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Short Description

The Dataloy Vessel Report System is a web page intended for creating vessel reports from vessels without internet connection. The only vessel computer requirements are e-mail access, an e-mail client and a web browser. The web page is distributed to vessels and stored locally on the respective vessels communication computers. When a report is submitted a pre-filled in e-mail will open in the default e-mail client and when an e-mail is sent from a vessel it will be picked up by Dataloy VMS where the schedule, bunker figures will automatically be updated and a report inserted.

The are four report types:

  • Noon Report
  • Arrival Report
  • In Port Report
  • Departure Report  

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  1.  Arrival, Noon and In Port Report
    1.  Vessel reporting will search through port calls and locate the first port call where the departure date is after the report date.
      Note: Redelivery ports and the straits Torres, Bosporus and Maggelan are excluded.
  2. Departure Report
    1. Vessel reporting will search through port calls and locate the first port call where the departure date is after the report date. The system will choose this port call as the next arrival port.
    2. The vessel reporting will select the previous port call as the departure port. If Departure Fixed is set for this port, the system will move to the next port for both the departure and arrival ports. If Departure fixed is not set for the previous port, the vessel reporting will go backwards to the first port call where Departure Fixed is not set.
      Note: Redelivery ports and the straits Torres, Bosporus and Maggelan are excluded.
  3. Multiple Port Calls for the Same Port, Registered in Dataloy
    1. Rule for vessel report updating when there are multiple port calls to the same port after each other
      1. Arrival, Noon and In Port Report will update the first port call.
      2. Departure Report will update the last port call.

        Info

        ETA and ETB are set as fixed in the Dataloy VMS when the entered date is in the past. ETD is set as fixed - only for the Departure Report.

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  • Logical date check exists for ETA, ETB and ETD. A report will be invalid and impossible to send if the ETB is entered as a date preceding the ETA.

  • Noon Reports: The Daily Net Fresh Water Consumption section allows for negative numbers.
    Note: Negative numbers indicates higher water production than consumption. 

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Locating the Report in Dataloy VMS

In the VMS the vessel report  can be found in the Vessel Report Browser (where it can be edited) and in the Port Call Browser > Vessel Reports tab (Read-Only).

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Fields that will be Updated in Dataloy VMS

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When a port call is located based on vessel and report date, Dataloy VMS checks the reported port against the port in Dataloy VMS.
If these do not match an e-mail will be sent to the operator and the report will not be inserted.

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Short Description

The Dataloy Vessel Report System is a web page intended for creating vessel reports from vessels without internet connection. The only vessel computer requirements are e-mail access, an e-mail client and a web browser. The web page is distributed to vessels and stored locally on the respective vessels communication computers. When a report is submitted a pre-filled in e-mail will open in the default e-mail client and when an e-mail is sent from a vessel it will be picked up by Dataloy VMS where the schedule, bunker figures will automatically be updated and a report inserted.

The are four report types:

  • Noon Report
  • Arrival Report
  • In Port Report
  • Departure Report  

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There are several functions of the vessel reporting system:
     1.  Locating the Port Call to be Updated in Dataloy VMS
     2.  Field Validation
     3.  Data from Previous Report
     4.  Submitting Report
     5.  Receiving Mail in Dataloy VRS
     6.  Confimation and Error Mail
     7.  Failing Report

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    Locating the Port Call to be Up
    dated in Dataloy VMS. This is a simplified version of the complete logic, for more detailed information see: Vessel Report System (VRS) Logic
    As the Dataloy VMS schedule is not accessible to offline vessels, the system relies on information in the reported data to locate the correct port call - i.e. the vessel and the report date. Different rules apply depending on report type:
    1.  Arrival, Noon and In Port Report
      1.  Vessel reporting will search through port calls and locate the first port call where the departure date is after the report date.
    2. Departure Report
      1. Vessel reporting will search through port calls and locate the first port call where the departure date is after the report date. The system will choose this port call as the next arrival port.
      2. The vessel reporting will select the previous port call as the departure port. If Departure Fixed is set for this port, the system will move to the next port for both the departure and arrival ports. If Departure fixed is not set for the previous port, the vessel reporting will go backwards to the first port call where Departure Fixed is not set.
    3. Multiple Port Calls for the Same Port, Registered in Dataloy
      1. Rule for vessel report updating when there are multiple port calls to the same port after each other
        1. Arrival, Noon and In Port Report will update the first port call.
        2. Departure Report will update the last port call.

