How to Use Guide to Port Entry in Passage Planning | Ports & Approaches

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