SMC launches updated standardized noon reports

The Smart Maritime Council (SMC) has released Version 1.0 of the Standardised Vessel Dataset (SVD) for Noon Reports after a year-long consultation process involving key industry stakeholders like BIMCO and IMO. This updated version includes over 100 common Noon Reporting data fields with standardised IMO Data Numbers. The release follows the beta version published in February 2023, which gathered feedback from industry participants before finalization.

During the consultation period, the SMC worked closely with BIMCO and IMO’s Expert Group on Data Harmonisation (EGDH) to expand the IMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic Business (IMO Compendium) to include Noon Reporting data fields. The SVD aligns seamlessly with this new IMO model, and the latest IMO Compendium reference model aims to harmonize maritime digital information formats, informed by the 48th FAL session in April 2024.

The SVD includes four standardized elements for each data item, including an IMO Data Number, Data Element name, Standard Unit, and unique ISO 19848 ID tag. Ceataec, a member of the SMC, provides an open-source library of free tools on GitHub to assist companies in implementing the standard in their digital projects. This model is accessible on the Smart Maritime Network website, along with a white paper and links to the open-source library for seamless connectivity within the maritime industry.

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