New utility standardizes Voyage Call Number format for ports. Use it for non-standard VCNs & non-NLP ports.

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....New utility introduced to standardize Voyage Call Number (VCN) format for NLP and non-NLP ports. VCN format: 4 digits port code, 4 digits year, 2 digits month, 4 digits serial number (14 characters total). For non-NLP ports with non-standard VCN, use utility entering last 4 digits of serial number. For NLP ports, use NLP portal or utility if data not transmitted. Single rotation number generated whether VCN from NLP or entered via utility. Stakeholders advised to follow procedure, report difficulties.....