Name: Cdt. Lucas, Melritz Gregorie S.

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BSMT2 - BRAVO
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LEARNING ACTIVITY NO.3

Course NAV 3 Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation 2

Topic PASSAGE PLANNING

LO1.8: Appraise factors from relevant resources that should be considered in making a
Learning Outcome(s) passage plan.
LO1.9: Discuss supplementary information used for passage planning

Instructor CM RONNEL P. RAMIREZ

 LESSON MAP

Passage
Planning

Four Ocean Admiralty

stages of Passages Ship's Paper Sailing
List of Guide to Company Other
Conclusion
Passage Charts or Directions port SMS publications
of the Routeing (Pilot) Radio
Planning World ENCs entry manuals
Signals
I. Four stages of Passage Planning
Appraisal, Planning, Execution, Monitoring (APEM) are the 4 passage planning steps in passage
planning. In the Appraisal stage is the process of acquiring all necessary information on the proposed
passage, including identifying dangers and evaluating key areas. This includes data from publications
as well as data from the graphic itself. The navigating officer designs a general track for the ship to
follow, considering the master's rules, the company's guidelines, the ship's cargo, the marine
environment, and all other aspects that may affect the ship.
The ships' projected routes are plotted on charts of appropriate scale, with all extra information
highlighted. In the planning stage, the design is planned out from pier to pier, including the pilotage
waters.
The navigating officers carry out the plan that has been created at the Execution stage. Following
departure, the speed is modified in accordance with the estimated arrival time as well as the expected
meteorological and oceanographic conditions. The ship's speed should be controlled so that it does not
arrive too early or too late at its intended port.
Monitoring refers to the process of checking the position of the vessel to ensure that it remains within a
safe distance of any dangerous areas. This is a crucial step in which all of the deck officers participate
to the plan's execution. This necessitates sound judgment, seamanship, and experience.
II. Ocean Passages of the World
Ocean Passages for the World, or NP 136, provides data on weather, currents,
ice dangers, winds, currents, waves, and distances for key routes deep sea
passage planning. Each of the world's oceans has its own chapter, including
information on weather, climate, winds, currents, surge, seasonal variables, and
ice dangers.
Each of the world's oceans has its own chapter, including information on
weather, climate, winds, currents, surge, seasonal variables, and ice dangers.
Covers the world's busiest and fastest-growing commerce routes to assist
bridge crews and shoreside employees with route planning and arrival time
calculations. Several route diagrams and tabular route data, as well as charts
clearly illustrating the impacts of climate, wave heights, and load line zones,
are available to assist users discover information fast.
III. Ship's Routing
Contains detailed information on all routing measures formerly adopted by
IMO-- traffic separation schemes, deep-water routes, mandatory ship reporting
schemes, and areas to be avoided by ships-- up to the end of 1998. Includes
new schemes off Spain, Singapore and South Africa and in the Straits of
Malacca, as well as a new section on archipelagic sea lanes including a partial
system in Indonesian archipelagic waters.
IV. Paper Charts or ENCs
There are 5 ECDIS and ENC Reference related publications which are:
 1. ADMIRALTY Guide to the Practical Use of ENCs (NP231) which assist bridge
crews, trainers, and those in charge of risk and safety management in gaining a
practical grasp of ENC use. The content is divided into seven chapters and provides
information on how to build an ENC, the impact of ECDIS display settings, and
how to optimize them.

2. ADMIRALTY ENC and ECDIS Maintenance Record is a quick reference folder

that is designed to simplify the management of paper records, helping bridge
crews to clearly show inspectors and auditors that ENCs are up-to-date and
maintained.  Sections include ENC update status, AIO status, withdrawn ENCs,
README file review and general maintenance, with descriptions on how to
optimise available templates.

3. A D M I R A L T Y G
explanations and descriptions of both traditional and simplified forms of ENC
symbols displayed in ECDIS, ensuring bridge crews possess the knowledge
needed to navigate safely.

