Learning Module (LM)

This learning module forms the On-Line Learning part of Blended/Flexible Learning.

1. Program: BSMT 2. Course: Nav7 3. Period/Sem./AY: Prelim/2nd

sem./2020-2021

4. Competence (including A-II/1 F1.C2: Maintain a Safe Navigational Watch

Competence Table) A-II/2 F1.C1: Plan a voyage and conduct navigation
A-II/2 F1.C2: Determine position and the accuracy of
resultant position fix by any means
5. KUP A-A-II/1 F1.C2.KUP1.3: The use of routeing in accordance
with the General Provisions on Ships’ Routeing
A-II/2 F1.C1.KUP1: Voyage planning and navigation for all
conditions by acceptable methods of plotting ocean tracks,
taking into account, e.g.:
.1 restricted waters
.2 meteorological conditions
.3 ice
.4 restricted visibility
.5 traffic separation schemes
.6 vessel traffic service (vts) areas
.7 areas of extensive tidal effects
A-II/2 F1.C2.KUP1: Position determination in all conditions:
.2 by terrestrial observations, including the ability to use
appropriate charts, notices to mariners and other
publications to assess the accuracy of resulting position fix
.3 using modern electronic navigational aids, with specific
knowledge of their operating principles, limitations, sources of
error, detection of misrepresentation of information and
methods of correction to obtain accurate position fixing

6. Certificate level Operational Level and Managerial Level

7. Topic Topic 6: Weather routeing (Wks. 15 and 16: 4 hrs)

8. Course Outcomes 8. Course Outcomes:

CO 1 Create a voyage plan from berth to berth

9. Learning objectives
CO 2 Execute the voyage plan and monitor in accordance with
the plan
At the end of the discussion the learner demonstrate
knowledge and understanding of limitations and applies error
of electronic navigational equipment

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 10. KPI at Course level
11. KPI at Program level
1) Prepare sea passage plan
2) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding on employing
appropriate chart scale
3) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in ensuring
charts and publications are updated
4) Perform clearing bearing
5) Navigate using range lights
6) Navigate using sector lights
7) Calculates air draft clearance
8) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
principle of how GPS acquire and provide ship position,
including its limitation
9) Perform procedure to negate the limitations of radar and
ARPA
10) Employ proper procedure in the use of radar and ARPA
for collision avoidance
1. Perform the four stages of voyage planning
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of regulatory
requirements in voyage planning
3. Prepare sea passage plan

12. Practical exercises N/A

13. Reviewed by:

14. Approved by/on

Part B: Core element

Topic 6: weather routeing (Wks. 15 and 16: 4 hrs)

Introduction to the topic
In marine navigation, once current and weather is factored, a straight line does not become the
shortest distance.
As discussed in the topic on tidal stream, current great affects ship speed resulting in incorrect
estimation of arrival time if not factored-in in the planning.
In this topic we shall discuss the factors affecting ship speed at sea. As before the weather
routeing chart we will be using is the British Admiralty published chart.
Routeing comes from the word route, which means path. Routeing therefore means finding the
path. Routing, without “e,” on the other hand means gathering information.

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Discussion:
1. Weather routeing chart1
Weather routeing chart is an essential element in passage planning for ocean voyages.
Routeing Charts include routes and distances between major ports, ocean currents, ice limits,
load lines and wind roses. They also contain expected meteorological and oceanographic
conditions for each month of the year.
Below are two images of routeing charts

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Unless otherwise stated the reference to this topic is https://nauticalclass.com/information-available-on-
admiralty-routing-charts/

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This is an enlarged section of the chart. You will notice that the recommended route are not
straight line

Here are the info on the routeing chart you need to plan the sea passage.

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Useful videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcmCZ7Ny-uY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyppQ69TNSo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bOqqf0q0Y0

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