Should CATZOC values be considered when making UKCcalculation , KNOWING THAT the primary mean for navigation in our Company is PAPER CHARTS ?? NB/ our fleet is fitted with ECDIS units. |
CATZOC values should be considered for paper charts and for ENCs as well because: 4.5 Are the deck officers’ familiar with the operators Under Keel Clearance policy, able to demonstrate satisfactory UKC calculations for the last voyage and is the policy comprehensive? Under keel clearance can be affected by several factors and the underkeel calculations should include, but not necessarily be limited to;
*consideration of the CATZOC should be captured within the UKC calculation or policy. |