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Difference between vessel name and voyage number
Difference between vessel name and voyage number , vessel name and voyage number.
We have already discussed about difference between mother vessel and feeder vessel in this web blog. Let us discuss about vessel name vs voyage number.
Vessel name with voyage number are mentioned in Bill of lading of each shipment issued by carrier of goods. Some of you may need clarification on voyage number mentioned in Bill of lading and other shipping journals. What is vessel name and what is voyage number.
What is vessel ‘voyage’ number in a sea shipment .
The meaning of voyage is ‘long journey’ by sea or in space. We can also call trip, travel, passage, or tour.
You would have noticed vessel name followed by voyage number. What is this voyage number after vessel name mentioned. For example, Vessel ‘Evergreen Teresa – V.284’. Here, ‘Evergreen Teresa’ is the vessel name and ‘V.284’ is voyage number. (V stands for voyage). So, V.284 means voyage 284 – 284th trip of said vessel.
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Elements of Time Charter Contracts & Voyages
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May 5, 2021
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In the world of maritime shipping, there are three major elements: vessels, cargo, and the contracts that determine how the two interact. When a vessel is needed to move cargo, it can be employed in several different ways.
A vessel can be employed on a (single) voyage basis, which means that the Charterers pay Freight to the Owner in order to perform their cargo transportation. Alternatively, a vessel can be employed on a Time Charter basis, which means that the vessel is hired by the Charterer for an agreed period of time against a payable hire rate to the Owner for the duration of the time charter period.
For the seasoned industry professional, these concepts are all too familiar. For the unfamiliar newcomer, the nuanced inner workings of the industry are strange and foreign. Regardless of your experience level, understanding and re-evaluating maritime shipping fundamentals, such as the elements of Time Charter, is crucial to better understanding your dynamic function and how it is changing within this ever-evolving industry .
In this blog post, we’ll review the elements of Time Charter and explore what factors impact the choice between Voyage and Time Charters.
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Elements of Time Charter
A Time Charter (TC) is a type of vessel chartering and a vessel employment contract between two counterparties: the Owner and the Charterer . Each counterparty has different responsibilities and concerns, which are captured in the Charter Party Agreement .
Some key Time Charter contract terms to know are:
- the vessel’s description
- the time charter period
- the delivery and redelivery range
- the hire rate
- bunker consumption costs
The details of these contract variables have a profound impact on the nature of the agreement and the decisions that key stakeholders make.
For example, from the beginning of the time charter negotiations, the Owner must provide the Charterer with the vessel’s full description, commonly called “ Time Charter Description “. The detailed vessel’s description includes information such as the vessel’s speed and consumption rates, which are important for the Charterer to be aware of in order to accurately and efficiently plan the voyages which they need to perform during the Time Charter, and plan the cargo operations .
What Factors Impact the Choice Between Voyage and Time Charter?
This is a widely discussed topic and is one of the most common strategic decisions for both the Owners and Charterers. Some key factors affecting this decision making include market volatility , cargo availability , repositioning of the vessel , and financial reasons .
These factors create expectations from both parties, and these expectations are reflected in the market fluctuations and, essentially, on the freight rates. A low supply of vessels will result in higher freight rates, and low demand from the cargo side will result in lower freight rates. This is commonly called the spot market .
Counterparties’ perception of the market’s projection will be a very important factor in making a decision between voyage or TC. In this respect, and in an effort to avoid potential volatility or to control costs, the counterparties will consider fixing the vessel on a TC.
Another common business scenario is that a long TC may be part of a financial package with the purchase of the vessel. In other words, the financial and operational management of the fleet will impact this kind of decision.
Charterers who wish to take control of a vessel or a fleet to manage their own needs for cargo transportation and do not want to bear the purchase and running cost of the vessel will be in favor of the TC option. This means that the TC option is seen as a business opportunity with no asset burden for the Charterers.
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Parts of a bill of lading – Part 2
This is Part 2 of a 4 part article.. In case you missed it, please read Part 1 ..
In this article we will cover the details relating to the voyage..
Pre-Carriage by : Assume that there is an inland point which is connected to the mainland port by means of a feeder (connecting) vessel, the name of that feeder vessel is shown here.. Example – Maputo to Durban by feeder vessel Border..
Place of Receipt : This is the place where the cargo is handed over by the shipper or his agent to the carrier (shipping line) or its agent ..
This is very important in terms of the contract of carriage between the shipper and the shipping line.. If this area is filled, it is assumed that the carrier has done the movement from here to the Port of Loading and if there any incidents, damages etc to the container or cargo between the Place of Receipt and Port of Loading, the liability will be that of the carrier..
So the shipping line must be careful not to show anything in the Place of Receipt if they are not actually doing the movement..
Port of Loading : This is the place from which the container or cargo is loaded by the carrier onto the nominated Ocean Vessel..
Ocean Vessel/Voyage : This is the name of the vessel and the voyage number that carries the container or cargo from the (mainland) Port of Loading (example Durban) to the Port of Discharge (example Mumbai).. Remember that the combination of vessel and voyage will be unique and never repeated (well almost never)..
Port of Discharge : This is the place at which the container or cargo is discharged by the carrier from the nominated Ocean Vessel..
Place of Delivery : This is the final destination of the container or cargo.. If this area is filled (example : ICD Bengaluru), it means that the carrier has undertaken to move the container or cargo from the Port of Discharge to the Place of Delivery..
Again as in the case of Place of Receipt, the shipping line must be careful when showing anything in this field as then, it will be liable to deliver the container or cargo in good order and condition to this place of delivery..
If there is a Place of Delivery shown in the B/L, generally the carrier does not allow the client (merchant) to take delivery of the container or cargo at the Port of Discharge and move it to the Place of Delivery, reason being that if anything happens to the container or cargo enroute to the Place of Delivery, the carrier may still be held liable..
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HI HARRIESH Thank you for this informative article. From my end there is this tendency where carriers intetionally delays cargoes especially those whose place of delivery is beyond the port of discharge e.g ICD and because of the urgency we undertake the extra cost to deliver in time using different mode of transport other than that provided by the carrier
Could you please inform me the purpose of issuing certificate from shipping company confirming the the carrying vessel is eligible to enter in port destination
Hi there. With regards to Place of Delivery (Final Destination), is it a mandatory field? Is the Shipping line responsible for updating this field, or the Container Operator / shipper?