4. ADMIRALTY Guide to ECDIS Implementation, Policy and Procedures

(NP232) that guides efficient integration of ECDIS across fleets, with
clear information to help fleet managers to adopt ECDIS efficiently and ensure
ECDIS implementation is fit for purpose. Content also includes
guidance on ECDIS policies and procedures to assist crews, fleet managers and
those involved in the development of detailed ECDIS operating procedures to
ensure ECDIS is adequately covered.

V. Sailing Directions (Pilot)

Sailing Directions (Pilots) from the ADMIRALTY give critical
information for port entrance and coastal navigation for all types of
ships at sea. The coverage spans 76 volumes and contains the world's
most important commercial maritime routes and ports. It contains data
on navigating dangers, buoyancy, pilotage, rules, general country notes,
port facilities, seasonal currents, ice, and climatic conditions. When
combined with official ADMIRALTY charts, this information can aid
situational awareness on the bridge.
VI. Admiralty List of Radio Signals
ADMIRALTY List of Radio Signals provides information on all aspects of Maritime Radio
Communications, helping bridge crews to manage communications and comply with all reporting
regulations throughout a voyage.
Volume 1 (NP281) - Maritime Radio Stations (Parts 1 & 2)
Volume 2 (NP282) - Radio Aids to Navigation, Differential GPS (DGPS),
Legal Time, Radio Time Signals and Electronic Position Fixing System
(Parts 1 & 2)
Volume 3 (NP283) - Maritime Safety Information Services (Parts 1 & 2)
Volume 4 (NP284) - Meteorological Observation Stations
Volume 5 (NP285) - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Volume 6 (NP286) - Pilot Services, Vessel Traffic Services and Port Operations
(Parts 1 - 8)

VII. Guide to port entry

Guide to Port Entry is the most accurate and comprehensive directory of port
information on the market. It contains full details on nearly 15, 000 ports
around the world and includes information on pre-arrival, port limits, port
plans and documentation in addition to pilot areas and environmental
information.

VIII. Company SMS manuals

The safety management system (SMS) is an organized method that shipping corporations develop and
apply to assure the ship's and maritime environment's safety. The International Safety Management
(ISM) code includes a section on SMS, which outlines all of the critical principles, practices, and
procedures that must be followed to guarantee the safe operation of ships at sea. Safe ship management
processes must be established on all commercial boats. One of the most significant aspects of the ISM
code is SMS.
Procedure and guidelines to act in an emergency situation
Safety and environmental protection policy
Procedure and guidelines for reporting accidents or any other form of non-conformities
Clear information on the level of authority and lines of communication among ship crew
members, and between shore and shipboard personnel
Procedures and guidelines to ensure safe operations of ships and protection of the marine
environment in compliance with relevant international and flag state legislation
Procedures for internal audits and management reviews
Vessel details
IX. Other publications
Other publications include ADMIRALTY Astronomical Publications that gives Astronomical
information to support marine celestial navigation, Miscellaneous Tidal Publications which assist
in the prediction of tides, tidal streams and curves, ADMIRALTY Digital Publications which
brings simplicity, flexibility and speed to passage planning and navigation, and the
ADMIRALTY e-Nautical Publications.

Conclusion:

Nautical publications is a group of publications, either issued by national governments or

commercial and professional organizations, for use in the safe navigation of ships, boats, and
similar vessels is referred to as nautical publications in maritime circles. Topics such as
seamanship and cargo operations may be covered in other publications. The United Kingdom
Hydrographic Office, the Witherby Publishing Group, and the Nautical Institute all publish
navigational publications in the United Kingdom, including charts, how-to guides, and voyage
planning guides.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT:

I. Essay / Discussion / Participation (100 points)

What matters most to get to the destination-- speed, safety or convenience?

A scoring rubric is provided.

