Macs3 loading system for conteiner vsl?

The MACS3.NET Loading Computer System is a computer controlled loading system for commercial vessels, developed by Software Solutions Department of INTERSCHALT maritime systems AG. Prior to September 01, 2007 it was offered by Seacos Computersysteme & Software GmbH.

MACS3 consists of computer hardware and a range of software, which aim to minimize the operational load while loading a vessel, and to prevent any hard limitations from being breached.

Design principles

The software architecture and user interface of the MACS3 .NET Loading Computer System are designed according to the standard ISO 16155:2006 Ships and marine technology -- Computer applications -- Shipboard loading instruments, and to the following Rules and Recommendations:

1. Rules & Guidelines of Germanischer Lloyd, chapter VI-11-7 "Loading Computer Systems"
2. ABS Guidance Notes for the Application of Ergonomics to Marine Systems
3. BV Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships, Pt C, Ch 3, Sec 3 "COMPUTER BASED SYSTEMS"
4. IACS Recommendation on Loading Instruments (No 48)

Software structure
The software of MACS3.NET Loading Computer System includes the MACS3 Basic Loading Program, performing functions of Categories A and B according to the ISO 16155:2006 and (optionally) a range of additional modules and programs, performing functions of Category C:

• BELCO Container Management Module
• DAGO Dangerous Goods Modules
• StowMAN Stowage Planning
• SEALASH Lashing Module
• MIXCARGO General Cargo Module
• RoRo Module
• Crane Operation Module
• Bulk Carrier Modules
• Tanker Modules
• BallastMAN Ballast Water Exchange Module
• Voyage History
• DastyMAN Damage Stability
• Online Program (Tanks Online)
  

The system runs under both 32- and 64-bit operating systems Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista.