Log a Passage Plan
File your maritime passage plan quickly and securely. Choose from five plan types below.
Select a form
Choose your passage plan type
Day Trip Sign Out
Club members: sign in to log your departure before a day sail — club, skipper, vessel, crew and return time.
Day Trip Sign In
Club members: sign in to record your safe return and automatically close the matching sign-out entry.
Coastal Passage Plan
Under 60 nautical miles. 3-step wizard covering voyage details, skipper & crew, and vessel safety.
Coastal / International Passage Plan
60 nm or more, or crossing international waters. Full 6-step plan including Free Pratique declaration.
Passage Plan Amendment
Cancel or divert a previously submitted passage plan and notify the relevant authorities.
Safety first
Why log a passage plan?
A passage plan is your lifeline at sea. It takes minutes to file and could save your life.
Search & Rescue
A filed passage plan gives the NSRI and Coast Guard critical information to find you quickly if you don't return on time.
Accountability
Your shore contact knows your route, crew and expected return — so they can raise the alarm at the right moment.
Legal Requirement
South African maritime law and SAMSA regulations require passage plans for offshore and coastal voyages.
Need help? Contact your local marina or yacht club.