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Passage Planner Hub Pro v2.5

Berth-to-Berth Navigation Plan Generator & Controller | IMO Res. A.893(21) / SOLAS V

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Modules:

1. Vessel, Voyage, Hydrostatics & Security

Trim: 0.00 m (Even Keel) Max Draft (Ds): 0.00 m

Vessel Identification SOLAS V/34

LOGO
PNG/JPG embedded into official print header

Voyage Schedule & Hydrostatics Berth-to-Berth

ETA Arrival (Destination) ↗ Calculate ETA ↗
Mean Draft: -- | Trim: -- | Max Static Draft (Ds): --

2. Waypoints & Navigational Route Table

🗺️ Interactive Route Map (Leaflet Preview) 0 waypoints
⚓ OpenSeaMap
Move # Name / Landmark Latitude Longitude Depth (m) Mode TC (°) Leg (nm) Total (nm) Spd (kn) EET ETA (UTC/LT) Fix Method & Interval XTL (nm) Turn (nm) Notes / Hazards Act
Total Distance 0.0 nm
Total Steaming Time 00d 00h 00m
Destination ETA --:--
Waypoints Count 0

3. Under Keel Clearance (UKC) Verification Matrix

Company SMS UKC Policy Standards OCIMF / ICS Compliant

Leg Section (From ➔ To) Max Static Ds (m) Min Depth on Leg (m) Regime Req. UKC (m) Calc. UKC (NavLib) (m) Compliance Verdict

4. Air Draft & Overhead Obstructions Controller

Current Dynamic Air Draft
0.00 m
MHD (-- m) − Max Static Draft (-- m)
Obstructions Checked: 0
Safety Status: ALL CLEAR

5. VTS & Radio Reporting Schedule

Leg / Location VTS Station / Sector VHF Channel Reporting Line / Trigger Point Report Content / Required Data Act

6. Reference Publications & Appraisal Sources

SOLAS V/34 appraisal records: Sailing Directions, List of Lights, Radio Signals, Tide Tables, Port Guides & Agent Advice.

# Category / Type Title & Number / Source Edition / Date Applicability, Volumes & Critical Notes Status / Onboard Act

7. Appraisal & Planning Checklist (IMO / ICS Standards)

Verification points conforming to IMO Resolution A.893(21) Annex 2 and ICS Bridge Procedures Guide. On print, generated with blank boxes for manual ink sign-off.

Voyage Plan Approval & Bridge Team Briefing

SOLAS V/34 & STCW Reg. VIII
1. Navigation Officer (Plan Prepared By)
2. Chief Engineer (Machinery & Consumables)
"Machinery, propulsion, steering gear, fuel switchover (ECA/SECA), and consumables verified ready for voyage."
3. Master's Review & Execution Approval
"I have examined this passage plan and verify compliance with SOLAS V, STCW, and company SMS. Approved for execution."
Ship's Official Stamp / Signature

4. Bridge Watchkeeping Officers Acknowledgement

"I have read, understood, and agree to navigate in strict compliance with this Passage Plan, standing orders, and night orders."

Rank Full Name Date & Time Signature

Reset Passage Plan / New Plan

Are you sure you want to clear the form and start a new passage plan? All unsaved data and route waypoints will be reset.
Navigation Core Hub IMO // RES.A.893(21)

Berth-to-Berth Passage Planning: IMO Resolution A.893(21) & SOLAS V Compliance

Navigational voyage planning is a statutory safety mandate governed by IMO Resolution A.893(21), Regulation 34 of SOLAS Chapter V, and the ICS Bridge Procedures Guide. Rigorous Port State Control (PSC) regimes (USCG, Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU) and commercial vetting standards under OCIMF SIRE 2.0 and CDI strictly penalize formal or incomplete paperwork. An authentic passage plan must encompass the entirety of the voyage: from the departure berth lines-off (unberthing) to the final destination alongside (all-fast).

The Passage Planner Hub Pro seamlessly coordinates the four fundamental planning phases: Appraisal, Planning, Execution, and Monitoring. It replaces outdated bridge spreadsheets by combining real-time geodetic calculations (Rhumb Line and Great Circle), a dynamic Under Keel Clearance (UKC) policy verification matrix, vertical air draft obstruction controls, and a standards-compliant A4 landscape vector printing engine.

Navigation & ECDIS
RL & GC Navigation Engine
Automated loxodromic and orthodromic course and leg distance processing, waypoint corridor (XTL) monitoring, and cascade ETA recalculation across all legs.
Hydrodynamics & Drafts
UKC Verification Matrix
Transit leg Under Keel Clearance compliance audits across Ocean, Coastal, and Harbour regimes mapped directly against Company Safety Management (SMS) criteria.
Compliance & Sign-off
VTS, Air Draft & Approvals
Comprehensive VHF channel monitoring schedules, bridge clearance calculations, manual ink appraisal checklists, and multi-officer legal sign-off tables.

Frequently Asked Questions (Passage Planning FAQ)

How do I choose between Rhumb Line (RL) and Great Circle (GC) calculation modes?
Rhumb Line (RL / Loxodrome) is used for coastal waters, traffic separation schemes (TSS), confined channels, and open-sea segments under 300–400 nautical miles. On a standard Mercator projection chart, it represents a straight line with a constant true heading. Great Circle (GC / Orthodrome) is employed on transoceanic crossings in middle and high latitudes: tracking the arc of a great circle minimizes total mileage and fuel consumption. The NavLib engine determines the initial true course (TC₁) and exact geodesic distance for every orthodromic leg.
What standards apply to the Under Keel Clearance (UKC) verification table?
Under OCIMF SIRE 2.0 and statutory Company SMS guidelines, navigators must verify an uninterrupted safety depth margin along the entire route. In the UKC Matrix, minimum charted depths are logged alongside the navigation regime (e.g., Harbour minimum 10% of static draft; Coastal minimum 20%). For shallow legs, full hydro-dynamic squat and CATZOC allowances should be calculated using the integrated NavLib UKC Pro tool before logging the verified clearance figure.
Why does the appraisal checklist export with blank boxes instead of digital checkmarks?
Port State Control (PSC) officers and vetting inspectors routinely challenge pre-printed digital checkboxes as passive administrative tick-offs. The NavLib print engine generates clean square brackets [   ] for manual pen verification, navigator initials, and handwritten operational notes (such as latest Notice to Mariners week number or ECDIS safety contour setting), documenting physical appraisal before sailing.
What is the legal importance of the Chief Engineer's verification signature?
The Chief Engineer’s sign-off confirms propulsion plant and steering gear readiness, adequate bunker reserves and lubricating oils for the intended route (including reserve margins for heavy weather), and coordinates fuel switchover timelines when entering or departing Emission Control Areas (MARPOL Annex VI ECA/SECA).
How can I backup and restore voyage plans across bridge computers?
The software supports clean JSON session management: click "Save Ship" to export a lightweight profile of vessel particulars (LOA, Beam, IMO, Masthead Height, Logo), and "Save Voyage" to download the complete plan. To resume work on the bridge, click "Load Voyage". You can also export the waypoint table directly to CSV format for inspection or ECDIS route table compatibility.
Regulations: SOLAS V/34, IMO Res. A.893(21), STCW Reg. VIII
Inspections: OCIMF SIRE 2.0, CDI, Paris & Tokyo MoU, USCG
Print Engine: Strict A4 Landscape Layout Isolation

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