Complement Register

This function allows you to set up the complement codes that will be used throughout the System. If you have the appropriate access rights, you will also be able to modify and delete records in this register.

'Complement' refers to the full number of officers and crew required on a vessel. A complement code represents a specific number of crew of a particular rank that is required for a particular vessel type. These complement codes are defined by the company based on typically operated vessel types which form the basis of this code structure. These codes are defined during implementation and consistently built up upon. This then serves as a reference for end users to streamline day-to-day operations.

Complement codes will be used when creating Manning Budgets. You can select to create a budget based on a complement code.

Screen Navigation: Home - Administration - Registers - Crewing - Complement

Creating Complement Codes

To create Complement Codes:

1. From the HR Manager main menu, click Registers under the Administration sub-menu. Then, click Crewing, followed by Complement.

2. The complement codes that have been previously created will be displayed on the screen. To create a new complement code, click New.

3. The Complement screen will be displayed where you can enter information in the following fields:

Field	Description
Complement Code	Enter a code to represent this complement. You can use a vessel type as the code to indicate the vessel type for which this complement list is to be utilized.
Description	Enter a description of the code entered. For example, if you have entered 'BULK' as the code, then enter 'Bulk Carriers' as the description.
Copy	Click this button if you would to copy from a previously created complement code.
Details section: Click the '+' icon at the bottom left of the table to add a new row and enter the following details.
Department	Use the Lookup function to select the department of the rank for which you want to list the complement number.
Rank	Use the Lookup function to select the rank for which you want to define the complement.
Nationality	Use the Lookup function to select the nationality of the crew of a particular rank. This field is optional.
Complement	State the number of crew of the selected rank (and nationality, if selected) that is needed on board this particular vessel type.
Remarks/Assumptions section: Click the '+' icon at the bottom left of the table to add a new remark.
Remarks	Enter remarks pertaining to this complement code, if any.

Note: To remove an entry from a table, click the '-' icon.

4. Click Save to complete the creation of this new complement code.

Editing Complement Codes

To edit existing complement codes:

1. From the HR Manager main menu, click Registers under the Home - Administration sub menu. Then, click Crewing, followed by Complement.

2. The complement codes that have been previously created will be displayed on the screen. To edit an existing complement ode, click on an entry to view its details on the Complement screen.

3. You may then edit the details of the complement code in the available fields. Please note that the main Complement Code field cannot be edited.

4. Click Save to save the changes you have made.

Deleting Complement Codes

To delete existing complement codes:

1. From the HR Manager main menu, click Registers under the Home - Administration sub menu. Then, click Crewing, followed by Complement.

2. The complement codes that have been previously created will be displayed on the screen. To delete an existing complement code, highlight an entry on the screen.

3. Click Delete. Confirm your intention to delete the complement code. The complement code will then no longer be listed on the screen.

Note: Alternatively, you can click on a complement code to view its details. Click Delete and confirm your intention to delete the code.