PREVIOUS SERVICE
Entries in the Previous Service screen must match and be counter checked against actual entries in the seaman’s book.
Missing ship information must be looked up. Various online sources are available such as Equasis, Fleetmon, MarineTraffic etc.
Double-click on the Previous Service button to open the window.
The following tabs need to be filled in:
-General Info
-Sea service
-Scantling Details
-Engines (mandatory)
General Info:
Prefix - CTRL L to get the list of available prefixes.
Vessel - Type the vessel name
Flag - CTRL L to get the list of available flag
Vsl Type - CTRL L to get the list of available vessel types i.e., CONT, BULK, TANK, etc.
Rank - CTRL L to get the list of available ranks
Sea service:
From / To Dates: Type the dates the seafarers served on board the specific vessel
The Total Months will automatically be displayed.
Scantling Details:
Type the corresponding information if available.
Engines (mandatory):
The system will not allow you to proceed without entering the Engine Builder / Engine Type (CTRL L to select options).
If not known, select Engine Builder = UNKNOWN and Engine Type = (UNKNOWN).