Calculation Method

In the generic version, the user can select the calculation method applicable. (Convention Requirements Method or OCIMF Guidelines Method).  Ribbon in Excel 2007 or later & from Menu Dialog Box in Excel 2003

In customised versions, as per purchasing shipping company's policy, we can block the selection to any one of the choices (Convention Requirements Method or OCIMF Guidelines Method) or leave selection of method enabled.

• If ‘Convention Requirements Method’ is selected, Computing periods begin at the end of each REST period of at least one hour (for REST Regime) or at the end of each WORK period (for WORK Regime)
• If 'OCIMF Guidelines Method' is selected, Computing is executed at each half-hour when the crew is at work.

The user may choose to force MLC 2006 regulations (check-marked).  In this case, STCW 2010 waivers will not be considered and violation count will increase.