          Info

          ETA and ETB are set as fixed in the Dataloy VMS when the entered date is in the past. ETD is set as fixed - only for the Departure Report.

          Note

          Its possible to include Voyage Reference Number and Reason for Call in the VRS reports. This makes it easier for VRS to locate the correct port call which will reduce failing messages. If all vessels are aware of their current Voyage Reference Number from Dataloy VMS, then this functionality can be utilized.

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    Field Validation
    1. Grey check mark appears: Indicates field is mandatory.
    2. Green check mark appears: Indicates field is validated.

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    3.  The Submit button activates once all fields are validated (i.e. have green check marks).

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      • Logical date check exists for ETA, ETB and ETD. A report will be invalid and impossible to send if the ETB is entered as a date preceding the ETA.

      • Noon Reports: The Daily Net Fresh Water Consumption section allows for negative numbers.
        Note: Negative numbers indicates higher water production than consumption. 

       
      Example of validated and not validated fields:


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    Data from Previous Report
    Data from a previous report will appear in the Previous Report column. This previous value can be copied into the current report.
    Note: Cookies must be enabled for this function.
     

     

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    Submit Report
    The Submit button activates once all fields are validated (i.e. have green check marks). Click to submit report. A pre-filled in e-mail will open in the the default mail client. DO NOT CHANGE THE CONTENTS OF THIS E-MAIL. It should be sent as is.
    Note: If the e-mail client automatically adds text to the mail body, for example a signature, DO NOT remove it. This type of addition is acceptable. Size of mail including mail headers is about 5kb.

    Example: 

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    Receiveing Mail in Dataloy VRS
    Mail is checked by the server every 30 minutes.
    Note: During a test phase this interval is 15 minutes. During testing its also possible to trigger mail poller manually.

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    Confirmation and Error Mail
    Once a report has been inserted in Dataloy VMS, an e-mail can be sent to the Voyage Operator. This e-mail contains an overview of the data submitted from the vessel in a readable format. Note: If a report fails to be inserted an e-mail will be sent to a fixed e-mail address. If  the VMS located the port call before the report failed an error e-mail will also be sent to the Voyage Operator.To enable mail to be sent to the Voyage Operator, an e-mail address must first be added on user level.

    Example:

    Vessel: Vessel 1
    Departure Port: BERGEN
    Report Date Local Time: Wed Oct 24 00:00:00 CEST 2012
    Departure Time: Fri Oct 26 22:00:00 CEST 2012
    Next Port: OSLO
    Estimated Time of Arrival: Fri Oct 26 03:00:00 CEST 2012
    etc..

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    Failing Report
    Failing reports must be corrected and resent from the vessel (overview of ossible error messages: Vessel Report is Failing - Error Messages).

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Locating the Report in Dataloy VMS

In the VMS the vessel report  can be found in the Vessel Report Browser (where it can be edited) and in the Port Call Browser > Vessel Reports tab (Read-Only).

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Fields that will be Updated in Dataloy VMS

The fields in the report types that will update - listed by report type:     
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.  Noon Report 
     2.  Arrival Report 
     3.  In Port Report 
     4.  Departure Port
     5.  Consumption Breakdown


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    Noon Report

    Noon ReportDataloy VMS
    Vessel NameUsed to locate the port call in Dataloy VMS.
    Position latitudeInserted to position report.
    Position LongitudeInserted to position report.
    Voyage ReferenceUsed to locate port call. For more information see Voyage Reference and Reason for Call
    Reason for CallUsed to locate port call. For more information see Voyage Reference and Reason for Call 
    Next Port

    When a port call is located based on vessel and report date, Dataloy VMS checks the reported port against the port in Dataloy VMS.
    If these do not match an e-mail will be sent to the operator and the report will not be inserted.

