Sound navigational practices In accordance with SOLAS Chapter V
AMSA has issued notice to draw attention to navigational practices that should be followed by masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in Australian waters.
Masters or officers in charge of a navigational watch preparing voyage plans should refer to IMO Resolution A.893 (21) Guidelines for voyage planning (and any other IMO guidance) which provides detailed advice on voyage planning.
The components of voyage planning are:
- appraisal which involves gathering all information relevant to the intended voyage;
- planning of the entire voyage from berth to berth, including those areas requiring a pilot;
- execution of the plan; and
- monitoring progress of the ship during the execution of the plan.
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Masters must ensure that:
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The ships’ Safety Management System should reflect the above considerations (see section 7 of the ISM Code)
Source:AMSA
