District II Quebec City-Les Escoumins - Transports Canada

TRAINING OUTLINE
Skill 1 Planning the passage into the marine district Duration: 120 h
Module 1
Passage plan
Component 5 At the conclusion of training, the candidate will be capable of Duration: 9 h
drawing up the passage plan.
Training environment
In the classroom:
• on the basis of data on ship’s characteristics and navigating conditions;
• using conventional and electronic charts, as well as relevant technical documentation and
plotting instruments.
CONTENT
1. Passage plan:
– advantages and limitations of a
passage plan;
– essential elements of a passage plan;
– characteristics of a passage plan.
2. Safe speed in view of:
– navigation conditions;
– type of ship.
3. Calling-in points and radio frequencies to
be used to communicate with Vessel Traffic
Services.
4. Estimating times:
– for each portion of course;
– for each mandatory calling-in point;
– for passage through high-risk areas;
– for arrival at destination.
5. Random factors, such as particularly
difficult and unexpected weather conditions,
an oncoming ship experiencing difficulties,
etc.
SUGGESTED METHODS
Instructor
• Introduce elements of a passage plan
succinctly and provide a model.
• Introduce theory behind each component
of a passage plan.
Candidates
• With Vessel Traffic Services, determine
type of vessel traffic anticipated on the river
during passage:
– types of vessels;
– position of vessels.
• Prepare passage plans, gradually increasing
complexity.
• Develop an initial passage plan for a
standard navigating scenario using what
has been learned in earlier components.
• Prepare other passage plans for various
situations:
– winter season with risk of spray but
without floating ice;
– difficult weather conditions;
– special conditions related to ship’s
loading.
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