2023
December
War Risk Zone Polygons DATA UPDATE
Updated war risk zone polygon set to include the latest JWC updates.
Reflects updates released on 18th December 2023 under JWLA-032
Updated data available for use in VV Mapping & Alerts
November
Small Tanker Product Enhancement UPDATE
Updates to classification, values, fixed age and DCF for the small tanker sector by reviewing and creating new ship types, a new matrix page, enhancing S&P and NB information, reconfiguring DCF and aligning fixed age values closer to industry standards.
View new ship types in fleet, deals search, on the stats page and throughout the platform
Compare the new matrix values displayed on the matrix page, aligning with industry standard specifications
Interact with the reconfigured DCF earnings applied to the most appropriate ship types available on the DCF page
Explore new S&P and NB information available under deals search or comparable sales
October
EEDI/EEXI for LNG UPDATE
View estimated EEDI/EEXI ratings for the vessels in the global LNG fleet.
Updated methodology for LNG EEDI/EEXI takes into account the propulsion type of the individual vessels.
September
Operator and Commercial Controller Logic Update UPDATE
The logic used to determine the Operator and Commercial Controller management tiers for the individual vessels was updated to bring the data more in line with real world vessel operation practices.
The updated logic uses the charters and the charter extension data to a fuller extent.
General Arrangement Plans NEW FEATURE
General Arrangement Plans are now available to download in vessel details. A useful technical drawing shared by the shipowner for assessing vessels of interest for sale or chartering.
Downloadable under vessel details as PDFs
August
Battery Pack and Additional Fuel Information UPDATE
Vessel specific battery pack data and individual fuel types now searchable by battery pack model, power, operation mode, manufacturer and fuel type used.
View battery pack data under vessel details
View fuel types under deals and fleet search
July
Added in New Ship Type - Panamax BC (MPP) and Supramax BC (Ultra MPP) UPDATE
Creation of new ship types enabling the MPP/woodpulp type to be captured and made individual to their carrying capabilities.
View the ship types under fleet and deals search
View the ship types on the individual vessel page
March
Customisable Fields on Valuation Certificates NEW FEATURE
Valuation Certificates can now be issued in the name of a third party company.
Edit the Name, Organisation and Company Address
Available for Vessel Valuation certificate types
No additional cost
January
Mapping EEZ Zones NEW FEATURE
Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) are now available to view on VV Mapping & Fleet Database.
All official zones from the UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea) added
View and search for Vessels within a zone
Automatically added to all Mapping subscriptions