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Objective

Learn the two methods for importing routes into the Voyage Simulator to begin your voyage planning and analysis.

What You'll Accomplish

• Import routes using departure and arrival locations
• Import routes from existing voyage plan files
• Set up your route foundation for voyage simulations
• Understand which import method works best for your workflow

Before You Start

Ensure you have:

• Your vessel's departure and arrival information (ports or coordinates)
• OR an existing route file in CSV, RTZ, or other supported format
• Basic vessel specifications loaded in the system

Step-by-Step Instructions

Method 1: Create Route from Locations

1. Enter Your Departure Point

• Click the departure location field
• Choose your input type:
  • Coordinates: Enter latitude/longitude directly
  • Port Search: Search by port name or code
• For port searches:
  • Type the port name (e.g., "Rotterdam")
  • Or use the port code (e.g., "NLRTM")
  • Select from the dropdown results

2. Enter Your Arrival Point