WEEK 3: Passage Planning and Appraisal Stage

What is the primary purpose of passage planning?

• To increase cargo capacity

• To enhance vessel speed

• To reduce crew fatigue

• To ensure compliance with regulations

Which stage comes first in the passage planning process?

• De-Briefing

• Monitoring

• Execution

• Appraisal

What is a key objective of the Appraisal Stage?

• To monitor the vessel's performance

• To finalize the voyage plan

• To ensure navigational safety

• To execute the navigation plan

Which of the following is NOT a type of navigational information?

• Pilot Books

• Cargo Manifest

• Weather Forecasts

• Paper and Electronic Nautical Charts

What does the Appraisal Stage help to identify?

• Potential hazards

• Crew training needs

• Cargo loading procedures

• Fuel efficiency

Which of the following is a source of environmental information?

• Weather Forecasts

• Pilotage requirements

• Admiralty Sailing Directions

• IMO Conventions

What is the role of the Master during the Appraisal Stage?

• To ensure completeness of appraisal

• To execute the navigation plan

• To communicate with port authorities

• To monitor the vessel's speed

Which document outlines legal and regulatory requirements for navigation?

• Sailing Directions

• Weather Forecasts

• MARPOL regulations

• Pilot Books

What is a common pitfall in the Appraisal Stage?

• Thorough data collection

• Ignoring temporary notices

• Involving the entire bridge team

• Using multiple information sources

What is the importance of cross-checking electronic data?

• To reduce paperwork

• To enhance crew morale

• To avoid over-reliance

• To speed up the planning process