# Create Laytime Calculation

1. Open the **Laytime Calculation** module in the Operations section.
2. Click **Create Laytime Calculation**<img src="/files/-M23aB95JDSUt7kYOdWo" alt="" data-size="line">in the top right corner.
3. Fill in all required fields listed below in the Create New Laytime Calculation window.
4. Click **Create**.

### **Required fields**

| **Field**     | Description                                     |
| ------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| *Vessel*      | Used to filter *Voyages*                        |
| *Voyage*      | Used to filter *Charterer*                      |
| *Charterer*   | Charterer of the cargoes of the selected voyage |
| *Cargo Ports* | Cargo Ports to be included in the calculations  |

{% hint style="info" %}
Field Conditions

Each field narrows down the next choice, e.g. choose vessel first, then voyage, then charterer. The fields are enabled accordingly.&#x20;

At least one cargo port MUST be chosen.
{% endhint %}

![Create Laytime Calculation Dialog](/files/-MWwzxwqagN1DT83HWp5)


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