MSC SM CY Amos User Guide

The Amos software is software is a core part of the vessels management

system and is supplied to all vessels for the following tasks.

1 Purchasing
2 Inventory -Stock control of spare parts and expendables
3 PMP -Scheduling and recording of planned maintenance.
4 Import and Export of data regarding all above tasks to and from
head office.

Installation Policy

On all vessels, Amos is to be installed in server mode on one PC under

the control of the Chief Engineer, all other PC’s including the
communication PC are to be networked to this as workstations.

• The guide contains practical step-by step instructions on most frequent various
activities in Amos M&P.

• They do not cover all aspects of Amos Business suite.

• For any specific matter please use Reference Manuals and User guide issued by
Spectec. This manual is included in Amos installation folder on notebook supplied to
your vessel.

• While using makers manuals please note that Amos could be used in many ways in
order to satisfy various customers. Therefore certain features and actions explained
in makers manuals aren’t used by our company.

• Therefore all practical steps must be agreed with and approved by office. If you can’t
find reply to your question in our guide – please contact office and we will always help
you.

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Contents:

1.Location of shortcuts and folders on Amos Notebook

2. Request for user access
3. Start and customization
4. Component /stock system.
AA.Components.
BB.Spare parts.
CC.Stores
DD.Services
EE.Removal of unused components
FF. Stock Control
GG. Correcting the stock items location
HH. Taking parts out of stock
5. Currency Rates
6. Working with Attachments
7. Locations
8. Addresses (Search for approved shipchandlers)
9. Purchase
AA. Direct Requisitioning.
BB. Using Wanted Feature
CC. Ordering of el.motors (new or rewinding)
DD. Order Progress supervision.
EE. Receiving of Purchase Order.
FF. Provision purchase
GG.How to Print/View/Correct requisition
10. Planned maintenance
AA.Work Done reporting.
BB.Viewing of Reported Work
CC.Next Month Jobs planning
DD.Updating the Run-time counters
EE.Changing options when reporting work
FF.How to change Status of Postponed/Completed job
11. Inventory
12. Amos Coding System
13. Company specific coding
AA.COMMS equipment:
BB.Nautical /Publications/ Signal
CC.Safety
DD.Coding of COMPANY supplied items
EE.Crane coding system
FF.Provision stock items
GG.Slopchest

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1.Location of shortcuts and folders on Amos Notebook.

a)All installation files,manuals and instructions are stored on Amos Notebook
in folder C:\ABS9.2.07, which means Amos Business Suite ver.9.2.07.
You should copy this folder to any other safe location (external HDD,flash drive or
DVD) for restoring of system after crash.
b)On desktop you have stahdard shortcuts:
-AMOS Business Suite 9.2.00 – for starting of Amos.
-Amos Manuals – shortcut to Amos Manuals
-Received from Office – folder where you should paste replication files received
from office;
-Send To office – folder where system copies Replication files extracted for sending
to office;
c)Start Menu
Under Start Menu you have 2 shotcuts;
Amos Replication – Amos replication program
used for exchange of data with office and
Amos Surveillance –program which allows you
to see what was send or received in replication
files

2. Request for user access

Amos could be used ONLY with personal Access/Login only for historical tracing of actions
by Each user.Passing user access to anyone else should be avoided.In order to provide access
for newcoming crew members or amend level of access to existing members Master should
send to office request according to following example:
Name : Ivan Ivanov
Rank : 2E
Login : is provided by office
Password: 420233
Access: Senior

Login is usually created by combining first 3 letters from name with first 3 letters of
surname. For PW you may use any combination with min length 3 symbols.
For access you have to select access level from 2 options available:
Senior and Junior. These groups differ by access to requisitioning.
Junior can’t create or work with requisitions as compared to Senior.Both have access to PMP.
After your request to office access if applied to your database with next replication file.

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3. Start and Customization

In order to start application double-click on Amos Icon

And You will see start screen similar to one below.

Enter your personal login/PW and you will see screen similar to one below

In order to customize menu and facilitate handling select Tools-Options, select Task
bar and press Ok

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You will see additional toolbar with convenient Icons

By clicking on icons you can access following :

Components –vessels equipment
Stock Items – spare parts and expendables
Purchase Forms –creation of requisitions and rreceiving of Purchase Orders
Addresses – list of makers,suppliers,agents,etc
Same could be done via Menu.

4. Component /stock system.

AA.Components.
All vessels’ equipment is registered in database as components which are numbered
according to SFI numbering system, which uses 3.2.2 mask:
:
AAA.BB.CC, for example 722.47.01,
Where:
AAA - first 3 digits is code of vessel system
In above example: 722. SEA WATER COOLING SYSTEMS
BB – second group of 2 digits is code of equipment type (47. PUMPS)
CC – third group of 2 digits is sequence No. (01 – Main SW cooling pump No.1)
SFI system covers all possible types of ships and equipment. These codes will help you to locate
components and provide correct code for new ones. However should you have any problem with
choosing correct Nr. for any new component - ask office.
See detailed description and list of SFI codes below in this guide: sections
12. Amos Coding System
13. Company specific coding
Your existing database has list of basic components, which should be corrected according to
tech data of your particular equipment
In order to locate required component press component icon

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You will see component filter.

To view complete list –press Ok

In order to locate specific component –you may search by name or number:
In order to locate all pumps type %pump% in name field and press Ok – you will see all
components with PUMP in name

In order to locate pump by code No. type %%%.47 in number field, where 47 is code for
pump.

In order to see all equipment listed for Sea Water Cooling System type 722 in number field,
where 722 is code of SW Cooling System

You may combine search using various fields together.

After pressing Ok –place cursor on required component, e.g. 722.47.01

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Type correct data of your equipment in relevant fields.

In order to select maker –press lookup button opposite Maker field.
Press Ok in Address filter menu and select maker from list.

In order to simplify search you may use Filter, for example if your pump maker is Hamworthy
– type ham in field name and press Ok.

You will see list of all addresses beginning from ham. Select suitable, eg HAMWORTHY KSE
PUMP SYSTEMS AS and press Ok
Note:
In order to check Maker’s data –press Details
Address register contains not only makers but ALL
addresses used by system: employees, ship
owning companies, suppliers (vendors),
classification societies, agents etc, etc
* If required maker is absent –send detailed info in
office, it will be entered in Address register for
further use.
When submitting Requisition -you may enter new
maker details in Details Tab of Order Form.

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Entering information in Vendor field isn’t required will be done in office.

Press Tab Details and correct/add information in this field.

Save Component by pressing Ctrl +S or Save button

If component is absent – you should create it .Prior to creation advise office. Probably
component exists and you just overlooked it.
For creation of new component:
1. Click on Components icon and then Ok in filter in order to see all components
1. In Components menu click New Button

Fill all fields in component General screen as explained above

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BB.Stock Items(Spare parts).

Prior to creation of spare parts for specific equipment (component) you must ensure
that such component exists with correct technical data (maker,
type, serial No.,
If it is absent – create component as explained above (Should you have any problems
with numbering – ask office.)
In order to add spare parts to component press Tab Parts and button New

In our example we selected component 722.47.01 - MAIN SW COOLING PUMP.

The first spare part for this component will be 722.47.01.001 which you should type
in Item No field .

*Spare part No consists from Component No with adding of 3 additional digits from 001 till
999.Do not use 000 for spare part No.
Press Lookup button
Press Ok in dialog window.

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Fill fields highlighted with yellow in screen below:

Enter correct Makers part No/spare part code in field Maker’s ref.Mark Item as Stocked
Do not forget to select from pull down lists Measurement unit, Default location and Stock
class. No other corrections are required at the moment.

Save record and repeat the same procedure i n order to add another spare part.

CC.Stores(ISSA,IMPA items)
Many vessels have complete set of ISSA and IMPA items in database coded as follows
1.Components
All ISSA and IMPA components NN start from 0 , for example 011.10.00,
Where 11 – stands for IMPA group 11

2. ISSA and IMPA items are linked to relevant components

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3.Each ISSA and IMPA item has the following information in data fields( see screenshot below:
a) IMPA or ISSA code is entered in field Drawing
b) It is linked to location ISSA or IMPA correspondingly and Stock Class General Stores
c)IMPORTANT ! It is not Marked as Stocked item in order not to flood list.You should mark item as
Stocked once ordered.

While searching for ISSA or IMPA stock item you should fill filter similar to example below:
For stock Status select All and type IMPA or ISSA surrounded with %% in field Drawing

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DD.Services
When creating services – create item with No.999 for relevant component.
If for example you need to arrange service for ME turbocharger – create spare part
601.17.01.999, where 601.17.01 is code for – ME TCH No.1.
You may use this stock Item each time the service is required.
If you need similar service –Repair or Rewinding – use Stock Item NN 998 and 997

EE.Removal of unused components

If any of components should be removed because it doesn’t belong to your vessel you should
change its status to Scrapped instead of actual deletion.
Proper procedure:–highlight unwanted component, select Options – Change Status.

Change Component Status, select Scrapped in field New Status and press Ok.

Converted component will disappear from list, BUT it will be possible to reuse it again if any
new Component should be added.

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FF. Stock Control

1. Select Stock –Control.

2. In next screen press Ok (Do not mark check box <Include Sub-Locations>

3. You will see list of all existing stock items grouped by locations.

Print this list and distribute it to responsible persons asking them to check and write on the list actual
quantity and actual location for each item and to mark items which do not belong to your vessel and
won’t ever be used.
As soon as spares will be checked and recorded repeat above procedure again (Select Stock –Control)
and type correct quantities in the column Actual.
After all quantities will be corrected – delete non –existing stock items as explained below.
CC. Deleting of stock items
Highlight stock item which should be deleted and press Delete Button

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Confirm deletion by pressing Yes and press Save button. Repeat procedure for another stock item.
! You should press Save button after each deletion.

