Second Officer's Responsibilities: Passage Planning

Introduction

• Overview of the video: Guidance on starting the second officer's role on board a ship, focusing on passage planning.

Preparing for Passage Planning

• The outgoing Second Officer prepares the next route before you join the ship.
• For container ships on the same line:
  • Load the desired route into ECTUS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System).
  • Check that a user map with notes is loaded.
  • Print the passage plan from the Passage Manager program.

Familiarization with ECTUS

• Importance of being familiar with ECTUS:
  • Use the pick report function to gather necessary information directly from charts.
• Suggested resources:
  • More detailed ECTUS familiarization video available on the channel.

Creating a New Passage Plan

• Consult your company’s SMS (Safety Management System) for guidance.
• Reference the Bridge Procedures Guide for steps to prepare a passage plan:
  • Use the passage plan checklist to ensure no important information is forgotten.

Practical Implementation

• Passage Manager program:
  • Installed on the ship's computer with charts and publications.
  • Can create routes automatically or manually; checks for necessary charts/publications.

Steps for Route Preparation

1. Create and Check Route:
   • Import the route from the Passage Manager into ECTUS.
   • Verify and correct the route; ensure all charts are current.
2. Route Details:
   • Mark no-go areas, parallel indexes, and reporting points.
3. Finalize Passage Plan:
   • Import the completed route back into the Passage Manager.
   • Prepare and print the final passage plan.

Additional Documentation Needed

• Distance Table:
  • Used by the captain for ETA calculations; the chief engineer for fuel calculations.
• Block Coefficient Table:
  • Necessary for squat calculations; found in the ship’s trim and stability booklet.
• Squat Table:
  • Helps calculate under keel clearance; automated calculation in Passage Manager.
• Time Change Schedule:
  • To control the ship's time according to time zones during long passages.
• Chart Sequence:
  • Useful for those using paper charts.
• Bridge Team Briefing:
  • Conducted before sailing and arrival; discusses various aspects of the passage among officers.

Conclusion

• Reminder to check the channel for more detailed videos on passage planning.
• Thank you for watching!