arl Dry Bulk Timesheet Logger
arl Dry Bulk Timesheet Logger
Sea Side Port Operations Crane Activity Logging
- milestones from EOSP to SOSP, and FWE to EOS
- NOR notice of readiness submit and accept
- pilot, tug boats, berthing, mooring
- discharge and load start per cargo hold
- handling stoppages, resume and end
- dunnage & lashing commence and complete
- grabs, elevators and hoppers readiness, breakdown and maintenance stoppages
- bunkers before, taken and after call
- ballast/deballast, and draft before and after call
- supplies, spares, freshwater, lube oil
- onboard or onshore logging from Android phone or tablet
- cloud sync via onboard or shoreside wifi, or 3G/GSM
- SOF statement of facts, auto-generated or cut/paste to BIMCO form
- milestones online photo documentation, handling stoppages
- auto-refreshed office video wall
- remote vessel and fleet progress monitoring, office video wall, phone or tablet
- monitor fleet marine operations status
- port stakeholder monitor marine operations status
- exact timings of milestones loggings for port services performance
for dry bulk vessel operators, terminals, port operators, port authorities, agents and charterers
FAQ
How do I get the Android Dry Bulk Logger?
Download from Google Play.
How do I get a cloud login?
Sign-up here.
What are the costs?
From EUR 250 per month per vessel or site. See details here.
Can logs be trusted?
Loggings are solely recorded in real-time from the Android phone; no post-editing or tampering is possible.
When can I start?
After you sign-up and settle first subscription fees, you log the next day.
Who have access to my logs?
Logs are strictly confidential. Only users created by yourself, or parties collaborated with, can view your logs.
What are the costs?
No upfront license costs.
Just a monthly subscription fee, and usage fees depending on number of vessel port calls logged.
All prices include support, hosting, mobile app software, maintenance and regular feature upgrades.
What are the starting costs?
From EUR 250 per month per vessel or site. See details here.
Do I pay for support?
Next day response e-mail support is included in the monthly subscription fees.
When is the system available after sign-up?
After you sign-up, an invoice will be emailed to you including 3 months subscription fee. Upon receipt of your payment access to the system is provided.
How about server and hosting costs?
No servers or server software is required; all cloud server costs are included in the monthly subscription fees.
Costs for improved features?
Your ideas for improvements are welcome! Improved features are provided regularly -no additional fees.
Technical requirements to Android smartphone or tablet?
A phone or tablet with the following specifications (or better) is fine:
- Operating system: Android 7.0
- Google Play app and Google Services installed.
Please note: modern Huawei devices do not have these and should not be used. - Screen resolution and size: 480 x 800, 4″
- Memory: minimum 1 GB, recommended 2 GB of RAM
- GPS sensor: required
- Camera: recommended, with autofocus
Screen brightness should be suitable for work under strong sunlight.
What about battery?
Apps are optimized for low battery use. You can let each new labour-shift carry a new fully charged device (Android smartphones are inexpensive), or provide external battery/ power bank to ensure continuous onsite work.
Which barcode standards are supported?
- EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code-39, Code-93, Code-128, ITF, Codabar
- QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF-417, AZTEC
Is my Android device sufficient?
Install and run free AIDA64 app that would show true characteristics of your Android device. Pay attention to Android (OS version), Display (screen resolution), System (memory size), and Devices (cameras info) sections. Remeber some noname devices may forge the system information in system Settings > About phone menu.
Can loggings from the Liquid Bulk Logger be extracted for use in Excel or inhouse BI system?
Loggings are extracted manually as CSV files from the cloud app for Excel re-use, or automatically fed as an XML file via FTP to an external Business Intelligence system.