Deleting of any item purchased or used previously is impossible . You will receive error message if
you try to delete such item.

After you removed non-existing ones – correct location of existing items as explained below.

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GG. Correcting the stock items location

Highlight stock item press Add (location) button. Select correct location in list and press Ok

Type correct quantity for new location, type 0 quantity for old location as in example below and press
Save button

Highlight old location and press Remove Button.

! Note: you cannot remove location if quantity is not 0.
Repeat the same procedure for another stock item.
After inventory will be corrected as per above you should remove used parts out of stock as explained
below

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HH. Taking parts out of stock

Highlight Stock Item and select Options-In/out of stock.

In the next screen type number of removed items in field Quantity and press Ok.
You may change day of transaction, select another type of transaction (more appropriate).

Repeat above procedure for another part if required.

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5. Currency Rates
Under normal circumstances you do not convert currencies in Amos M&P:
If you purchased for cash - enter prices converted in USD according to rates used for
exchange during purchase.
If payment is done via invoice - enter all prices as stated in invoice currency.
If however you need our official currency rates select File-Open Register- Currency rates.
You will see list of all currency rates valid now
Column <Valid from> indicates when rate was updated

Our Accounts dep-t regularly (weekly) updates currency rates register in Amos M&P and
conversion is done automatically.

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6. Working with Attachments

You can attach any file to any component, RL, spare part which has tab Attachments,
similar to one indicated below .File should be dragged and dropped directly on attachment
tab. Open Attachments Tab in Amos and open folder where file is stored as on example
below. Click on file, drag it to Attachments tab keeping mouse button pressed and release
button
while
in
Attach
ments
tab

Attachment will appear on screen as below with code DROP (because it was dragged and
dropped) and original filename.

Save record and add another attachment if required. Do not use NEW button
In order to see attachment –press View.
Please use suitable names for attached files, i.e. instead of meaningless IMG_2687.jpg use
descriptive name – e.g. mech_seal.jpg
During above procedure attachments are automatically stored in database and copied to
folder C:\A4W\Graphics on the PC where file was attached.

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7. Locations
Locations are used to identify place where spares are stored, e.g. Paint Room .You may also
use them to allocate spares to responsible person, e.g. Bosun,2E ,etc.They must be attached
to each stock item in order to enable requisitioning and inventory. In order to see locations
select File –Open Register –Locations as below

You will see list of existing locations.

In order to add location – click New and fill fields below .

If location is Common, eg DECK

which includes sub locations(Paint Store) –mark check box opposite Root location.
You may have root locations sorted by responsible person, e.g. 2E or by department, e.g.
Deck.
Within each ROOT location you may have actual store rooms, e.g. Pain Store within Deck

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8. Addresses
Registers Addresses stores information about all address related items (suppliers,
classification societies, forwarders, agents, etc.
This information is continuously updated in office.
You can search Amos Database for necessary contact information of shipchandler, agent ,
supplier,etc.
In order to find required address – press Address Icon:

In field name type part of name surrounded by %, in field Country type name of country and
press Ok
If you type name of country only
– search gives you list of all suppliers located in subject country.
If you type only name without country
– search gives you list of all companies with similar name located globally

If you are looking for Approved Shipchandler -

In filter window click on Product Type, select <* Approved Chandler>
from dropdown list as below and press Ok. You will see list of all approved shipchandlers. In order to
find approved shipchandler in your area – sort list by Country and Port or enter country in Country
field of filter. If you can’t find shipchandler for your port of call - try shipchandler located in another
port for the same country. For example, Approved shipchandler in Australia <SEALANES> is listed
with address in Fremantle, but you may use him also for Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

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9. Purchase
AA. Direct Requisitioning.
BB. Using Wanted Feature
CC. Ordering of el.motors (new or rewinding)
DD. Order Progress supervision.
EE. Receiving of Purchase Order.
FF. Provision purchase
GG.How to Print/View/Correct requisition

Note: further in instruction we shall use following abbreviations:

R/L – requisition (requisition list)
PO – purchase order
A4W – Amos Business Suite (Amos For Windows)
Requisitions are divided in following categories:
a) Spare parts
b) Stores
c) Services

Prior to requisitioning ensure following:

a) Required items (spares, stores or services) exist in database
b) Spares and service are linked to correct component
c) Component has correct information (type, model, serial No.

You can create requisitions using one of following procedures:

AA.Direct Requisitioning.
Procedure as follows:
Select Purchase – Forms or Press Purchase Forms icon.

Press Ok in Filter screen as below

You will see list similar to one below.

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In order to create new R/L press New icon, or select Edit-New Record

Do not change anything in below screen(Ensure that Manual and Requisition are selected)
and press Ok.
You should NEVER use Automatic method.!

You will see New R/L screen with Number generated automatically according to following
number mask: XXX-NNNNNAA where XXX - is 3 digit code of vessel; NNNNN – sequence
No, AA – suffix which indicates if form was split or created in office.

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For example: 202-00001 – R/L No.1 created on vessel 202(Rosa M)

202-00001A –same R/l split after creation (Split is R/l created with items
moved from original R/L).
202-90001-O - R/L No.1 created in office for vessel 202(Rosa M)
All R/ls created in office start from 90000 and have suffix O (office)

Fill following mandatory fields:

1. Title - description of R/L
2. Budget Code – press lookup button and select suitable Budget Code from list.
3. Priority - press lookup button and select
suitable Priority from list.
Save record by pressing Ctrl+ S or Save
button
Fields highlighted with yellow on screenshot
above are mandatory. If you are trying to
save order form with one of mandatory fields
empty - subject field is BLINKING and relevant
message pops up on screen:

If you do not enter mandatory value - system changes status of created Requisition to
Cancelled and it will disappear from screen
Paste additional information in Details of Order Form as in example below.

After you Order Form was completed – add requested items, which are called as Line Items.

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Without Line Items order is invalid and can’t be processed

Line Items.
Note:
two persons at the same time should not work with the same R/l, otherwise
it could cause duplication of order lines.
Double -click on Order in list or select Options-Line Items
In Line Items menu press New Button or Ctrl+ N.

You will see No.1 in item field

For each requested item you should enter Part No and Component No.
Type quantity of items required in field Requested and save record.
Fields highlighted with yellow are MANDATORY and MUST be filled
Fields selected with RED rectangulars are forbidden to modify
After saving the record all information will be copied from Stock Item into Line item.
Note:
Any corrections done to Stock item after it was inserted in requisition won’t be applied to Line
item therefore all corrections should be done in advance
In order to add another item press New and repeat procedure.
While adding another item you may select any available Part No. but Component No. must be
the same for each Item.
In order to add Component No. to all items tag all items , select Options –Set Component or
and either type Component No. or select it from list.

After adding all items close line items menu.

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Any additional sketch, drawing or photo could be added to Attachment Tab of order form.

.
Do not use Details Tab of Line items and Avoid adding attachments to Line item

In order to check whether R/l was created properly you should Print it either to
file or to hardcopy because ONLY printout shows all information collected
from database as it will be send to supplier.
Tag R/l selected for printing, press Print button, press Print Preview or Ok in dialog window

R/l created as per above has status Active and it will be included in next replication file send
to office.
In order to protect R/ls received in office it will be locked after creation of replication file
and you won’t be able to work with it.
In order to continue to work with R/l on vessel without sending to office you should
change it status to Parked which is done as follows:
Put cursor on relevant order, select Options – Convert, click on Parked as below and press
Ok.

After parked R/l (s) will be ready for sending – repeat above actions, click on Active and
press Ok.You R/l become active and office will get it with next replication.

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BB.Ordering of Spares for ship’s equipment using WANTED feature

This method is more convenient than direct requisitioning.
Select Stock – Wanted.

In filter window mark Component, type Component No which you need spares for and press
Ok. (If you leave this filed empty – you will see all stock items which take some time.)

You will see list of spare parts linked to selected component similar to one below.

Scroll the list and type required quantity in column Wanted (see example above).
Now you have following possibilities:
1) If your list is not completed and you have to interrupt current activity or you plan to add
some items in future – close this window and save changes.
When you enter Wanted list next time – quantities marked by you will be preserved and you
can make any additions/corrections required.

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In such way you may use Wanted list for preparations of future Requisitions and
recording of your needs for spares and for expendables.
2) If you completed list and wish to create requisition – tag required items and

Select Options –Generate Forms

Ensure that next screen looks as below and press Ok

You will see new R/L which contains all selected items with automatically inserted component
information

Automatically created requisition should be corrected as follows:

a) Budget Code and Priority fields are empty and you should fill them as required.
b) Title < Automatically Created Form> MUST be replaced with more appropriate

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c) In field Vendor System automatically inserts last supplier of subject spares, copied
from field Preferred Vendor of Stock Item
d) You should add information in Details Tab if required.
e) If you selected in Wanted list item with wanted quantity O – this item won’t be
included in R/L.
DO NOT USE OPTIONS –CALCULATE WANTED QUANTITIES

Print newly created requisitions, ensure that no any corrections are required, create export file
using Data Replication and send it to office.

CC. Ordering of el.motors (new or rewinding)

Whenever you need supply or rewinding of el.motors please use following procedure:
1. Create stock item for El.motor complete or for Rewinding of el motor.
For example: 723.81.01.001 – El.motor, HT pump complete... ……
723.81.01.999 – Rewinding of el.motor
2. Create R/L for supply or rewinding of el motor as per usual procedure.
In all cases when you are ordering rewinding you should supply full details of electrical motor
because in some cases new motor is cheaper than rewinding.
In order to add el.motor details - fill and attach special el.motor ordering Template to Order
form.

