Vessel Tracking: How to Add Vessels

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Method 1: Manual Entry
• Method 2: Bulk Upload via CSV

To access our Vessel Tracking module, see below for the icon to click on the left-hand side panel of our web app:

Next, clicking the [ + ] button on the right-hand side of the page, you can then input specific fields to begin tracking: 

Method 1: Manual Entry

If tracking vessel perpetually:

Step 1: If you are uploading a small number of vessels, you can simply input your vessel details directly into the cells provided.  

Mandatory: our system only requires the Vessel IMO to proceed. 

In the Select Vessels field, you can input the Vessel IMO, or begin typing the name of the vessel

• It will auto-suggest the appropriate vessel in a drop-drown for you to select

Step 2: Track Perpetually? Check this box.

Step 3: Click Add and our system will begin processing the vessel tracking data.

If NOT tracking vessel perpetually:

The following are mandatory fields if you will not be tracking the vessel perpetually: 

• Vessel IMO/Vessel Name
• Target Port 

Method 2: Bulk Upload

Step 1: To upload large quantity of vessels from an existing file, drag and drop your file to this section of the page, or click Browse Files and add your document. Note: you may also use Portcast sample file by clicking on 'Download Sample CSV'. 

Step 2: You will be asked to confirm whether it is the correct document - select Confirm. 

Step 3: Map columns in your file to the appropriate fields: IMO, Target Port (optional), Target Port ETA (optional)

Step 4: Click Start Uploading