Masters and navigating officers may wish to add to or modify this checklists
Passage plan appraisal
Have navigation charts been selected from chart catalogue, including large scale charts for coastal waters.
small scale charts for ocean passages I planning charts
routeing, climatic, pilot and load line zone charts
Have publications been selected, including
sailing directions and pilot books
light lists
radio signals
guides to port entry
tide tables
Have all navigation charts and publications have been corrected up to date, including
the ordering of new charts/publications, if necessary
notices to mariners
local area warnings
NAVAREA navigational warnings
Have the following been considered?
ship's departure and arrival draughts
ship's cargo and any special cargo stowage/carriage restrictions
if there are any special ship operational requirements for the passage
Have the following been checked?
planning charts and publications for advice and recommendations on route to be taken.
climatological information for weather characteristics of the area
navigation charts and publications for landfall features
navigation charts and publications for Ships' Routeing Schemes, Ship Reporting Systems and Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
Has weather routeing been considered for passage?
Have the following preparations been made for port arrival?
navigation charts and publications studied for pilotage requirements
Ship to Shore Master/Pilot Exchange form prepared
Pilot Card updated
port guides studied for port information including arrival berthing restrictions
Other checks
