Ports Of Call Deluxe 3D 2024

Ports Of Call Deluxe 3D 2024 is a trade and ship simulation game that takes players on a journey through the world of international shipping. Based on the classic version released on Amiga platforms, this game offers a 3D environment for ship and trade simulation. With the addition of new ships, players can now experience a more realistic and immersive gameplay.

The goal of the game is to trade freight and transport them using ships. Players can also participate in a captain's training to improve their ship simulation skills. With a variety of harbours and areas to explore, the possibilities are endless.

A Background on Tramp Shipping

The traffic of goods by sea is organized in accordance with international agreements and contracts between individual countries. About 80% of the goods, known as "cargo volume," are transported between two countries using ships registered under the flags of the countries involved. The remaining 20% are open to free competition from ships under other flags. These ships, known as "tramp" ships, are equipped to transport all types of goods. This aspect of the shipping business is the focus of Ports of Call.

The success of a tramp ship owner depends on a variety of factors, including the laws, regulations, and subsidies of their country, as well as the rules of supply and demand. For example, if there is a good coffee harvest, coffee prices will drop, causing freight charges to rise. However, if there is a lot of competition for shipping coffee, the freight rates will start to decrease. In times of poor business, ship owners may have to temporarily lay their ships up due to low demand and high overhead costs.

Despite the economic aspects, life aboard a tramp ship can be exciting and unpredictable. This is reflected in the gameplay of Ports of Call.

The Object of the Game

In Ports of Call, each player starts their own shipping company with a starting capital of $1 to $4 million to purchase ships. Players can continuously choose from a variety of freight and ports of call offers on the market. The captain then sets an economic travelling speed and sets off on their journey.

After unloading their cargo, the captain is credited with the agreed payment. They can then refuel, make necessary repairs, and continue their journey. The ultimate goal is to have a more productive company than your competitors by finding lucrative cargos, buying more ships, and repaying mortgages.

The strategy of the game is flexible, with players having the option to either make quick profits or build a solid financial foundation. The success of a player's strategy also depends on the skills of their captain, as ship movement in the game is calculated to reflect real-world physics.

Captain's Decisions and Company Success

In addition to economic factors, a captain's decisions also have an impact on the success of their company. The fuel consumption and economic travelling speed of a ship are influenced by the captain's choices, and their conduct can also affect the company's credit rating.

Players who have a good understanding of international shipping have a better chance of success in the game. All data in the game is based on actual developments in the maritime world, including fluctuation of freight rates, refuelling costs, port charges, and ship operating costs. These costs vary from country to country and are automatically debited from the player's account.

Overall, Ports of Call offers a realistic and challenging simulation of the international shipping industry, making it a must-play for fans of trade and ship simulation games.

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  
• OS *: Windows 7,8,10,11...
  
• Processor: AMD,Intel
  
• Memory: 512 MB RAM
  
• Graphics: Nvidia AMD
  
• DirectX: Version 9.0c
  
• Storage: 512 MB available space
  
• Sound Card: soundblaster any

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  
• OS: Windows 10,11
  
• Processor: AMD,Intel
  
• Memory: 1 GB RAM
  
• Graphics: Nvidia AMD
  
• DirectX: Version 9.0c
  
• Storage: 1 GB available space
  
• Sound Card: soundblaster any