formats MACS3 Basic Loading Program supports client–server software architecture for distributed cargo management and allows the complete loading condition (container, tanks, general cargo and constant items) to be stored in a single compressed mxml-file, making it very easy for you to exchange loading conditions between ship and office. BELCO Container Management Module BELCO enhances the MACS3 Basic Loading Program with easy-to-use container management features, enabling to create the valid Stowage plan for container ships. It works with high level of integration into MACS3.NET, so any changes to the container cargo are immediately reflected in the MACS3 stability and strength calculations. The results of the MACS3 and BELCO can be displayed simultaneously at any time. The MACS3 screen and print reporting in PDF, HTML and XML formats is also fully available to BELCO. Data Features: Verified Gross Mass (VGM) functionality Variable container sizes Wide range of information per container: ISO 6346 (both old and new) and custom types, weight, ports of loading/discharge/final/transshipment, operator etc. Calculation of vertical, transversal and longitudinal centre of gravity for each container Full UN EDIFACT/BAPLIE support (BAPLIE 1.5, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.1) UN LOCODE database Port rotation with date/time and quays Cargo Handling Efficient pre-stowage and pre-discharge functions, bay-, row-, tier- or port-wise Visual editing of reefer positions and hot areas Loading/discharge list Plan view Fully functional layer view Fully functional single page view Top view with various criteria Block shift Multi-step Undo Hatch-cover handling Symbolic presentation of pier Result table with free selection of row/column criteria, including sub-rows, sub-columns and subtotals On-the-fly and combined checks: Visibility (IMO and Panama) check with blind sectors in relation to trim/draft change Segregation of Dangerous goods, Restows, Lashing forces, Lashing inventory, Stack weights (maximum stack weight according to the shipyard, as well as 20' stacks weights in holds according to the Classification Societies), "Flying" containers, Reefer plug positions, Hatch cover clearance, Compatibility of container types with ship design, Load and destination locations according to the UN Locode databases and to the Port Call List, Overdimensions, Handling instructions and Loading Remarks (like "away from boiler", "on-deck-only"), Container numbers, False empties, etc. Visualization Multiple bay views with individual settings Visualization of hatch covers and tweendecks About 150 different container criteria for visualization and statistics Up to 12 information areas with text per container Containers can be coloured by a variety of criteria, e.g. by port of discharge Multiple colours per container