Nov 2007 © Qe) Possible Routes ‘Para graph 421 in Ocean Passages stats that Providence Channels or Turks Islnd Passage and Windward Passage ae suitable However no distance is given to Belize vi the Providence Channels and chalet 2.85 does nt show a toute For NE Providence Channel to Bishops Reck. Therefore disregard ‘Channels listed wit distance from Belize followed by great circle route to Bishops Rock ae 4.294 Tarks Inland Passage via Windward Passage. 1429.5 Mona Passage. Belize 14.2946 Sombrero Passage. 429.7 Saint Luci/Saint Vincent Passage thence to wards Barbados Distances given for above passages:- 4.29.4, Belize 1030” + Bishop's Rock 3450" = 4480" {49 5. Belize 1180" + Bishop's Rock 3470" = 4650 miles 429.6. Belize 1610" + Bishop's Rock 310° = 4720 miles 429.7 Belize 1590" + Barbados 85" + Bishop's Rock 3410" 508s" Hence shortest routes rule 429-4 from Belize to Turks Island Passage vin Windward Passage to potion E QI 48°N, 76° 16°W) thence by peat circle to lanl position of Bishop Rock. (4480 miles) 1. (@ the navigational hazards tht the vessel wil encounter until clea of the Caribbean Care must be taken when the vessel pases close o shoal patches off Grand Cayman Island as some ofthe ‘charts are based on od and imperiect surveys. ‘Additionally, depths over shoels may be less than those charted owing tothe growth of coral of which ‘any of them ae composed, or othe imprecise nature ofthe leas depths reported over them, Shoal water shouldbe approached with caution at all times and given a wide berth when conditions for Feing are poor, Many ofthe banks are steep tooth echoe sounder woud pve Hite warning of shallow strong eurents can be expected inthe Turks Island Passage whichis unlit and not suitable for nor bound vesels at night. “The North Equatorial current flows WNW through the Caribbean Sea and would affect the transit of ‘Turks land Pascage setting the vessel towards the smal island flanking the northside ofthe passage.Q2 Thecourse goes overland Jamaica and Hai. ‘Horscane Intensity is 65 knots, litle more than present maximum, Initially the vessel is ousie the storm Hel Vessel will experience ade wind conditions, wih aswel from the drstion ofthe sor, Pressure: Seasonal norma, with diumal variation. Wind: ENE f, ‘Wind waves: ENE 1 metre Swell: ESE 5 metes Cov amount 38 (Clo types: Cumulus / Cumuloimbus Precipitation: Showers. ‘Atapprox 21/23:30 UT vessel will reach the coast of Jamaica and canna proceed further on her course! At appeox 22/1000 UT TRS will each the const of Hispaniola ‘Thereafter itis likely tobe dereasing in intensity over land, ‘The vessel wil ot enter te sion fld, and conditions will not change significantly. Assuming that the laste scale i incometly placed one degree Tow 22103:00 approx. ‘The storm will move overland Hispaniola, Tall hen incre withthe land and signicantly decrease in intensity and the storm field will minis “The path is ls likely to change asa result of interaction with Ian. Assuming tha the path and intensity remain unchanged. “Trade wind conditions wil persist. “The swe wll dmininh asthe vessel passes north of Jamaica, and then inerease steady in eight 22109:00 Storm wil be approximately 100° x 240 miles from the vss 22/18:30 Storm wil be approximately 120° x 30 miles fom the vessel From 2209-00 Approximately until 22/15:30. ‘The vessel wil begin to enter the storm fel and be sheltered from the swell by Hispaniola. easyune: Diurnal Variation vl cease, then pressure will decrase sharply toward the minimon ashe ‘esse and storm converge. ‘Wind dlretion: Backing to NWT, then veering to NNFLy through the res ofthe pio ‘Wind fore: Increasing through 35 kn to >65 ks Frans RES nejene Lower than expected fr the wind force, there i itl etch frm the coast of ‘Gaba to the vessel. Increasing o approximately 3m. ‘Smell direcion: Changing to Sly as vessel moves noth of Hispaniola, swell is refracted "Then coming from ENEly as storm field moves over Adantic Ocean. ‘Shell plght, Less han expected fom proximity of storm dus to shelter of Hispaniola an loss of energy de to reflaction. Then due fo short duration of wind ver Alani. Approximately 3. ‘Cloud cover: Increasing to 88. ‘Elta tapes: Cis of the Canopy, becoming obseured by Cumulonimbus increasing im depth ant coverage ‘Precipitation; Increasing in frequency and intensity Hara ilally good: deteriorating in preiptation, and further with prey intense winds near ee,‘The vessel may enter the eye ofthe storm, (€Ripd direston: Becomes varia ‘Wind foree: Decreases to light a ‘Wind Wave height Decreases to slight Susll direction: Becomes confused, probably predominantly fom Ely. Sat petaht Lec han expected from proximity of storm duc to sort duration of wind north of Hispaniola. Approximately 3m. (Cloud cover: Decreasing to approximately 