# Events

The **Event** module is designed to facilitate the documentation of various events that occur during a Cargo Port/Port Call. These events can be anything from simple notes like "Loading Completed" to more complex actions such as "Anchored" or "Captain arrived!". 

By using the Event module, users can easily document and keep track of important events that occur during a Cargo Port/Port Call.

<figure><img src="/files/JDPri9couZrx0Bkr9B20" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 1, the Event module.</p></figcaption></figure>

Each event in the module is identified by a set of attributes which include:

* *Event Description* - brief text that reflects the meaning of an event.&#x20;
* *Event Type* - can be either *Cargo Port* or *Port Call*. The type allows defining when the event takes place.
* *Vessel Categories* - allows selecting vessel categories to which the created event will be applied.
* *Event Code* - unique identifier for easier navigation.
* *Sort Order* - shows the position at which the chosen event will show up among those events that also satisfy the same Event Type and Vessel Category.
* An event can be used in [Laytime calculations](/release-8.25/voyage-management-system/step-by-step-guides/operations/laytime-calculations.md). If the corresponding checkbox is clicked, the event will show up automatically at the specified position in the Laytime calculation module under a Cargo Port.

### Your administrators can take the lead on port call events

The description of port call event types (Arrival, Berth, Unberth, Departure) are reflected on labels across the system.

Administrators can modify the event description to suit your requirements.

<figure><img src="/files/LEkKaklV6askIeZpROi3" alt=""><figcaption><p>Arrival event changed to 'End of Sea Passage'</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/YeyjFWsMmN8939CJAQJF" alt=""><figcaption><p>Port Call List headers reflecting the change of Arrival event description</p></figcaption></figure>

Changes to these events will be applied to the following sections of the system:

* Port Call list and [drawer](/release-8.25/voyage-management-system/step-by-step-guides/port-calls/port-call-drawer/overview-and-bunkers.md)
* Bunker order list and [drawer](/release-8.25/voyage-management-system/step-by-step-guides/operations/bunker-orders/maintain-bunker-orders.md)
* Service order list and [drawer](/release-8.25/voyage-management-system/step-by-step-guides/operations/service-orders/maintain-service-order.md)&#x20;
* Vessel report list, [modal](/release-8.25/voyage-management-system/step-by-step-guides/operations/vessel-reports/create-a-vessel-report.md), and drawer


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