Element 5 – Navigational Safety
05.00.036 Navigation, Deep Sea
Created by: QA Reviewed by: Marine Director Authorised by: Managing Director
Page 1 of 1 Version: 0 Issued Date: 10/03/2022
VESSEL:
1. Have all charts and nautical publications to be used been corrected up to date?
2. Have the factors following factors been taken into consideration in preparing the Passage
Plan?
advice/recommendations in sailing directions
ship’s draught
effect of “squat” on underkeel clearance in shallow water
tides and currents
weather, particularly in areas renowned for poor visibility
available navigational aids and their accuracy
position fixing methods to be used
daylight/night time passing of danger points
traffic likely to be encountered - flow, type, volume
any requirements for traffic separation/routeing schemes
3. Are Navarea warning broadcasts being monitored?
4. Is participation in area reporting systems (e.g.AMVER) recommended?
5. Is the ship’s position fixed at regular intervals and at least once daily?
6. Are the errors of gyro/magnetic compasses being checked once a watch?
7. The following log book entry made: Completed 05.00.036