    Report Date Local TimeUsed to locate the port call in Dataloy.
    Estimated Time of ArrivalUpdates ETA.
    Estimated Time of Berting (Optional)Updates ETB. If update future dates are disabled this field will not be updated.
    Estimated Time of Departure (Optional)Updates ETD. If update future dates are disabled this field will not be updated.
    True CourseInserted to position report.
    Distance Sailed Since Last ReportInserted to position report.
    Hours in Service Since Last ReportInserted to position report.
    Distance To GoInserted to position report.
    Speed Made GoodInserted to position report.
    Wind DirectionInserted to position report.
    Wind ForceInserted to position report.
    Sea DirectionInserted to position report.
    Sea StateInserted to position report.
    Main Engine RPM Since Last ReportInserted to position report.
    Daily Fuel Oil consumptionInserted to position report.
    Daily Diesel Oil consumptionInserted to position report.
    Daily Fuel Oil Low Sulphur consumptionInserted to position report.
    Daily Diesel Oil Low Sulphur consumptionInserted to position report.
    Daily Net Fresh Water consumptionInserted to position report.
    Fuel Oil remaining on boardInserted to position report.
    Diesel Oil remaining on boardInserted to position report.
    Fuel Oil Low Sulphur remaining on boardInserted to position report.
    Diesel Oil Low Sulphur remaining on boardInserted to position report.
    Fresh Water remaining on boardInserted to position report.
    RemarkInserted as remark to position report.

     

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    Arrival Report

    Arrival ReportDataloy VMS
    Vessel NameUsed to locate the port call in Dataloy VMS.
    Voyage ReferenceUsed to locate port call. For more information see Voyage Reference and Reason for Call
    Reason for CallUsed to locate port call. For more information see Voyage Reference and Reason for Call 
    PortWhen a port call is located based on vessel and report date, Dataloy VMS checks the reported port against the port in Dataloy VMS.
    If these do not match an e-mail will be sent to the operator and the report will not be inserted.
    Report Date Local TimeUsed to locate the port call in Dataloy VMS.
    Time of ArrivalUpdates Arrival.
    Time of Berthing (Estimated if anchoring)Updates ETB. If update future dates are disabled this field will not be updated.
    Estimated Time of DepartureUpdates ETD. If update future dates are disabled this field will not be updated.
    Total Distance Sailed Since DepartureUpdates Miles.
    Hours in Service Since Last ReportInserted to position report.
    Hours Stoppages Since Last ReportUpdates days stoppages  (under the Perfomance tab in Booking and Operations).
    Speed Made Good Since Last ReportInserted to position report.
    Draft AftInserted to position report.
    Draft ForwardInserted to position report.
    Daily Fuel Oil consumptionInserted to position report.
    Daily Diesel Oil consumptionInserted to position report.
    Daily Fuel Oil Low Sulphur consumptionInserted to position report.
    Daily Diesel Oil Low Sulphur consumptionInserted to position report.
    Daily Net Fresh Water consumptionInserted to position report.
    Fuel Oil remaining on boardUpdates Fuel Oil ROB arrival.
    Diesel Oil remaining on boardUpdates Diesel Oil ROB arrival.
    Fuel Oil Low Sulphur remaining on boardUpdates Fuel Oil Low Sulphur ROB arrival.
    Diesel Oil Low Sulphur remaining on boardUpdates Diesel Oil Low Sulphur ROB arrival.
    Fresh Water remaining on boardInserted to position report.
    RemarkInserted as remark to position report.

     

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    In Port Report

    In Port ReportDataloy VMS
    Vessel NameUsed to locate the port call in Dataloy VMS.
    Voyage ReferenceUsed to locate port call. For more information see Voyage Reference and Reason for Call
    Reason for CallUsed to locate port call. For more information see Voyage Reference and Reason for Call 
    Port

    When a port call is located based on vessel and report date, Dataloy VMS checks the reported port against the port in Dataloy VMS.
    If these do not match an e-mail will be sent to the operator and the report will not be inserted.

    Report Date Local TimeUsed to locate the port call in Dataloy VMS.
    Estimated Time of BerthingUpdates ETB. If update future dates are disabled this field will not be updated.
    Estimated Time of DepartureUpdates ETD. If update future dates are disabled this field will not be updated.
    Hours in ServiceInserted to position report.
    WeatherInserted to position report.
    Wind DirectionInserted to position report.
    Average Wind ForceInserted to position report.
    RemarkInserted as remark to position report.
     


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    Arrival Departure Report

    VMS.Speed Made Good Since Last Report
    Arrival Departure ReportDataloy VMS
    Vessel NameUsed to locate the port call in Dataloy VMS.
    Voyage ReferenceUsed to locate port call. For more information see Voyage Reference and Reason for Call
    Reason for CallUsed to locate port call. For more information see Voyage Reference and Reason for Call 
    Departure Port

    When a port call is located based on vessel and report date, Dataloy VMS checks the reported port against the port in Dataloy VMS.
    If these do not match an e-mail will be sent to the operator and the report will not be inserted.