DD.Order Progress supervision.

As mentioned above in order to send requisition to office you should create and send to office
Replication file. When replication file will be created – requisition created by you will be locked
and further changes will be allowed to make in office only.
Your original requisition is passing the following stages in office:
1. Requsition Active (RA) – requisition received from vessel in office but not processed yet
2. Query Active (QA) – requisition approved by superintendent, converted to Query and send
to selected suppliers for quotation
3. Purchase Order Active –query approved by superintendent, converted to Purchase Order
and send to supplier
All changes are transferred to vessel with daily office export files which allow you to supervise
status of your requisitions and raise alert if some important requests aren’t taken care of.
You can see status of your R/Ls delivery location, approved and ordered dates as below

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Approval progress can be seen on Additional Info tab

More detailed information is written in Audit Trail Tab

If you noted absence of any progress for some R/ls, e.g. status wasn’t converted to
query or order for some time (depending on urgency) – raise alert and advise office.

EE.Receiving of Purchase Order.

Receiving of Purchase Order is final stage of requisitioning done by crew after physical
receiving of goods onboard
Prior to procedure ensure that received order has status Purchase Order Active.
If status is different from PO active – it means that you haven’t received the most
recent update from office.
In such case –check whether you had any errors with replication and request update
from office.
Procedure differs for tagged and untagged orders.

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a). If some orders were received completely

1. Tag completely received orders and press F8 or select Options-Receive tagged

You will see screen similar to one below:

Field Receipt date – enter date when order was actually received
If you mark Check box <Print spare part labels> -for each spare part received system will
print separate label, which requires a lot of expensive A4 paper with sticky labels
DO NOT mark Check box <File completed orders>!

After pressing Ok –all orders will be marked as received and all received parts will be added
in assigned locations.
b) If some orders were received with remarks (incompletely, of poor quality, etc)
Highlight but DO NOT tag this order and press F8
Now screen will be different:

If check box <Receiving the complete P.O> is marked – after pressing Ok you will see all
line items filled with ordered quantity, which you should correct as required.
If check box <Receiving the complete P.O> is NOT marked – after pressing Ok –you will
see all line items filled with 0 quantities, which you should correct accordingly.
Do not enter Budget code in this field.
After pressing Ok –you enter list of all line items where and will be able to enter actual
number of items received.

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If you wish to create claim for any supplied item- select Options –Quality Check

Press New, insert correct date in Items Received field, select suitable quality code from pull-
down menu and add any comments if required.

Claims date will appear in window when claim will be actually printed

2.

You may add any number of claims

After checking of received quantities – close line items menu and save records
DO NOT FILE ORDER WHEN ASKED!

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Receive procedure in short:

If orders were received completely- tag them and press F8.It applied to single order as well.
If order was received incompletely or with remarks –highlight order without tagging and keep
check box <Receiving the complete P.O> marked
In order to see/ sort partly and completely received orders:
-select required Receipt condition in filter as below and press Ok.

Errors encountered during Receive procedure

1. Error description:
Receive isn’t activated in menu
Reason: order has status different from Purchase Order Active
Corrective action: Check whether you had no problems with
import of office replication file. Ask office for assistance

2. Error description:
During receiving of order you obtained message similar to one below:

Reason: Default location was not assigned to received stock items.

Corrective action:
1. Double –click on Order Form – you will see order lines.
Double-click on Order Line – you will see stock item dialog window as below.

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2. Press Add and default location (if you have only one location) will appear for this item with
quantity 0.

Save record and repeat same procedure for the next stock item.

3. Repeat for all other order lines and orders.

After you assigned location to each ordered item proceed with receiving of Orders.
Partly Received Orders.
If some items are missing or returned to supplier due to incorrect type/poor quality
you should proceed in Amos M&P as follows:
When registering order as Received – do not tag it – just highlight as below

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If you tag order - system will automatically mark all items as fully received.
1. If you DO NOT expect to receive remainder in future and wish to close Order:

When registering received quantity – enter balance in the field Cancelled

In example above – vessel ordered 100 ltrs of item 2 , but actually received 80 ltrs and do not
expect to receive remainder from same supplier, therefore balance(outstanding amount) 100-
80=20 must be entered in field Cancelled.
After entering balance in field Cancelled quantity On Order equals Received and order is
considered as COMPLETED which allows Office to register invoice and pay it.

2. If you expect to receive remainder in future

Do not enter anything in Cancelled field as explained above.
In such case Order will be locked from filing until you will receive remainder.

DO NOT FILE ORDER WHEN ASKED – it will be done in office!

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FF. Provision purchase

1. Creation of Provision store location(s)
If you already have provision store location in your database –creation of new location is not
required.
You need this step for inventory purposes
Select: File –Open Register –Locations as below

Click New and add Provisions Stores location as above marking it as root
2. Creation of Provision stock items
Standard Codes for Provision as follows:
Component 099.10.01 Provision
Stock Item 099.10.01.001.
See screenshots below.
Check your database- if these items are absent – add them as shown in screenshots below.

When creating Stock item you MUST insert fields highlighted with yellow as on example below

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When above component and stock item will be ready – Create R/l for Provision Supply -1 set
, record new R/L No. and send list of required Provision in any format to approved
shipchandlers indicating R/l reference.Once offers will be received -follow standard
purchase procedure

GG.How to Print/Preview requisition

1. Tag selected R/L

Select File –Print and press Print Preview.

Click on Preview Icon in order to expand.

Notes:
1. When you tag a few R/ls for print preview – you will see relevant number of icons
2. In order to collapse expanded print preview of any icon – click on expanded image
3. Do not tag large number of R/ls - system could become very slow.

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10. Planned maintenance

AA.Work Done reporting.

Whenever any job (repair, overhaul, adjustment) is done onboard it should be reported in Amos M&P.
Reporting could be done either from Component menu or from WorkOrder menu.
Reporting from component menu is convenient for unplanned jobs or for jobs done for specific
component on day of reporting.
Reporting from Work Order menu is convenient for reporting of Jobs done according to List of
Planned Work Orders printed previously.
Please find detailed description of both procedures below.
Reporting from Component menu.

1. Locate in Amos M&P component for which job should be reported.

(If such component is absent – create it using Amos Coding system.
Contact office if assistance is required with above.)
Right click on component and select Report Work as below

2. In list below you can see all due Work Orders generated for this component according to
Maintenance schedule and one line for unplanned maintenance.
Select in the list Description suitable for job which you are going to report or Unplanned maintenance
if job is not covered by Work Orders and click next.
Do not report Job as Unplanned maintenance if you have the same job in the list, otherwise the
duplicating jobs will be coming up.

3. In the next screen fill fields as follows:

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Date Done – actual date when job was done. System automatically inserts in this window current date,
which you should amend as required.
DOES NOT CHANGE SYSTEM DATE OF COMPUTER IN ORDER TO SAVE TIME ON
ENTERING OF DATE FOR JOBS DONE IN PAST.
Total duration: - total time used for reported job
Down Time: if available (time when component was off .For example for ME stopped for repair down
time includes cooling down time, repair time, preheating time)
Misc Expenses – not to be used at the moment.
Do not use fields Maint.Type, MaintCause and Maint.Class
You have 3 reporting options:
History
Stock Used
Resources Used
If box opposite any of above options is checked –reporting of this option is mandatory and you
couldn’t close Work Order unless information is added

Ensure that Mark Work Order as Completed is Marked as above.

Counter Value – enter Total run-time when job was done in order to ensure correct planning
Counter line appears only if you report run-time based job.
Simple reporting:
If you need just register the job done without reporting of history, parts used or persons involved –
uncheck all reporting options ,enter Date Done, total Duration ,total runtime for run-time based jobs,
close window and save results.
The job will be marked as completed
If however you need to add results of measurements or important observations –these should be entered
in history.

Reporting of history

Ensure that option History is marked, Press tab History, type your remarks, observations and
measurements if any.

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If you done ordinary routine job, no measurements were taken and nothing special was noted
recording of History is not required (Do not type sentences “Job was done” if you have nothing else to
say)
Do not type Job description in History, because maintenance log is confirmation of job done as
required by description.
If you used some spares or expendables for reported job these should be reported as follows:
Reporting of Stock used.
Ensure that option Stock Used is marked and press tab Stock Used. Press New. In field Item No. type
Amos No. of stock item used (or press filter button and select from list) and in field Quantity –

quantity of

items used. Add other items as required.

Reporting of spare parts usage via Work Orders is preferable to standard inventory check
because it indicates when, where and why spares were used.
If during saving you will receive error message similar to one below.

– it means that one of Reporting options listed below is marked but not filled. In such case you should
unmark the option and try to save again.

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Repeat the same procedure for another component as required.

Reporting from Work Order menu

Select Maintenance –Work orders

In Work Order filter window type WO number from plan printed previously and press Ok or
Press Ok to see all Work orders.
You may restrict range of Work orders in list Mark check-boxes Due, Overdue and indicate data range
of in fields Due Before as indicated below.

Highlight Work Order in list, select Options –Report Work and proceed as explained above.

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BB.Viewing of Reported Work

Work reports logged as per above is recorded as follows:
-History in History records
-Maintenance statistics (date, duration, user) – in Maintenance logs
-Spares used – in Stock Transactions
1. Viewing History
Locate component and click on tab History

Press View. You will see list of histories recorded for this particular component listed by date they
were reported.

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Select suitable one and double-click.

If you wish to see all histories recorded for all components – select Maintenance- History, modify
filter if required, press Ok and sort records as required.

