Passage Planning Flashcards
What are the four stages of passage planning?
Appraisal planning execution and monitoring
Define appraisal
The process of gathering together all information relevant to the contemplated passage including ascertaining risks and assessing critical areas
Define planning
The preparation of a DETAILED plan using the relevant information gathered at the appraisal stage. The detailed plan should embrace the whole passage from BERTH TO BERTH and include all waters where a PILOT will be onboard.
Define execution
The carrying out of the plan. The tactics to be used in the execution of the plan should be decided to achieve a safe passage and to meet the required ETAs. Execution will ordinarily take place prior to departure and will continue while the vessel is on passage
Define monitoring
The close and continuous monitoring of the ships progress along the pre planned track. It includes checking the state and performance of navigational equipment and taking all steps to ensure the continuing safety of the vessel.
What can be determined from small scale charts or routing cards?
Arrival and departure waypoints Landfalls on passage Limitations of weather and climate Territorial no go areas Oil fields Fishery limits Naval exercise areas Limiting latitudes Load line restrictions
What publications would be gathered for appraisal of a coastal passage?
Chart 5011 Tide tables Adm. List of lights and fog signals Adm. List of radio signals Adm. Notice to Mariners Ts and Ps Ships manoeuvring characteristics data file IALA Bouygues system Standing orders
What publications gathered in appraisal which are specific to ocean passage?
Distance tables Routing charts Ocean passages for the world Atlases Gnomic charts Passage planning charts
Name five things to be considered when planning a landfall
Navigational aids available and operation Visibility Experience of the area Nature of coastline Navigational warnings in force
