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INSTRUCTIONS TO CONVERT EPAN FILE FROM .HTML TO .

HTA

You will have to extract/copy the epans10.HTML file from the zip folder and save it on your
computer desktop or a folder. After which you will have to convert the epans10.HTML file
into an application. This application will be used to generate the .xml file format ePAN for
your submission.

Follow the instructions below to use ePAN correctly. Please note you do not need to be
connected to the internet. Do not fill in the form using a web browser such as Chrome
or Microsoft Internet Explorer.

1. Uncheck box for "Hide extensions for known file types.

a) For PCs running on Windows XP, Go to "My Computer"→ Tools->"Folder


Option." → “View” tab, uncheck box for "Hide extensions for known file types".
Click "Ok" to exit.

b) For PCs running on Windows 7 and Windows Vista, Go to "Control Panel"→


“Appearance Personalization” → "Folder Options"→ “View” tab, uncheck box for
"Hide extensions for known file types". Click "Ok" to exit.

c) For PCs running on Windows 8, Click “Computer” → "View" tab → click on


the Options drop down menu arrow in the ribbon bar -> “Change folder and
search option” → "Folder Options" → “View” tab → “Advanced setting”, uncheck
box for "Hide extensions for known file types". Click "Ok" to exit.

d) For PCs running on Windows 10, Click “Search” and search for "Folder
Options". Click on “View” tab → “Advanced setting”, uncheck box for "Hide
extensions for known file types". Click "Ok" to exit.

2. Open the attachment ePAN 2022 version 10.zip. You should see a file –
epans10.HTML. The icon should be an internet browser icon, i.e. Internet Explorer
icon, Google Chrome icon, etc.

3. Right click on the ‘epans10.html’ and click ‘Copy’. Right click on the desktop of your
computer and click ‘Paste’.

4. The file on your desktop should appear as epans10.HTML. If you see the filename as
only epans10 with no file extension, repeat step 1 and ensure that the check mark for
“Hide extensions for known file types” has been removed. If you are unable to do this
please enlist the assistance of the IT department of your company to enable this
function.

5. Right click on the file epans10.HTML and select rename. Change the name of the file
to epans10.hta and press enter. A message would appear “If you change a file name
extension, the file may become unusable. Are you sure you want to change it?” Click
on yes.

6. If successful, the internet explorer icon will change to a white square icon with a blue
line on top. This means you have successfully converted the file into an application.

7. Double click on the file “epans10.hta” and it should open and display the ePAN form.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CONVERT EPAN FILE FROM .HTML TO .HTA

8. Fill up the information as required. Do not manually fill in the date, click on the “D”
and a calendar will appear. Select the date from the calendar.

9. Once you have filled in all the information, scroll down to the bottom and look for
“Submission of PAN”. Under the file location type in your “VESSEL NAME” and click
on the “FINAL SAVE” button. Do not type in any extensions. The application will
automatically generate files on your computer desktop. The filenames will be:
a. YOUR VESSEL NAME.dat
b. YOUR VESSEL NAME.xml

10. Attach the file YOUR VESSEL NAME.xml to your email message and send to
[email protected]

Once we receive your email and the file is in order, you will receive a confirmation email from
us. If you have any problem using the ePAN please call us at +65 6221 3127 or email us
with the screenshot of the problem.

For subsequent ePAN submission follow these steps:

1. Open epans10.hta
2. Scroll to “Retrieve the Data” at the bottom of form
3. Click on BROWSE
4. Go to Desktop or folder and select the file YOUR VESSEL NAME.dat
5. Click on load – at this point all data entered previously will be reloaded into the form
6. Update Voyage number, ETA, expiry date of certificates (if any changes), Last 10
port of calls list and etc.
7. Once all info updated proceed follow steps 9 and 10 as above.

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