Thanks! Kim
Hi Kim, it is NOT a mandatory field if the carrier’s responsibility is not further than port of discharge.. Carrier will reflect information in this field only if they are doing carrier haulage from Port of Discharge to the Place of Delivery..
WE ARE TRYING TO ESTABLISH THIS MODE OF DELIVERY FROM THE PORT OF DAR ES SALAAM TO THE CLIENT’S PLACE OF DELIVERY AFTER DISCHARGE FROM THE CARRYING VESSEL. WHAT IS THE INDUSTRY PRACTICE AND EXPERIENCE PARTICULARLY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES?
ARE CARRIERS IN FAVOR OF THIS EXTENDED LIABILITY TO THE INTERESTS OF THEIR CLIENTS?
Hi, Example of SB: Pre-carriage: Boat; SAMBA. Port of loading: Reykjavik Iceland. Vessel: CMA CGM JULES. Port of transshipment: Rotterdam
In this case the pre-carriage is not inland, but by sea from Iceland to Rotterdam, correct? And who will be the party setting the demurrage/detention costs and free lay days at port of discharge (in this case Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) for this container?
The SB is issued by Blue Anchor Line. The vessel is CMA. And our shipping agent has spoken of APL related to this booking. Is there a easy way for me as a owner (shipper) of the goods to read the BL/SB to understand witch company sets the free laydays, demurrage and detention cost.
You reply will be well noted, thanks in advance.
Hi Lyn, can you clarify what you are referring to as SB..?? IF you are unsure you can also send me a copy of the bill of lading to [email protected] so I can have a look and answer you..
Dear Harish,
Would like to know more about Place of receipt & place of delivery..
Now here in India. Most of the customers are insisting to show PLA & PLD for port to port shipments, such as, shipment is from NSA to HAM. customers are insisting to show PLA & PLD as NSA / HAM along with POL & PLD.
Please confirm, will it be okay to issue OBL with PLA/POL as NSA and POD/PLD as DEHAM for port to port shipment ?? if No.. please clarify with reason. Awaiting your prompt reply.
Thanks in advance.
Santosh, if it is port to port shipment why are the customers insisting on PLA & PLD..?? Shipping line needs to make a decision whether they want to show it or not depending on their carriage liability..
Please provide the full form of PLA, PLD, POL, PLD in this context.
Your response will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Dear Hariesh,
can the place where the cargo is unloaded from the ship (Port of Discharge) must be where that physically happened or whether it can be another, final destination ? To clear that up – we have a BL where the Port of Discharge is X and Place of Delivery is Y. And though the Port of Discharge will still remain X the client wants to call it Y – is that possible or not and under which terms to find the relevant links ?
Many thanks, Uliana
Hi Uliana, Port of Discharge and Place of Delivery could be two different places.. There is no need to show anything under Place of Delivery if it is the same as Port of Discharge.. Usually if the carrier is performing the movement of cargo upto Port of Discharge (say Durban) only, then they won’t show anything under Place of Delivery unless they are also moving it to the final destination (say Johannesburg).. Client cannot call Place of Delivery as Port of Discharge..
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What Is a Voyage Policy?
A voyage policy is marine insurance coverage for risks to a ship's cargo during a specific voyage. Unlike most insurance policies it is not time-based but expires when the ship arrives at its destination. It covers only the cargo, not the ship that carries it.
A voyage policy is also known as marine cargo insurance.
Understanding a Voyage Policy
Voyage policies are commonly used by exporters who need marine shipping only occasionally or for relatively small amounts of cargo. Large exporters who ship by sea routinely tend to prefer open cover marine insurance, which covers all cargo shipped by the policyholder for a specified time period.
A voyage policy is in effect only while the ship is at sea; additional insurance is needed to cover losses during loading and unloading of cargo.
A voyage policy covers unforeseen risks but not preventable risks. For a voyage policy to be valid, the vessel transporting the cargo must be in good condition and capable of making the journey, and the vessel's crew must be competent.
Voyage policies generally cover against accidental damage and collisions as well as natural disasters. Losses due to delays may be covered as well. Voyage policies may specifically exclude losses caused by willful misconduct, ordinary leakage, ordinary wear and tear, improper or inadequate packaging, and labor strikes. Acts of war and terrorist activity also are usually excluded.
The policyholder may need to purchase additional insurance to cover the cargo during the entire transport process as voyage policies typically exclude losses that occur during the loading and unloading of the cargo.
Key Takeaways
- A voyage policy, or marine cargo insurance, covers losses incurred to a ship's contents during a journey.
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The policy is in place for the duration of the voyage, however long it takes. If there are unanticipated delays en route, the coverage remains in place. This allows for factors such as inclement weather at sea or a shortage of docking at the destination port.
Because each policy is specific to a particular cargo and voyage, all details of both are recorded in the policy contract.
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Voyage Charter : Definition & Full Guide
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What is a voyage charter.
Voyage charter definition : The voyage charter is a contract (voyage charter party) between the shipowner and the charterer wherein the shipowner agrees to transport a given quantity of a shipment, using a pre-nominated vessel for a single voyage from a nominated port (say X) to a nominated port (say Y), within a given time period.
Who is a voyage charterer? What is the freight & voyage charter party?
The person who charters the vessel is called the voyage charterer , the payment is called freight & the contract is called the voyage charter party. The freight rate is calculated as $/tonne of shipment.
What is the most significant part of a voyage charter party?
The most significant parts are the description of the voyage, size & capacity of the vessel, cargo, the allocation of duties and costs in connection with loading and discharging, the specification of the freight, and the payment of the freight, the laytime rules, the allocation of the liability for the cargo and the allocation of other costs and risks.
Depending on the circumstances, other questions and clauses can be very important in the negotiations between the owners and the charterers.
In this type of charter, the vessel must be in the position that the owner specified when the charter was concluded & the vessel must, without undue delay, be directed to the port of loading.
At the port of loading, the charterer must deliver the agreed cargo.
The cargo must not be dangerous cargo unless otherwise agreed. The cargo must be brought alongside the ship at the loading port & must be collected from the ship side at the port of discharge.
Mainly with the bulk cargoes, the charterer often undertakes to pay to load and discharge & often clauses of f.i.o or f.o.b are met. Very often parties agree on f.i.o.s or f.i.o.s.t terms.
In voyage charter, the discharge port need not be nominated in the charter party & in such cases, the charterer must have the right later to direct the vessel within a certain range to a specific port of discharge.
