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Distance Tables Update (1.1.2.69)

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:26:57 +0100

End of June 2010 update to the Distance Tables (Release 1.1.2.69) released for users of our PortToPort software and Online Distance Tables, adding 9 further ports and additional routes. Please refer to the Distance Tables Releases link under Information Tools on our website, for more details about this update.

Distance Tables Update (1.1.2.44)

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:42:51 +0100

End of February 2010 release of the Distance Tables (Build 1.1.2.44) is now available for users of our PortToPort software and Online Distance Tables. Please refer to the Distance Tables Releases link under Information Tools on our website, for more details about this update.

Distance Tables Update (1.1.2.23)

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 08:04:40 +0000

End of February 2010 release of the Distance Tables (Build 1.1.2.23) is now available for users of our PortToPort software and Online Distance Tables. Please refer to the Distance Tables Releases link under Information Tools on our website, for more details about this update.

Distance Tables Update (1.1.1.250)

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:37:34 +0000

End of December 2009 release of the Distance Tables (Build 1.1.1.250) is now available for users of our PortToPort software and Online Distance Tables. Please refer to the Distance Tables Releases link under Information Tools on our website, for more details about this update.

Distance Tables Update (1.1.1.207)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:07:23 +0000

End of October 2009 release of the Distance Tables (Build 1.1.1.207) is now available for users of our PortToPort software and Online Distance Tables. Please refer to the Distance Tables Releases link under Information Tools on our website, for more details about this update

When routing to or from Mogadishu (Somalia) please ensure that Anti-Piracy Routing is turned off. It makes no sense to have it turned on when using Somalian ports as it's aim is to avoid Somalian waters.

Distance Tables Update (1.1.1.154)

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 14:50:31 +0100

End of August 2009 release of the Distance Tables (Build 1.1.1.154) is now available for users of our PortToPort software and Online Distance Tables.

Please refer to the Distance Tables Releases link under Information Tools on our website, for more details about this update.

Distance Tables Update (1.1.1.130)

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:48:51 +0100

End of June 2009 release of the Distance Tables (Build 1.1.1.130) is now available for users of our PortToPort software and Online Distance Tables.

This update to our PC Based PortToPort software provides the ability to calculate mileages within SECAs by integrating with BORIS - a free add-on software application. Users of our web based Online Distance Tables will have these distances calculated automatically.

Both PortToPort and the Online Distance Tables updates include extended Anti-Piracy Routing to avoid high risk waters off the coast of Somalia and enhanced Pilot To Pilot distances.
Please refer to the Distance Tables Releases link under Information Tools on our website, for more details about this update.

Distances within Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs)

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:51:02 +0100

We will shortly be releasing a software application designed to advise you of the distance within Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs). BORIS - SECA Scanner will be available as a no-cost add-on to users of our Online Distance Tables or PortToPort software. If you would like to participate in the final testing cycle before the application is released please Contact Us. We will be restricting the number of users taking part so if you are interested, please let us know as soon as possible. Knowing the distance steamed within these areas will help you more accurately estimate bunker costs as low sulphur fuels carry a cost premium. Currently, two SECA areas are in force, the North Sea and Baltic zones. Work on implementing the new "Regulated California Waters" is in progress and will be included when it comes into effect. As and when further areas are implemented, future updates to the software will support them.

Distance Tables Update (1.1.1.109)

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:18:16 +0100

End of April 2009 release of the Distance Tables (Build 1.1.1.109) is now available for users of our PortToPort software and Online Distance Tables. Please refer to the Distance Tables Releases link under Information Tools on our website, for details about this update.

Distance Tables Update (1.1.1.99)

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:14:28 +0000

End of February 2009 release of the Distance Tables (Build 1.1.1.99) is now available for users of our PortToPort software and Online Distance Tables. Please refer to the Distance Tables Releases link under Information Tools on the menu to the left, for details about this update.

Distance Tables Update (1.1.1.80) - New Gulf of Aden Anti-Piracy routing

Sun, 1 Feb 2009 11:08:35 +0000

1st February 2009 release of the Distance Tables (Build 1.1.1.80) is now available for users of our PortToPort software and Online Distance Tables. This release has been made specifically to implement today's new Gulf of Aden Anti-Piracy routing measure. Please refer to our website (Home Page Latest News) for details about this update.

Distance Tables Update (1.1.1.49)

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:21:06 +0000

End of December 2008 release of the Distance Tables (Build 1.1.1.49) is now available for users of our PortToPort software and Online Distance Tables. Please refer to the Distance Tables Releases link under Information Tools on the menu to the left, for details about this update.

Piracy Attacks Off The Coast Of Somalia

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:37:00 +0000

PIRACY ATTACKS OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA With the recent upsurge in piracy attacks off the cost of Somalia, we have been doing some work on routes avoiding the most troublesome areas. Should you wish a “Round the Cape” distance to or from the Arabian Gulf passing to the EAST of Madagascar then ADD 247 miles to the distance obtained from the Distance Tables. We are monitoring the situation and should it deteriorate further will add the ability to get routes passing to the East of Madagascar to an interim release of the tables. If you wish us to do this sooner rather than later please email support@atobviac.com and request this change.

