IMO Resolution A; Guidelines For Voyage Planning

Question 1

What is the objective of voyage planning?
A. The development of a plan for voyage or passage to closely and continuously monitor the vessel’s progress.
B. The development of a plan for voyage or passage to closely and continuously monitor the vessel’s position.
C. To develop a plan for voyage or passage keeping in mind the essential importance of safety of life at sea, safety and efficiency of navigation and protection of the marine environment.
D. All of the above.

Answer 1

D. All of the above.

Question 2

What are the four main steps in creating a successful voyage or passage plan?

Answer 2

1. Appraisal
2. Planning
3. Execution
4. Monitoring

Question 3

What best describes the appraisal part of passage planning?
A. Gathering information relevant to the contemplated voyage
B. Planing the whole voyage from berth to berth
C. Executing the plan
D. Monitoring the progress of the vessel in the implementation of the plan.

Answer 3

A. Gathering information relevant to the contemplated voyage

Question 4

What best describes the planning part of passage planning?
A. Gathering information relevant to the contemplated voyage
B. Planing the whole voyage from berth to berth
C. Executing the plan
D. Monitoring the progress of the vessel in the implementation of the plan.

Answer 4

B. Planing the whole voyage from berth to berth

Question 5

What best describes the execution part of passage planning?
A. Gathering information relevant to the contemplated voyage
B. Planing the whole voyage from berth to berth
C. Executing the plan
D. Monitoring the progress of the vessel in the implementation of the plan.

Answer 5

C. Executing the plan

Question 6

What best describes the monitoring part of passage planning?
A. Gathering information relevant to the contemplated voyage
B. Planing the whole voyage from berth to berth
C. Executing the plan
D. Monitoring the progress of the vessel in the implementation of the plan.

Answer 6

D. Monitoring the progress of the vessel in the implementation of the plan

Question 7

What should be taken into account during the appraisal part of the passage planning?
A. The condition and state of the vessel.
B. Any special characteristics of the cargo.
C. The provision of a competent and well-rested crew to undertake the voyage.
D. All of the above.

Answer 7

D. All of the above.

Question 8

What should be taken into account during the appraisal part of the passage planning?
A. Requirements for up-to-date certificates and documents concerning the vessel.
B. Appropriate scale, accurate and up-to-date charts to be used for the intended voyage or passage.
C. Accurate and up-to-date sailing directions, list of lights and lists of radio aids to navigation.
D. All of the above.

Answer 8

D. All of the above.

Question 9

True or False: Any relevant up-to-date additional information like mariners’ routeing guides, current / tide tables, climatological data and port information should be taken into account when considering the appraisal part of passage planning.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

True or False: whether or not a the vessel will be taking a pilot is an important part of the appraisal portion of passage planning.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What factors should be included in the planning portion of the passage plan?
A. The plotting of the intended route or track of the voyage on appropriate scale charts.
B. The monitoring of vessel as it transits a deep water channel.
C. The estimated times of arrival at critical points for tide heights and flow.
D. A and C only.

Answer 11

A. The plotting of the intended route or track of the voyage on appropriate scale charts.

Question 12

What factors should be included in the planning portion of the passage plan?
A. Finding the latest track for the Gulf Stream.
B. Estimating the time of arrival for a shallow spot in the transit.
C. Making a note on the chart for whale zone 10 kt restrictions.
D. All of the above.

Answer 12

C. Making a note on the chart for whale zone 10 kt restrictions.

Question 13

Marking a contingency plan on the chart for unanticipated equipment failures during the passage would fall under what step in creating of the Passage Plan?

Answer 13

Planning

Question 14

Marking positions for change in machinery status would fall under what step in the creating of a passage plan?

Answer 14

Planning

Question 15

Safe speed determination while having regard to the proximity of navigational hazards along the intended track falls under what part of the creation of a passage plan?

Answer 15

Planning

Question 16

Determining the frequency and method of position fixing falls under what part of the creation of a passage plan.

Answer 16

Planning

Question 17

When should the master approve the passage plan along with the details of the passage plan?

Answer 17

Prior to the commencement of the voyage

Question 18

When is the passage plan finalized?
A. When it is determined the with reasonable accuracy the time of departure
B. After departure actually occurs
C. When it is determined with reasonable accuracy the ETA
D. A and C only

Answer 18

D. A and C only

Question 19

The reliability and condition of the vessel’s navigation equipment, estimated times of arrival at critical points for tide heights and traffic conditions at navigational focal points are all factors that should be taken into account when?
A. Appraising a passage plan
B. Planning a passage plan
C. Executing a passage plan
D. Monitoring a passage plan

Answer 19

C. Executing a passage plan

Question 20

Day time versus night time passing of danger points, current meteorological conditions (weather routing) and traffic conditions are all factors that should be taken into account when:

A. Appraising a passage plan
B. Planning a passage plan
C. Executing a passage plan
D. Monitoring a passage plan

Answer 20

C. Executing a passage plan

Question 21

Who considers and decides at what part in the passage additional deck or engine room personnel is needed? At what time in the passage planning process should this take place?