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2. Viewing Maintenance Logs

Click on Component Tab Maint Log

Press View.

You will see list of maintenance records for this particular component listed by date they were
reported.
Highlight suitable one and you will see maintenance details of reported job.
In order to see all Maintenance logs select from Main Menu Maintenance-Logs.

3. View Stock used with reported job

Highlighting maintenance log, select Options –Stock Used

If any stores /spares were used with above job – you will see screen similar to one below

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If you need to check all stock transactions from Main Menu select Stock –Transactions.

Fill fields in filter screen below as required and press Enter.

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CC.Next Month Jobs Planning

Note: Before planning jobs for the next month it is necessary to insert values into the Update Counters
window (Maintenance – Counters – Update).
1. Go to Maintenance and choose Work Orders.
2. Don’t add any data in Filter dialog box, simply press Ok button.
3. A list of all vessels’ Work Orders will appear.
4. Press Print button
5. In the Print Work Order dialog box select following:
Output Format: Compact List
Planning: select Overdue check box and
enter dates for the next months in the Due Between fields (for example 1-Feb-09 –28-Feb-09)
6. Press the Ok button.

Note: If the Overdue check box will be unmarked then all overdue work orders will not be included
in the list of Works planned.

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DD.Updating the Run-time counters

Select from main menu: Maintenance - Counters-Update,

Press Ok in filter menu as below:

Press Ok and you will see complete list of all equipment with runtime counters.

Print list, take it with you and record values from existing runtime counters at midnight on end
of current month
When list will be ready repeat above steps, highlight required component and select Options
from menu:
You will see the following choice:
Set Current Value (used for entering the total runtime)
Add to Current Value (used for add runtime for month or since
previous update)
You can access above options also by right-clicking on component.

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Select Set Current Value, enter recorded figure in New

Value field and correct Date Read correspondingly.
After completion of all records - exit from Run Time update
menu and save records

EE.Changing options when reporting work

When you are reporting work – History is selected by default but Stock used and
Resources used are not selected.
It means that system won’t allow you to save record without reporting of History.
If history reporting is not required – remove tick from check box.
If however you need to use any reporting option – tick check box opposite. For
example for reporting of spares used tick Stock Used checkbox.

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FF.How to change Status of Postponed/Completed job

1. Select select completed/postponed WO
2. Press arrow button in <Status> drop down list and select <Planned>.
3. Uncheck <Filed> check box if marked

4. Press <Save> button or <CTRL+S> to save above changes

5. Right click mouse and select <Issue...>

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6. Press Ok in screen below and selected WO(s) will be send to printer.

After WOs will be printed their status will be changed from Planned to Issued and you can
report them now.
Please note following:
1. Do not use Print Preview. WO must be printed actually
2. In order to save paper – press Printer Setup and select Microsoft Office Document Image
Writer or Adobe PDF.
In such case printing will be done to file.
3. You can do above actions to number of WOs by tagging them.
4. Same procedure could be used to change status to Issued for Completed jobs and Filed
WOs as well if you reported them by mistake and need to correct by reporting them properly
in future.

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11. INVENTORY
Select Stock – Control and press Ok in filter below.

You will see list sorted by locations as on example below

Make note of locations with listed spares (marked with red boxes above)
Exit from above screen and select Stock – Control again
While in filter -click on button opposite name, select first Location with spares, i.e. Bridge as on
example below and press OK

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Press Ok again

You will see list of spares for selected Location BRIDGE only as below:

Now you may print it and distribute to users

Repeat the same procedure for another location and so on.
You may also send this printout to file.
Procedure as follows:
1. Select Default Printer in Windows. From Windows – Start- Printers and Faxes

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Right –click on Microsoft Office Document Image Writer and select <Set as Default Printer> as below.

From now you will print to file.

You can also select Adobe PDF is you have full Acrobat installed on PC.
In order to print on paper – restore previous default printer.

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12. AMOS CODING SYSTEM

It's based on 3.2.2 numbering; i.e number consists from 3 groups of digits
- XXX.XX.XX, where
-first 3 digits specify which system the component belongs to
, i.e. 803. - is Bilge System;
-second group of 2 digits represents component type, i.e 803.47. - is bilge
pump
-the last 2 digits represent sequence No., i.e. 803.47.02 - is bilge pump No.2.

MAIN CODES:
1. Ship General
Details and costs which can not be charged to any specific function onboard, e.g.
general arrangement, quality assurance, launching, drydocking, guarantee work.

2. Hull
Hull, superstructure and material protection of the vessel.

3. Equipment for Cargo

Cargo equipment and machinery including systems for vessel`s cargo,
loading/discharging systems, cargo winches and hatches.

4. Navigation & Deck equipment

Navigational equipment, manoeuvring machinery, anchoring equipment,
communication equipment.

5. Equipment for Crew and Passengers

Equipment, machinery, systems etc. serving crew and passengers, e.g. lifesaving
equipment, furniture, catering equipment, sanitary systems.
6. Machinery Main Components
Primary components in the engine room, e.g. main and auxiliary engines, propeller
plant, boilers, and generators.

7. Systems for Machinery Main Components

Systems serving machinery main components, e.g. fuel and lubrication oil systems,
starting air system, exhaust systems, automation systems.
8. Ship Common Systems
Central ship systems; e.g. ballast and bilge systems, fire fighting, electrical and
automation systems.

9: Special Equipment

MAIN CODE 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
CODE 10 ISSA , IMPA items and provision

CODE 10 - GENERAL INFORMATION

This codes are used for End Of Month reporting

MAIN CODE 2 – HULL

CODE 20. HULL MATERIALS, GENERAL HULL WORK

These Codes are removed being related to vessel construction and not used practically.

MAIN CODE 3 - HULL AND CARGO

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CODE 30 - HATCHES AND PORTS

SUBCODES:
301: CARGO HATCH COVERS WITH EQUIPMENT
303: CARGO TANK HATCHES
304: SMALLER HATCHES, GRAIN HATCHES, MANHOLE COVERS
305: B0W PORTS
306: STERN PORTS
307: SIDE PORTS
308: CARGO DOORS IN BULKHEADS
309: COMMON HYDRAUL, OIL SYSTEM FOR HATCHES, PORTS, ETC.

CODE 31 - EQUIPMENT FOR CARGO IN HOLDS AND ON DECK

SUBCODES:

311: LOOSE DECKS AND PLATFORMS FOR CARGO, RAMPS

312: LOOSE TANKS FOR CARGO
313: LOOSE BULKHEADS FOR CARGO, GRAIN FEEDERS ETC.
314: HOLD BATTENS AND CEILING/GRATING
315: DECK AND HOLD CARGO PILLARS, BINS, SHELVES CASES ETC.
316: PROTECTION PLATES, COVERS, HATCH TENTS AND TARPAULINS
317: CONTAINERS, PALLETS. ETC.

CODE 32 - SPECIAL CARGO HANDLING EQUIPMENT

SUBCODES:
321: CARGO LIFTS 322: ROLLER WAYS, ROLLER CONVEYORS, TURNTABLES
323: TRAVELLING CRANES IN CARGO HOLDS
324: BULLDOZERS, MECHANICAL SHOVELS, TROLLEYS, TRUCKS, ETC.
325: SCREW TRANSPORTERS, CONVEYOR BELTS
326: PNEUMATIC PLANT FOR BULK CARGO HANDLING
327: GRABBING AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT FOR CRANES AND MAST/BOOMS
FOR CARGO.

CODE 33 - DECK CRANES WITH RIGGING ETC, FOR CARGO

SUBCODES:
331: ROTATING CRANES WITH CRANE PILLARS ETC.
332: ROTATING, TRAVELLING CRANES WITH RAILS ETC.
333: TRAVELLING, TRAVERSE CRANES WITH RAILS
334: OTHER CRANES WITH EQUIPMENT FOR CARGO

CODE 34 - CASTS, POSTS WITH DERRICK BOOMS, RIGGING AND WINCHES,

FOR A CARGO, DECK HOUSES

SUBCODES:
341: MASTS AND POSTS/DERRICK BOOMS
347: COMMON PLANTS FOR CARGO WINCHES
349: DECK HOUSES

CODE 35 - LOADING AND DISCHARGING SYSTEMS FOR LIQUID CARGO

SUBCODES:

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351: LOADING AND DISCHARGING PUMPS

352: LOADING AND DISCHARGING SYSTEMS ON DECK
353: LOADING AND DISCHARGING SYSTEMS IN PUMP ROOMS
354: LOADING AND DISCHARGING SYSTEMS IN CARGO TANKS
355: LOADING AND DISCHARGING SYSTEMS FOR LPG, LNG, ETC
356: SEPARATE STRIPPING SYSTEMS

CODE 36 - FREEZING, REFRIGERATING AND HEATING SYSTEMS FOR CARGO

SUBCODES:
361: INSULATION AND SHEATING OF CARGO HOLDS AND TANKS
362: FREEZING AND REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS FOR DRY CARGO
363: DIRECT COOLING SYSTEMS FOR LIQUID CARGO
364: CASCADE COOLING SYSTEMS FOR LIQUID CARGO
365: INDIRECT COOLING/HEATING SYSTEMS FOR CARGO (CARGO OIL
HEATING ETC.)
CODE 37 - GAS/VENTILATION SYSTEMS FOR CARGO HOLDS/TANKS

SUBCODES:
371: VENTILATION SYSTEMS FOR REFRIGERATED CARGO HOLDS
372: CLOSED CYCLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS FOR CARGO
HOLDS
373: OPEN VENTILATION SYSTEMS FOR CARGO HOLDS
374: VENTILATION/GAS FREEING SYSTEMS FOR TANKS, WIND SAILS
WITH EQUIPMENT
375: BLOW-OFF FROM SAFETY VALVES (FROM PRESSURE/VACUUM
VALVES AND SIMILAR)
376: INERT GAS SYSTEMS WITH CONDITIONING PLANT
377: FUEL GAS SYSTEM WITH CONDITIONING PLANT

