Passage Planning Guide Straits of Malacca and Singapore 2023-24

Passage Planning Guide - Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS), 2023-24 Edition This publication provides passage planning guidance for Masters and navigating officers when transiting the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. The guidance applies in either direction through the Straits between One Fathom Bank (OFB) and Horsburgh and includes an overview of the navigational references for each leg of the route. It is suitable for all classes of ship. This new edition has been fully revised to incorporate the latest guidance and practical advice for ships transiting the region, with reference to high vigilance areas, Straits Pilot Services, TSS and VTS information. Annotated chartless are provided for each leg of the transit, illustrating aids to navigation and potential hazards to shipping. The chart lets are supported by guidance notes containing further navigational and safety information. This new edition now includes a tidal streams supplement booklet containing high quality diagrams to provide mariners with information about the tidal conditions they are likely to encounter during their transits through the Straits. Key information about the ordering of pilots for Singapore has been updated and presented in an easy to use format. Sections on key depths for ships transiting East and Westbound have been revised into large, pull-out sections to enable the bridge team to gain an enhanced overview of the entire passage.