Answer 21

The master, Execution

Question 22

True or False: It is important for the master to consider whether any particular circumstance, such as the forecast of restricted visibility in an area where position fixing by visual means at a critical point is an essential feature of the voyage or passage plan, introduces an unacceptable hazard to the safe conduct of the passage; and thus whether that section of the passage should be attempted under the conditions prevailing or likely to prevail.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Which statement is true concerning the Monitoring portion of creation of a passage plan?
A. The Plan should be available at all times on the bridge to allow officers of the navigational watch immediate access and reference to the details of the plan.
B. The progress of the vessel should be closely and continuously monitored.
C. Any changes to the plan should be made consistent with the guidelines for voyage planning and clearly marked and recorded.
D. All of the above.

Answer 23

All of the above.

Question 24

What are seven things that need to be addressed in the appraisal stage of passage planning?

Answer 24

1. Condition and state of the vessel, its stability and its equipment any operational limitations.
2. Any special characteristics of the cargo
3. Provision of a comment ant and well rested crew to undertake the voyage
4. Requirements for up-to-date charts to be used for the intended voyage or passage.
5. Appropriate scale, accurate and up to date charts to be used for the intended voyage or passage.
6. Accurate and up to date sailing directions, lists of lights and lists of aids to navigation
7. Any other relevant and up to date information.

Question 25

In the appraisal stage there is a need for any other up to date information what might this include? (9 things)

Answer 25

1. Mariners routing guides, and passage planning charts
2. Current and tidal atlases and tide tables
3. Climatological, hydrographical and oceanophic data’s
4. Availability of services for weather routing
5. Existing ships’ rostering and reporting systems, VTS and marine environmental protection measures
6. Volume of traffic likely to be encountered through out the voyage
7. If a pilot is to be used, information regarding pilotage and embarkation and disembarkation
8. Available port information including information pertaining to the availability of shore based emergency response services and arrangements
9. Any additional items pertinent to the type of vessel or its cargo the particular areas the vessel will traverse and the type of voyage or passage to be undertaken

Question 26

In the planning stage what are two factors that should be included?

Answer 26

1. Plotting the intended route or track of the voyage or passage on appropriate scale charts, the true track of the planned route should be indicated as well as danger areas, existing ships’ route in and reporting systems, vessel traffic services and any areas where marine environmental protection considerations should apply.
2. The main elements to ensure safety of life at sea, safety and efficiency of navigation and protection of the marine environment during the intended voyage or passage such elements should.

Question 27

The things that should be included in the planning stage under the second factor of safety of life at sea, safety and efficiency of navigation are what? ( 9 things)

Answer 27

1. safe speed having regard to the proximity of navigational hazards along the intended route or track, the manoeuvring characteristics of the vessel and its draught in relation to the available water depth;
2. Necessary speed alterations en route where there may be limitations because of night passage, tidal restrictions, or allowance for the increase of draught due to squat and heel effect when turning;
3. minimum clearance required under the keel in critical areas with restricted water depth;
4. positions where a change in machinery status is required;
5. course alteration points, taking into account the vessel’s turning circle at the planned speed and any expected effect of tidal streams and currents;
6. the method and frequency of position fixing, including primary and secondary options, and the indication of areas where accuracy of position fixing is critical and where maximum reliability must be obtained;
7. use of ships’ routeing and reporting systems and vessel traffic services;
8. considerations relating to the protection of the marine environment; and
9. contingency plans for alternative action to place the vessel in deep water or proceed to a port of refuge or safe anchorage in the event of any emergency necessitating abandonment of the plan,
   taking into account existing shore-based emergency response arrangements and equipment and the nature of the cargo and of the emergency itself.

Question 28

These are factors to take into account during the execution stage of a passage plan. (5 things)

Answer 28

1. the reliability and condition of the vessel’s navigational equipment;
2. estimated times of arrival at critical points for tide heights and flow;
3. meteorological conditions, (particularly in areas known to be affected by frequent periods of low visibility) as well as weather routeing information;
4. daytime versus night-time passing of danger points, and any effect this may have on position fixing accuracy; and
5. traffic conditions, especially at navigational focal points.