) in many locations in SEAiq where you can access VoyageBank features. For instance, if you press the VoyageBank button on a route, that will present you with options to export, view, or comment on the route through VoyageBank. IMPORTANT: Use of VoyageBank features in SEAiq Pilot require both a SEAiq Enterprise subscription and a VoyageBank subscription. A SEAiq Enterprise subscription is not required for test/evaluation versions.
VoyageBank for SEAiq is a local knowledge database that:
The complete documentation for VoyageBank can be found on the VoyageBank Wiki.
Once you have enabled VoyageBank and validated your account, you will see VoyageBank logo () in many locations in SEAiq where you can access VoyageBank features. For instance, if you press the VoyageBank button on a route, that will present you with options to export, view, or comment on the route through VoyageBank.
Users can export any SEAiq vessel, route, or tool record via VoyageBank to other users within their pilot service with a single tap. Any such record that has been exported via VoyageBank will be automatically imported into colleague pilot's copies of SEAiq. Once received, individual pilots can choose to accept the received data files into their local SEAiq, or remove the imported data. Improvements made to a SEAiq vessel, route, or tool records can be repeatedly exported and auto-imported. Additions and corrections will be immediately available to the entire pilot service. An attempt is made to export data immediately, but if offline it will be queued for later export. This means a pilot can work on creating shared records when disconnected and SEAiq will export the data to colleagues via VoyageBank when an internet connection is next available.
The VoyageBank server looks after all security and transaction issues, and maintains a backup copy of all the shared data files. Individuals can login to their VoyageBank database through any web browser to force a manual import of any data files they may be missing. If connected to an internal booking system via a SEAiq extension, VoyageBank server can even push specific vessel, route, or tool records needed for a specific pilot on a specific day. This capability makes sharing of SEAiq data files extremely fast and convenient for end users. It means a group of pilots can all be working off the same vessel database, set of standard routes, or tools displayed on their charts - but without limiting an individual pilot's right to manage his own SEAiq records.
Every time a pilot boards a ship, knowledge is accumulated that might be of value to other pilots in the same port. VoyageBank allows pilots to select any ship (including Own-Ship) in the Navigate tab and quickly comment on anything of interest about the vessel. Comments can contain photos taken with the iPad, selected from the camera roll, or a snapshot of the SEAiq screen.
The comments and photos recorded by pilots are submitted to the VoyageBank server when an internet connection becomes available. These comments and photos are then available for other users within the same pilot service, creating a live database of vessel knowledge unique to each port. The system is ideal for sharing shiphandling observations, vessel particulars, bridge layouts, equipment status, ergonomics issues, ladder arrangements, BRM experiences, or interesting photos. When a comment is recorded on a vessel, the latest SEAiq vessel database file is also exported via VoyageBank so pilot setup dimensions and other SEAiq data fields are available to colleague pilots.
VoyageBank comments and photos can also be attached to any SEAiq route or tool record by selecting the route or tool in the Navigation tab with a double tap. Recording observations specific to the routes and tools used within a pilotage area is a great way to build a database of local knowledge; this live database can be referenced by a safety management system, or used as a local knowledge training resource. This capability is also useful for collecting pilot feedback or drawing attention to route amendments, local warnings, changes to navaids, hydrographic notes, harbour conditions, chart corrections, areas to be avoided, etc. Any SEAiq vessel, route, or tool that has comments or photos attached can be highlighted with a safety flag. VoyageBank also creates a downloadable PDF report for all records with comments and photos attached for offline use during ship research, planning, or MPX briefings.
SEAiq Pilot has a pilot logbook capability that records the vessel being piloted, position/course/speed, active route, surrounding traffic, a snapshot of the chart, and a text entry made by the pilot. It is a simple but powerful record keeping tool for pilots. The pilot logbook is normally kept private for each pilot within his local copy of SEAiq.
With VoyageBank for SEAiq, these logbook entries are automatically backed up on the server such that each pilot has a permanent and safe record of logbook entries made over time. This is a great way to capture job start/end times, snapshot events and decisions that occur during pilotage, and protect a pilot's interests during future damage claims. The entries are kept private at the server and there is no limit to the number of entries that can be stored. A pilot's entire logbook history is searchable and can be downloaded if needed in future.
A VoyageBank administrator user can upload commonly used forms, templates, and resources to the VoyageBank server for automatic import into SEAiq for all users within a pilot service. Changes made to a document can be made once, uploaded to the server, and will be automatically imported by SEAiq for the benefit of all users within the pilot service. These documents are stored in a special staging area within SEAiq, allowing pilots to use the SEAiq document browser to open, edit, and email back completed files. For example:
With a SEAiq Enterprise and VoyageBank subscription, the potential for streamlining of operational and administrative procedures via custom SEAiq extensions is unlimited.