Key takeaways
- Preserve the notice and evidence of its transmission.
- Do not equate sending a message with valid commencement of laytime.
Assemble the readiness record
An NOR file should let a reviewer reconstruct what was communicated, where the vessel was and what readiness evidence existed at that time. A timestamp without its underlying message leaves important questions unanswered.
- Retain the notice, recipient details and transmission record.
- Record the vessel's location and relevant readiness information.
- Compare these facts with the agreed notice requirements.
If a later message corrects the earlier notice, preserve both. Overwriting the first record may hide the chronology needed to understand the issue. Refer uncertain validity or legal effect for qualified assessment.
Common mistakes
In a fictional handover, the desk saves only an email timestamp while the attachment containing the notice is missing. The next reviewer must request the actual message and document instead of relying on a label saying notice sent.
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Frequently asked questions
Is NOR simply an arrival email?
No. It concerns readiness under a contractual notice process.
Why keep the recipient details?
The notice requirements may make the intended recipient and transmission important.
Does acknowledgement always establish validity?
Do not assume that; review the terms and the complete circumstances.
What should happen to a corrected notice?
Store it alongside the original with the sequence clearly recorded.