Distance Tables Update (1.1.1.39)

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:14:26 +0000

End of October 2008 release of the Distance Tables (Build 1.1.1.39) is now available for users of our PortToPort software and Online Distance Tables. Please refer to the Distance Tables Releases link under Information Tools on the menu to the left, for details about this update. This is the release that was used to calculate the distances for the Worldscale 2009 tables that will be published towards the end of the year.

Distance Tables Update (1.1.0.243)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:02:30 +0100

End of August 2008 release of the Distance Tables (Build 1.1.0.243) is now available for users of our PortToPort software and Online Distance Tables. Please refer to the Distance Tables Releases link under Information Tools on the menu to the left, for details about this update.

The most significant change is the addition of two new routing points to control routes passing between the mainland of China and Hainan Island. These two routing points control East and West bound access to the strait and are open by default, closing them will force routes to pass to the South of Hainan Island. It should be noted that the port Haikou lies within the Hainan Strait, to the West of the new routing points.

Distance Tables Update (1.1.0.201)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:23:37 +0100

End of June 2008 release of the Distance Tables (Build 1.1.0.201) is now available for users of our PortToPort software and Online Distance Tables. Please refer to the Distance Tables Releases link under Information Tools on the menu to the left, for details about this update.

Distance Tables Update (1.0.6.186)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:05:09 +0100

End of April 2008 release of the Distance Tables (Build 1.0.6.186) is now available for users of our PortToPort software and Online Distance Tables.

A PSSA (Particularly Sensitive Sea Area) and Ship Reporting System has been established to encompass the entire Hawaiian Island chain extending WNW from Nihoa Island some 1000' to Green Island just to the WNW of Midway Island. This PSSA also contains a number of ATBA's (Area To Be Avoided) and will be implemented on the 1st of May 2008

Details of the other routing changes incorporated in this release of the Distance Tables can be found on the Release Information page (http://www.atobviaconline.com/public/DtReleaseNotes.aspx) by selecting the April 2008 release from the Release Information drop down list.

Distance Tables Update (1.0.6.151)

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:12:07 +0000

End of February 2008 release of the Distance Tables (Build 1.0.6.151) is now available for users of our PortToPort software and Online Distance Tables. Please refer to the Distance Tables Releases link under Information Tools on the menu to the left, for details about this update.

Distance Tables Update (1.0.6.108)

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:43:12 +0000

Seasons Greetings and a Happy New Year to all our subscribers past, present and future.

The end of December 2007 release of the Distance Tables (Build 1.0.6.108) is now available for users of our PortToPort software and Online Distance Tables.

Access to Terschelling Routeing

Amendments have been made to the Tables to allow controlled use of the Terschelling Routeing to those vessels not constrained to use the Mandatory Route for Tankers from North Hinder to the German Bight. (See the latest edition of IMO ‘Ships’ Routeing’)

Two Routeing Points have been established in the two traffic lanes Off Vlieland which are used to control access into the Terschelling Route. These Routeing Points are NOT closed by default and are also linked to the ENV/NAV/Routeing control as there are regulations that apply to their use.

Users wishing to obtain distances between Southern North Sea ports and German North Sea ports or Baltic port via the Terschellinger or Off Vlieland routeing should turn off ENV/NAV/Routeing and then select the appropriate Advanced routeing point to obtain the desired routeing.

NB. Tanker based users should amend their default routeing to ensure that the Terschellinger routing points are NOT enabled.

Navigation in the Baltic West of Gotland

The transit routes used through the Baltic use the Deepwater Route off Gotland as the default route for a vessel of 13.0m draft as the separation scheme off Gotland has a draft restriction of 12.0m. Navigation to the west of Gotland is allowed by opening the Routeing Point ‘West of Gotland’ in the Advanced Routeing area.

The Web based distance tables have been altered to expose these routeing points. The PC based software already had the West of Gotland routing point and the latest release of the tables exposes the Terschellinger routing points

Distance Table Update (1.0.6.80)

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:05:02 +0000

A new release of the tables build 1.0.6.80 has been posted to the WEB and to the update service for Windows(tm) users. The end of October release got corrupted during the update process and was causing problems in distances in the Mediterranean. We apologise for any problems this may have caused. Seasons greeting to all our readers...

Distance Table Update (1.0.6.78)

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 07:47:54 +0000

A new release of the tables build 1.0.6.78 has been posted to the WEB and to the update service for Windows(tm) users.

Distance Table Update (1.0.6.23)

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:00:00 +0000

A new release of the tables build 1.0.6.23 has been posted to the WEB and to the update service for Windows(tm) users.