BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA

NATIONAL EXPERIMENTAL MARITIME UNIVERSITY OF THE CARIBBEAN

NAUTICAL SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
INTERNSHIPS MT. MAMBO

PASSAGE PLAN
LA LIBERTAD, EC. – SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

Deck cadet. Chelotti Canquis, Julen Rubens

Marshall Islands, SEPT 2022
The need to prepare and follow a passage plan is well established on board ships and is a
requirement of the SOLAS (chapter V rule 34), STCW code, ISM code, and resolution
A.893(21)”Guide to planning voyage”

The steps to follow to make a passage plan are as follows:

1st. Appraisal (Analysis – collection of information).

It is the process of collecting information necessary to carry out the passage plan which
must be consulted and approved by the master.
It must include route, various areas, publications, distance, time, tide information, speed,
strength, vessel condition, limitations, restrictions, stability, draft, meteorological and
climatological information, endowments, navigational hazards, ship reporting system, pilot
information, traffic density, navigation aids, IALA system, maritime lines, etc.

2nd. Planning passage plan in paper charts.

It should include the following phases: under pilotage or restricted waters, approach to
port, coastal navigation, and ocean navigation or open sea.
Identify paper chart to be use.

Identify and mark shallow waters and navigation dangers to ensure that the route is plotted in
safe waters.

Identify and check the depth of shipwrecked ship along the planned route whether dangerous or
not.

Identify security restrictions: war zones or areas of piracy know, including east and west Africa
and south the chine sea, areas of military exercises.

Once the preparation of paper charts, has been completed, the navigation officer can check the
route for the different phases of the plan.

When we check the course, we verify:

• The course must be plotted with the appropriate scales in all the paper charts.
• True course should be annotated using 360-degree notation.
• Characteristics of ship manoeuvrability.
• Ensure that the UKC is safe and maintained along the route.
• Comply with de COLREG.
• Follow the flow of general traffic.
• Tide, meteorological and environmental conditions.

In restricted waters, as much information as possible should be put in the chart to maintain safe
navigation, avoiding risks and dangers to navigation, taking into consider the prevailing
environmental conditions in the area and don’t forget reporting points. It is necessary to trance
positions frequently using land benchmarks (radar and fix)
In approach to port, will use enough information as in restricted waters, even more so we will
include the sailing directions and the port approach guide where we will find information from
various sources to support us in navigation. Let’s not forget to take consider the points of
embarkation and disembarkation of the pilot. It is necessary to trance positions frequently using
land benchmarks. (Radar and fix)

In coastal navigation, is necessary to prepare charts with the appropriate scale and that we
visually find in it the dangers and aids to navigation and the respective traffic separators. Here
need to plotted position not so frequently with points or ground markings and is possible use
GPS positions.

In oceanic waters or open sea, is intended to follow a great circle (orthodromic) or mixed route,
the different segments must be drawn rhumb lines that from the great circle (orthodromic).
Methods for determining the position of waypoints will include calculations using spherical
trigonometry, gnomonic charts or thack planning programs (F.E. GPS)
The ocean passages for the world also establishes common waypoints for the beginning and end
of routes, avoiding land masses and offshore hazards.

Risk assessment, In the planning phase of the passage plan it is vital to consider that there may
be potential problems, including the possibility of a total crash of the propulsion system. This is
known as a contingency plan.
And a correct risk assessment can help us in its creation.
The risk assessment should follow a predetermined format normally with the ship management
system and be appropriate for each phase of the voyage. It should identify possible and potential
risks, evaluate them and specify what measures can be taken to try to prevent them.
The contingency plan must consider a least the following points:
• Damage to the ship or cargo.
• Medical emergency.
• Loss of navigation systems.
• Failure to maintain planned speed.
• Adverse weather conditions.
• Prohibition of browsing an area for security reasons.

Execution, once the passage plan or the crossing is finalized, as soon as the departure time and
the estimated time of arrival can be determined with reasonable accuracy, the journey or crossing
must be executed according to the plan or changes made to them.
factors to be considered when executing the plan or deciding on any output from it. Include:

• the reliability and condition of the ship’s navigational equipment.

• estimated arrival times at critical points for tidal heights and flow.
• weather conditions (particularly in areas known to be affected by frequent periods of low
visibility), as well as the routing time of the information.
• During the transition from day to night at danger points and any effect this may have I the
accuracy of position fixation.
• Traffic conditions, especially at navigation focal points.
The Master must consider particular circumstances during the voyage taking into consider all
departments on board and make decisions under those circumstances as necessary.

