Marine insurance specialist, The Swedish Club, has introduced its Passage Plan+ Guide, a vital resource aimed at supporting shipowners, operators, and navigational officers in improving voyage planning standards.
Addressing Industry Challenges
Voyage/Passage planning is a mandatory procedure for every vessel before departure, yet its quality varies significantly across different officers.
Joakim Enström, Senior Loss Prevention Officer, The Swedish Club, highlighted that passage planning issues are a recurring cause of claims.
The new Passage Plan+ Guide is designed to enhance existing planning processes and reduce the risk of maritime incidents.
Key Features of the Passage Plan+ Guide
Port Cards: Provide port-specific details for each vessel.
Voyage Planning in Confined Waters: Strategies for safe navigation in restricted areas.
Route, Manoeuvring, Mooring & Towing Plans: Comprehensive operational guidelines.
Pilotage Plan Sharing: Improves coordination before the pilot boards.
Bridge Team Set-Up: Defines roles, monitoring, and communication protocols.
Due Diligence Measures: Ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Enhancing Safety & Efficiency
A well-structured Voyage/Passage Plan helps the bridge team detect anomalies, errors, and risks before they lead to incidents like grounding, collision, or contact.
A flexible system allows officers to adjust plans in real-time, ensuring vessel safety and efficiency.
With the Passage Plan+ Guide, The Swedish Club aims to set a new standard in navigational risk management, making voyage planning more resilient and effective for the global maritime industry.
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Source: The Swedish Club