    Report Date Local TimeUsed to locate the port call in Dataloy
    Time of ArrivalUpdates Arrival.
    Time of Berthing (Estimated if anchoring)Updates ETB.
    Estimated Time of DepartureUpdates ETD.
    Total Distance Sailed Since DepartureUpdates Miles.
    Hours in Service Since Last ReportInserted to position report.
    Hours Stoppages Since Last ReportUpdates days stoppages  (under the Perfomance tab in Booking and Operations).
    VMS.
    Departure TimeUpdates Departure.
    Next Port

    When a port call is located based on vessel and report date, Dataloy VMS checks the reported port against the port in Dataloy VMS.
    If these do not match an e-mail will be sent to the operator and the report will not be inserted.

    Estimated Time of ArrivalUpdates ETA for next port call.
    Distance To Next PortInserted to position report.
    Draft AftInserted to position report.
    Draft ForwardInserted to position report.
    Daily Fuel Oil consumptionInserted to position reportremaining on boardUpdates Fuel Oil ROB departure.
    Daily Diesel Oil consumptionInserted to position reportremaining on boardUpdates Diesel Oil ROB departure.
    Daily Fuel Oil Low Sulphur consumptionInserted to position reportremaining on boardUpdates Fuel Oil Low Sulphur ROB departure.
    Daily Diesel Oil Low Sulphur consumptionInserted to position report.Daily Net Fresh Water consumptionremaining on boardUpdates Diesel Oil Low Sulphur ROB departure.
    Fresh Water remaining on boardInserted to position report.

    Bunkered Fuel Oil

    remaining on board


    Input exact figure according to the BDR

    Updates Fuel Oil ROB arrival.
    Diesel Oil remaining on boardUpdates Diesel Oil ROB arrival.
    Oil bunkered for departure port call.

    Bunkered Fuel Oil Low Sulphur

    remaining on board


    Input exact figure according to the BDR

    Updates Fuel Oil Low Sulphur ROB arrivalbunkered for departure port call.

    Bunkered Diesel Oil

    Low Sulphur remaining on board


    Input exact figure according to the BDR

    Updates Diesel Oil Low Sulphur ROB arrival.Fresh Water remaining on boardInserted to position reportOil bunkered for departure port call.

    Bunkered Diesel Oil Low Sulphur
    Input exact figure according to the BDR

    Updates Diesel Oil Low Sulphur bunkered for departure port call.
    RemarkInserted as remark to position report.

     

     

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    In Port ReportDataloy VMSVessel NameUsed to locate the port call in Dataloy VMS.Port

    When a port call is located based on vessel and report date, Dataloy VMS checks the reported port against the port in Dataloy VMS.
    If these do not match an e-mail will be sent to the operator and the report will not be inserted.

    Report Date Local TimeUsed to locate the port call in Dataloy VMS.Estimated Time of DepartureUpdates ETD.Hours in Service

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    Consumption Breakdown fields. These will be enabled by Dataloy if requested by customer.

    WeatherWind DirectionAverage Wind ForceRemark as remark
    Main Engine - Fuel OilInserted to position report.
    Main Engine - Fuel Oil Low SulphurInserted to position report.
    Main Engine - Diesel OilInserted to position report.
    Main Engine - Diesel Oil Low SulphurInserted to position report.
    Auxiliary - Fuel Oil At SeaInserted to position report.
    Auxiliary - Fuel Oil Low Sulphur At SeaInserted to position report.
    Auxiliary - Diesel Oil At SeaInserted to position report.
    Auxiliary - Diesel Oil Low Sulphur At SeaInserted to position report.Inserted to position report.
    Boilers - Fuel Oil IdleInserted to position report.
    Boilers - Fuel Oil Low Sulphur IdleInserted to position report.
    Boilers - Diesel Oil IdleInserted to position report.
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    Departure ReportDataloy VMS
    Vessel NameUsed to locate the port call in Dataloy VMS.
    Departure Port

    When a port call is located based on vessel and report date, Dataloy VMS checks the reported port against the port in Dataloy VMS.
    If these do not match an e-mail will be sent to the operator and the report will not be inserted.

    Report Date Local TimeUsed to locate the port call in Dataloy VMS.
    Departure TimeUpdates Departure.
    Next Port

    When a port call is located based on vessel and report date, Dataloy VMS checks the reported port against the port in Dataloy VMS.
    If these do not match an e-mail will be sent to the operator and the report will not be inserted.

