PASSAGE PLAN - ECDIS
Vessel:
GENERAL INFORMATION
VOYAGE NO:
PORT OF DEPARTURE: ETD:
PORT OF DESTINATION: ETA:
PLANNED SPEED:
TOTAL DISTANCE:
TOTAL STEAMING TIME:
CLOCKS:
All electronic charts & navigational publications corrected upto Notice No:
Bunkers reqd for the voyage: Chief Engineer:
Bunker R.O.B: Signature:
FO : LSFO : FW : Are Sufficient lubes available to complete this voyage Yes/No
DO : LSDO :
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Prepared by: Approved by:
Rank: Rank:
Signature: Signature:
Date: Date:
Name: Name:
Rank: Rank:
Signature: Signature:
Date: Date:
Name: Name:
Rank: Rank:
Signature: Signature:
Date: Date:
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Passage Planning Appraisal - ECDIS
(Should involve entire Bridge team and be completed everytime a passage is being planned)
Date : _____________ Time :_________
Voyage No.:________
From : _________________________ To: _________________________
Has the following been done when preparing the passage plan? Yes/No/NA
1) consider which electronic charts will be used for the passage,
ENC or RNC data
2a) check areas where RCDS mode will be operated, identify
whether appropriate folio of paper charts (APC) are carried
b) check local requirements of coastal states that may require
carriage of additional publications or local charts
c) check that electronic charts have been updated to the most
recent version and chart permit licences have been bought
d) check that electronic charts have been updated with the latest base CD's
and latest weekly corrections.
e) route check previous passage plans after chart updating to ensure
that any new dangers added don’t present a risk to the ship
f) modifications to the passage plan may be necessary to
accommodate new chart features such as reporting schemes,
traffic separation schemes (TSS), isolated dangers, etc.
g) when planning new waypoints and courses, are the largest scale
possible is used, so all features of the chart can be readily
identified and risk assessed.
h) Check that the plan takes into account sufficient cross track error
(XTE) to accommodate any deviations for collision avoidance
or currents
i) Input adequate values are inputted for safety contour and
depth alarms
j) check the entire passage plan berth to berth on a 1:1 scale Check the chart
manually scrolling along the track. Checks to include reliability of survey data (ZOC).
k) check the entire passage plan berth to berth on a 1:1 scale
manually scrolling along the track
3) Check all T&P notices have been updated for the intended voyage.
If AIO is used, has it been updated and same displayed
4) Checked that all radio navigation warnings affecting the area have been
received.
5) Has watch schedule decided by the Master after reviewing the rest
hours of bridge watchkeepers ?
6) Checked that sailing directions and relevant lists of lights have been
corrected and up to date. If e-NP's are used confirm if licence key
is obtained for the required area
7) Estimated the draft of the ship during the various stages of the passage.
8) Studied sailing directions for advice and recommendation on route
to be taken.
9) Consulted current altas to obtain direction and rate of set.
10) Consulted tide tables and tidal atlas to obtain times, heights
direction and rate of set.
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11) Studied climatological information for weather typical of that area.
11) Studied charted navigational aids and coastline characteristic for
landfall and position monitoring purposes.
12) Checked the requirements of traffic seperation and routing schemes.
13) Considered volume and flow of traffic likely to be encountered
14) Assessed the coverage of radio aids to navigation in the area and the
degree of accuracy of each.
15) Studied the manoeuvering characteristics of the ship to decide upon
safe speed and, where appropriate, allowance for turning circle at
course alteration points.
16) Made a careful study of the area at the Pilot boarding point for
pre-planning intended manoeuvres.
17) Where, appropriate, studied all available port information data.
18) Checked any additional items which may be required by the type
of ship, the particular locality, or the passage to be undertaken.
19) Parallel index points/ wheel over lines have been included in
the plan & marked in the ECDIS
20) Primary and Secondary position plotting methods and position
fixing intervals are included in the plan.
21) Abort positions for critical manouvers have been clearly marked
in the ECDIS and included in the passage plan.
