1. How can I subscribe to a Forecast?
Reading Time: 2 minutesConfigure the weather update method and subscription If not yet done, you should now open the System Settings menu, the Weather Update tab will open, here you should choose a weather update method for the receipt of forecast data for use in SPOS, Folder will allow you to choose an import folder where forecast data
Read More2. How can I configure Weather Elements?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVideo Elements Explained (Click on the link below the image to watch the short How-to Video)
Read More4. How can I create, update and complete a voyage?
Reading Time: 5 minutesVoyage Planning The advantage of onboard weather data is that it can be used directly for voyage planning. SPOS has 2 screens to do this: INPUT of ship and waypoint data and ROUTING for calculation and evaluation and saving & updating your voyage plan. In the INPUT screen, you can create a new route or
Read More5. How can I import RouteGuard route files?
Reading Time: 2 minutesRouteGuard Import Method When you are also receiving our shore based routing service RouteGuard you can receive the issued RouteGuard advice for import and viewing in SPOS.RouteGuard files have the extension *.rga The RouteGuard import method can be set in the System Settings, tab Import/Export Settings. The RouteGuard files import method can be set either
Read More6. How can I use ice information in SPOS?
Reading Time: 2 minutesSPOS features improved ice information in 10 ice concentration levels and iceberg information. The information can be used to set restrictions on each level. Ice concentration Ice concentration is featured in SPOS in 10 different levels. Each level is displayed in a different color and can be set as Restriction in the Input screen. For
Read More7. How can I report a problem?
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you have a question or need to report an issue, please add the Problem Report. This way our support team can see the settings and work more efficiently towards resolving the issue. Default settings for how to send a Problem Report In the SPOS System Settings , click on the Import/Export Settings tab Under
Read More8. Where can I find the Entire SPOS User Manual?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere are two ways of finding the Entire SPOS User Guide Either of the following two options will open the SPOS User Guide .pdf From the Menu Bar, click on the Question Mark Icon Or, click the F1 key to open the information
Read MoreHow do I know if I have the latest version of SPOS?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs of the time of this post, the current SPOS version is 9.3.2. You can always check via: System settings – updates Tab – click ‘check & download’. This way the system will show if SPOS is up to date. SPOS has multiple checks “underwater” to check if users are on the latest version. Otherwise,
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