Passage Planning

Question 1

Why do we Passage plan and who regulates PP?

Answer 1

Carried out to determine the safest and most economical passage between two ports.

Required under the SOLAS Convention - IMO Resolution A.89321 Guidelines for voyage planning - 25th Nov 1999

Question 2

Passage Planning helps to: (3 main points)

Answer 2

1. Support the bridge Team
2. Ensure the ship can be safely navigated berth to berth, through Risk assessment of Hazards and waypoint selection.
3. Should Cover Ocean, Coastal and Pilotage Waters.

Question 3

A Voyage plan shall identify a Route which:
(SOLAS CHP 5 REG 34)

Answer 3

1. Ensure Sufficient Sea room throughout the voyage
2. Takes into account marine environmental protection measures.
3. Takes into account relevant ship routing systems
4. Anticipates All known navigational hazards and adverse weather conditions.
5. As far as possible avoid actions and activities which could cause damage to the environment.

Question 4

What are the 5 C’s of Seaworthiness?

Answer 4

1. Condition
2. Crew
3. Certification
4. Compliance
5. Conduct

Question 5

As Master what do you consider when Passage planning?

Answer 5

Ships routing (SOLAS states routing systems contribute to: