Learn how to calculate the total cargo loaded on a bulk carrier using a Final Draft Survey in this step-by-step tutorial. This video walks you through the complete process of manual calculation. #draftsurvey #stability #hydrodynamics #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #seamanship #trim https://youtu.be/P14Xbnm17C8

Learn how to identify and apply Isolated Danger Marks, Safe Water Marks, and Special Marks in passage planning. In this video, we break down their definitions, characteristics, light patterns, and practical uses to help you navigate safely and confidently. #isolateddangermarks #safewater marks #specialmarks #lateralmarks #cardinalmarks #IALA #NavigationalAid #passageplanning #voyageplanning #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis https://youtu.be/T8ALftqK2H4 https://youtu.be/__Da9THV-co https://youtu.be/iVYZ9DNW9GE

Learn how to determine gyro error and compass deviation using a star through the ABC Method in this step-by-step guide. In this tutorial, we use the star Antares to demonstrate how to calculate GHA, LHA, and true bearing using the Nautical Almanac and Norie’s Tables. You’ll also learn how to convert azimuth, determine gyro error, and find compass deviation with clear explanations and practical methods. #astronomy #gyroerror #celestialnavigation #navigation #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt

In this video, learn how lateral marks are used in passage planning and understand the difference between IALA Region A and Region B. The tutorial explains port-hand and starboard-hand marks, buoy shapes, colours, topmarks, light characteristics, and the mnemonic “Can to Port, Cone to Starboard.” Real chart examples are also used to demonstrate how to correctly lay down a planned track, including the use of preferred channel marks. #lateralmarks #cardinalmarks #IALA #NavigationalAid #passageplanning #voyageplanning #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis https://youtu.be/__Da9THV-co https://youtu.be/iVYZ9DNW9GE

In this video, we explain Cardinal Marks—North, South, East, and West—and how they are used to indicate safe water around navigational hazards. Learn how to identify each mark by its colors, topmarks, and light characteristics, along with simple memory techniques to make them easier to remember. This complete guide is ideal for maritime students and cadets, improving their navigation skills. #cardinalmarks #NavigationalAid #passageplanning #voyageplanning #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis https://youtu.be/iVYZ9DNW9GE https://youtu.be/h9XE9Z2wOFw https://youtu.be/6zxZ_-qq4vU

This video explains how parallel indexing is used during course alteration to monitor a vessel’s position along the planned track. Using radar tools such as EBL and VRM, the Officer of the Watch can quickly detect any deviation from the track and take immediate corrective action. The tutorial demonstrates a practical example along the One Fathom Bank TSS, showing how to set and monitor parallel index lines before and after altering course. #parallelindexing #NavigationalAid #marineradar #arpa #passageplanning #voyageplanning #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis https://youtu.be/iVYZ9DNW9GE https://youtu.be/h9XE9Z2wOFw https://youtu.be/veHDoss_sCU

In this video, we explain Radar Beacons (RACONs) and their role in marine radar navigation. A RACON is a receiver–transmitter installed on a fixed navigational aid that responds to a ship’s radar signal by transmitting a distinctive Morse-coded response. This signal appears on the radar display and helps mariners identify the navigational aid. #NavigationalAid #marineradar #arpa #passageplanning #voyageplanning #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis https://youtu.be/iVYZ9DNW9GE

When navigating in coastal and restricted waters, correctly identifying navigational aids is critical for safe position fixing. In this video, we explain the key differences between beacons and buoys, and show which aids can be used as reliable references for primary position fixing and parallel indexing. #NavigationalAid #passageplanning #voyageplanning #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis https://youtu.be/veHDoss_sCU https://youtu.be/QwrhztFCpbU https://youtu.be/_0aKjwnxML8

This video explains the WETREP (West European Tanker Reporting System), including its purpose, reporting procedures, types of reports, and when and where reports must be submitted. The tutorial uses charts and practical examples to help deck officers and cadets understand how WETREP is applied during passage planning and voyage execution. #passageplanning #voyageplanning #routeingchart #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis

This video explains how to use Sailing Directions when creating a passage plan involving Traffic Separation Schemes (TSS) and Vessel Traffic Services (VTS). It shows how to identify reporting areas, understand mandatory and voluntary reporting systems, and determine when a vessel is required to report to VTS authorities. This video also explains how to interpret information from Sailing Directions, how TSS and VTS affect route planning, and when it may be acceptable to plan a route outside a traffic separation scheme in accordance with COLREG Rule 10. This lesson is especially useful for maritime students, aspiring deck officers, and anyone involved in passage planning and navigational safety. #passageplanning #voyageplanning #routeingchart #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis https://youtu.be/otso7w3RB7k

Guide to Port Entry is a vital nautical publication used by navigators and ship operators to support safe and efficient port approaches. In this video, we examine how to properly use the Guide to Port Entry as part of the passage planning process, focusing on ports, approaches, pilotage, and port-specific operational information. This tutorial explains how to interpret both the text volumes and plans volumes of the Guide to Port Entry and how they complement nautical charts, Ocean Passages for the World (NP 136), ENCs, and other Admiralty publications. Using practical examples, including Port Said, Egypt, the video demonstrates how to extract key information such as geographical positions, traffic flow, pilot boarding grounds, anchorages, and approach procedures, and how to apply this information to refine an initial route into a more detailed passage plan. This video is intended for deck officers, cadets, and maritime students who want to strengthen their understanding of port information, pilotage requirements, and safe port entry planning in accordance with good seamanship and passage planning principles. #passageplanning #voyageplanning #routeingchart #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis https://youtu.be/Pmxkac8hyTs https://youtu.be/Yj3zcLi88HY

This video explains how to choose the correct charts for an intended voyage using the Admiralty Digital Catalogue (ADC). It covers the step-by-step process of selecting chart coverage, importing a route, identifying required charts, and preparing a chart list for passage planning. #passageplanning #voyageplanning #windrose #routeingchart #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis https://youtu.be/Pmxkac8hyTs https://youtu.be/IclUoXxZe5I https://youtu.be/RFrByYYN7Is

In this tutorial, I explain how to use Ocean Passages for the World (NP 136) using a practical example of a voyage from Colon, Panama, to Port Said, Egypt. This video demonstrates how to identify recommended routes, connectors, and waypoints across the Caribbean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea. The video also explains how to create a modified great circle track for ocean passages. This tutorial is intended for aspiring deck officers, cadets, and maritime students preparing passage plans for ocean voyages. #passageplanning #voyageplanning #windrose #routeingchart #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis https://youtu.be/RFrByYYN7Is https://youtu.be/CVDyDwH6Azs https://youtu.be/6pGeieGOohA https://youtu.be/XV4OJrpOJAQ

Learn how to interpret Routeing Charts step-by-step and understand all the essential symbols used in ocean passage planning. In this video, we cover everything you need to read a Routeing Chart effectively—from wind roses and ocean currents to ice limits, load line zones, and recommended shipping routes. #passageplanning #voyageplanning #windrose #routeingchart #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis https://youtu.be/XV4OJrpOJAQ

In this video, you’ll learn how to interpret Wind Roses on Routeing Charts, including how to read wind direction, understand Beaufort force segments, and determine the frequency of various wind speeds. A practical guide for improving your navigation and route planning skills. #passageplanning #voyageplanning #windrose #routeingchart #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis

Learn how to set up PortToPort Desktop and use the ECDIS Route File Converter to generate, export, and convert voyage routes into different ECDIS formats. This step-by-step guide is perfect for maritime students, aspiring deck officers, and navigators who want to understand route planning tools and improve their electronic navigation workflow. #passageplanning #voyageplanning #porttoport #navigation #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis https://youtu.be/RFrByYYN7Is https://youtu.be/oZCGkb3cF1Y

Learn how to simplify voyage planning using Port to Port Desktop—from calculating distances and identifying ECA, loadline, piracy, and MARPOL zones to generating waypoints and exporting routes. This video also shows how to convert the RTZ file for use in different ECDIS models, making passage planning faster, easier, and more accurate. Please note: The last update of the software used in this video was in 2019. This means that any changes made after 2019—such as updates to ECA zones, Piracy Zones, JWC Piracy Areas, and other maritime boundaries—will NOT be reflected. Kindly verify all the latest updates through your onboard publications. The Mediterranean Sea only recently became an SOₓ ECA (Emission Control Area): The designation was approved by the IMO (MEPC 79), and the amendments to MARPOL Annex VI entered into force on 1 May 2024. The strict Sulphur limit (0.10% m/m) for ships operating in the Mediterranean ECA applied starting 1 May 2025. #passageplanning #voyageplanning #porttoport #navigation #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis https://youtu.be/RFrByYYN7Is https://youtu.be/CVDyDwH6Azs

In this video, we’ll go through the step-by-step process of calculating how much weight or cargo needs to be shifted to achieve the desired trim — in this case, to bring the ship to an even keel. You’ll learn how to determine the distance between cargo holds using their LCGs, find the MTC and LCF from the hydrostatic table, adjust for dock water density, calculate the change of trim, compute the weight to be shifted, and finally, determine the ship’s final drafts. #cargocalculations #draftsurvey #stability #hydrodynamics #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #seamanship #trim https://youtu.be/P14Xbnm17C8

In this video, we’ll explain the difference between Safety Contour and Safety Depth, how they are displayed on the Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC), and how they help determine safe and unsafe waters during passage planning. #passageplanning #voyageplanning #navigation #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis https://youtu.be/JKExTQXFSk8 https://youtu.be/ANtwr2A6pC0

This video explains the four essential stages of voyage planning — Appraisal, Planning, Execution, and Monitoring — as outlined in the Bridge Team Management Manual and international navigation standards. #passageplanning #voyageplanning #navigation #seamanship #maritime #seafarer #seaman #bsmt #maritimestudents #ecdis https://youtu.be/z2mtGFXi-F0 https://youtu.be/JKExTQXFSk8 https://youtu.be/JW4ZQN52L4g https://youtu.be/veHDoss_sCU https://youtu.be/t6tyIeOkyZU https://youtu.be/_0aKjwnxML8 https://youtu.be/Wlb6RXDx_FU https://youtu.be/ANtwr2A6pC0