Monitoring, the plan must be available at all times on the bridge to allow the officers of the
navigation watch have immediate reference access to the details of the passage plan, the voyage
should be closely monitored and continually. Any changes made to the plan should be applied in
accordance with these guidelines and clearly marked and recorded. Control of consumables
(F.W, D.O, F.O, L.O) and projection during the voyage, taking into consider the resistance of the
vessel.
 VESSEL: MAMBO VOYAGE NO.:

FROM PORT: LA LIBERTAD, ECUADOR. ETD: 31 / AUG / 2022 @22:00

TO PORT: SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. ETA: 12 / SEPT / 2022 @18:05
DISTANCE TO GO (FROM BERTH TO BERTH): 3676.34 NM
A. PASSAGE APPRAISAL CHECKLIST
Have the following items been taken into account in voyage and passage planning: YES
1. The condition and state of the vessel, its stability, and its equipment; any operational
limitations; its permissible draft at sea in fairways and in ports; its manoeuvring data, including
any restrictions.
2. Any special characteristics of the cargo (especially if hazardous), and its distribution, stowage
and securing on board the vessel.
3. The provision of a competent and well-rested crew to undertake the voyage or passage.
4. Requirements for up-to-date certificates and documents concerning the vessel, its equipment,
crew, passengers or cargo.
5. Appropriate scale, accurate and up-to-date charts to be used for the intended voyage or passage,
as well as any relevant permanent or temporary notices to mariners and existing radio
navigational warnings.
6. Accurate and up-to-date Admiralty Digital Publications ADPs (ATTs, ADRS, ADLLs), eNPs;
and any relevant up-to-date additional information.
7. Consideration relating to the protection of the marine environment.
8. Contingency plans for alternative action to place the vessel in deep water or proceed to a port of
refuge or safe anchorage in the event of any emergency necessitating abandonment of the plan,
taking into account existing shore-based emergency response arrangements and equipment and
the nature of the cargo and of the emergency itself.
9. The depth alarm is set to the appropriate depth as determined during the passage planning
stage.
10. Environmental aspects as, Ballast water management, ECAs, MARPOL special areas, National
or regional requirements, PSSAs, Port reception facilities.
MASTER: HAYGUER MORA NAVIGATION OFFICER:
SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE:

On Departure On Arrival
Zone Time - 5 W GMT - 7 GMT
Displacement 28022 28022
Season Zone SUMMER SUMMER
Maximum Draft 7.09 m FW 7.09 m
HSFO :NIL HSFO :NIL
LSFO : 803.21MT LSFO : 533.80MT

MDO : NIL MDO : NIL

MGO : 352.62MT MGO : 325.23MT
Cargo on Board NIL
Ballast on Board 17391 MT
Exchange of Ballast Planned at Leg Number N/A
NAME OF USER CHARTS LINKED USER CHARTS CONTENT
( insert rows as required)
NAV NAVIGATIONS WARNING PLOTTING
NAV NAVIGATIONS WARNING PLOTTING
DEPARTURE LA LIBERTAD INFORMATION OF PILOT STATION/VTS/NO GO
 AREAS, ABORT LINE, EMERGENCY ANCHORE
AREA, ECHOSOUNDER, BWL. MARSECLEVEL,
UKC,
ARRIVAL TO SAN FRANCISCO INFORMATION OF PILOT STATION/VTS/NO GO
AREAS, ABORT LINE, EMERGENCY ANCHORE
AREA, ECHOSOUNDER, BWL. MARSECLEVEL,
UKC, AIR DRAFT
. . CHARTS REQUIRED FOR THE VOYAGE
B.A. 34/22 OTHER:
LATEST CORRECTIONS
LATEST NOTICES TO MARINERS: 34/22
TEMPORARY CORRECTIONS (T&P NOTICES) :34/22
PAPER CHARTS FROM EMERGENCY FOLIO THAT AFFECT THE VOYAGE: YES
NAUTICAL/PAPER CHARTS NO. (General, Coastal, Approach):
1026 – 1027 – 1028 – 1029 – 1049 – 2530 – 4000 – 4003 – 4004 – 4007 – 4008 – 4012 – 4013 – 4030
– 4051 – 4062 – 4608 – 4618 – 4801 – 4802 – 4811 – 4910

REMARKS FOR USAGE OF CHARTS:

Important Notes:
1. Charts must be updated before sailing, every week while at sea and before arrival at port (each
update must be recorded in pen in section with *)
2. Parallel Index with distance to be marked on chart (not from floating objects unless they have
been checked for position)
3. No Go Areas, Point of No Return, Emergency Anchorages to be marked on the chart.
4. Time and position of “Echo sounder On/Off” and “Anchors ready for Emergency Release” to
be marked on chart.

