Navigate safely with Passage Plan: the essential tool from Global SAR Hub

Sailing on the high seas, whether for pleasure or for business, brings with it its share of challenges and risks. To meet these challenges, Global SAR Hub has developed Passage Plan, a free, innovative solution designed to enhance maritime safety by facilitating communication between mariners and emergency services.

What is Passage Plan?

Passage Plan is a free online tool designed to enable mariners to report their crossings to the relevant Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs). By providing detailed information on the route, vessel and crew, the data is automatically transmitted to the rescue services in the SAR (Search and Rescue) zones crossed. This proactive approach ensures a faster, more effective response in the event of an emergency.

For example, on a transatlantic crossing between Brest and Martinique, the navigator passes through several SAR zones, each under the responsibility of a different MRCC. Thanks to Passage Plan, all the centres involved receive the necessary information, ensuring optimum coordination of the rescue effort.

Key features of Passage Plan

Interactive planning: draw your itinerary on an interactive map, identifying the SAR areas you will be crossing.
Detailed form: fill in the essential information about your vessel, crew and navigation plan.
Automatic transmission: data is sent to the relevant MRCCs, with a copy for your archives.
Multilingual: Available in six languages, making it easy to use for a wide community of mariners.

Global SAR Hub: a mission dedicated to rescue at sea

Founded by Arthur Barbier and Tanguy Le Coq, former shift supervisors at the Fort-de-France MRCC, Global SAR Hub is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving search and rescue (SAR) operations worldwide. In addition to Passage Plan, the organisation offers tools such as Sea SAR and Air SAR, interactive maps providing up-to-date contact information for maritime and aviation rescue centres.

BoatOn Book and Passage Plan: a synergy for maritime safety

At BoatOn, we believe that safety at sea requires rigorous management and meticulous preparation. Our BoatOn Book software enables boat owners to manage the maintenance, documentation and equipment of their vessel. By integrating the use of Passage Plan into your preparations, you add an extra layer of safety by ensuring effective communication with the emergency services.

The combination of BoatOn Book for the day-to-day management of your boat and Passage Plan for planning your crossings provides a complete approach to worry-free sailing.

Conclusion

Passage Plan represents a significant advance in maritime safety, offering mariners a simple and effective way of communicating with the emergency services. By combining this tool with the functionalities of the BoatOn Book, you can optimise the management of your vessel while enhancing your safety at sea.

To find out more and use Passage Plan, visit https://bit.ly/passageplan.

Sail informed, sail safe.