What are the 4 types of voyage planning?


What are the 4 types 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 role of the master in voyage planning?

The Master should ensure that the voyage is properly planned from berth to berth. ballast water management for the entire voyage taking into account any national requirements in respect of ballast water management, control and exchange, please also see sections 2.15. 3 Ballast water exchange at sea and 2.16.


What is the meaning of voyage planning?

A passage plan or voyage plan is developed and used by a ship's bridge team to find the safest, and the most favourable and economical route. This comprehensive plan which covers the voyage from berth to berth and is adapted into the bridge management practices, should be detailed and easy to understand.


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.


Where does a voyage plan should start and end?

The passage plan must cover the voyage berth to berth. This means it starts as the vessel leaves the dock and ends only after the ship completes mooring. Consequently, it also covers the distancing from the harbor area, the transit portion of the voyage and the approach to the final mooring.