Every effort should be taken to avoid navigation through environmentally sensitive areas.

All Chart Corrections have been verified by the undersigned officer.

C. DIGITALPUBLICATIONS TO BE REFERRED TO FOR VOYAGE

LATEST B.A.: 33/22 (ENP) OTHER: 34/22 (ADP)

CORRECTIONS
ADMIRALTY DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS (ADPS)
ADMIRALTY DIGITAL LIST OF LIGHTS (ADLLS): DP 565 (8) Digital list of lights area 8 pacific ocean

ADRS 1345- (2) Digital radio signals Vol. [Link]-A2

ADMIRALTY DIGITAL RADIO SIGNALS (ADRS): ADRS 2-(2) Digital radio signals Vol. 2 – area 2
ADRS 6-(8) Digital radio signal Vol. 6 – pacific ocean
ADMIRALTY TOTAL TIDE(ATTS): DP 550(8) Total tide area 8 – Pacific Ocean INCl NEW
ZEALAND
NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS (E-NPS) ADMIRATLY e-NP7 South America Pilot Vol. 3
SAILING DIRECTIONS VOL:
e-NP8 Pacific coast of central America pilot
OTHER PUBLICATIONS:
(IN THIS SECTION ADD ALL NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS PASSAGE, IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE)
• Bridge Procedures Guide.
• Bridge Team Management.
• Passage Planning Guidelines.
• Ship’s Routeing.
• Guide to port entry.
• Navigation and Navigable Water (CFR 33)

D. RADIO INFORMATION
APPLICABLE NAVIGATION WARNINGS (NAVAREA, COASTAL WARNINGS):
ECDIS CONNECTED TO NAVTEX YES NO
APPLICABLE WEATHER INFORMATION:
- See NAVTEX and INM-C forecast. NAVAREA RECEIVED DURING PASSAGE.
- NAVTEX XII STATIONS NEW ORLEANS (G), SANTA MARTA (C), BUENAVENTURA (O) AYORA
(L), CAMSPAC (POINT REYES), HONOLULU.
- Weather facsimile report.
- Weather information is updated every day. Weather information is updated every day.
- Attached NAV XII in force.

E. PREPARATION FOR SEA

PREPARATION FOR SEA CHECKLIST:

• VN-12 Bridge Change of Watch.
• VN-07 Preparation for Sea.
• VN-11 Coastal Navigation, Traffic Separation Scheme.
• VN-12 Bridge Change of Watch.
• VN-18A Pilot Card.
• VN-18B Pilot Card.
• VN-19 Pilot Transfer.
• VN-24 Steering Gear Test.
• SEC 022A
• SEC 022B
MANDATORY TESTS INCLUDING TEST OF STEERING GEAR:
• Before Departure: All Navigational and bridge Equipment’s as per VN-07 Preparation for sea
• Steering gear Unit As per SMS form # VN-24 Steering Gear Test
• All Navigational and bridge Equipment’s daily test as per VN-21
• Al GMDSS Communication equipment’s as per STCW Sec B VIII/2 Part 4-3

SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS :Security information for each leg of the voyage should include:
Change to security levels, Change in bridge manning levels, Points that hardening equipment is
required, Security circulars / Notices, Dangerous areas etc.
The voyage are divided into a 2 legs as follow:
• Leg # 1 From Anchorage area La Libertad,EC to Pilot Station La Libertad, EC – Security level # 1.
• Leg # 2 From Pilot Station La Libertad,EC to Pilot Station San Francisco, California - Security
Level #1

Security Level # 1 – Normal: This is the level at which ship normally operate. At this level minimum
appropriate protective security measures shall be maintained at all time. At this level there is no knowing
specific threat of an unlawful act against the ship.
The physical measures not need to be taken to improve vessels security integrity as per OCIMF (Guidelines
to Harden Vessels)
Note: Security reports must be monitored all time.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS / CONSIDERATION: Ballast water management, ECAs, MARPOL special

areas, National or regional requirements, PSSAs, Port reception facilities etc

OTHERS:
F. PREPARATION FOR ARRIVAL
PREPARATION FOR ARRIVAL CHECKLIST:
• VN-11 Coastal Navigation, Traffic Separation Scheme.
• VN-12 Bridge Change of Watch.
• VN-13 Preparation for Arrival in Port.
• VN-14 Anchoring and Anchor Watch (If as necessary)
• VN-18A Pilot Card.
• VN-18B Pilot Card.
• VN-19 Pilot Transfer.
• VN-24 Steering Gear Test.