CODE 38 - AUXILIARY SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR CARGO

SUBCODES:
381: SOUNDING, CONTROL AND OPERATING EQUIPMENT FOR CARGO SYSTEMS
382: TANK CLEANING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
383: LIFTING GEAR FOR CARGO HOSES
384: SEPARATE COOLING WATER SYSTEMS FOR CARGO EQUIPMENT
385: INSULATION DRYING SYSTEM FOR CARGO HOLDS AND TANKS
386: EQUIPMENT FOR ADDITION/PORTIONING OF PRESERVATIVES,
SMELLING SUBSTANCES, INHIBITORS, SPIRITS ETC.
387: SPECIAL STRUCTURES FOR LOADING/DISCHARGING OVER
STERN/STEM

CODE 39 - HULL AND TANKS

SUBCODES:
391: HULL GENERAL
392: HULL EXTERNAL
393: HULL INTERNAL
394: CARGO TANKS
395: CARGO HOLDS
396: TANKS ETC.
399: EXTERNAL PROTECTION

MAIN CODE 4
NAVIGATION & DECK EQUIPMENT

CODE 40 - MANOEUVRING, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

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SUBCODES:
401: RUDDER WITH PARTS
403: STEERING GEAR, EMERGENCY STEERING PLANTS, STEERING
COLUMNS, TELEMOTOR SYSTEMS, RUDDER INDICAT.,ETC.
404: SIDE THRUSTERS
405: STABILIZERS
406: BRAKES

CODE 41 - NAVIGATION AND SEARCHING EQUIPMENT

SUBCODES:
411: RADAR PLANTS
412: DECCA, LORAN, OMEGA, ETC. RADIO DIRECTION FINDER
413: GYRO PLANTS, AUTOPILOTS, COMPASSES
414: UNDERWATER SEARCHING EQUIPMENT: ASDIC, ECHO -SOUNDER,
SPEED LOGS ETC.
415: CLINOMETERS, TRIM INDICATORS, LOAD INDICATORS ETC.
416: NAVIGATION TV
417: CLOCKS, MASTER CLOCK SYSTEMS, FACSIMILE RECORDERS AND
MISC. NAUTICAL EQUIPM.
418: RADAR, SIGNAL, OBSERVATION AND ANTENNA MASTS

CODE 42 - COMMUNICATION AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

SUBCODES:
421: RADIO PLANT
422: LIFEBOAT RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITH EQUIPMENT, EMERGENCY
RADIO DIRECTION FINDER TRANSMITTERS ETC.
423: DATA TRANSMISSION PLANTS, TELEX, TELEFAX, COMPUTER
EQUIPMENT
424: VHF AND UHF TELEPHONES, ETC.
425: CALLING SYST. COMMAND TELEPHONES, TELEPHONE PLANTS, CREW
CALL SYSTEMS, WALKIE-TALKIES ETC
426: SPEAKING TUBES, TUBE POST PLANTS, ETC.
427: LIGHT AND SIGNAL EQUIPMENT (LANTERNS, WHISTLES, ETC.)

CODE 43 - ANCHORING, MOORING AND TOWING EQUIPMENT

SUBCODES:
431: ANCHORS WITH CHAINS AND EQUIPMENT
433: WINDLASS AND MOORING WINCHES WITH CHAIN STOPPERS, ROLLERS, ETC.
434: CAPSTANS, WARPING AND MOORING WINCHES
435: FIXED MOORING EQUIPMENT
436: LOOSE MOORING EQUIPMENT
437: TOWING EQUIPMENT
438: COMMON HYDRAULIC OIL SYSTEM FOR ANCHORING AND MOORING
EQUIPMENT
439: COMMON HYDR. OIL SYSTEM FOR ANCHORING/MOORING EQUIPMENT
AND CARGO WINCHES

MAIN CODE 5
ACCOMMODATION. VENTILATION, LIFESAVING, FOOD AND CLEANING

CODE 50 - LIFESAVING, PROTECTION AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

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SUBCODES:
501: LIFEBOATS WITH EQUIPMENT
502: LIFERAFTS WITH EQUIPMENT
503: LIFESAVING, SAFETY AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
504: MEDICAL AND DENTAL EQUIPMENT, MEDICINES AND FIRST-AID
EQUIPMENT, PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
CODE 51 - ACCOMMODATION/SUPERSTRUCTURE

SUBCODES:
511: ACCOMMODATION
512: DOORS ETC., IN ACCOMMODATION
514: SCUTTLES AND WINDOWS WITH EQUIPMENT
515: DECK BASE COVERING INTERNAL
516: GRATINGS AND WOOD DECKS, INTERNAL
517: FLOOR PLATES LOOSE, PLATFORMS, STEPS, LADDERS, and RAILINGS
AND HANDRAILS ETC.
518: DECK COVERING, EXTERNAL
519: LADDERS, STEPS, PLATFORMS, GRATINGS WITH EQUIPMENT,
EXTERNAL GANGWAYS

CODE 52 - FURNITURE, INVENTORY AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT

SUBCODES:
520: OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND SPECIAL FURNITURE IN WHEELHOUSE,
CHARTROOM, RADIO ROOM ETC.
521: BEDCLOTHES AND MATTRESSES
522: CURTAINS WITH EQUIPMENT, CARPETS, ETC.
523: HOBBY, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT, ETC.

CODE 55 - GALLERY AND PANTRY EQUIPMENTS ARR. FOR PROVISIONS,

IRONING AND DRYING EQUIPMENT. LAUNDRY.

SUBCODES:
551: GALLERY MACHINERY
552: EQUIPMENT/OUTFITTING IN GALLERY AND PANTRY EQUIPMENT FOR
PREPARATION AND SERVING
554: FREEZING AND REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS FOR PROVISIONS
555: INSULATION, LINING AND BATTENING IN PROVISION ROOMS,
INSULATED DOORS AND PORTS.
558: IRONING AND DRYING EQUIPMENT, LAUNDRY

CODE 56 - SANITARY SYSTEMS

SUBCODES:
561: FRESH WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
562: SANITARY SUPPLY SYSTEMS
563: DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS AND COOLERS
564: BATHTUBS BIDETS SHOWER CABINETS, W.C'S, and WASHBASINS ETC.
565: SANITARY DISCHARGE SYSTEMS, DRAINING SYSTEMS FOR
ACCOMMODATION

CODE 57 - VENTILATION, AIR-CONDITIONING AND HEATING SYSTEMS

SUBCODES:

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571: VENTILATION/AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEMS FOR ACCOMMODATION ETC.

572: VENTILATION/AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEMS FOR PROVISION ROOMS ETC.
573: VENTILATION/AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEMS FOR CONTROL ROOMS ETC.
574: VENTILATION/AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEMS FOR BOILER/ENGINE ROOM, ETC 575:
CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM WITH RADIATORS ETC.

CODE 58 - LIFTING AND TRANSP. EQUIPMENT FOR CREW, PASSENGERS AND

PROVISION SHORE GANGW. EQUIPMENT AND HEL.PLATFORM

SUBCODES:
581: PERSONNEL LIFTS, ESCALATORS
582: FOOD AND LINEN LIFTS
583: PROVISION CRANES AND DERRICKS ETC.
584: SHORE GANGWAY DAVITS, ETC. LANDING BOOMS
585: MISCELLANEOUS CONVEYANCE EQUIPMENT
585: HELICOPTER PLATFORM WITH EQUIPMENT

MAIN CODE. 6
MAIN AND AUXILIARY ENGINES

CODE 60 - PROPULSION ENGINES

SUBCODES:
601: PROPULSION ENGINE 1
602: PROPULSION ENGINE 2
603: PROPULSION ENGINE 3

CODE 61 - MOTOR AGGREGATES FOR MAIN ELECTRIC POWER PRODUCTION

SUBCODES:
611: AUXILIARY ENGINE 1
612: AUXILIARY ENGINE 2
613: AUXILIARY ENGINE 3

CODE 63 - TRANSMISSIONS AND FOILS

SUBCODES:
631: MAIN REDUCTION GEARS WITH THRUST BEARINGS, COUPLINGS
632: CONTROLLABLE PITCH PROPELLER PLANTS WITH NOZZLES
633: SPECIAL PROPELLER PLANTS (EXCLUDING SIDE THRUSTERS) WITH
NOZZLES
634: FIXED PROPELLER PLANTS WITH NOZZLES
635: FOILS, SAILS WITH MASTS AND RIGGING

CODE 64 - BOILERS, STEAM AND GAS GENERATORS

SUBCODES:
641: MAIN BOILERS
642: AUXILIARY BOILERS
643: EXHAUST GAS BOILERS
644: STEAM CONVERTERS
645: CENTRAL HEATING BOILERS
646: GAS GENERATORS

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651: STEAM TURBINES WITH CONDENSERS

658: STEAM ENGINES WITH CONDENSERS

CODE 66 - OTHER AGGREGATES AND GENERATORS FOR MAIN AND

EMERGENCY
ELECTR.POWER PRODUCTION

SUBCODES:
661: STEAM TURBO AGGREGATES
662: GAS TURBO AGGREGATES
665: HARBOUR AND EMERGENCY AGGREGATES WITH EQUIPMENT
667: SHAFT GENERATORS
669: GENERATORS WITH HYDRAULIC DRIVE

CODE 67 - OTHER TYPES OF PROPULSION MACHINERY

SUBCODES:
671: GAS TURBINES WITH AIR PREHEATERS ETC.
672: STEAM MACHINERY FOR PROPULSION
675: ELECTRIC GENERATOR-MOTOR PLANTS ETC.
677: FAN PLANTS, WATER-JET PUMP PLANTS WITH NOZZLES
678: SPECIAL PROPULSION MACHINERY

MAIN CODE 7
ENGINE ROOM SYSTEM

CODE 70 - FUEL OIL SYSTEMS

SUBCODES:
701: FUEL OIL TANKS
702: FUEL OIL SUPPLY SYSTEMS
703: FUEL OIL TRANSFER AND DRAIN SYSTEMS
704: FUEL OIL PURIFICATION PLANTS

CODE 71 - LUBE OIL SYSTEMS

SUBCODES:
711: LUBE OIL TANKS
712: LUBE OIL TRANSFER AND DRAIN SYSTEMS
713: LUBE OIL PURIFICATION PLANTS
714: LUBE OIL SYSTEMS FOR PROPULSION MACHINERY AND
TRANSMISSION
715: LUBE OIL SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR/TURBO AGGREGATES ETC.
716: LUBE OIL SYSTEMS FOR GAS GENERATORS, ETC. COMMON LUBE OIL
SYSTEM FOR OTHER MACHINERY.

