What are the 4 principles of voyage planning?


What are the 4 principles of voyage planning?

There are four stages for passage planning:
  • Appraising all relevant information.
  • Planning the intended voyage.
  • Executing the plan taking account of prevailing conditions.
  • Monitoring the vessel's progress against the plan continuously.


What is the difference between passage planning and voyage planning?

Voyage planning, also referred to as passage planning, is the detailed procedure of laying out a vessel's voyage from start to finish. The steps and protocols for voyage planning are explained in the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) RESOLUTION A.


Can voyage planning be executed on Ecdis?

Voyage planning using ECDIS is extremely effective if carried out correctly and the equipment is set up properly. The principles of voyage planning remain the same as always when using ECDIS. APPRAISAL, PLANNING, EXECUTION, MONITORING.