MANDATORY TESTS INCLUDING TEST OF STEERING GEAR:

 • Before Arrival All Navigational and bridge Equipment’s as per VN-13 Preparation for Arrival in
Ports.
• Steering gear Unit As per SMS form # VN-24 Steering Gear Test
• All Navigational and bridge Equipments daily test as per VN-21
• Al GMDSS Communication equipments as per STCW Sec B VIII/2 Part 4-3

ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS / CONSIDERATION:Ballast water management, ECAs, MARPOL special

areas, National or regional requirements, PSSAs, Port reception facilities etc

OTHERS: GUIDE TO PORT ENTRY PAGE 3928-3930

G. NAVIGATION IN OPENSEA
TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES, SHALLOW WATERS, RESTRICTED VISIBILITY, FISHING AREAS:
• TSS San Francisco California.

METEOROLOGY & OCEANOGRAPHY:

❖ See NAVTEX and INM-C forecast. NAVAREA XII RECEIVED DURING PASSAGE.
❖ NAVTEX STATIONS NEW ORLEANS (G), CHARLESTON (E), BUENAVENTURA (O AYORA (L)).
HONOLULU, CAMSPAC (POINT REYES)
❖ Weather facsimile report.
❖ Weather information is updated every day. Weather information is updated every day.
❖ Weather facsimile report.

VESSEL’S REPORTING SYSTEMS & TRAFFIC SERVICES:

❖ San Francisco VHF CH 10, 13, 16
❖ La Libertad VHF CH 16, 12
 SPRING MARINE

PASSAGE APPRAISAL & PLANNING

SEA PASSAGE FROM ANCHORAGE AREA TO PILOT

Information

Information
Important
Position Fix

Position Fix
Secondary
Calculated
Underkeel
Clearance

Interval

Primary

Security
Position

Related
Port
Time passed Leg From Waypoint /Position True Course Safe Speed DTG

ANCHORAGE
1-WP 0 02° 09.862 S 080° 55.309 W XXX.X 0 Kts XXX.X 4.2 Mtrs 15 Min VISUAL RADAR AREA
MARSEC LVL 1

1-WP 1 02° 08.600 S 080° 55.600 W 347° 5 Kts 1.30 NM 4.2 Mtrs 15 Min VISUAL RADAR PILOT STATION MARSEC LVL 1

00:00 1-WP 3 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 1

00:00 1-WP 4 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 1

00:00 1-WP 5 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 1

0 01 1900 00:00 1-WP 5 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 1

0 01 1900 00:00 1-WP 6 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 1

0 01 1900 00:00 1-WP 7 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 1

0 01 1900 00:00 1-WP 8 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 1

0 01 1900 00:00 1-WP 9 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 1

0 01 1900 00:00 1-WP 10 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 0

0 01 1900 00:00 1-WP 11 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 0

0 01 1900 00:00 1-WP 12 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 0

0 01 1900 00:00 1-WP 13 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 0

0 01 1900 00:00 1-WP 14 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 0

0 01 1900 00:00 1-WP 15 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 0

0 01 1900 00:00 1-WP 16 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 0

0 01 1900 00:00 1-WP 17 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 0

0 01 1900 00:00 1-WP 18 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 0

0 01 1900 00:00 1-WP 19 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 0

0 01 1900 00:00 1-WP 20 RADAR 0 MARSEC LVL 0

PREPARED BY: CHECKED BY MASTER: HAYGUER MORA

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SPRING MARINE

PASSAGE APPRAISAL & PLANNING

SEA PASSAGE FROM ANCHORAGE AREA TO PILOT

Anti-grounding Cone /

based on max. speed

equivalent (Lx B)-
Guard Zone or

over t he leg
Calculated
Time passed Leg From Waypoint /Position True Course Safe Speed
UKC