In a voyage charter where the charterer carries out loading &(or) discharging, it is generally agreed that the charterer will have a certain period of time at his disposal for loading & discharging of the vessel & it is called laytime .
If the charterer fails to load and(or) discharge the cargo from the vessel within the laytime, then he has to pay compensation for the extra time used called demurrage . Once in demurrage always in demurrage.
In other cases, if the charterer loads &(or) discharges the cargo from the vessel more quickly than the agreed laytime time, then he is entitled to claim compensation (only if agreed earlier) called despatch money.
In voyage charter, unless lumpsum freight is paid, the owner may claim freight compensation if less cargo is delivered, or cargo is delivered in such a way that ship’s capacity cannot be utilized due to broken stowage . This freight compensation is called deadfreight .
Voyage charter party agreement example:
Click here to see the example of a voyage charter party (NORGRAIN 73).
What are the factors which influence the freight rate in a voyage charter market?
In the voyage charter market, rates are influenced by cargo the charterer must deliver the agreed cargo size, commodity, port dues, and canal transit fees, as well as delivery and redelivery regions.
In general, a larger cargo size is quoted at a lower rate per tonne than a smaller cargo size. Routes with costly ports or canals generally command higher rates than routes with low port dues and no canals to transit.
Voyages with a load port within a region that includes ports where vessels usually discharge cargo or a discharge port within a region with ports where vessels load cargo also are generally quoted at lower rates because such voyages generally increase vessel utilization by reducing the unloaded portion (or ballast leg) that is included in the calculation of the return charter to a loading area.
What are the costs paid by the shipowner & charterer in a voyage charter?
In a voyage charter, the shipowner retains the operational control of the vessel and pays all the operating costs (crew, fuel, freshwater, lubes, port charges, extra insurances, taxes, etc.), with the possible exclusion of the loading/unloading expenses.
The charterer’s costs are usually costs & charges relating to the cargo.
What are the types of voyage charter?
It can be of the following types:
- Immediate – which is carried out within weeks of the contract agreement and the agreed freight rate is called the spot rate.
- Forward – which is scheduled & fulfilled at the agreed time in the future, for example in say three months.
- Consecutive – which refers to several same consecutive voyages.
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A Guide to Voyage Planning
Voyage planning, or passage planning, is a complex operation regulated by the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention, the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) convention, and other International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines for onboard vessels trading internationally. Voyage planning is a process that helps optimize ship routes, maintain crew safety, and coordinate traffic in and out of busy ports and harbors.
Voyage planning takes an average of 3.5 hours per vessel, according to Maritime Executive . There are many factors to consider during voyage planning, as well as steps required by IMO regulations to ensure each voyage is as safe as possible.
Steps in ship voyage planning
Regulations require shipping companies to complete ship voyage planning in four stages . These are:
First, ship voyage planners — usually the master of the ship and the chief navigating officer — discuss how they plan to get from point A to point B. This includes gathering all information relevant to the passage, evaluating different routes, and pinpointing areas in the voyage where there might be bad weather or other risks. The appraisal stage will consider things such as:
- Ocean passages around the world
- Routing charts
- Admiralty Sailing Directions, List of Lights and Fog Signals, and List of Radio Signals
- Tide tables
- Notices to mariners
- Navigational warnings
- Owners and other sources
- Personal experience
With input from the master of the ship, company guidelines, cargo data, and weather information, the navigating officer will come up with an initial route for the ship to follow.
Next, the Officer of the Watch (OOW) prepares a more detailed plan based on the initial route mapped out in the appraisal process. This detailed plan is laid out from port to port, with areas like wrecks, reefs, shallow water, and emergency stopping points included. This phase will also take into account, among other things:
- No-go areas
- Margins of safety
- Charted tracks
- Course alterations and wheel over points
- Tides and current
- Change in engine status
- Use of Echo Sounder
- Natural transit
Contingency planning and aborts — positions in which there is no possible option but to proceed — are especially important to note in this phase. Contingency planning will include alternative routes , safe anchorages, waiting areas, emergency berths.
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Wayfinder calculates the path of least resistance across the ocean, ensuring low fuel consumption, on-time arrival, shipshape operations, and crew safety. It determines the optimal speed and route path for any vessel given its dimensions, with capabilities to monitor fleet compliance.
The final required phase of voyage planning is monitoring, checking the position of the ship to ensure it remains a safe distance from danger areas. If the ship’s navigating officer decides that it’s necessary to deviate from the planned route, he or she must inform the master and take precautions to ensure ship and crewmember safety. Good communication is needed during this phase, as well as experience, the right data, and personal judgment.
Challenges of ship voyage planning
Voyage planning is a complex, labor-intensive process that requires intense attention to detail. Repetitive manual input can lead to human error: “Multiplied across vessels, companies and fleets, [voyage planning] can show inefficiency, for an industry where optimal resource use and cost savings are now more important than ever,” noted one expert .
Ship voyage planning also needs to account for a number of factors: from shipping deadlines, to weather forecasts, to cargo and crew safety, to fuel costs and route optimization. Some of these priorities can directly conflict, as the safest route may not be the fastest. Vessel parameters, such as ship size, draft, beam, and length also play a role in voyage planning.
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Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) on a Ship Explained
The IMO defines the Voyage Data Recorder as a complete system, including any items required to interface with the sources of input signals, their processing and encoding, the final recording medium, the playback equipment, the power supply and dedicated reserve power source.
Akin to the ‘Black Box’ on airplanes, a Voyage Data Recorder is an equipment fitted onboard ships that record the various data on a ship which can be used for reconstruction of the voyage details and vital information during an accident investigation.
Information is stored in a secure and retrievable form, relating to the position, movement, physical status, command and control of a ship over the period and following an incident. This information is used during any subsequent safety investigation to identify the cause(s) of the incident . Aside from its usage in accident investigation, it can also be used for preventive maintenance, performance efficiency monitoring, heavy weather damage analysis, accident avoidance and training purposes to improve safety and reduce running costs.
Understanding VDR
As mentioned earlier, a VDR or voyage data recorder is an instrument safely installed on a ship to continuously record vital information related to the operation of a vessel. It contains a voice recording system for a period of at least last 12 hours (for VDRs installed post-July 2014, the period of the integrated details recorded is 48 hours as per the MSC Resolution 333.90). This recording is recovered and made use of for investigation in events of accidents in a compressed and digitised format.
