[Platforms] Platform code requests (Ship codes) - improving theprocess

[Michele FICHAUT]

Dear Marilynn and others,

I've read your document on Platform requests database, and I think  it 
will be a very useful
tool for those managing ship codes.
I am currently working on the French ships and I find very important to 
keep the address of websites where
a ship description is available; there can be several web sites per ship.
 Do you think these web addressesshould be kept in the Notes field, or
should it be worth to add a specific field for website address (that can 
be multiple)?

Best regards and all the best for Christmas period,

Michèle




Marilynn Sørensen a écrit :
>
> Dear platform group,
>
> There are a number of shortcomings with the current platform code 
> assignment process, some of these are technical in nature and some are 
> related to workflow processes and traceability of actions. The ICES 
> Data Centre has been investigating ways in which we can improve the 
> situation, both for you as users of the platform code process and for 
> us as administrators of the platform codes.
>
>  
>
> We intend to build and implement a new web application and 
> database at the beginning of 2009. The purpose of the new system is:
>
> -          Place the whole workflow process (from request, to 
> acceptance, to assigment) on the web
>
> -          Allow management and administration to take place in one 
> application
>
> -          Allow all ship requests/amendments to be handled in a 
> standard way, in one place
>
> -          Give users an online report of status on requests as well 
> as views of all the history behind a specific platform code or request
>
> -          Give users more power to update requests with additional 
> information
>
> -          Capture all communication and amendments in an automated 
> audit trail through the application
>
> -          Expolit web services etc. to automate request updates
>
>  
>
> The ICES Data Centre would ask that you take a look at the document at 
> http://www.ices.dk/Datacentre/temp/Requests%20Database%20Utility%20-%20Requirements%20Specification%20(Phase%201%20only)%20Final.doc 
> <http://www.ices.dk/Datacentre/temp/Requests%20Database%20Utility%20-%20Requirements%20Specification%20%28Phase%201%20only%29%20Final.doc>  
> and return with comments to Lee Martin <mailto:lmartin at ices.dk> by 
> *Friday 19^th December*. After this point we will be building and 
> testing this application with a view to launching it in early 2009. It 
> is important that you are aware of this development as it will mean in 
> the future we only accept platform requests through this process and 
> according to the minumum criteria as described in the document.
>
>  
>
> We hope this initiative will lead to a better management of platform 
> codes and a clear management process for all involved. Thank you and 
> we look forward to hearing from you.
>
>  
>
> Neil.
>
>  
>
> *Neil Holdsworth*
> Head of Data Centre
> International Council for the Exploration of the Sea
>
> Email: neil at ices.dk <mailto:neil at ices.dk>
>
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