Publications Flashcards
What is the IAMSAR manual and who is it issued by?
International Aeronautical + Marine Search And Rescue Manual
IMO
Where can the list of REQUIRED PUBLICATIONS FOR PASSAGE PLANNING be found and what are they?
SOLAS Regulation 19 Chapter 5 -> “Carriage Requirements”
- MSN / MIN / MGN
- Mariners Handbook NP 100
- Norries Navigational Tables
- IMO IAMSAR Manual
- IMO Int. code of signals
- The Nautical Almanac
- Adm. Tidal publications (Tide tables & Tidal streams atlas)
- Adm. Sailing Directions
- Adm. list of lights & fog
- Adm. list of radio signals Vol. 1 to 6
- Adm. Notice to Mariners
What is the difference between a “note” and a “notice”?
Notice: Lawful, MUST be adhered to.
Note: Regular information
MSN
Merchant Shipping Notice
Lawful
Mandatory information complied UK legislation
MIN
Validity?
Who is it aimed at?
Marine Information Note
Valid for a short period of time, ie exam timetables
Aimed at small group of people such as Training institutions or Equipment manufacturers.
MGN
Purpose?
Marine Guidance Note
- Improvement of safety and life at sea
- Prevent / minimise pollution caused by shipping
What type of updates are provided in NM’S WEEKLY?
i Updates to standard Nautical Charts
ii Reprints of NAVAREA Nav. Warnings
iii Updates to AOM. Sailing Directions
iv Updates to ADM. Lights + fog Signals
v Updates to ADM. List Radio Signals
vi Updates to ADM. Misc. Nautical
vii Publications
viii Updates to ADM. Digital Services
These updates ensure mariners have the most current information for safe navigation.
True or False: NM’S WEEKLY includes updates to digital services.
True
NM’S WEEKLY contains updates related to ADM. Digital Services, among other publications.
Fill in the blank: NM’S WEEKLY includes reprints of _______.
NAVAREA Nav. Warnings
This is crucial for mariners to be aware of important navigational warnings.