28 ‘Cloud frpes: Towering cumulus of Fye Wall around veel Precipitation: Cases «) Outline the possible courses of ation open othe Mase o avoid the worst of the storm, indicating ‘Which onc would be most suitable faction was taken at 1830 hrs UT. (16) 1. Proceed in a WSW direction, ‘This wil maximise the distance from the curret storm path and probably keep the vessel clear ofthe ‘Thom eld if the path varies by up Wo 40" and the speod of movement ineeases to an extent. © >, proceed in a SSW direction. This wil maintain the distance from the curent storm pat, and probably keep che vessel lear of the ‘hom Held ithe pth varies by up 040° and the sped of movement increases to an extent 3. Stop the vessel and allow the storm to pass before proceeding. ‘Tie vessel oi open water and an take evasive action in good time fhe storm path changes westward 4, Proceed at reduced speed south of Jamaica in the fe of the stand ‘This allows the veel to make some progress while maintaining an escape rote ‘5, Proceed at reduced speed north of Jamaica until the storm has passed ahead ‘wt is proceeding into restricted waters, and may not be able to take effective evasive action (Option | isthe most suitable ofthese forthe reasons given. ‘Monitor communications and current conditions to detet any change inthe storm's path.5, Admiralty routing chats ae mainly uso for planning ocean passages in conjunction with Ocean Passages of the Work © “They show cliatological information foreach ooean ad month of the yea inching: Wind roses Predominant ocean currents Loaalnetimits Peroentage fog and low visibility ‘Air presse and temperature TRS Tracks and percentage wind force force 7 lee imi “They include typical routes for ocean passages Passage Planing Guides such as Chart 5500 Mariners Routelng Guide for the North Sea and English ‘Chantel ere wed n conjunction with Siting Directions when planing a coastal passage which transits 1 busy area as opposed to an ocean passage. chart 5500 shows the following: Passage Planning Using This Guide. Routeing: General Rules and Recommendations. Roxtelng: Special Rules and Recommendations. Pastage Planing: Special Classes of Vestel. Oi aed Dangerous Cargoes: Narine Pollution. Radio Reporting Systems Applying to Through Traffic Reporting to a Port of Destination in the Aea. Maritime Radio Series. ‘Tidal intormation and Services. Pilot Services. Passage Planing Charts and publications relevant to the area[ 032.75 NAVIGATION WORKSHEET Qs 27 NOVEMBER 2907 © (is Worthen must eed wh your wes book) | RADAR PLOTTING SHEET A Te4, Target A ~Tide sets 093° x 3.0 knots (WO= 120+ 60x 20~ 40:iles) oo B © Dd © ous ose ‘90° Spd 153 kn Baka take CPA, ° ° TCPA 35726%20 50+455x20 7 in = 2amins Aspect ss" oss" [Not posible to alter course to starboard because rule 19 states “so fr as possible avoid an Mtecauon ofcourse towards a vessel abeam or abaf the Beam (Target B ison tabard quarter). Ln this aS however the TCDA is St mins and H may not be considered asa threat but thee is shoal water to ‘Sarboard and any alteration to starboard woud put the vss! close to this danger, Not possible to alter course to pot because rule 19(0X) stats “so far as possible avoid an alteration of rks te por fora vessel forwerd of the beam unless overtaking. Targets C & D are forward ofthe beam fad own vessel isnot overtaking. “ “Therefore best action sa reduction in speed. Reducing o 4.8 knots will result targets C and D having ‘Tmunimuim CPA of two les and Target B's CPA wil increase from 11 to approx V.6and decrease the ‘TPA to about 15 minutes When vessels Cand D are clear (approx 25 ~ 30 mins) the Master may resume a speed of 12 kos and ter to por to make allowance forthe tide and to increase CPA ofthe shoal ‘The vessel would best towards the shoal water, however target A.will sill pass down the starboard side ‘wih a minimum CPA of |miles therefore vesal wil til lear the shoal 5, Standard Port Antwerp dravght 9.8m ‘Sccondary port Boudewjilus (153%) uKe 1m Date 18 April am hood depth reqd 113m Charded depth 6m : HOT rea’d E W [AW [DWH [HWA [Predicted — Siandard Pon predicted | 0028" [00s [02 |s6__ | 54m a ‘seasonal conn. (Femove)= 0.1 [40.1 | énge Sp= PRN x 100 SpR-NoR ‘Sind For uncorreste U3 [57 | PeaBe SP= SALTZ x 1OOEN { 5832 is ¥25_[F 0s [oo [00 ‘Secondary part 03 |57 uncorrected seasonal coreiion da) =r [=a Secondary port predicted | 0055 _[0609_[02 15.6 mi [LW time iff (0h 28m- O0h0Fm )*(06H00m ~ Oh ODz) x (Oh 20m ~ Ob 25m) + Oh 25m = #251 HW dime diff~ (Gh 03m —OSh 00m) ~ (12h Om ~ OSh 00m) x (Oh 13m Ch 05m) + 05m = O6min [LW ht diff by inspection ~ 0.0 HW bt iT hy inspection = 0.0 root tidal carve tne when HOT= 45m = HW ~ interval = 0609 ~ O1h 05m at 91% springs ~ OS:04 time Zone is therefore time tat HOT Is 4.5m = 05:04 ~ 01:00 = 4:08