BICS Release Notes

Version 6.1.3 2024-07-15

  • Added fix for processing reference data.

Version 6.1.2 2024-06-11

  • Long location names are now displayed correctly.
  • Fixed interface display issue caused by automatic translation.
  • Improved processing of commas and periods in various input fields.
  • Voyage files with a future end date can no longer be terminated prematurely (cancellation still possible).
  • Last selected locations are now correctly remembered.

Version 6.1.1 2024-04-17

  • Various fatal errors fixed.
  • Entering an incorrect year when creating a voyage now shows an error message.
  • Container matrix button made visible by default.
  • Upgrade process from v5.6.8 made more robust.
  • BICS now shows an error if used on unsupported browser Internet Explorer.
  • Application behavior when using escape key improved.
  • Maritime signaling determination compliant with IMDG enabled.
  • Container matrix keyboard navigation improved.

Version 6.1.0 2024-03-01

Voyages: General Improvements

  • Layouts and formatting of voyage creation and overview screens modernized.
  • Loading large numbers of voyages is now faster.
  • User is more clearly alerted to missing input fields.
  • Arrival time and date are no longer prefilled for better information.
  • Display of signaling determination screen improved.

Voayages: Locations

  • Locations such as departure, destination, and waypoint can now be selected per country.
  • Locks and bridges can no longer be selected as departure or destination.
  • Terminal names are now attached to locations.

Voyages: Miscellaneous

  • Maritime convoy type 1602 now allowed.
  • Reference language selection menu added to voyage creation screen.
  • Goods transport type now inherited from the hull.
  • Special transports can now be specified explicitly.

Hulls

  • Fuel type and registration date fields now left empty by default.

Installer & First Use Wizard

  • Acceptance process of all terms improved.
  • BICS installer provided with better guidance texts.
  • Informative messages added for long installation steps.
  • First time opening BICS shows the First Use Wizard for easy configuration.
  • Reference data now included in installer for faster post-install use.

Miscellaneous

  • Function added to easily backup and restore hull list and address book.
  • Help for filling in VAT numbers added.
  • RIS index reference data no longer processed for faster application.
  • Unnecessary EDI Mailbox input field removed from address book.
  • Menu improvements applied.
  • Textual improvements applied.
  • Auto-logout time increased to one week.
  • Application language can now be changed without restart.
  • Sender address processing improved.
  • Keyboard navigation optimized.
  • Various additional fixes and improvements.

Version 5.6.8 2022-02-08

This version is no longer supported.

  • Performance improvement for NLRDMS update from version 5.6.3.

Version 5.6.3 2021-11-04

This version is no longer supported.

Upgrading from this version to 6.1.0 or higher is not possible. Upgrade to 5.6.8 first.

  • LimitedQuantity support added for ERINOT 1.3 EDIFACT and XML.
  • Corrected ERINOT 1.3 EDIFACT filling for container gross weight.
  • Gross weight conversion correction for container.
  • Export container gross weight to BICSXML.
  • Forcing full NLRDMS update added.

Version 5.6.0 2021-06-28

This version is no longer supported.

Upgrading from this version to 6.1.0 or higher is not possible. Upgrade to 5.6.8 first.

  • Support for ERINOT 1.3 format added.
  • FTP import support removed.
  • BICSXML 1.0 import/export format removed.
  • BERMAN (visits) message support removed.
  • Favorite URLs removed.
  • Connection quality restrictions removed.
  • Issue retrieving hull list via RDS-API resolved.

Version 5.5.0 2020-09-25

This version is no longer supported.

Upgrading from this version to 6.1.0 or higher is not possible. Upgrade to 5.6.8 first.

  • Support for macOS 10.15 added.
  • Support for 32-bit OS removed.
  • Webservice (SOAP) message exchange added.
  • Signaling reason added to signaling determination.
  • Signaling for various types of sea vessels corrected.
  • Ship number types ERN and OFS removed.
  • Check for consistent use of container number added.
  • BICS message number generation adjusted.
  • ETD of registered trips can now be changed.
  • "Empty from" indication now also possible for non-dangerous goods.
  • Draft no longer prefilled for new trips.
  • Textual improvements.