A bunker request tells your team which fuel a vessel needs, where and when. You choose the customer, vessel and delivery port, set the delivery dates, add each fuel with its quantity range and submit. Watch the interactive guide above for a click-by-click walkthrough.
At a glance
Where to find it: The Bunker icon in the left menu > Create Bunker Request.
Who it is for: Users with access to the Bunker module.
You will need: The customer, vessel, delivery port and dates, plus each fuel type and its minimum and maximum quantity.
You will learn: How to create and submit a bunker request.
Steps
Follow these seven steps.
Start the request. Click the Bunker icon in the left menu, then click Create Bunker Request.
Choose who and what. Click Customer and select the customer. Click Vessel Name and select the vessel. Select the VMS Code of the vessel.
Choose where and when. Click Port and select the delivery port. Click Delivery Date and select the start and end dates.
Add the fuel. Click Fuel Type and select the fuel. Enter Qty Min and Qty Max for each fuel.
Submit. Click Send Request.
Confirm. Check the summary, then click Confirm.
Close the message. The Bunker is Created! message confirms your bunker request. Click it to close it.
Form fields
Here is what each field on the form is for.
Field | What to enter |
Customer, Vessel Name, VMS Code | Who the request is for and which vessel |
Port, Delivery Date | The delivery port and the start and end dates |
Fuel Type, Qty Min, Qty Max | Each fuel and its quantity range |
Operator comments | Notes everyone can see |
Internal Notes | Notes for your team only |
Tips
Request more than one fuel: Click Add Bunker. Each fuel row has its own Fuel Type, Qty Min and Qty Max.
Pick the right notes field: Use Operator comments for notes everyone can see, and Internal Notes for your team only.
FAQ
What is the VMS Code?
The code that identifies the vessel's voyage. Select the VMS Code of the vessel after choosing the vessel.
Can I check the request before it is sent?
Yes. A summary appears after you click Send Request. Click Confirm only when it is correct.
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