipping: Regulations & System Configuration
EU ETS Regulatory Drive
30 min COURSE | FREE
Gain an understanding of the EU ETS regulatory framework for combating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including the EU's Green Deal commitment to climate neutrality by 2050.
Part of: Sustainable Shipping: Regulations & System Configuration
EU ETS Impact on the Maritime Industry
30 min COURSE | FREE
Learn about the impact of EU ETS on the maritime industry and how its requirements are reshaping collaboration between shipowners, operators, and charterers to achieve compliance.
Part of: Sustainable Shipping: Regulations & System Configuration
System Configuration Options for Sustainability
30 min |