International Regulations and Basic Principles of Voyage Planning on Cruise Ships

Planiranje putovanja broda izvodi se prije plovidbe od luke polaska do luke odredišta ili od veza do veza (berth to berth) na temelju uobičajenih pomorskih pravilnika i vještina koje obuhvaćaju izvršenje putovanja. Po dolasku informacije o novom (narednom) putovanju, razmatraju se različiti čimbenici plovidbe, koji direktno utječu na izbor plovidbene rute, s ciljem sigurnosti ljudi i broda. Također, svako novo putovanje broda je različito od prethodnog, a različitosti se ponajprije ogledaju u dobu godine u kojem se plovi, morskim strujama, meteorološkim i fizičko-geografskim značajkama plovnog područja, količini i vrsti tereta, odredištu, dubini mora, područjima gustog pomorskog prometa i ostalom. Pravilno korištenje najnovijih tehnologija, poznavanje pravila i postupaka brodarske kompanije te tradicionalna tehnika vođenja broda osnovni su preduvjeti uspješnog izvođenja pomorskog putovanja.Passage planning is carried out before starting the voyage from the port of departure to the port of destination based on customary maritime regulations and skills covering the execution of the voyage. Upon the arrival of information about the new (next) voyage, various navigation factors are considered, which directly affect the choice of navigation route, with the aim of the safety of people and the ship. Also, each new voyage is different from the previous one, and the differences are primarily reflected in the time of year in which the ship sails, sea currents, meteorological and physical-geographical characteristics of the navigable area, quantities and types of cargo, destination, sea depth, areas of heavy maritime traffic and others. Proper use of the latest technology, familiarity with the rules and procedures of the shipping company, and traditional ship management techniques are the primary conditions for the successful execution of the voyage