The Power of the Noon Report: Why One Simple Daily Report Can Make or Break Your Voyage!

 📡 "The Power of the Noon Report: Why One Simple Daily Report Can Make or Break Your Voyage!"

❓ Are you treating your Noon Reports like a routine chore—or a strategic tool?

❓ Can a poorly filled Noon Report cost your company thousands in claims?

❓ Are your crew and ops team aligned on what really matters in the daily report?

🔍 Clause Breakdown: The Essential Details of the Noon Report

Charter Party Clause Reference:

“Noon reports have to be sent daily using the below mentioned reporting form:

aaa: date and time in GMT (DD,MM,YY)
bbb: position (latitude and longitude)
ccc: average consumption for the last 24 hours
ddd: average speed for the last 24 hours
eee: average revolution for the last 24 hours
fff: slip
ggg: bunkers rob (specified for HSFO / LSFO / MGO)
hhh: total distance travelled last 24 hours / total distance still to go
iii: weather / sea / current conditions
jjj: Vsl primary track/ direction (eg NE)
kkk: swell: direction / height / period in sec
lll: roll ** degree / peak ** degree / nominal roll period in sec
mmm: cargo secure / okay
nnn: ETA next port”

🧭 Explanation & Implications:

This clause is a standard operational requirement under time charter or voyage charter agreements. Noon reports offer real-time visibility into vessel performance, navigational progress, and fuel usage. These reports are often used to:

• Validate performance warranty (speed/consumption clauses)
• Track weather impacts on voyage
• Monitor fuel trends and bunker planning
• Identify early signs of mechanical or navigational issues
• Assist in laytime/demurrage calculations

⚠️ Common Pitfalls to Avoid:

• 🚫 Inaccurate GMT entry: Impacts entire voyage tracking
• 🚫 Slip or revs data skipped: Leads to disputes on machinery use or underperformance
• 🚫 Weather details too vague: Hampers force majeure arguments
• 🚫 Uncalibrated ROB data: Triggers bunker disputes or port delays
• 🚫 ETA not updated: Affects agent planning and berthing window

📚 BIMCO Commentary (where applicable):

While this clause is vessel-specific and not a BIMCO standard per se, it supports principles from BIMCO’s “Performance Clauses” and ISO 19030 (measurement of ship energy efficiency).

🔧 Actionable Steps for Shipping Stakeholders

👨‍✈️ For Masters / Chief Engineers:

• Cross-check consumption and speed with actual RPM and slip before submission
• Log swell and rolling carefully—this helps justify speed drops due to weather
• Ensure accurate GMT formatting—many performance claims arise from time discrepancies

🧑‍💼 For Operators / Technical Managers:

• Use software tools to cross-check Noon Report trends
• Compare ETA vs port schedule daily to pre-alert agents
• Train ship staff on implications of inaccurate reports

💼 For Owners / Charterers:

• Monitor consumption and speed to assess performance compliance
• Raise early queries on inconsistent data
• Use Noon Reports as backup for demurrage or performance claims

🧠 Conclusion & Call to Action:

A Noon Report isn't just a checkbox—it's your daily pulse check on a multimillion-dollar asset. When done right, it protects your operations, prevents claims, and promotes trust between owners, charterers, and the crew.

💬 Have you ever faced a dispute due to incorrect Noon Reports? Let us know in the comments!
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📢 Disclaimer:

This blog is intended for educational purposes only and reflects the author's views based on industry experience. Always consult legal or chartering professionals for contractual advice.