Your voyage planning indicates you will arrive at a waypoint in longitude 049°16.3' W at 0947 ZT on 3 March 1988. How should this date be entered into an AMVER report?

Question

Your voyage planning indicates you will arrive at a waypoint in longitude 049&deg;16.3' W at 0947 ZT on 3 March 1988. How should this date be entered into an AMVER report?

Accepted Answer

Option A: 031247Z. AMVER reporting formats require the date and time in a six-digit format: DDHHMMZ. For 3 March at 0947 Zulu, the correct entry is 030947Z. This standardized format ensures global compatibility with automated maritime communication systems, allowing shore-based authorities to accurately track vessel positions and voyage progress.

Your voyage planning indicates you will arrive at a waypoint in longitude 049&deg;16.3' W at 0947 ZT on 3 March 1988. How should this date be entered into an AMVER report?

Your voyage planning indicates you will arrive at a waypoint in longitude 049°16.3' W at 0947 ZT on 3 March 1988. How should this date be entered into an AMVER report?