Port Call Standard
Standard documentation
Documentation for this standard has moved to the DCSA Standards Public Reference.
All public standard documentation is now in one place, in a common shared structure, with improved traceability and a better experience for adopters.
About the Standard
The DCSA Port Call Standard, enables standardized digital collaboration for all stakeholders involved in a port call. Through a common API, it allows the exchange and negotiation of operational events for planning berthing, pilotage, towage, mooring, bunkering, and other services. The standard has been built upon Just- in-Time principle and applies the ERP-pattern (Estimated, Requested, and Planned times) together with Actuals. This consistent structure ensures that even as times are updated, all parties can share the same operational picture. Beyond timestamps, the standard also supports the exchange of moves forecasts, and the cancellation, decline, or omission of port calls, terminals calls, and services. By harmonizing port call communication, the DCSA Port Call Standard helps to reduce waiting times, strengthens predictability, and enables lowering fuel consumption and reduce unnecessary footprint emissionsPort Call Documentation
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Implementation Support
If you are interested to implement the Port Call standard and to know more how you can make a use of it in your systems, DCSA offers support materials and guidance. Connect with DCSA Standards team or DCSA Growth team (DCSA+).