Overview

A handy, splash-proof, on-the-water reference guide to writing a clear and logical passage plan for a sea voyage, covering routing, pilotage, points of departure, landfalls, weather, tides, currents, safe havens, lights, communications, watchkeeping, safety, rations, fuel supplies, stowage and briefing. A passage plan is much more than routeing information. It covers every aspect of a voyage with the aim of preparing both ship and crew so that the passage is made in a safe, seamanlike and enjoyable manner. Place this book alongside a sheet of blank paper and prepare your plan following the headings.

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Author:   Alastair Buchan
Publisher:   Fernhurst Books Limited
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 8.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.20cm
Weight:   0.062kg
ISBN:  

9780470727904

ISBN 10:   047072790
Pages:   24
Publication Date:   14 March 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781912177967
Format:   Spiral bound
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Alastair Buchan The Complete Passage Planning Practical Companion RNLI Logo INTRODUCTION PASSAGE PLAN TIMETABLE PORT INFORMATION* Departure Port* Arrival Port* Ports of Refuge ROUTEING* Overview* Departure Pilotage* Passage making* Arrival Pilotage WEATHER* Limitations to Departure* Weather Trends* Weather Forecast* Latest Forecast* Weather Forecasting en route* Single Observer Forecasts TIDES* High and Low Water* Set and Drift TIMINGS* Route Timings* Gate Timings* Hazard Timings* Light Timings* Sun and Moon* Time Zones COMMUNICATIONS* General* Safety FORMALITIES* Ship's Papers* Personal Documents SHIP MANAGEMENT* Duty Roster* Chain of Command* Watch Keeping Systems* Daily Routine* Standing Orders* Victualling* Crew Briefing* Pre-Sail Checks* Drills and Spills ANNEXES* Duties of Watch Officers* Duties of Navigator* Standing Orders* Abandon Ship Checklist Wiley Nautical logo

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"""Your guide to writing a clear and logical passage plan."" (Boat Mart)"

Your guide to writing a clear and logical passage plan. Boat Mart June 2008

Author Information

Alastair Buchan began sailing on the Clyde. In a Hurley 20 he sailed single-handed round Britain, and made his first single-handed Atlantic circuit. He made his second in a Dockrell 27 (27 ft this time) sailing from Britain to the Caribbean and on to the USA via Venezuela and Cuba before sailing home.

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