21) make a back-up copy of the plan and save on a separate disk ( dedicated USB stick)
22) Does vessel have sufficent fuel, water, lubricants, chemicals, spare parts,
tools and other supplies to undertake the current voyage
CHOFF______________ 2OF_______________ 3OF_____________ ADD OFF________
Master ____________________ CE _________________________
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1. CHARTS USED FOR THIS VOYAGE IF RNC CHARS ARE USED
2. REFERENCE BOOKS TO BE USED DURING NAVIGATION
3. RADIO STATIONS TRANSMITTING WEATHER FAX FOR THE AREA
4. STATIONS TRANSMITTING NAVTEX MESSAGES FOR THE AREA
5. COAST STATION TRANSMITTING NAVIGATIONAL WARNING/ RADIO MEDICAL ADVICE:
6. WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED DURING VOYAGE
7. ANY LIMITATIONS OF M/E, A/E AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
8. COMMENTS FROM NAVIGATING OFFICERS BASED ON PAST EXPERIENCE
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9. ANY MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES APPLICABLE DURING THE PASSAGE
a) Is the vessel navigating close to envrionmentally sensitive area Yes No
b) If yes to above, is the risk assessment prepared and control measures implemented effectively
c) Are specific environmental protection requirements from port state and coastal state are complied with
10. REPORTING REQUIREMENT
a) Departure port Information Port Ctrl VHF Ch VTIS VHF Ch
Reporting Information
a) Arrival port Information Port Ctrl VHF Ch VTIS VHF Ch
Reporting Information
11. Details of Additional Reporting Requirements (eg: HRA transit reporting / IWL Breach reporting to
Owners etc.)
11) SAFETY PARAMETER SETTINGS IN ECDIS
Shallow contour: Deep contour:
Safety contour: Safety depth:
Look Ahead range setting:
Critical Legs, will include but not limited to High Traffic Density area, Areas
NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION of Security Concern, shallow waters etc
(CRITICAL LEG 1) * Please add more sheets to include all critical legs.
From WP No: To WP No:
Courses:
Dist:
Engine Status:
Position Fixing Methods:
Any specific environmental protection requirements :
Channels to Monitor:
Least depth of water: Max draft (incl. squat):
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Remarks:
(CRITICAL LEG 2) * Please add more sheets to include all critical legs.
From WP No: To WP No:
Courses:
Dist:
Engine Status:
Position Fixing Methods:
Any specific environmental protection requirements :
Channels to Monitor:
Least depth of water: Max draft (incl. squat):
Remarks:
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(CRITICAL LEG 3) * Please add more sheets to include all critical legs.
From WP No: To WP No:
Courses:
Dist:
Engine Status:
Position Fixing Methods:
Any specific environmental protection requirements :
Channels to Monitor:
Least depth of water: Max draft (incl. squat):
Remarks:
(CRITICAL LEG 4) * Please add more sheets to include all critical legs.
From WP No: To WP No:
Courses:
Dist:
Engine Status:
Position Fixing Methods:
Any specific environmental protection requirements :
Channels to Monitor:
Least depth of water: Max draft (incl. squat):
Remarks:
(CRITICAL LEG 5) * Please add more sheets to include all critical legs.
From WP No: To WP No:
Courses:
Dist:
Engine Status:
Position Fixing Methods:
Any specific environmental protection requirements :
Channels to Monitor:
Least depth of water: Max draft (incl. squat):
Remarks:
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(CRITICAL LEG 6) * Please add more sheets to include all critical legs.
From WP No: To WP No:
Courses:
Dist:
Engine Status:
Position Fixing Methods:
Any specific environmental protection requirements :
Channels to Monitor:
Least depth of water: Max draft (incl. squat):
Remarks:
TIMINGS FOR POSITION FIXING:
OCEAN PASSAGE /DEEP SEA : ( MINIMUM EVERY 2HOUR )
COASTAL NAVIGATION : ( MINIMUM EVERY 30 MINUTES , INCREASING FREQUENCY TO EVERY 15
MINUTES WHEN APPROACHING RESTRICTED WATERS. )
RESTRICTED WATERS : EVERY 15 MINUTES , INCREASING FREQUENCY TO EVERY 6 MINUTES IN EXTREMELY
CONFINED WATERS AND PORT ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE)
PORT ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE : MINIMUM OF EVERY 6 MINUTES, INCREASING FREQUENCY AS NECESSARY IN
CRITICAL AREAS AS DIRECTED BY MASTER . CONTINUOUS MONITORING USING PI METHOD WHERE POSSIBLE.