A ship’s VDR is far superior to a black box of an aeroplane as it stores a variety of data and that too for not less than a period of 12 hours. The data records covering the last 12 hours are continuously overwritten by the latest data.
A VDR is capable of withstanding heavy weather, collisions , fires and pressure conditions even when a ship is at a depth of several meters in water.
How VDR works?
The VDR can be classified to contain following units,
– the Data Collection Unit (DCU) (fitted on the bridge that pulls in data from all the integrated sources),
– a Data Recording Unit (DRU) (fitted on the monkey island that stores all of the data that is recorded via the unit within the wheelhouse) and microphones to record bridge audio. The DCU contains the Data Processor Unit, interface modules and backup batteries. It collects data from sensors as required by the IMO and IEC standards. The batteries supply power to the DCU to record bridge audio for 2 h in case of a main ship’s power failure. The flash memory in the DRU stores the data coming from the DCU. The data can be retrieved by using playback software for investigation after an incident. The DRU components are embodied in the protective capsule. The capsule ensures survival and recovery of the recorded data after an incident.
The flash memory in the DRU stores the data coming from the DCU. The data can be retrieved by using playback software for investigation after an incident. The DRU components are embodied in the protective capsule. The capsule ensures survival and recovery of the recorded data after an incident.
The DCU contains the Data Processor Unit, interface modules and backup batteries. It collects data from sensors as required by the IMO and IEC standards. The batteries supply power to the DCU to record bridge audio for 2 hrs in case of a main ship’s power failure. The flash memory in the DRU stores the data coming from the DCU. The data can be retrieved by using playback software for investigation after an incident. The DRU components are embodied in the protective capsule. The capsule ensures survival and recovery of the recorded data after an incident.
The data that is collected or pulled in from all the integrated sources is, as mentioned above, kept in the storage capsule and holds information for the 12 hours (or 48 hours) preceding it and continuously refreshed as the voyage progresses.
There is also a record button provided in the bridge unit so that after pushing button (say during starting of any incident like collision or grounding), the recorder will start recording a new set of information from that period of time.
The capsule mentioned above is a very sturdy unit, capable of withstanding shock and pressures associated with a marine mishap (collision, grounding, bad weather etc). It might be a float-free arrangement as with the HRU or attached with the EPIRB for simultaneous release.
Carriage requirements for VDR
As with all the navigational equipment carried onboard , the VDR also comes under the purview of the SOLAS Chapter V , Regulation 20 as well as Annex 10. The details of it are as follows:
The VDR at least must record the following:
- Date and time (SVDR)
- Ship’s position (SVDR)
- Speed and heading (SVDR)
- Bridge audio (SVDR)
- Communication audio (radio) (SVDR)
- Radar data (SVDR)
- ECDIS data (SVDR)
- Echo sounder
- Main alarms
- Rudder order and response
- Hull opening (doors) status
- Watertight and fire door status
- Speed and acceleration
- Hull stresses
- Wind speed and direction
The SVDR is nothing but a simplified VDR, that records information that is only absolutely necessary and does not record information as extensive as the VDR. Naturally, it is more cost effective and more in usage on board merchant ships. The concept of SVDR can be best understood by comparing the data below with that of the VDR. Mandatory information to be recorded in an SVDR are marked next to the category above. The last two interfaces of Radar and ECDIS may be recorded only if there are standard interfaces available.
General Operational Requirements
The VDR should continuously maintain sequential records of pre-selected data items relating to the status and output of the ship’s equipment and command and control of the ship. To permit subsequent analysis of factors surrounding an incident, the method of recording should ensure that the various data items can be correlated in date and time during playback on suitable equipment.
The system should include functions to perform a performance test at any time, e.g. annually or following repair or maintenance work to the VDR or any signal source providing data to the VDR. This test may be conducted using the playback equipment and should ensure that all the required data items are being correctly recorded.
Maintenance
As with all navigational equipment, checks and maintenance are important for proper operation of any electronic systems. Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment. As far as routine checks are concerned, examine the cables for signs of damage and also check that all connections are rigid. The battery should be replaced every four years, the backup battery must be replaced with new one by a qualified service engineer. Regulation 18.8 of SOLAS Chapter V states the requirements for maintenance. A certificate stating that the results of such tests were satisfactory is to be retained onboard.
Underwater Acoustic Beacon
This beacon can be seen in the capsule on the monkey island and is fitted as a homing device to locate the capsule after a mishap. It is attached to a bracket on the capsule. Triggered by immersion in water, they give out pulses in the ultrasonic that can be detected by airborne or shipborne units.
The importance of the VDR cannot be stressed enough. While it is always in every seafarer’s best endeavour that a mishap does not occur at all, it is imperative to know the importance of a VDR in such a situation.
It is important to understand that the VDR/SVDR is not just a way to record data for use later on during accident investigation but it gives the trainers as well as the trainees to understand real life situations at sea and the ways they could be combatted to further prevent any future mishaps, enabling better practical approach towards ship operations at sea.
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Well done Anish.. keep up the good work.. informative and interesting.
Hello ~ Awesome article ~ Thanks
thankyou for such great information. but i am nor aware of the errors of the VDR. it will be helpfull if can provide me. my email address [email protected]
OK. All is correct. But I can’t understood why VDR is is part of Ship’s Safety Radio certificate. VDR not providing me with any information, or increasing safety of navigation during the voyage. VDR is for use of investigating authorities only.
Yes. It is for investigation authorities, who then make a safety report and distributes to all PSCs and shipping companies so that such incident should not be repeated and case studies can be done to ensure the preventive measures are in force.
VDR is mandatory to cnnect with ECDIS or not?
Hello. Is it possible for the shipping company to acces the data from the VDR at any time? or is this prohibited?
It will depend on the owner and company. Some VDR comes have Live connections which can be accessed for crew training. Further access to the data will be governed by the applicable domestic legislation of the flag state, coastal state and the lead investigating state as appropriate and the guidelines given in the Code for the Investigation of Marine Casualties and Incidents.
I have a problem, is it not possibule after 6 months to playback bridge VDR-S record with new regulations?
(The maximum period between subsequent checks is, therefore, 15 months for passenger ships and 18 months for cargo ships, unless either certificate has been extended as permitted by SOLAS regulation I/14, in which case a similar extension may be granted.
https://solasv.mcga.gov.uk/msc/MSC.1%20Circ.1222%20vdr.pdf
best regards
After 48 hours of new regulations, is not possibule to make playback VDR-s bridge recordings?
give me please feedback.
