This passage plan appraisal document summarizes the key considerations and preparations for an upcoming voyage. It checks that the correct navigation charts and publications have been selected and updated with the latest notices. It also confirms that ship departures/arrivals, cargo details, weather routing, pilotage requirements, and port information have all been reviewed. The final sections note that standing orders and safety regulations are in place to support the planned passage.
This passage plan appraisal document summarizes the key considerations and preparations for an upcoming voyage. It checks that the correct navigation charts and publications have been selected and updated with the latest notices. It also confirms that ship departures/arrivals, cargo details, weather routing, pilotage requirements, and port information have all been reviewed. The final sections note that standing orders and safety regulations are in place to support the planned passage.
This passage plan appraisal document summarizes the key considerations and preparations for an upcoming voyage. It checks that the correct navigation charts and publications have been selected and updated with the latest notices. It also confirms that ship departures/arrivals, cargo details, weather routing, pilotage requirements, and port information have all been reviewed. The final sections note that standing orders and safety regulations are in place to support the planned passage.
Have navigation charts been selected from chart catalogue, including Canadian Chart Catalogue—Atlantic Region 1 Correct scale of Charts noted. Planning charts ( if required ) Routing, climatic, pilot and load line zone charts,( if applicable )
Have publications been selected, including
Sailing directions –CANADIAN Canadian Light lists Radio Aids to Marine Navigation- 2022 . –Canadian Coast Guard Publication ALRS Guides to port entry / Port Information from official websites ( where applicable ) Canadian Tide tables and tidal stream atlases
Have all navigation charts and publication have been corrected up to date, including
Annual Notices to Mariners 2022-– Canadian
Notice to mariners Temporary & Preliminary notices Local area warnings NAVAREA navigational warnings- Area VII and VIII
Have the following been considered ?
Ship’s departure and arrival draughts Ship’s cargo and special cargo stowage / carriage restrictions If there are any special ship operational requirements for the passage
Have the following been checked?
Planning charts and publication for advice and recommendations on route to be taken Climatologically information for weather characteristics of the area Navigation charts and publications for landfall features Navigation charts and publications for Ship’s Routing Schemes, Ship Reporting Systems and Vessels Traffic Services (VTS)
Has weather routing been considered for passage?
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Have the following preparations has been made for port arrival?
Navigation charts and publications studied for pilotage requirements
Ship to Shore Master/ Pilot Exchange form prepared Pilot Card updated (Available In the Simulator ) Port guides studied for information including arrival/berthing restrictions . Other checks:
Master’s Standing Order in place and read and signed by officers.
Master’s Night Orders. Navigation Safety Regulations Navtex Reports