1-WP 0 02° 09.862 S 080° 55.309 W XXX.X 0 Kts 4.2 Mtrs 50 m x 5 Min

1-WP 1 02° 08.600 S 080° 55.600 W 347° 5 Kts 4.2 Mtrs 50 m x 5 Min

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SPRING MARINE

PASSAGE APPRAISAL & PLANNING

SEA PASSAGE FROM PILOT LA LIBERTAD TO PILOT SAN FRANCISCO

Information

Information
Position Fix

Position Fix

Important
Secondary
Calculated
Underkeel
Clearance

Interval

Primary

Security
Position

Related
Port
Time passed Leg From Waypoint /Position True Course Safe Speed DTG

2-WP 1 02° 08.600 S 080° 55.600 W 347° 13 Kts 1.30 NM 4.2 Mtrs 15 Min VISUAL RADAR PILOT STATION MARSEC LVL 1

DEPARTURE LA
2-WP 2 01° 55.367 S 081° 15.913 W 302.9° 13 Kts 24.20 NM N/A 15 Min GPS OTHODROMIC LIBERTAD
MARSEC LVL 1

PASSING
2-WP 3 01° 09.768 N 085° 57.378 W 303.2° 13 Kts 336.80 NM N/A 1 Hr GPS OTHODROMIC ISLAND COCO- MARSEC LVL 1
WOLF

2-WP 4 04° 02.748 N 090° 04.455 W 304.8° 13 Kts 301.26 NM N/A 1 Hr GPS OTHODROMIC STAR WB EXCH MARSEC LVL 1

PASSING GULF
2-WP 5 18° 36.315 N 112° 55.725 W 302.9° 13 Kts 1600.20 NM N/A 1 Hr GPS OTHODROMIC OF CALIFORNIA
MARSEC LVL 1

PASSING
2-WP 6 27° 12.16 N 121° 37.913 W 316.9° 13 Kts 704.38 NM N/A 1 Hr GPS OTHODROMIC MEXICO
MARSEC LVL 1

ENTER ECAs
2-WP 7 32° 47.415 N 125° 37.606 W 328.1° 13 Kts 393.85 NM N/A 1 Hr GPS OTHODROMIC ZONE
MARSEC LVL 1

2-WP 8 37° 04.948 N 122° 55.684 W 027.4° 6 Kts 289.51 NM N/A 1 Hr GPS OTHODROMIC ARRIVAL SF MARSEC LVL 1

2-WP 9 37° 27.000 N 122° 41.300 W 027.5° 5 Kts 24.84 NM 8.4 Mtrs 15 Min VISUAL RADAR PILOT STATION MARSEC LVL 1

0 MARSEC LVL 0

0 MARSEC LVL 0

0 MARSEC LVL 0

0 MARSEC LVL 0

0 MARSEC LVL 0

PREPARED BY: CHECKED BY MASTER: HAYGUER MORA

SPRING MARINE

PASSAGE APPRAISAL & PLANNING

SEA PASSAGE FROM PILOT LA LIBERTAD TO PILOT SAN FRANCISCO

Anti-grounding Cone /

based on max. speed

equivalent (Lx B)-
Guard Zone or

over t he leg
Time passed Leg From Waypoint /Position True Course Safe Speed DTG

2-WP 1 02° 08.600 S 080° 55.600 W 347° 5 Kts 1.30 NM 50 m x 5 Min

2-WP 2 01° 55.367 S 081° 15.913 W 302.9° 13 Kts 24.20 NM 0.5 nm x 10 Min

2-WP 3 01° 09.768 N 085° 57.378 W 303.2° 13 Kts 336.80 NM 2 nm x 20 Min

2-WP 4 04° 02.748 N 090° 04.455 W 304.8° 13 Kts 301.26 NM 2 nm x 20 Min

2-WP 5 18° 36.315 N 112° 55.725 W 302.9° 13 Kts 1600.20 NM 2 nm x 20 Min

2-WP 6 27° 12.16 N 121° 37.913 W 316.9° 13 Kts 704.38 NM 2 nm x 20 Min

2-WP 7 32° 47.415 N 125° 37.606 W 328.1° 13 Kts 393.85 NM 2 nm x 20 Min

2-WP 8 37° 04.948 N 122° 55.684 W 027.4° 13 Kts 289.51 NM 0.5 nm x 10 Min

00:00 2-WP 9 37° 27.000 N 122° 41.300 W 027.5° 5 Kts 24.84 NM 0.5 nm x 10 Min

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