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CODE 72 - COOLING SYSTEMS

SUBCODES:
721: COOLING WATER TANKS
722: SEA WATER COOLING SYSTEMS
723: FRESH WATER AND OTHER COOLING SYSTEMS

CODE 73 - COMPR. AIR SYSTEMS (STARTING, GENERAL PURPOSE AND

INSTRUMENT AIR SYSTEMS)

SUBCODES:
731: STARTING AIR SYSTEM (HIGH-PRESSURE)
732: GENERAL PURPOSE AIR SYSTEM
733: INSTRUMENT AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM

CODE 76 - STEAM, CONDENSATE AND PEED WATER SYSTEMS. DISTILLED

SYSTEM

SUBCODES:
761: PRIMARY FULL PRESSURE STEAM SYSTEM
762: PRIMARY REDUCED PRESSURE STEAM SYSTEMS
763: PRIMARY DRAIN, BLOW-OFF, EXHAUST STEAM AND DEAERATION
SYSTEMS
764: PRIMARY CONDENSATE SYSTEM
765: PRIMARY FEED WATER SYSTEM
766: SECONDARY STEAM, DRAIN, ETC. SYSTEMS
768: DISTILLED AND MAKE-UP WATER SYSTEMS
769: SECONDARY CONDENSATE AND PEED WATER SYSTEMS

CODE 77 - REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT, OUTF. IN

STORES AND WORKSHOPS

SUBCODES:
711: MACHINE TOOLS, CUTTING AND WELDING EQUIPMENT
772: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
773: PAINTING EQUIPMENT AND SCAFFOLDING, PAINT RAFTS/BOATS
774: CLEANING EQUIPMENT, GARBAGE CHUTES, ETC
775: GARBAGE DISPOSAL PLANTS
776: OUTFITTING IN STORE ROOKS AND WORKSHOPS
777: ENGINE ROOM LIFT
778: TRAVELLING CRANE AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT IN ENGINE ROOM, ETC.
779: LIFTING GEAR FOR MACHINERY COMPONENTS, EXTERNAL

CODE 78 - MAINTENANCE MATERIAL

SUBCODES:
781: ELECTRODES
782: GAS, OXYGEN
783: VARIOUS MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
784: BINDING/MENDING MATERIAL
785: CLEANING MATERIALS

MAIN CODE 8
BALLAST, FIRE, ELECTRICAL AND AUTOMATION

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CODE 80 - BALLAST AND BILGE SYSTEMS, GUTTER PIPES OUTSIDE

ACCOMMODATION

SUBCODES:
801: BALLAST TANKS ETC.
802: BALLAST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT
803: BILGE SYSTEMS
804: BALLAST SYSTEMS, SOLID BALLAST

CODE 81 - FIRE AND LIFEBOAT ALARM SYSTEMS, FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS,

WASH DOWN SYSTEMS

SUBCODES:
811: FIRE DETECTION, FIRE AND LIFEBOAT ALARM SYSTEMS
812: LOOSE FIRE FIGHTING APPARATUSES AND EQUIPMENT, FIREMEN'S
EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING
813: FIRE/WASH DOWN SYSTEMS, EMERGENCY FIRE PUMPS, GENERAL
SERVICE PUMPS
814: FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS WITH CO2
815: FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS WITH FOAM
816: FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS WITH STEAM
817: FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS WITH POWDER

CODE 85 - AUTOMATION SYSTEMS FOR MACHINERY

SUBCODES:
851: MANOEUVRE CONSOLES, MAIN CONSOLES
852: COMMON AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT (ENGINE ROOM ALARM, ETC)
853: AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT FOR PROPULSION MACHINERY AND
TRANSMISSIONS, ENGINE TELEGRAPH
854: AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT FOR MOTOR/TURBO AGGREGATES ETC.
855: AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT FOR BOILERS, ETC.
856: AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT FOR OTHER MACHINERY COMPONENTS

CODE 88 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SUBCODES:

881: MAIN AND EMERGENCY SWITCHBOARDS ETC., MOTOR STARTERS AND

OVERLOAD RELAYS
882: TRANSFORMERS, RECTIFIERS, CONVERTERS, BATTERIES ETC.
885: ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
886: ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS

MAIN CODE 9
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
This codes are removed as not used

2ND GROUP IN AMOS MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS

example 701.xx.01

00 Systems, Diesel general

01 Cylinder covers
02 Suction valves
03 Exhaust valves

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04 Fuel valves
05 Fuel pumps (hi-press)
06 Indicator, safety and start valves
07 Cylinder liner. Can be with pistons and rotating parts
08 Pistons with rotating parts
09 Crank pin bearings

10 Main bearings
11 Cams and guides
12 Crossheads
13 valve gear (diesel engine)
14 crankshaft, bedplate, frame, damper
15 Turning machine
16 Governor with drive
17 Gas turbines
18 Scavenge air coolers
19 Auxiliary blowers

20
21 Silencers
22 Inert gas system
23 Construction details
24 Tanks
25 Ladders, davits, welded on details
26 Internal details and equipment
27 Air vessels
28 Couplings
29 Gear

30 Propeller plant
31 Ventilation plant
32
33 Hydraulic units, Steering gear
34 hydraulic motors
35
36
37 Steam turbine
38 Destruction plant
39 Boilers

40
41 Lifts
42 Winches
43 Cranes
44
45 Purifiers
46 Water production plant
47 Pumps
48 Compressors
49

50 Ejectors
51 Valves
52 Filters
53 Pipelines
54 Coolers/Condensers
55 Heaters
56 Burners for boilers etc.
57 Fans
58 Dryers

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60 Special equipment
61 Maintenance equipment
62 Consumption
63 Safety equipment
64 Fire equipment
65 Cleaning equipment
66 Galleys, pantry equipment, laundry, ironing and drying equipment
67 Protection equipment
68 Batteries
69 Measuring instruments

70 sensors for alarm safety and control systems

71 drawings, sketches, planes & etc.
72 tools, portable equipment (pumps, winches, hoists, etc)
73 ropes (wire, fibre & etc.)
74 lifesaving, protection and medical equipment
75 personal protection & safety equipment (EEBD, breathing apparatus, etc.)
76
77 flowmeters, flow sensors/switches
78 level sensors/switches
79 temperature sensors/switches

80 Pressure sensors/switches
81 Electric motors
82 Motor starters
83 Controllers
84
85 Light and sound equipment
86 Transformers and rectifiers
87 Generators
88 Switchboards
89 Converters/Chargers

90 Electric systems
91 Radio equipment
92 Computer equipment
93 Navigation equipment
94 Telephone equipment
95 Certificates

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12. Company specific coding

AA.COMMS and Nav equipment:
1. VHFs and UHFS:
Component codes: 424.91.01 – 424.91.01.99
For example:
VHF DSC – 424.91.01
GMDSS portable VHF – 424.91.02, etc
Spares for above to be listed as stock items with relevant NN.
For example battery for GMDSS VHF - stock item 424.91.01.001
Stock Class: Comms/Nav

2. AIS and S-VDR:

Component codes:
Automatic Identification System (AIS): 422.93.01
Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR) 419.93.01

Repair /service for above to be listed as follows:

Service of AIS - stock item 422.93.01.999
Service of S-VDR - stock item 419.93.01.999

Stock Class: Comms/Nav

BB.Nautical /Publications/ Signal

1. CHARTS
Charts and publications are to be created in Amos M&P as stock items in accordance with
Catalogue of Admiralty Charts and Publications (NP 131)
Main code: 416
2nd group code: 96
3rd group code: 00- 99 same as Admiralty portfolio No except Antarctic. For
Antarctic -use 00 instead of 100
Stock item No. 0001- 9999 same as Admiralty chart No
Example:
Amos No. Chart
416.96.19.2717 Chart No. 2717 Strait of Gibraltar to Barcelona
Where: 416.96 – fixed value;
19 –portfolio No;
2717 -chart No

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Note:
Use the same maker 01764, preferred vendor 70057, stock Class: Charts, stock unit PC for
all charts and publications.
Locations for charts – create root location applicable for your vessel

2. Publications
Main code: 416
2nd group code: 71
3rd group code: 01
Stock item No. 001-999A same as NP No.

Example:
Amos No. Publication:
416.71.01.057A NP 57A Norway Pilot Vol.IIA
Where: 416.71.01 – fixed value;
057A -NP No.

