How do I use APICS Barge?

APICS Barge makes your life as a bargemaster or fleet manager significantly easier. The application offers numerous advantages, including efficient lock bookings in Antwerp and the ability to plan passages during works on the Albert Canal. 

 

In the tutorial videos below, you will learn about the key features of the application, helping you get started quickly and easily.

View moorings

The 'Berth Occupation' module provides an interactive map of the port, offering additional information that could be useful during your stay in the Port of Antwerp. 

Een ligplaats raadplegen in APICS Barge.
©Port of Antwerp

Select a lock

Through the 'Choose lock' option, APICS Barge allows you to reserve the necessary lock for each journey.

Een sluis kiezen in APICS Barge.
©Port of Antwerp

Create a journey

In the 'Journey planning' module, you will find an overview of all active and previous journeys. Here you can add new journeys, moor and unmoor as well as book locks.

Een reis aanmaken in APICS Barge.
©Port of Antwerp

Manage vessels

In the 'Linked vessels' module, you will find an overview of your  fleet. Here you can add ships, update ships' details, take over and authorise ships. You can view your ships as a list or, if available, view their location on the map.

Een vaartuig beheren.
©Port of Antwerp

Passage planner

You can request a passage through the Oosterweel works from the 'Passage through the Oosterweel works' overview screen.

Portguide

In the APICS Port Guide, you can view passage planning. 

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