CBT TITLE : VOYAGE PLANNING NAME OF STUDENT

DATE: _______________________ SUBJECT: ___________________

I. Introduction Proper voyage planning has become an increasingly important task in todays shipping operations. This module does not only cover all of the important aspects of planning a voyage, but also provides give some information about onshore installations which may be useful in many situations. The short description of VTS is an example of such subjects included in this module. II. Relevant legislations and references SOLAS, STCW 95 A- II/2 IMO Res. 531, 572, 573

III. Learning Outcome: After the completing this Computer Base Training, you will be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the importance of executing and accurate detailed plan covering every aspect of the voyage. IV. The Chapters 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Voyage Planning OOW Duties and Responsibilities Communications Weather Routing Piracy Disabled Ship Emergencies

References and Reading Materials: Chapter 1 of this CBT (Seagull) Bridge Team Management Second Edition by Captain A.J. Swift FNI (The Nautical Institute); Chapter VIII of STCW 78 as amended

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Chapter 1 - Voyage Planning Specific Learning outcome: After this chapter you will be able to demonstrate the ability to: 1. Explain why we need to have a voyage plan; 2. Outline the purpose of the voyage planning 3. Outline the content on the companys Comprehensive Safe Management Policy; 4. Enumerate the factors to be consider when deciding the appropriate route to be followed; 5. Apply the four stages of voyage planning; 6. Outline the process on each of the four stages of planning; 7. Answer the question below on the space provided: Chapter Questions 1. Outline the purpose of voyage planning? 2. What is the coverage of voyage planning? 3. What should be done regarding the voyage plan, before the commencement of the voyage? 4. What is the STCW requirements when it comes to voyage planning? 5. What is a Comprehensive Safety Management Policy? 6. Outline the content of the Comprehensive Safety Management Policy.

7. Enumerate the factors that should be taken into account when deciding the most appropriate route? 8. When and how should a voyage should be done? 9. What should be done after the route process is completed? 10. Who is responsible for the voyage plan and its execution? 11. What are the four stages of a voyage plan? 12. Outline the process to done in each of the four stages of a voyage plan. 13. Differentiate an Ocean and Restricted Waters passage plan? 14. Describe a Passage Plan Check List. 15. What are the publication that should be consulted in ocean waters? 16. Describe a Navigation in Restricted Water Check List. 17. What is a pre-arrival planning? 18. Outline the procedure that should be done when navigating with a Pilot. 19. What is the purpose of ships routing and reporting system? 20. What is the purpose of VTS?

Chapter 2 - OOW Duties and Responsibilities Specific Learning outcome: After completing this chapter you will able to 1. Outline the duties and responsibilities of the Officers Of the Watch (OOW) 2. Understand the responsibility of being in-charge of a navigational watch; 3. Answer the question below on the space provided: Chapter Questions 1. What are the three divisions of primary duties of the OOW? 2. Explain each of the primary duties of the OOW. 3. What is the responsibilities of the OOW during i. Watchkeeping ii. Navigation iii. Radio Communication 4. How will the Operational and periodic check of the bridge equipment should be done. 5. What are the routine check should be done on the steering gear. 6. How a change will over watch should be done. Chapter 3 Communication Specific Learning outcome: After completing this chapter you will be able to 1. Appreciate the importance of good communication procedures on all levels; 2. Apply good communication in order to achieve safe and efficient ship operation; 3. Answer the question below on the space provided: Chapter Questions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Discuss what is communication? Discuss the different types of communication. What are the causes of communication problem? What is a Bridge Communication? What is the IMO publication that should be the reference in communication? 6. Discuss What is SEASPEAK 7. What are the requirement on Safety Watchkeeping on GMDSS ship? 8. Discuss the VHF, MF, HF, Satellite Watchkeeping and Digital selective calling.

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What is Radio Log and its content? How are the radio equipment tested and precaution to be done? What is the requirements in pollution prevention? What is the responsibility of the OOW during emergency

Chapter 4 Weather Routing Specific Learning outcome: After this chapter you will be able to 1. Have a basic understand what weather routing is all about; 2. How voyage plan benefit from statistical data based on long term accumulation of data combined with up-to-date weather routing information; 3. Answer the question below on the space provided: Chapter Questions 1. 2. 3. 4. What are the advantages of using Weather Routing System? What is the effect of the weather on the passage plan? How will this effect (item 2 above) be minimized? Why we can save and how much time can be save?