Note:
Amos M&P stock item system is using coding mask: ###.##.##.###X , i.e.
you can use 4 symbols for part NN with last symbol in alphanumeric format
In order to avoid search problems please use 4 digits and letters in cases when it
ABSOLUTELY necessary (as above).

3. IMO BRIDGE PUBLICATION such as SOLAS, etc.

Stock items: 416.71.02.001 – 999
Stock Class: Charts

4. IMO POSTERS which are not in ISSA/IMPA such as vsl manoeuvring characteristics
Stock items: 416.71.02.001 – 999
Stock Class: Charts

5. STATE’S FLAGS
Stock items:
427.71.03.001 -999
Stock Class: Charts

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CC.Safety
1 .All LOOSE fire fighting equipment:
Stock items: 812.64.00.001 -999
Stock Class: Safety Spares
Example, based on UNITOR catalogue:

Comments: - for mandatory safety items (Axes, fireman outfits, etc) –type required q-ty
for your type of vessel in the field Stock Minimum. It would serve as proof of proper
supervision when passing various inspections.
-using of UNITOR coding isn’t mandatory; moreover UNITOR equipment as a
rule is more expensive. You may use any available catalogue or just type in maker’s ref field
basic parameters, i.e. dia, size, pressure, industrial standard, etc

DD.Coding of COMPANY supplied items

Amos Code
AA Issued by MSC No. Stock Class
1 CHEMICAL USE JOURNAL 416.71.10.001 CHA - Charts and publications
2 DECK LOG BOOKS 416.71.10.002 CHA - Charts and publications
3 ENGINE LOG BOOKS 416.71.10.003 CHA - Charts and publications
4 GARBAGE LOG BOOK 416.71.10.004 CHA - Charts and publications
5 GMDSS LOG BOOK 416.71.10.005 CHA - Charts and publications
6 OFFICIAL LOG BOOK 416.71.10.006 CHA - Charts and publications
7 OIL RECORD BOOK 416.71.10.007 CHA - Charts and publications
8 REEFER LOG BOOK 416.71.10.008 CHA - Charts and publications

BB PANAMA FLAG issued

9 CREW AGREEMENT 416.71.11.001 CHA - Charts and publications
10 OFFICIAL LOG BOOK 416.71.11.002 CHA - Charts and publications
11 OIL RECORD BOOK 416.71.11.003 CHA - Charts and publications

CC LLOYDS REGISTER issued

12 Marine Fuel Sulphur Record Book 416.71.12.001 CHA - Charts and publications

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DD SOFTWARE supplied by MSC

13 MicroTrend Installation CD 416.71.20.001 CMP - Computer
14 MicroTrend updates on CD 416.71.20.002 CMP - Computer

EE.Crane coding system

AA/ first group of code is 33X, where X- is crane No.eg
Common crane system 330
For crane No.1 331
For crane No.2 332
For crane No.3 333
For crane No.4 334
--------------------------
For Provision crane(s) use the last available No.

BB/second group of code as follows:

Common system 00
Hydr Motor, Ram,hydr.power pack 33
Winch 42
Hydr Pump unit 47
El.motor 81
Control system, panel, switchboard 90
Ropes 73

CC/third group of codes is sequence No of relevant item.

For hoisting/luffing/slewing items sequence as follows:
Hoisting 1
Luffing 2
Slewing 3

Notes
If unit is common for all cranes - use Common Crane System
If unit is common for cranes 1 and 2 - link it to Crane 1
If unit is common for cranes 2 and 3 - link it to Crane 2
Spares for identical cranes should be coded for first crane
If , for example Crane 1 and 2 are identical, spares should be listed
with NN. 331.00.01.001 - 999

Example of numbering
Deck Cranes -common system 330.00.00
Example of numbering
Deck Cranes -common system 330.00.00

Deck Crane No.1 331.00.00

Crane 1,Hydr Motor ,Hosting 331.33.01
Crane 1,Hydr Motor.Luffing 331.33.02
Crane 1 ,Hydr Motor.Slewing 331.33.03
Crane 1 Winch No,Hoisting 331.42.01
Crane 1 Winch No,Luffing 331.42.02
Crane 1 Winch No,Slewing 331.42.03
Crane 1 Hydr Pump unit No.1 331.47.01
Crane 1 ,Hydr pump El.motor 331.81.01
Crane 1,Control system 331.90.01
Crane 1,Ropes 331.73.01

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Deck Crane No.2 332.00.00

Crane 1,Hydr Motor ,Hosting 332.33.01
------------------------------------------

Deck Crane No.3 333.00.00

Crane 1,Hydr Motor ,Hosting 333.33.01
------------------------------------------

Deck Crane No.4 334.00.00

Crane 1,Hydr Motor ,Hosting 334.33.01
------------------------------------------

Deck Crane No.5 335.00.00

Crane 1,Hydr Motor ,Hosting 335.33.01
------------------------------------------

FF.Provision stock items

Requisition is created after receiving of ordered provision with
single Order line: Provision Supply, 1 set and price as per invoice.

099.10.01.001 - Provision Supply , 1 set

GG.Slopchest
099.20.00 - Slopchest items

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Brief Purchasing Guide.

This instruction is supplement to Amos Guide9.2 where to you should refer for
detailed description of below procedures
AA/Preparation

1.Prior to Purchasing you should ensure that required Spare part, expendable or
Service exists in database attached to relevant component.

a) For Spare part/Service – please check components with codes starting from:
3. Hull ,Cargo Holds,Hatches ,Deck Cranes,Hold fans.
Example: 331.00.00 – Cargo Crane No.1
4. St.gear, Bow Thruster, mooring winches,Radio-Navigation equipment.
Example: 403.33.01- Steering Gear
5. Lifeboats,rafts,galley,laundry,AC + ventilation,provision cranes,crew lift.
Example: 501.00.01 - Lifeboat No.1
6. Main engine, aux engines, EDG, SG,Boiler
Example: 642.39.00 - Auxiliary Boiler
7. Engine systems
Example: 704.45.01- HFO Purifier No 1
8. Ballast,Fire,Electrical and Automation systems.
Example: 811.00.01- FIRE DETECTION & ALARM SYSTEM
b) For Expendables – check ISSA/IMPA components with codes starting from 0,
If these are absent – office will send your address

c)For Provision use component 099.10.01<Provision> with stock item 099.10.01.001 –

Provision supply – 1 set

If component is absent – you should create it as per Amos Coding system.

If you need any help with coding of Component/Stock item– contact office.
While creating spare part – enter correct type, ser No.and maker for relevant component .
While numbering spare part , use Component No + additional 3 digits.
For example for Component 722.47.01 - the first spare part will be numbered
722.47.01.001,etc
While numbering Services for component - create item with No.999 for relevant component.
For example service for ME turbocharger 601.17.01 will be numbered 601.17.01.999.
Field highlighted with yellow in example below are mandatory for Stock Item and
should be filled

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BB/Creation
1.When requested items will be prepared in database –create New Order Form and fill
following mandatory fields. If any of fields will be missing - status of Order will be converted
to cancelled.

For orders purchased locally for cash –select Payment term CASH
Double-click on R/l, click new and add Line Item. Enter Part No and remaining
information will be copied from Stock Item. Don’t forget to enter required q-ty in field
Requested .Click on button opposite component and relevant component will be added in the
field. Do not modify fields selected by red rectangles below.

Add another line item if required.

When all items will be added –return to order form , click on Tab Details and type additional
information, explanations, reasons why items are requested.
Click on Tab Attachments and add attachment with additional information if required,
Avoid adding attachments and details to line items.
If immediate sending of R/L to office is not required and you wish to work with R/l for a
few days- IMMEDIATELY convert R/l to parked prior to Replication OUT!
When parked R/l will be completed and ready for sending to office – convert it back to Active.
All R/ls included in Replication file will be blocked from any changes by vessel, therefore
prior to replication out ask all responsible persons if they completed new R/ls

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CC/Receiving of Purchase Order.

You can receive ONLY order with status Purchase Order Active.
In order to mark order as received press F8 or select Options-Receive

Do not type Date in the field Received, it will be entered automatically.

You will see screen similar to one below if order was tagged.If not tagged screen will differ.
Field Receipt date – enter date when order was actually received
DO NOT mark Check box <File completed orders> and Do Not print labels!

After pressing Ok –you will be able to enter actual number of items received.

If you wish to create claim for any supplied item- select Options –Quality Check .

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Amos Replication.
Contents:
1. Amos Replication.
AA.Export to office.
BB.Import from office.
CC.Replication error reporting
2.Amos Surveillance

Purpose of Amos Replication is to transfer all changes done in vessel to office and vice versa.
Each time system collects information changed since previous replication thus cutting size of
data to minimum.
Amos Replication should be installed and used on Amos Server PC only!
Procedure.
Select Programs-Amos – Amos Replication 6.X.XX -Amos Replication or press Start
and click On Shortcut Amos Replication mentioned above
.

Sybase Server Running

When Replication started you will see following screen:

From this menu you may either export data to office or import file received from office.

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AA.Export to office.
Press Replicate-OUT.
Process of export starts and message Replication Started will appear in message pane.
After replication will be completed – you will see message Replication Stopped –as in
example below.

After replication process will be stopped –press Post to mail. Message Posting EDI-files will
appear in message pane.

All exported information will be saved in file with extension*.D , (for example AAA0002.D in
folder C:\A4W\Replication\Db\out\send\OFFICE ( Shortcut Send to Office on desktop),
where :
AAA -is prefix unique for each vessel( could be single or double letter or 3 digits);
_00002 is sequence No..I.e next No. will be _00003,
Please note that numbering is alpha-numeric, i.e. after 0009 it will became 000A, ..B, etc.