HI Kunnar not possibule after 6 months to playback bridge VDR-S record with new regulations?
this format ist not safe!
Hello Anish, I have a big problem on-board a vessel i am working on. and i sincerer hope this platform could be of help.
My VDR is requesting for a bootable disk to boot. I have insert all various bootable disk but none seems to work.. What can be the cause or what should i do
Please i await your swift responds
Do you have any information on PLAYBACK SOFTWARE ?
Guys Hi , one question should the BNWAS connected to VDR if yes where this written
@Capt. Krishnan: There are different software available in the market which needs to be installed on the PC (which is compatible with the VDR installed on ships)
@Egor: According to the Code on Alerts and Indicators, Resolution A.1021(26), implemented on 18 January 2010, the BNWAS first-stage audible alarm and the malfunction of, or power supply failure to, the BNWAS are classified as a mandatory alarm. The BNWAS should be connected to the VDR on ships whose keel is laid on or after 18 January 2010.
What is the reason for providing anEPIRB with the VDR Capsule on Monkey Island? Can You Please explain?
@Yashwardhan: The sole purpose of the S-VDR Capsule is to store ship’s data relevant to the incident preceding the deployment of the Capsule. The EPIRB function of the S-VDR Capsule is only required to mark the position of the released capsule for later retrieval by the relevant authorities.
In accordance with IMO MSC.163(78) and IEC 61996-2, the preferred locations are on the monkey island or on the bridge wings. The Capsule should be mounted in the vicinity of the bridge on the outside of the vessel’s structure in a position such that it is accessible by a non-vertical ladder (ie stairway) and its controls are easily reached. Ideally, the Capsule should be mounted as close to the centreline of the vessel as possible, and with sufficient space around it that it can be accessed by ROVs and divers in the event that it fails to release automatically.
Well done sir Easy and effective learning material
@Sunil: 🙂 ?
This information is not completely true.
“A ship’s VDR is far superior to a black box of an aeroplane as it stores a variety of data and that too for not less than a period of 12 hours.”
If you mentioned VDR records variety of data but black box of the airplane doesn’t. Thing it is not right.
Black box of the airplane contains voice & flight data (which called Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) and Flight Data Recorders (FDR)). So obiously, are as same as to the ship.
Anyways thanks for knowledge.
One more thing I wanted to clarify if there is HRU fitted on her/svdr recording units or they submerg with sinking ship?..pl comment if anyone has some idea…
Can you help me? In order to investigate the causes of an agrounding, I want to access and read the data recorded by an VDR unit. As I received just the data, but not the manufacturer´s software which let me to access & read it, I have not able to do it. Thanks in advance.
Nice article, very well explained, the comment section too was informative, continue your good work.
@Shivashankar: Thank you for your support and comment.
The VDR is responsibility of IT dpt or MARINE / OPERATION dpt?
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In 1941 Bismarck, Germany's “Unsinkable” Ship Ended Up on the Ocean Floor
Posted: March 5, 2024 | Last updated: March 5, 2024
In the early hours of May 18, 1941, the Bismarck, a formidable German battleship with seemingly unrivaled might, silently sailed into the Baltic Sea, embarking on a journey that would go down in history.
This colossal ship, a demonstration of German naval prowess, made a significant splash in World War II naval warfare.
Bismarck Tasked with Disrupting U.S.-British Supply Route
Commissioned by the Kriegsmarine (Nazi navy), the Bismarck’s key task was to disrupt the critical supply route between the United States and Great Britain by cutting off the transAtlantic flow of munitions and food.
The German high command, confident in the Bismarck’s supposed invincibility, believed that its mere presence would compel Britain to surrender, since blocking their U.S. supplies could mean eventual starvation.
Why was the Bismarck Thought to be Unsinkable?
The Bismarck earned its nearly unsinkable status due to its immense size, measuring 821 feet and weighing over 50,000 tons. Armed with eight 15-inch guns , it possessed unmatched firepower, firing 1,800-pound armor-piercing projectiles up to 21.75 miles.
The battleship’s impressive speed of 30 knots, facilitated by 12 Wagner steam boilers, allowed it to outmaneuver pursuers. Its thick armor plating, capable of penetrating 16.5 inches of armor on enemy ships, contributed to its invincibility.
The Bismarck’s Final Voyage
The Bismarck’s final, historic voyage began when the colossus of the seas set sail from Kiel in the Baltic on May 18 alongside the Prinz Eugen, a heavy cruiser.
Their mission was to break out into the Atlantic and pose a threat to British convoys. However, an air sighting near Bergen triggered a massive naval and air operation to thwart their plans.
Bismarck Encounter the Hood Battlecruiser in the Denmark Strait
The turning point came in the Denmark Strait, situated between Iceland and Greenland, where the Bismarck and Prinz Eugen encountered the British battlecruiser Hood and the recently commissioned battleship Prince of Wales.
In the ensuing battle on May 24, the Hood tragically exploded, with the loss of almost all its crew, while the Prince of Wales sustained damage. The Bismarck was hit and critically lost access to a significant amount of fuel oil stored in a forward tank.
British Pursue the Bismarck and Attack in Mid-Ocean
The German ships then separated, with Prinz Eugen temporarily disappearing, and Bismarck making a beeline for the safety of Brest to address its fuel problem.
Resighted by the British on May 26, the Bismarck faced an air strike from the carrier Victorious, marking the first-ever carrier-borne aircraft attack against a capital ship in mid-ocean. Though the strike caused some damage, it did not hinder the Bismarck significantly.
British Home Fleet Reduces Bismarck to Burning Wreck
By May 27, the Bismarck, now limited to a speed of no more than seven knots due to jammed rudders, encountered the British Home Fleet, led by Admiral Sir John Tovey aboard the King George V, and joined by the battleship Rodney.
Despite being unmaneuverable, the Bismarck's formidable armament remained intact. In a fierce battle, the British fleet engaged the Bismarck, which ceased firing by 9:31 am. By 10:15 am, the once-mighty battleship had been reduced to a burning wreck.
Dorsetshire Finishes Off the Bismarck
With the Bismarck incapacitated and short on fuel, Admiral Tovey turned for home, instructing the cruiser Dorsetshire to deliver the final blow with torpedoes.
