# Copy Vessel

To copy any vessel, open the Vessel drawer and click the **More** button ![](/files/-M49rzQXCOWtZTZDxjI3) in the top right to bring up the menu.

<figure><img src="/files/p47ABiPKuIWJLfsuITwl" alt=""><figcaption><p>Secondary Action Menu with Copy Vessel</p></figcaption></figure>

Clicking Copy Vessel will open a Copy Vessel modal where you are prompted to enter a new name for the new copy.

<figure><img src="/files/uvrOtlWEg5z3r2dQ2Tbk" alt=""><figcaption><p>Copy Vessel Modal</p></figcaption></figure>

When you click Create, the data from the original Vessel will be copied over to the new Vessel, with a few exceptions.

#### Voyages & Port Calls

Voyages and Port Calls will not be copied to the new Vessel.

#### Main Vessel Description

IMO Number will not be copied to the new Vessel.

#### Internal Data

The internal data of the copied vessel will be given default values for some fields like company, business unit, vessel code and vessel class.

The vessel code will be set to the unique key value for the Vessel, used by the API.

Pool and Pool Earning Points will not be copied to the new Vessel.


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