The master was fully aware that a berth-to-berth passage plan had not been prepared and that the new
charts had not been amended prior to departing Le Havre. The reduction in speed on the morning of 3
January 2014 indicated that there was time in hand to delay sailing or go to a suitable anchorage to allow
time for a more detailed passage plan to be completed. However, having chosen to proceed on passage,
the master still had options that would have allowed the 2/O to fulfil his navigation officer duties; there
were sufficient qualified officers on board to permit his temporary withdrawal from OOW duties and allow
him the time necessary to complete the passage plan and chartwork.