Port Entries

Port Entries

OpenPort Directory contains different entry types.

The entry type decides how the item is shown and how it relates to other entries.

You need Port Directory permissions to create or edit entries.

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Open Port Directory.

Click an entry in the Port Directory list toor viewon itsthe detailmap.

Country

Use Country for a country-level page.

A country entry is useful when you want one place for information that applies to the whole country.

For example:

• national arrival requirements
• country-wide restrictions
• common agency notes
• country contacts
• links to ports in that country

A country entry can group ports and areas by country.

Area

Use Area for a region, port area, river area, bay or operational zone.

An area is useful when several ports or anchorages share the same general information.

For example:

• approach notes for a region
• traffic separation information
• pilot boarding area notes
• common VTS information
• general restrictions for a bay or river

Ports and anchorages can be linked to an area.

Port

Details

Use Port for an actual port call location.

A port entry canshould show:contain the operational information needed when calling at that port.

For example:

• Port name
• Country
• Area
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• Positioncountry
• Berthsposition
• Facilitiesberths
• Portfacilities
• port pictures
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Use a port entry when the vessel can arrive, berth, load, discharge or Editclear formalities there.

Anchorage

Use Anchorage for an anchorage location.

An anchorage is separate from a Portport because it may have different procedures, positions and restrictions.

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• holding ground notes
• depth or editdraft limitations
• waiting area information
• VTS or port authority instructions
• tender or launch information

Use an anchorage entry when the vessel may wait, drift, anchor or receive instructions before entering port.

Choosing the right type

Choose the most specific type that matches the information.

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Type	Country,call information. Use Anchorage for anchoring or waiting locations. Editing an entry Open the entry and click Edit. You can update fields such as title, country, area, portLOCODE, orposition, anchorage.
Title	Name of Save the entry.
Country	Countrydone. for the entry.
Area	Parent area, if applicable.
LOCODE	UN/LOCODE or local port code.
Position	Coordinates for map display.
Berths	Berth details.
Facilities	Available port facilities.

Information Sections

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Port entries can includeUse information sections for operational notes and local details.notes.

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