USE DIFFERENT METHODS FOR POSITION FIXING FOR ADDITIONAL SAFETY.
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UNDER KEEL CLEARANCE
Tidal Info
Height
VESSEL Time (UTC)
PORT
DATE
Arrival / Departure / Critical
Section 1 - Deepest Navigational Draft Legs* / At Berth (Select as
applicable)
A Maximum Draft ( including Hog/Sag)
B Increase in draft due Heel/List
C Anticipated Squat (as per max intended speed ______Kts)
D FW/DW Allowance
E Corr Max Draft (A+B+C+D) 0
Arrival / Departure / Critical
Section 2 - Anticipated Controlling Depth Legs* / At Berth (Select as
applicable)
F Chart Depth
G Height of Tide
H Decrease in depth due to various factors **
I Controlling Depth (F+G-H) 0
Arrival / Departure / Critical
Section 3 - Anticipated UKC Legs* / At Berth (Select as
applicable)
E Corr Max Draft (A+B+C+D) 0
I Controlling Depth (F+G-H) 0
J Under Keel clearance (I - E) 0
Min UKC as per company policy (given below)
Complying with Company Policy? YES/NO
Refer to nav. Manual 2.9.1 if not complying with UKC policy
If not complying with company UKC policy, attach the reworked UKC
sheet to find the maximum Limiting Speed for the calculated leg
Navigational Officer___________________________ Master
1. Separate form to be made for Arrival , Departure port ,critical legs and at port
2. All values are in meters unless specifically mentioned.
3. Speed used for calculation to be speed over water
**Sea State, wind speed, direction, swell, waves
* Critical legs concerning UKC
Company's UKC policy (Chapter 4 Nav Manual)
1. Deep Sea / Open Passage Navigation- 30 M or 5 times of vessels dynamic draft whichever is greater. Keep
clear of localized shallow areas; in case above is not possible, minimum UKC as per 2 will apply.
2. Navigation in waters with depth from 2- 5 times of vessel’s draft- 20% of dynamic draft
3. Shallow waters (depth less than 2 times vessel’s draft) E.g., making approaches to port / pilotage 10% of
dynamic draft.
4. At Berth/ SBM / CBM, for ships with extreme breadth upto 20 M- 0.30 M
5. At Berth/ SBM / CBM, for ships with extreme breadth over 20 M 1.5% of ships beam
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PASSAGE PLAN -
BERTH TO PILOT ROUTE NAME /NO:-
VESSEL NAME: VOY NO: FROM: TO: LOAD/BALLAST Date:
WAYPOINT BRG AND DIST. (As and MEANS OF FREQUENCY WATCH UKC(Meters) Points to note
WP NO LAT() LONG() COURSE DIST DTG When Applicable) POSN FIX mins LEVEL Avail Reqd Masters comment
BERTH
PBG
REMARKS:
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PILOT TO PILOT ROUTE NAME /NO:-
VESSEL NAME: VOY NO: FROM: TO: LOAD/BALLAST Date:
WP NO WAYPOINT BRG AND DIST. (As and MEANS OF FREQUENCY WATCH UKC(Meters) Points to note
LAT() LONG() COURSE DIST DTG When Applicable) POSN FIX mins LEVEL Avail Reqd Masters comment
Remarks
PILOT TO BERTH ROUTE NAME /NO:-
VESSEL NAME: VOY NO: FROM: TO: LOAD/BALLAST Date:
WP NO WAYPOINT BRG AND DIST. (As and MEANS OF FREQUENCY WATCH UKC(Meters) Points to note
LAT() LONG() COURSE DIST DTG When Applicable) POSN FIX mins LEVEL Avail Reqd Masters comment
REMARKS:
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PASSAGE PLAN - ECDIS
T & P NOTICE, RADIO NAVIGATION WARNINGS
AFFECTING VOYAGE CHARTS
VESSEL: VOYAGE NO:
FROM: TO:
Notes:
1. This form should be attached to the passage plan.
2. Enter the notice numbers which is not displayed by the AIO due to non availbility of certain countries T&P notices in the AIO overlay. Same to marked on ECDIS by using map function.
