Voyage/Passage planning is something that must1 be carried out for every vessel before departure. Every company has its own procedures and there are many guides defining how it should be handled. This guide should be seen as a complement to the individual member’s already existing Voyage/Passage Plan procedures. We therefore call this document Voyage/ Passage Plan +.
Voyage/Passage planning is something that every bridge officer should be familiar with.2However, the quality of Voyage/Passage planning can differ greatly from officer to officer. As an insurance company, we handle many claims every year and issues regarding Voyage/Passage planning are a recurring theme. We believe these suggestions will enhance our members’ existing Voyage/Passage Plans.
We would also like to thank Captain Hans Hederström and Captain Antonio Di Lieto for their invaluable help.
1IMO RESOLUTION A.893(21) adopted on 25 November 1999 GUIDELINES FOR VOYAGE PLANNING
2 It’s Master’s responsibility and also company responsibility (through ISM/SMS) to ensure compliant
and sufficient Voyage/Passage planning.
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