    Estimated Time of ArrivalUpdates ETA for next port call.
    Distance To Next PortBoilers - Diesel Oil Low Sulphur IdleInserted to position report.
    Boilers - Fuel Oil WorkingInserted to position report.
    Boilers - Fuel Oil Low Sulphur WorkingInserted to position report.
    Boilers - Diesel Oil WorkingInserted to position report.
    Boilers - Diesel Oil Low Sulphur WorkingInserted to position report.
    Generators - Fuel Oil At SeaInserted to position report.
    Generators - Fuel Oil Low Sulphur At SeaInserted to position report.
    Generators - Diesel Oil At SeaInserted to position report.
    Generators - Diesel Oil Low Sulphur At SeaInserted to position report.
    Cleaning - Fuel OilInserted to position report.Draft
    AftCleaning - Fuel Oil Low SulphurInserted to position report.
    Draft ForwardCleaning - Diesel OilInserted to position report.
    Fuel Oil remaining on boardUpdates Fuel Oil ROB departure.
    Diesel Oil remaining on boardUpdates Diesel Oil ROB departure.
    Cleaning - Diesel Oil Low SulphurInserted to position report.
    Heating - Fuel Oil ConsumptionInserted to position report.
    Heating - Fuel Oil Low Sulphur remaining on boardUpdates Fuel Oil Low Sulphur ROB departure.Diesel Oil Low Sulphur remaining on boardUpdates Inserted to position report.
    Heating - Diesel OilInserted to position report.
    Heating - Diesel Oil Low Sulphur ROB departure.Fresh Water remaining on boardInserted to position report.

    Bunkered Fuel Oil
    Input exact figure according to the BDR

    Updates Fuel Oil bunkered for departure port call.

    Bunkered Fuel Oil Low Sulphur
    Input exact figure according to the BDR

    Updates Fuel Oil Low Sulphur bunkered for departure port call.

    Bunkered Diesel Oil
    Input exact figure according to the BDR

    Updates Diesel Oil bunkered for departure port call.

    Bunkered Diesel Oil Low Sulphur
    Input exact figure according to the BDR

    Updates Diesel Oil Low Sulphur bunkered for departure port call.
    RemarkInserted as remark to position report.

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Update Future Dates

By default future dates will be updated in VRS. It is possible to disable this if wanted. The following dates are considered future dates in VRS:

Noon Report: ETB, ETD
Arrival Report: ETB, ETD
In Port Report: ETB, ETD

 

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Voyage Reference and Reason for Call

Voyage reference and reason for call can be included in VRS reporting. This makes it easier to locate the correct port call in Dataloy VMS and will reduce failing reports. It is important that the vessel is using the same voyage reference number as in Dataloy VMS. The voyage reference number is the reference column in voyage list in Booking and Operations module.

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Report Generator

The Report Generator collects necessary master data and customer specific fields to avoid the need for manual changes and/or having one report version/customer.
     1.  Master Data
     2.  Customer Specific Fields
 

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    Master Data
    Master Data in report:      
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      Vessel
         b.  Port
        
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      Vessel
      If a report requires a new vessel i must be added in the Vessel Administration module. The report must thereafter be generated and distributed to the vessel
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      Port
      If a new port is needed in the report, contact Dataloy. Dataloy will add the port to the system. Once the port is added the report must be generated and distributed to relevant vessel.

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    Customer Specific Fields
    New fields can be added as an event,remark and/or Dataloy can add a database field (which becomes available for all customers of vessel reporting). A customer specific field structure can be setup in the client's database and added to the report when running the report generator. Events are available in the Laytime Calculations module and Remarks in the Position Report module (as remarks on the position report).

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A test phase is recommended following the Dataloy Offline Vessel Report System system set-up to ensure that it meets all customer needs. Dataloy will setup a vessel reporting test environment and refresh the test database with production data. It is important that the test database has an updated schedule when testing commences. While testing it is possible to trigger the mailpoller manually by going to http://[ip]:[port]/testclientws/rest/VesselReport/mailPoller (IP and Port will vary from system to system), login with your username and password and click "Run VRS Mail Poller". Note: Using a vessel image test system for testing is a preferred option.

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To view and test available test report: Download and unzip the file to start testing the report: dataloy_vessel_report

Standard version (including consumption breakdown): dataloy_vrs_consumption.zip

Clipboard Version: dataloy_vrs_clipboard.zip

Note: Data will not be updated in Dataloy VMS before the server is configured to receive vessel reports.

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