Unfortunately, a false U-boat sighting ( possibly an excuse to cover fear of attack) disrupted the rescue of survivors from the Bismarck, leading to only 110 individuals, along with the ship’s cat, being saved from the sinking ship.
Charles Turner’s Painting of the Bismarck
A renowned painting by Charles Edward Turner dramatically captures the Bismarck wallowing in the sea, listing to port with a massive hole in its forecastle emitting flames and smoke.
The Dorsetshire appears in the right-side background of the painting, presumably preparing to launch the deathblow torpedoes.
Who was Charles Edward Turner?
Charles Edward Turner was a prolific artist employed by journals such as the Illustrated London News and The Sphere .
His detailed and dramatic paintings, often featured as double-page spreads, aimed to convey the intensity of naval actions.
How Did Charles Turner’s Painting of the Bismarck Come About?
This particular painting was commissioned by Captain Sir Bruce Ingram, the managing editor and proprietor of the Illustrated London News , and presented to Royal Museums Greenwich in 1945.
Ingram’s gesture showcased his support for the museum, although he typically expressed his generosity in different forms. The painting, signed ‘C E Turner,’ remains an important historical artifact, providing a vivid portrayal of the Bismarck’s final moments.
The Relentless Naval Warfare of World War II
The sinking of the Bismarck stands as a symbol of the relentless naval warfare that characterized World War II.
The events surrounding its final voyage spotlight the strategic importance of controlling key maritime routes and the profound impact that naval engagements had on the course of the war. The legacy of the Bismarck endures as both an example of human hubris and the power of Britain’s collective persistence.
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Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin vascellum , diminutive of Latin vas vase, vessel
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The 11 Best Cruise Lines for Adults
By Janice Wald Henderson
The world's best cruise lines for adults have one major perk in common: the child-free utopia passengers are afforded while sailing. Daydreaming on deck , leisurely romantic dinners, dancing into the wee hours, popping champagne, and even getting tatted—such unabashed joys have everything to do with being grownup and nothing to do with kids.
The best adult cruises allow passengers to pursue relaxation, rejuvenation, and indulgence, undisturbed by tantrum-minded toddlers and other children potentially ruining your me-time groove. For when it's time to sail away from the stresses of life on land, we've pulled together the very best cruise lines for adults, plus their most exciting itineraries available for booking in 2024 and early 2025.
Note that while some of these lines are strictly adults-only, others are adults-oriented, meaning that they may have some well-behaved older children on board during school holidays but otherwise, rarely do. Most are small ship experiences with geared-to-grownup itineraries spanning the globe and leaning into all-inclusiveness and luxury—all the better to admire when it’s all about you.
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Formerly Crystal Cruises, the adults-driven luxury line was purchased by Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group, then dramatically remodeled and reborn as Crystal. Its legions of fiercely loyal fans are largely back, as are many familiar crew who pamper passengers incessantly. Its two gorgeous ships, 740-passenger Crystal Serenity and 606-passenger Crystal Symphony , fairly ooze sophistication and style. Crystal renewed its partnership with Nobu Matsuhisa; the line's award-winning onboard restaurant Umi Uma presents the globally renowned chef’s only plates at-sea. These ships voyage most of the world, with inclusions like nearly all dining, alcohol, 24-hour room service, gratuities, butler service, and WiFi.
The sailing to take this year: Crystal Serenity offers a 12-day Cape Town to Tema, Ghana , visiting Namibia , Angola, and São Tomé, a dual-island nation dubbed Africa’s Galápagos. Incredible outings include climbing Walvis Bay’s colossal sand dunes and exploring São Tomé’s pristine forests with nearly 200 endemic species. Departs May 5, 2024, from $6,900 per person .
This adults-oriented luxury French line of small sleek ships include its six newest 184-passenger “Ponant Explorer” vessels, four 264-passenger expedition sister ships, and 32-passenger yacht Le Ponant . While many cruises are bilingual, sails in partnership with the prestigious Smithsonian Journeys are English-only. Count on some 44 such itineraries including onboard talks given by world-class experts, one excursion in each port, and other fare-included perks such as dining, alcohol, WiFi, and gratuities. So many Smithsonian Journeys compel, such as a nine-day Celtic Voyage, eight-day Cultural and Natural Treasures of Japan by Sea, and a nine-day Circumnavigation of Sicily.
The sailing to take this year: Hats-off to Le Champlain’s immersive Sicily voyage sailing roundtrip Valletta, Malta . Besides noted ports, this sail includes visits to Ggantija Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Maltese isle of Gozo; and another UNESCO stunner, Lipari in the Aeolian Islands. The line's 2025 departures add Tunis as a further temptation. Departs April 14, 2024, June 2, 2025, and August 29, 2025, from $8,580 per person .
Seabourn, an ultra-luxury adults-oriented line, recently introduced twin polar-class expedition ships, 264-passenger Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture, with exploration toys like submarines and a 24-expert team to guide and engage passengers. Luxe elements include all-suite accommodations, complimentary caviar, and eight dining venues. Seabourn’s five all-suite ocean liners include the two newest and most glam 600-passenger sister ships, Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Encore . Seabourn fares include all the restaurants on board (including the new Mediterranean venue Solis on non-expedition ships), alcohol, 24-hour suite dining, dancing on deck, and caviar in the surf beach barbecues.
The sailing to take this year: Seabourn ships roam the globe, with knockout itineraries like a 12-day “Canary Island Jewels and Morocco” on Seabourn Ovation , sailing roundtrip Lisbon . Imagine sipping local wine in the westernmost Canaries, wandering lively souks in Tangier, and learning to cook delicious Moroccan specialties. Departs April 26, from $6,204 per person .
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Ultra-luxurious and opulent, this adults-oriented six-ship line is inclusive to the max: think business-class airline tickets for international flights, fine dining, all-suite accommodations, 24-hour suite service, alcohol, dining, valet laundry, gratuities, transfers, and some shore excursions. Multi-million-dollar art collections on the three newest ships stun. On brand-new 744-passenger Seven Seas Grandeur , revel in 1,600 masterpieces including multiple Picassos and a Fabergé egg, the first to reside at-sea. The entire ship’s design is jaw-droppingly beautiful and restaurants, like pan-Asian Pacific Rim and the French Chartreuse, excel.
