Bridge
02 - Passage Planning
Detailed route planning with chart preparation, ECDIS configuration, and waypoint verification following SOLAS requirements to create a comprehensive navigational plan.
Route Planning and Chart Work
| # | Action | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track Lines on Paper Charts | DRAWN | |
| 2 | Leg Distances and Waypoints | CALCULATED | |
| 3 | True Courses for Each Leg | DETERMINED | |
| 4 | No-Go Areas and Safe Water Limits | MARKED | |
| 5 | Reporting Lines and VHF Channels | ANNOTATED |
ECDIS Configuration
| # | Action | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Electronic Charts | UPDATED | |
| 7 | Route in ECDIS System | DUPLICATED | |
| 8 | Cross Track Distance (XTD) | SET | |
| 9 | ECDIS Route Distances | CHECKED |
Timing and Environmental Factors
| # | Action | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Departure Time and ETAs | ESTABLISHED | |
| 11 | Tidal Heights and Times | CALCULATED | |
| 12 | Current Sets and Drift | ASSESSED | |
| 13 | Pilot Booking for Departure and Arrival | ARRANGED |
Passage Appraisal
The captain discusses with the officers as to how he intends to sail to the destination port. This is the process of gathering all information relevant to the proposed passage, including critical areas. This involves information extracted from publications as well as those within the chart.
Pre-Departure
Final verification of vessel readiness, navigation equipment, and crew preparation immediately prior to departure ensuring all systems are operational and compliant with ISM Code requirements.