WITHERBYS 2021 Passage Planning Guide for the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait is about to be launched with an updated front cover image, selected by a competition run by Maritime Industry Australia Limited.
The industry group invited entries to a photo competition in March 2021 for a new front cover, and as always, the quality of the entries from this magnificent part of the world was first class.
Philip Warring, a photographer for Coral Expeditions, was the winner of the competition, supplying a spectacular shot of the Great Barrier Reed that now graces the cover of the Witherby’s guide.
Coral Expeditions has been conducting expedition cruises to the outer reaches of Great Barrier Reef for the past 35 years. Though now sailing many destinations in Australia and overseas, Coral Expeditions continues to be based in Cairns.
Witherbys 2021 Passage Planning Guide for the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait is designed to be used as part of the ship’s pre-entry procedures and as a tool for refreshing the bridge team each time the ship is planning a passage through the GBR and Torres Strait.
An improved presentation of pullout chartlets allow the book to be used in real time, giving the navigator an overview that can be lost on ships where the primary means of navigation is ECDIS. Updated traffic information and case studies based on accident reports are also effective in illustrating best navigational procedures.
Jeff Gillies, Coral Expeditions commercial director said, “We are proud to feature our photograph of our vessel Coral Discoverer on the cover of Witherbys 2021 Passage Planning Guide for the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait.
“Congratulations to Philip Warring who captured the winning photograph.”
Teresa Lloyd, MIAL CEO said, “The precious nature of the waters of Northern Queensland, and the complexity of navigating through them, are well known to everyone in the maritime industry.
“Witherbys Passage Planning Guides are a great tool developed by industry, for industry. We are excited for the latest edition to be released, and for Coral Expeditions – Australia’s premier expedition cruise operator – to be the winner of this year’s photo competition.”
Witherbys 2021 Passage Planning Guide for the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait is available to purchase now from shop.witherbys.com.
