# Create Vessels

1. Open the **Vessels** module in the Core menu in the top left corner.
2. Click **Create Vessel** <img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/Tiyan8mQCJc6UrGHwouE/blobs/9537Yp8wVkT5cjQYZk9t/create-24px.svg" alt="" data-size="line"> in the top right corner.
3. Fill in all required fields listed below in the Create Vessel window.

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**Required fields:**

* Vessel Name
* Vessel Type
* Vessel Code\*

&#x20;\*The Vessel Code field is only visible and required if you have ticked off the "Set vessel code" checkbox. If the checkbox is not ticked off, a Vessel Code will automatically be generated for you.


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