Once replication is completed – send generated file to [email protected]

without CC, without message body and with Subject<Replication Out>.

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Note that note that address [email protected] exists for automatic processing of
replication files only and sending any other messages or files to this address doesn't
guarantee any response.
You may send replication files to office whenever it’s required but at least weekly
If size of file exceeds 3 MB – compress it with ZIP.
If after compression size still above 3 MB – contact office
Files compressed with WinRar can’t be processed in office automatically and you should
avoid it unless agreed with office.
Do not delete any replication files.

Do not send to office files with extension .H , e.g. A_00002.H – these files are required for
mailing on floppy disks which we do not use.
Observe sequence of files send to office carefully. If any of files will be missed – import of all
next files will be suspended till you send missing file. It could create delays with your supply
by important spares.
Note:
1. If you pressed Post to Mail after completion replication files will be saved in folder
C:\A4W\Replication\Db\out\send\OFFICE
2. If you haven't pressed Post To Mail - In folder C:\A4W\Replication\Db\out\send\
3. Copies of all replication files are saved in folder C:\A4W\Replication\Db\out\archive.

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BB.Import from office.

Replication files for vessels are automatically generated in office and
files send your address as zipped attachment with title < AMOS
Replication formatted transfer set from site: 1>.
Copy file received from office, e.g. 000000Q.D in folder C:\A4W\Replication\Db\in\receive.
(Shortcut <Received from office>

Press Replicate-In.
Message Import Start appears and you will see import process on screen.
When import will be completed – you will see message Import Stop and successfully
imported file will be moved to directory C:\A4W\Replication\Db\in\archive

If you tried to replicate-in file out of sequence –and it will be moved in folder INTER for
temporary storage. When you will replicate correct file –system automatically process file from
folder INTER.

Short description of Replication procedure:

Start Data Replication
TO OFFICE:
1. Press Replicate-OUT.
2. Press Post to mail.
3. Collect created file from folder C:\A4W\Replication\Db\out\send\OFFICE (Shortcut
Send to Office and send it to [email protected].

FROM OFFICE:
1. Copy received file in folder C:\A4W\Replication\Db\in\receive

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2. Press Replicate-In.
3. Check for absence of errors

Notes:
Export files which you will receive from office have no consequent NN because counter works
for all vessels. Correct file will be identified during import.
Do not edit or rename replication files.
Do not delete or remove any file from Replication folder.

CC.Replication error reporting

In course of Replication-in or Replication-Out you may see
warning sign similar to one below

It means that system experienced error during last operation.

Please report this problem to office and attach log file to your message.
Log file is named NNN.log, where NNN is vessel’s code in Amos M&P system (For example 300.log
for MSC Jemima) and it is located in folder C:\A4W\Replication\Db.
Notes:
*This error does not affect operation of Amos M&P and you may continue your normal routine;
* In order to view error – press button View Log and scroll to the bottom of list;
*If log becomes very large it could slow down replication.In such case it could be moved to another
(backup folder).During first replication after removal of log the new empty log file will be created.

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2.Amos Surveilllance
Start Amos Survellance:
Start- All Programs -Amos - Amos Replication 6.4.22 -Amos
Surveillance or Click Start –Amos Surveillance
You will see default screen similar to one below.

AA. In order to check which files were replicated by vessel –out

-Select code of your vessel , eg 301 for MSC Krittika in field Supplier
-Select code of office =1 in field Receiver ;

Click on column Sent Time and on button ZA for sorting in descending order, i.e the last file
on the top and press Refresh button
.In the top row you will see the name of last file,i.e ?_001I ,(in filename prefix and file
extension( .D ) are omitted.

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BB.In order to check which files were Replicated –in :

-Select code of office =1 in field Supplier;
-Select code of your vessel , eg 207 for MSC Corinna in field Receiver

As in above case click on column Sent Time and on button ZA for sorting in descending order, i.e the
last file on the top and press Refresh button
In the top row you will see the name of last file received from office,i.e 0001JE

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 Client detailed
installation procedure of AMOS Business
Suite 9.2.07 on new computer.
Installation differ for Windows XP and Windows 7
operating system.
Contents
AA. Windows 7 configuration
BB. Installation of ASA 11.0.1 database manager (Client).
CC, Upgrade of ASA 11.0.1
DD. Installation of AMOS Business Suite 9.2.
EE. Upgrade of AMOS Business Suite to version 9.2.07
FF. Copying of files .
GG. Configuring the ODBC settings

Installation files are located in folder C:\ABS9.2.07 on Amos Server

Notebook.
For backup purposes or in order to install on other PC copy this
folder to memory stick or USB drive.

1
AA.Windows 7 configuration

On Windows 7 ONLY prior to installation:

1.Disable User Account Settings –
Start-Control Panel- click on Small Icons – click on User Accouts

Click Change UserAccount Control Settings

Move slider down to Never Notify,press Ok and Exit

2
BB. Installation of ASA 11.0.1 database manager
(client)
1. Installation of Adaptive Server Anywhere (ASA) 9.0.2
Client
Double-click on setup.exe in folder ABS9.2.07\\Sybase ASA 11\Sybase as below.
For Windows7 right-click on setup.exe and select <Run as Administrator>

Select English in screen below.

Click on Install SQL Anywhere

Press Next

3
Click on arrow opposite <Select country or Region>in screen below.

Select Europe,Middle East ,and Africa –General and <I accept the terms of this
agreement> as in screen below and press Next

4
Enter registration key
PEPEM-J98AA-BP715-06070-91370

Type your vessel name in field User Name and Vessels Owner company in field
Company Name (Correct Owner’s name is indicated in Certificate of Registry)
Type 5 in the field <Licensed Units>

Select Custom and press Next.

5
You should select the same settings as in example below.

In order to disable feature you should click on it and select:

X This feature will not be available
(See example below)

Press Next in screen below.

6
Make same selections as in screen below and press Finish.

CC,Upgrade of ASA 11.0.1

Double-click on file SA11_Full_Win32+x64.1101_2661_EBF.exe located in folder
C:\ABS9.2.07\Sybase ASA 11
For Windows7 right-click on SA11_Full_Win32+x64.1101_2661_EBF.exe and
select <Run as Administrator>

In next screens press Next,Update and Finish.

7
DD. Installation of AMOS Business Suite
1. Double-click on setup.exe in folder \ABS9.2.07\ABS 9.2.00 installation set.
For Windows7 right-click on setup.exe and select <Run as Administrator>

Press Next in screen below.

Press Standalone in screen below

8
Select Complete and press Browse in screen below.

VERY IMPORTANT!
Type installation path C:\A4W instead of default one as below and press Ok.

Select Complete and press Next in screen below

9
Press Next in screen below

Press Finish with same selection as below.

PC will restart automatically.

10
EE. Upgrade of Amos M&P Server to version 9.2.07
After restart of PC copy all files from folder \ABS9.2.07\ABS 9.2.00 installation set
\Patch07 to C:\A4W overwriting existing ones .
Installation of Amos M&P is completed
Installation of Replication on client is not ALLOWED.

FF. Copying of files

Copy files unloadold.sql and authenticate.sql from folder
\Sybase ASA 11 \ASA 11.0.1 OEM DB Authentication in folder C:\Program
Files\SQL Anywhere 11\Scripts overwriting existing files.

GG. Configuring the ODBC settings

This stage should be done after installation of SybaseASA Server.
Procedure: (For Windows XP and Windows 7 32 bit)
-Start-Control panel-Administrative Tools-Data Sources (ODBC)-

For Windows 7 64bit-run as Administrator file odbcad32.exe located in folder

C:\Windows\SysWow64
Click on the System DSN tab to create a new ODBC connection that will be available
to all users on the current machine.

Click on the Add button and select SQL Anywhere 11 from the list. Click on Finish
to continue.

In the Configuration dialog box :

11
on page ODBC, enter ‘amos’ as the Data Source Name. The screen should then
appear as below:

The Login page requires no user alteration and should appear as below

12
 On the Database page you should type amos in the field Server Name and leave
other fields empty.

On Network select TCP/IP and in window opposite enter IP No. of Amos Server
notebook as per example below( for IP 192.168.0.50)

The Advanced tab requires no user alteration and should appear as above:

After completing of ODBC settings as explained above press Ok, exit from Control
Panel ,RESTART COMPUTER and start Amos by clicking on new icon.

Should you encounter any error during installation – copy error message from
screen to clipboard by pressing Alt+Prtsc.Start Accessories-Paint, Paste image from
clipboard , save in jpg format and send our address together with indication on
which stage it happened.

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Configuring the Amos server for network connections with clients.
AA.On Amos server ONLY.
1.Disabling the Windows Firewall
Select Start-Control Panel-Windows Firewall- Click Turn Windows Firewall on or off.

Turn Off Windows firewall as on screenshot below and press Ok

2.Sharing A4W folder.
Right-Click on folder C:\A4W,select Properties,select Tab Sharing and Click Share

Share To Everyone and click Share and Done when sharing will be completed.
3.Assigning Fixed IP No.
Select Control Panel – Network Connections. Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties.

Highlight Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) and press properties

Edit TCP/IP properties as per example below, where IP address is created using basic IP address used in
your network with last No.50.
If in your network are used NN 192.168.0.1 ; 192.168.0.2,,,
192.168.0.3.. – the IP No of Amos Notebook will be 192.168.0.50
If in your network are used NN 192.168.1.1 ; 192.168.1.2,,,
192.168.1.3.. – the IP No of Amos Notebook will be
192.168.1.50,
etc

Save settings exit and restart PC

Proceed with installation of Amos on clients as explained in separate instruction.