I believe that there are 3S's in passage planning. Shortest (Speed), Securest (Convenience), and
Safest (Safety). These three are all important factors that must be considered in passage planning
and in maritime navigation. Shortest means the least amount of time taken by a vessel to
transport a cargo from point A to point B. Securest intends  the state of being able to proceed with
the transportation of cargo with little effort or difficulty. While Safest signifies the  safety of
people and property at sea, safety of the marine environment from pollution by ships,
antiterrorist security of ships and port facilities. And in my own opinion, the one that matters
most in getting into the destination is the overall safeness. The vessel can be delayed and be
fined. The crew, the shipowners, and the charterer may face difficulties yet still can transport the
cargo. But the lives taken by an accident can never be replaced. And so when the time comes that
i'll be the Master of my own ship, i'll never jeopardized the lives of my crew just to have the
shortest time taken or by being convenient. Safety is my number one priority

II. Short answer quiz. (100 points)

In proper order, what are the four stages of passage planning? Write a brief description of each stage.

Appraisal, Planning, Execution, Monitoring (APEM) are the 4 passage planning steps in passage
planning. In the Appraisal stage is the process of acquiring all necessary information on the proposed
passage, including identifying dangers and evaluating key areas. This includes data from publications
as well as data from the graphic itself. The navigating officer designs a general track for the ship to
follow, considering the master's rules, the company's guidelines, the ship's cargo, the marine
environment, and all other aspects that may affect the ship.
The ships' projected routes are plotted on charts of appropriate scale, with all extra information
highlighted. In the planning stage, the design is planned out from pier to pier, including the pilotage
waters.
The navigating officers carry out the plan that has been created at the Execution stage. Following
departure, the speed is modified in accordance with the estimated arrival time as well as the expected
meteorological and oceanographic conditions. The ship's speed should be controlled so that it does not
arrive too early or too late at its intended port.
Monitoring refers to the process of checking the position of the vessel to ensure that it remains within a
safe distance of any dangerous areas. This is a crucial step in which all of the deck officers participate
to the plan's execution. This necessitates sound judgment, seamanship, and experience.

STUDENT REFLECTION
Write a min. of 300-word Reflective Learning Report. You may refer to the guide questions
below. Write legibly and submit your work at the end of week 1.

Guide questions:
1. Think about what you have done.
Share your thoughts from different perspectives, what transpired during your activities, and
evaluate your actions.

2. Think about what happened.

 What you did and what didn't work.

3. Analyze what happened.

Explain what your learnings are and your difficulties and make a plan on how you would
improve.

This week was focused on passage planning wherein we discussed the four stages of it. It was also
discussed the publications needed in the passage planning. Appraisal, Planning, Execution, Monitoring
(APEM) are the 4 passage planning steps in passage planning. In the Appraisal stage is the process of
acquiring all necessary information on the proposed passage, including identifying dangers and
evaluating key areas. This includes data from publications as well as data from the graphic itself. The
navigating officer designs a general track for the ship to follow, considering the master's rules, the
company's guidelines, the ship's cargo, the marine environment, and all other aspects that may affect
the ship. The ships' projected routes are plotted on charts of appropriate scale, with all extra
information highlighted. In the planning stage, the design is planned out from pier to pier, including the
pilotage waters. The navigating officers carry out the plan that has been created at the Execution stage.
Following departure, the speed is modified in accordance with the estimated arrival time as well as the
expected meteorological and oceanographic conditions. The ship's speed should be controlled so that it
does not arrive too early or too late at its intended port. Monitoring refers to the process of checking
the position of the vessel to ensure that it remains within a safe distance of any dangerous areas. This is
a crucial step in which all the deck officers participate to the plan's execution. This necessitates sound
judgment, seamanship, and experience. In order to have a successful passage planning, the navigators
must also have the needed publications for the intended passage. The only difficulty I encountered this
week was in the quiz. The fact that we really do need to understand each publications for a small
alteration of data in the definition changes the whole word of it and so we must be careful in answering
and must triple check not only the answers but also the questions.