Marine Orders - Part 21: Safety of navigation and Emergency procedures, Issue 5 (Order No. 5 of 2006)
30Safe navigation and avoidance of dangerous situations
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30 Safe navigation and avoidance of dangerous situations
[SOLAS V/34]
30.1 The master of a ship must ensure that voyage planning has been carried out in accordance with Regulation 34 of Chapter V of SOLAS.[31]
30.2 A person must not prevent or restrict the master of the ship from taking or executing any decision which, in the master's professional judgement, is necessary for safe navigation and protection of the marine environment.