AMVER Sailing Plan Instructions
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Powered by AIEach line in the AMVER report provides specific information crucial for tracking and predicting a vessel's position: Line A specifies vessel name and call sign, Line B gives the departure date and time in UTC, Line C provides current position coordinates, Line E indicates the course as a three-figure notation, Line F details the planned average speed, Line G lists the port of departure and coordinates, Line I indicates the destination's coordinates and ETA, and Line Z marks the end of the report, ensuring completeness. These elements collectively enable accurate tracking and operational planning .
It is important not to delete data from AMVER reports until the voyage is complete to ensure all historical data remains available for tracking the vessel's journey accurately. If data is deleted prematurely, it could lead to inaccuracies in predictive models, impact the vessel's inclusion in resource planning for search and rescue ops, and potentially lead to compliance issues with AMVER reporting protocols and maritime authorities .
In AMVER, if the route includes Great Circle waypoints, these must be adjusted manually in the Sailing Plan (SP). This manual adjustment is necessary to ensure that the changes reflect accurately in the SP for navigation purposes, as the automatic translation from ECDIS could result in discrepancies without manual oversight .
An AMVER Position Report must be sent within 24 hours after departure and at least every 48 hours thereafter during a voyage. Essential lines include A (vessel name and call sign), B (current UTC date/time), C (latitude/longitude), E (course), F (planned speed), and Z (end of report). The I line for updated destination and ETA is strongly recommended, ensuring continuous tracking and prediction accuracy throughout the journey .
The suggested improvements for the AMVER program include automating the 'drag and drop' process for the Sailing Plan's L section, which likely refers to handling routine manual entries or report generation. Automating this process could reduce errors, save time, and enhance data accuracy and report processing efficiency .
An AMVER Sailing Plan report must include lines A, B, E, F, G, I, L, and Z. These lines provide critical details such as the vessel's name and call sign, departure time in UTC, current and planned positions, course, average speed, port of departure, destination with coordinates, and estimated time of arrival. The M, V, X, and Y lines are optional, but the Y line is required for U.S. vessels. This report should be sent within a few hours before departure, upon departure, or shortly after departure to ensure prediction of the vessel's position within 25 nautical miles during the voyage .
The recommended process involves importing the ship route from the ECDIS onto a computer and using the OneOcean software to convert this route into JRC CSV format. This conversion aligns the route data with AMVER's reporting format requirements, allowing for seamless integration and accuracy in prepared AMVER reports .
An AMVER Deviation Report is essential in scenarios such as course or speed changes due to weather, emergencies, diversion for medical evacuation, or assisting another vessel. It includes additional lines I (updated destination) and L (route changes) alongside standard lines A, B, C, E, F, and Z. This adaptability ensures the vessel's position can still be accurately predicted despite deviations from the original Sailing Plan .
A Deviation Report is filed when there are changes that could affect the accuracy of predicting the vessel's position, such as course or speed changes, destination change, or external factors like weather or emergencies. It must include the A, B, C, E, F, and Z lines, with the I and L lines required if there are destination or route changes. Unlike the initial Sailing Plan, which outlines the planned course and estimated positions, the Deviation Report updates AMVER with real-time changes and ensures continued accuracy in position prediction .
Lines M, V, X, and Y in AMVER reports are optional, providing additional details for better tracking or specific operational needs. However, the Y line is required for U.S. vessels, indicating its special role in meeting regulatory or operational guidelines specific to U.S. maritime jurisdictions, potentially related to additional reporting or compliance requirements linked to U.S. Coast Guard or NOAA services .
