Implementation of Passage Planning to Support Safety: Case Study on MV. Pan Global

Abstract

Shipping remains the primary mode of sea transportation due to its ability to move goods in large quantities at relatively lower costs compared to other transport modes. Passage planning, or voyage planning, is essential to minimize risks arising from navigational errors. This study employed a qualitative research method conducted during sailing practice on MV Pan Global, owned by STX Pan Ocean Ltd. The findings revealed several obstacles in implementing passage planning, including delays in chart corrections, lack of synchronization between passage plans and navigation equipment, limited availability of updated nautical publications, discrepancies between charted and actual navigation hazards, inadequate installation of navigation equipment updates, insufficient maintenance, and the use of equipment not compliant with established standards. To address these issues, the study proposes several solutions: ensuring timely requests to the company for necessary updates, consistently monitoring Notice to Mariners (NTM) online for chart corrections, enhancing the accuracy of nautical chart updates, installing modern navigation equipment with improved data-processing capabilities, conducting regular maintenance and inspections, and ensuring the use of navigation equipment in accordance with manuals and standard procedures.