The sailing to take this year: This ship sails many locales, like an enchanting 12-day fall foliage cruise from Boston to Montréal , with complimentary excursions like visiting Kennebunkport, Maine , a Nova Scotia pub tour, and high tea at the iconic Château Frontenac in Quebec City . Departs October 1, 2024, from $12,699 per person .
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Windstar Cruises
This luxe-minded, adults-oriented line counts six vessels that accommodate between 148 and 342 passengers. Three are tall-sails Wind Class ships; three are all-suite Star Plus Class yachts. All offer a relaxed, friendly on-board ambiance, with itineraries leaning into small ports, late-night departures, and port overnights . From the water sport platform, guests can kayak, paddle board, snorkel, or water trampoline. Besides the Caribbean and Mediterranean, Windstar ships also ply far-flung waters, from transatlantic crossings to cruises in South America and Iceland . Star Breeze now sails Tahiti voyages, cruising the unforgettable turquoise waters of French Polynesia year-round.
The sailing to take this year: “Tahitian Treasures and Magnificent Marquesas ” (the latter a cruise rarity) sails 14-days roundtrip Papeete, including visiting Paul Gauguin’s former home on Hiva Oa, exploring a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and ogling the Pacific’s largest Tiki sculptures. Departs July 4, 2024, from $6,199 per person .
Scenic is an adults-oriented, ultra-luxury polar-class expedition line with two 228-passenger vessels, Scenic Eclipse I and Scenic Eclipse II . The ships feel sexy and sophisticated, with all-suite accommodations, butler service, up to 10 dining experiences, nine bars and lounges, and a huge spa with a yoga and Pilates studio. Expect numerous inclusions, like alcohol, dining, WiFi, gratuities, and shore excursions (other than helicopter or submersible rides) led by seasoned experts. Scenic explores the globe, emphasizing polar itineraries .
The sailing to take this year: The line recently introduced a Scenic Eclipse II Western Australia Kimberley region itinerary. Expedition highlights include coral islands with thousands of endemic birds, vertical waterfalls, and ancient Indigenous rock art. Sailing May until September, 11-day voyages between Broome and Darwin, Australia, begin at $11,730 per person .
Virgin Voyages
If you want to cruise with the cool kids, book an adults-only Virgin Voyages cruise. This line puts the hip in hipster; it calls cruisers sailors , is LGBTQ+-friendly, and attracts everyone from 20-something groups of friends to middle-aged-and-up couples. The premium line’s fares includes complimentary dining in a whopping 20 restaurants like Gunbae, a Korean bbq hotspot, WiFi, group fitness classes, and gratuities. Think high-energy happy campers, er, sailors, who celebrate with new tats done on board, many cocktails (don’t miss the Champagne Lounge), dance parties, pop-up circus performances, and hanging in port late-night. The three 2,770-passenger sister ships Scarlet Lady , Valiant Lady , and Resilient Lady sail the Caribbean and Med.
The sailing to take this year: Find fast fun on Scarlet Lady five-day roundtrip Miami cruises, like “Fire and Sunset Soirées,” with a private Beach Club experience in Bimini, Bahamas ; it’s abuzz with private cabanas, beach bonfires, and floaty pool parties. Departures March 20, April 17, May 1, December 11, from $1,620 per person .
An adults-oriented ultra-luxury line, Silversea offers both polar-class expedition ships and ocean liners that sail to more than 900 destinations across all seven continents. Fares include all-suite accommodations, butlers, caviar service, gratuities, alcohol, most dining, and some shore excursions (all outings on expedition ships).
The sailing to take this year: Among itineraries, consider cruising Antarctica on board the intimate and glam 200-passenger (in polar regions) Silver Endeavor . With spacious suites, four restaurants, and a passionate expedition team, the ship sails the region between late October 2024 into March 2025. Six-day itineraries include roundtrip flights to Antarctica, bypassing the often-turbulent Drake Passage. Sailing six to 18-days roundtrip from Puerto Williams, Chile, starting at $12,150 per passenger .
On this adults-only cruise line, choose between river , ocean, and expedition vessels. Viking ships sail all seven continents. Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris explore the poles but also sail Niagara, the Great Lakes, and Chilean fjords. While categorized as upper premium, Viking’s ocean and expedition fleet includes many amenities, such as one shore excursion per port, all dining, afternoon tea, beer and wine with lunch and dinner, spa Thermal Suite access, WiFi, and 24-hour room service.
The sailing to take this year: Since Viking is Norwegian, start with a “Viking Homelands” cruise. The 15-day voyages on various 930-passenger ocean-going sister ships sails between Stockholm and Bergen, Norway, and visits six countries including Poland, Denmark, and Germany. The packed itinerary includes sailing fjords and hiking remote Swedish islands, to touring Berlin and Copenhagen . Departures from May 3, 2024 to August 36, 2024; from $7,999 per person.
SeaDream Yacht Club
Pajamas embroidered with your name, sleeping under the stars on Balinese Dream Beds, candlelit dinners under the stars, water sports from the ships’ marina with a slide into the sea—there are so many allures of the adults-oriented, privately-owned 112-passenger Sea Dream I and Sea Dream II . The extensively remodeled luxury ships feel like exclusive yachts, with crew quickly learning your personal preferences. Elegant staterooms and suites offer amenities like organic bath toiletries, plush robes, and 24-hour room service. Stellar cuisine includes raw, plant-based, and organic selections with included wine pairings.
The sailing to take this year: The mega-yachts primarily cruise the Med and Caribbean, with standouts like Sea Dream I ’s seven-day “Secluded Southern Spain and Morocco” itinerary from Lisbon to Málaga . Excursions include a Seville, Spain , overnight with flamenco performance, visit to an Algarve, Portugal , fishing village with wine-tasting and exploring historical Cordoba, Spain . Departs May 13, 2024, from $7,699 per passenger .
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Adults-oriented Uniworld has a stunning fleet of 17 river cruise ships . Awash in antiques, custom fabrics, and original art, the vessels resemble luxurious European boutique hotels rather than typical riverboats. Each possesses its own vibrant personality, reflecting the waters it sails. Count handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, marble baths with Asprey toiletries, and towel warmers among posh amenities. Alcohol, farm-to-table dining, airport transfers, excursions, gratuities, and wellness classes are included, and often-local entertainment. These posh boats sail throughout Europe and Asia , as well as Peru , with some offering land or rail extensions.
