CMA CGM GEORG FORSTER
BRIDGE MANUAL SUMMARIZED DEFINITIONS
GROUNDING LINE
The contour of water depth on passage equal
to 1.2 x Draft
SAFETY DISTANCE
The distance of the grounding line which
under average environment conditions will
allow vessel to carry out repairs or call for
assistance.
SAFE PASSING LIMIT(SPL)
Closest distance to approach other vessels
without calling the Master.
MANEUVERING LIMIT(ML)
Min distance or time for starting the maneuver
in order to comply with the safe passing limit
requirements for a give way vessel.
EMERGENCY LIMIT(EL)
Minimum distance for starting the emergency
action if the CPA is less than the SPL for a
stand on vessel
CALLING THE MASTER LIMIT (CML)
OOW dead line for calling the Master when
navigation safety conditions are reaching the
authorized limits
RESTRICTED WATERS COASTAL WATERS OPEN SEA
Waters within 5 nm from any Waters between 5 and 20 nm from any Watersover 20 nm from any Grounding
Grounding Line Grounding Line
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE
 The passage plan should allow 20 nm as the minimum safety distance. This will provide a drift time of approximately 6
hrs under normal environment conditions.
 While the vessel is less than 20 nm of any grounding line, costal and restricted waters procedures must be applied.
PASSAGE BRIEFING
Not earlier than 24 hrs and not later than 1 hour prior entering Coastal or
Restricted water, a Passage Briefing must be carried out with the participation of
all bridge personnel, Chief Engineer and Boatswain.
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS
Arrangements to be implemented 15 minutes before entering coastal or restricted
waters as per relevant Check List.
CPA minimum 0.4 nm and BCR (bow
CPA minimum 2 nm.
crossing range) minimum 1 nm.
 Crossing /head on situation:

minimum 2 nm or TCPA 20 min
Crossing /head on situation: minimum 6 nm or TCPA 20 min whatever
reached first in order to have a clear situation 4 nm from the other
whatever reached first.
vessel.
 Overtaking: 1 nm or TPCA 20  Overtaking: 2 nm or TPCA 20 min whatever reached first.
min whatever reached first.
x.x nm for CMA CGM … (at least 3 times of the full maneuvering circle/advance at full speed in deep water)
For any ship closing the EL with CPA below SPL the OOW must take actions taking account to the maneuvering
characteristics of the vessel and call the master on the bridge. In all cases the action taken must comply with the COLREG.
 As a give way Vessel: when the OOW realize he will not be able to comply with the SPL.
 As a stand on Vessel: when at 20 min TCPA the give way vessel’s CPA is still below the SPL.
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