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Introduction Screenshots Keyfeatures in Brief System Requirements

Easy-to-use calculation system for laytime and demurrage / despatch-

calculation. Based on the statement of facts the program generates a

complete time sheet w ith auto-matic detection of day breaks, the time the

vessel comes on demurrage and the changes in calculation thereafter

Our user-friendly entry forms are optimized for "less typing" by simplif ied

date/time entries, auto text and short-cuts functions.

Have your laytime calculations and time sheets ready to be mailed w ithin

minutes instead of hours

New integration w ith the Outlook® email provides you w ith your usual

tools like address book, auto text, spell-checker and so on. (Other MAPI

compliant email systems like Window s mail®, Outlook Express®, Exchange®,

Lotus Notes® are supported as w ell). The new result report in PDF

format w ill be attached. This can include your company logo and header as

w ell. An individual cover message w ill be generated automatically based on

your settings.

Say goodbye to re-typing. Calculation inputs can be exchanged easily by the

integrated email function. Simply double-click the BVA attachment to open

the calculation. Modify the f igures and get a complete re-calculation w ith a

few keystrokes and clicks.

Statement of facts w ithout re-typing. Import your Statement of Facts w ith

our SoF Import module. Your port agent w ill input and email the SoF data by

using Statement of Facts Editor for Window s tm

The program supports all usual contract clauses for the laytime calculation

includ-ing: Reversible / Non reversible / Average / Customary Quick

Despatch (CQD) Working time saved / All time saved Once on demurrage,

alw ays on demurrage / Not alw ays on demurrage Mixed reversible / non

reversible in one calculation f ile.

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All usual laytime calculation terms already predefined: full time counting, half

time to count, time not to count, rain, shifting time not to count and a free

percentage value for partial counting in case of breakdow ns etc. Working

periods during w eekends and non-counting periods on demurrage also

supported.

All usual Shex/Fhex terms already predefined and user customizable. Non-

standard regulations can be specif ied by begin/end day of w eek and time.

Weekends w ill be inserted into the calculation automatically

Optional Pro Rata calculation module w ith unlimited cargo shares per

calculation. Generates complete time sheet and results for every cargo

share ow ner automatically

User definable templates for contracts, repeated businesses or individual

department requirements. Include your company or department header and

logo. Include typical contract options and frequently used remarks and

descriptions in a template and have them available at your f ingertips.Ready-

to-use templates for dry cargo and tanker business are already included

Automatic remark history relieves you from re-typing the same comments

over and over again w hen entering the statement of facts

Drag & drop support. Program starts and loads or imports a f ile or email

attachment automatically on double-click from email-system or Explorer

Built-in calculator and calendar

Avoid calculation errors w hich might easily be more expensive than the

program including the PC itself

Your laytime calculations are accepted more easily because of our ‘industry

standard’ format

The B&V Laytime Calculation softw are is yours for a one-off payment

– no annual licence fee or hidden extras

Laytime Calculation and Demurrage Calculation Softw are you can count on

Quick step to our 30-days free trial offer for the B&V Laytime Calculator

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