The sailing to take this year: Beloved by oenophiles, S.S. Bon Voyage’s Brilliant Bordeaux sails eight days roundtrip Bordeaux, France on three rivers, promising multiple wine tastings, and village and heritage walking tours. Departing March 31, 2024 to October 27, 2024 from $3,599 per person .
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The meaning of voyage is 'long journey' by sea or in space. We can also call trip, travel, passage, or tour. You would have noticed vessel name followed by voyage number. What is this voyage number after vessel name mentioned. For example, Vessel 'Evergreen Teresa - V.284'. Here, 'Evergreen Teresa' is the vessel name and 'V.284 ...
A voyage charter is a type of charter in which a vessel is leased out for a particular voyage. The charter agreement lists the ports of call, destination, and restrictions on cargo, if any. Most voyage charters are undertaken by charterers who have cargo that needs to be shipped. For this, they contact ship owners through brokers and arrange a ...
The meaning of voyage is 'long journey' by sea or in space. We can also call trip, travel, passage, or tour. You would have noticed vessel name followed by voyage number. What is this voyage number after vessel name mentioned. For example, Vessel 'Evergreen Teresa - V.284'. Here, 'Evergreen Teresa' is the vessel name and 'V.284 ...
The answer is both, depending on the context. "Voyage" refers to a long journey, especially by sea or in space, while "vessel" refers to a ship or large boat used for transportation on water. When planning a trip, it's important to understand the difference between these two terms and when to use them correctly.
May 5, 2021. In the world of maritime shipping, there are three major elements: vessels, cargo, and the contracts that determine how the two interact. When a vessel is needed to move cargo, it can be employed in several different ways. A vessel can be employed on a (single) voyage basis, which means that the Charterers pay Freight to the Owner ...
TA5 & TA6 vessel voyage number changes. Bottlenecks across the Transatlantic network has contributed to an accumulation of delays on our services. We always strive to improve cargo delivery for our customers in challenging circumstances, but even a minor disruption can cause a ripple effect and lead to substantial setbacks.
Parts of a bill of lading - Part 2. This is Part 2 of a 4 part article.. In case you missed it, please read Part 1 .. In this article we will cover the details relating to the voyage.. Pre-Carriage by : Assume that there is an inland point which is connected to the mainland port by means of a feeder (connecting) vessel, the name of that ...
The IMO number should be inserted on a vessel's Certificate of Registry, which includes information identifying the vessel, and on all certificates issued under IMO Conventions when and where appropriate. Pew, along with Trygg Mat Tracking, an organization specializing in fisheries intelligence analysis, recommends that companies also include ...
Voyage planning, also referred to as passage planning, is the detailed procedure of laying out a vessel's voyage from start to finish. The steps and protocols for voyage planning are explained in the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) RESOLUTION A.893(21), Guidelines for Voyage Planning. Proper planning and navigation is crucial to accident avoidance.
Voyage Policy: A financial protection plan that provides coverage for goods in transit by sea. In order for a voyage policy to be valid, the vessel transporting the cargo must be in good condition ...
Voyage and Port of Call. The Terms "Voyage" and "Port of Call" are interrelated as they complement each other to complete the meaning of their respective terminology. A ship or vessel voyage can be from one port to another, including the return trip, depending on the circumstances. A single journey may contain multiple "port of calls".
Voyage charter definition : The voyage charter is a contract (voyage charter party) between the shipowner and the charterer wherein the shipowner agrees to transport a given quantity of a shipment, using a pre-nominated vessel for a single voyage from a nominated port (say X) to a nominated port (say Y), within a given time period.
As nouns the difference between vessel and voyage is that vessel is any craft designed for transportation on water, such as a ship or boat while voyage is a long journey, especially by ship. As verbs the difference between vessel and voyage is that vessel is to put into a vessel while voyage is to go on a long journey.
Voyage planning is a process that helps optimize ship routes, maintain crew safety, and coordinate traffic in and out of busy ports and harbors. Voyage planning takes an average of 3.5 hours per vessel, according to Maritime Executive. There are many factors to consider during voyage planning, as well as steps required by IMO regulations to ...
Akin to the 'Black Box' on airplanes, a Voyage Data Recorder is an equipment fitted onboard ships that record the various data on a ship which can be used for reconstruction of the voyage details and vital information during an accident investigation. Information is stored in a secure and retrievable form, relating to the position, movement ...
VOYAGE definition: 1. a long journey, especially by ship: 2. to travel: 3. a long trip, especially by ship: . Learn more.
The meaning of VOYAGE is an act or instance of traveling : journey. How to use voyage in a sentence. an act or instance of traveling : journey; a course or period of traveling by other than land routes; an account of a journey especially by sea…
Voyage Report is a feature that allows the user to create a post-voyage report for a selected voyage the vessel has completed, getting access to useful insights. This information includes a voyage overview, a detailed itinerary, and time allocation as well as seeing if the voyage was compliant with charter party agreements.
VOYAGE meaning: 1. a long journey, especially by ship: 2. to travel: 3. a long trip, especially by ship: . Learn more.
Voyage Planning, also known as Passage Planning, is a process of developing a detailed strategy for a ship's journey from one port to another. For this article, I'll be using both terms to mean the same thing. The goal of passage planning is for vessels to have safe and efficient navigation using the shortest and most convenient route.
Related to Vessel Voyage. Voyage means any movement of a ship that originates from or terminates in a port of call and that serves the purpose of transporting passengers or cargo for commercial purposes; Vessel means the vessel/craft belonging to the Contractor for carrying out the work. Pressure vessel means a vessel that may be used for ...
A ' voyage ' means any movement of a ship that originates from or terminates in a port of call and that serves the purpose of transporting passengers or cargo for commercial purposes. A ' reportable voyage ' is when one of the two ports of call of a voyage is in the EU.
The events surrounding its final voyage spotlight the strategic importance of controlling key maritime routes and the profound impact that naval engagements had on the course of the war.
vessel: [noun] a container (such as a cask, bottle, kettle, cup, or bowl) for holding something. a person into whom some quality (such as grace) is infused.
This adults-oriented luxury French line of small sleek ships include its six newest 184-passenger "Ponant Explorer" vessels, four 264-passenger expedition sister ships, and 32-passenger yacht ...
The 246 foot-long Turquoise superyacht Infinite Jest left the shipyard on her maiden voyage in the Med on July 27 last year. But unlike many yachts that do the annual pilgrimage between summer in ...