3. Nav area warnings and coastal notices received should be entered by the OOW against the chart.
Chart No. T & P Notice Navigation Warnings Coastal Warnings
Last AIO Update recd:
Navigating Officer: Master:
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PORT OF DEPARTURE: PORT OF ARRIVAL:
VOYAGE NO: DATE:
Notes: ( Abort Points, Contingency Anchorage )
ABORT POINTS :
CONTINGENCY ANCHORAGES :
The above need to be completed for all Arrival and Departure ports
The Geographical Position & Reference Posn (Brg / Dist from a prominent location). It shall also contain
a brief plan in case of contingency encountered
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VERTICAL CLEARANCE CALCULATION SHEET
Vessel: __________________ Date: ________________
Port: __________________ Berth: ________________
ETA: __________________ ETB: ________________
A. Height of the bridge/cable at MHWS ft
B. Vessel’s Keel to Mast height. ft
C. Vessel’s draft at the frame of the mast location. ft
D. Anticipated air draft. (B – C) ft
E. Overhead clearance required as per Policy. ft
F. Anticipated clearance (A - D) ft
G. If F < 3 ft. See note
State intended transit time, times and heights of High and Low water immediately
H. before and after the intended transit time.
Note :
In case the vessel is unable to comply with the minimum clearance stated above, the vessel shall not
undertake the transit and the office is to be informed immediately.
Prepared By:
Name: Master :
Rank:
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A ) Aborts and Contingencies
Even if a Passage Plan has been well planned and conducted, there may be some cases in restricted waters
when the Passage Plan will have to be abandoned due to change in circumstances (like equipment failure,
port instructions etc)
The Abort Point is a position to be marked on the charted course where the ship may abandon her passage
and be able to return (or hold position safely).
Take care when marking an abort. At the abort position, there should be sufficient sea room for the ship to
undertake any of the following maneuvers in safety:
> Turn around
> Stop in safe waters
> Anchor
Once this point is passed, the ship is committed and must continue on the passage.
Contingency Planning by the Master shall be done in advance which may include Alternative routes, Safe
anchorages, Waiting areas, Emergency berth etc., after passing the Abort Point.
B ) WHEEL OVER POSITION
C )CONSTANT RATE OF TURN
First calculate your turn radius:
Radius = (Speed / Rate of Turn) x 0.96
(e.g….)Radius = ( 20 kn / 5 degrees RoT) x 0.96= 3.84 nautical miles.
1. Construct your course line as depicted. (fig.1)
2. Draw two parallel indexes at ‘R’ distance from your course line inside the turn. (fig.2)
3. Where the two parallel indices meet, this is your datum.
4. Take a pair of Pencil Compass, and spread them to 3.84nm distance.
5. Draw the turn radius onto your course using the Pencil Compass from the datum point.
6. F = your ships length. On a 300m vessel this is around 0.16 nautical miles. From applying helm it will take roughly one
ships length for the turn to commence.
7. Your wheel over point is approximately ‘F’ distance from where
the turn radius intersects with your initial course. (fig.3)
(1) (2) (3)
CONSTANT RADIUS TURN
Distance of wheel over line from the new course line
= F sin q + R (1 – cos q) where,
F = one ship’s length (usually),
R = Radius of the turn
PASSAGE PLAN - ECDIS
WHEEL OVER POSITION:
D
Ө Course alteration
P
Ө R
F
W/O Ө
Centre
OLD COURSE
F = Head Reach – Distance traveled by vessel after giving wheel over & before commencing turn, i.e. distance to overcome
inertia.
P = Perpendicular distance from wheel over point to new course extension.
D + P = Parallel Index distance at W/O position.
D = Parallel Index distance from new course, as obtained from chart.
R = Radius of turn.
Ө = Change of course angle.
TO FIND & MARK APPROX. W/O POSITION:
F = 0.1 to 0.15 NM
P = R(1-Cos Ө) = F Sin Ө
Rate of turn = (V / R where V = speed of vessel
Distance to new course = Radius x Tan Ө/2
First the Master of the vessel has to decide the radius of turn required, depending on the manoeuvring characteristics
of the vessel & available sea room.
A reference point such as an island, buoy, etc. can be also used to decide the radius of turn.
Wheel over point = F + Distance to new course
Distance to new course can be found by the above formula.
Once the Master has decided on the radius of turn, a tabular ready reconer may be prepared for various course change angles.
