Hi Smeggy (Red Dwarf fan?) and welcome to the forum.
Just to add to Denis' good advice, please note that technical Support queries can ONLY be answered in the Technical Support area.
Thanks.
To make things easier for you, here are some links that you may find useful:
The Help Page. To assist you with forum posting, and the more advanced features on the forum -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php?action=help
The Forum Rules. To help you make informed decisions regarding posting - http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,26.0.html
The Search function. A very useful tool to help you find the answer to that elusive question -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php?action=search
The Tutorials board. Check here for guides that cover common questions -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/board,35.0.html
The Technical Support board/s. Got a problem with your game? This is where you need to check first.
Ship Simulator 2006 Technical Support -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/board,9.0.html
Ship Simulator 2008 Technical Support -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/board,5.0.html
* Please note: To access Technical Support, you will need to register your Ship Simulator licence key into your forum profile. If you're not sure how to do this, please check the General FAQ's.