1. Oceanic and International Operations
Oceanic and International Operations Resources

2. Objectives At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Identify the available Oceanic and International Operations electronic resources for Special Areas of Operation (SAO)
Identify the available Oceanic and International Operations publications for Special Areas of Operation (SAO)
Utilize Oceanic and International Operations resources

3. Overview In this lesson we will discuss the following topics:
Oceanic and International Operations Electronic Resources
Oceanic and International Operations Publications

4. Oceanic Operations Challenges
The challenge with conducting oceanic and international operations is:
There is no single source of information
Caution should be used when accessing publications for currency
ASIs must consult with a Regional NextGen SAO Specialist to ensure the most up-to-date guidance is obtained

5. Oceanic and International Operations Electronic Resources
Resources from the FAA
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM)
In your web browser, go to
units/enroute/rvsm/

6. Oceanic and International Operations Electronic Resources
The following States implemented RVSM on 17 Nov 2011 at 0001 UTC:
Afghanistan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Mongolia
Russian Federation
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan and
Uzbekistan
RVSM implementation by these States, with the exception of Afghanistan, has been managed through the coordination and cooperation of the Europe and Asia (EURASIA) RVSM project
RSVM Implementation Program in China

7. Oceanic and International Operations Electronic Resources
Resources from the FAA
In your web browser, go to fice_org/headquarters_offic es/ato/service_units/enrout e/rvsm/
Select WATRS RVSM
Select Pacific RVSM
Select NAT RVSM
North Polar
Select Oceanic and Offshore Operations
Select Virtual Oceanic Resource Guide (VORG) – Web site

8. Oceanic and International Operations Electronic Resources
Resources from the FAA
Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS)
Via Desktop Shortcut
Via the Internet -
Air Traffic Organization (ATO) -

9. Oceanic and International Operations Electronic Resources
Resources from the FAA
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFRs)
Via Internet -
Via FSIMS Desktop Shortcut
Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers (VAAC)

10. Oceanic and International Operations Electronic Resources
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Eurocontrol’s Skybrary

11. Oceanic and International Operations Publications
AC Oceanic and International Operations (as amended)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) (as revised) (some not available online; for purchase only) - U.S. AIP Web site , U.S. AIP TOC (pdf)
International Flight Information Manual (IFIM) (as revised)
Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) (as revised)

12. Oceanic and International Operations Publications
North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual (NAT Doc 007) (as amended) - Web site, Manual (pdf)
Alaska Supplement (as amended) - (not available online)
Pacific Supplement (as amended) - (not available online)
ATC Order , Chapter 8. Offshore/Oceanic Procedures (as amended) – TOC (pdf)
En route Chart Information Panels

13. The North Atlantic (NAT) FAA NAT Resource Guides for US Operators

14. Oceanic Data Link Resources
The following are the most current documents for the use of, and authorization for Oceanic Data Link:
AC Operational Authorization Process for use of Data Link Communication System (as amended) - Web site, TOC (pdf)
Global Operational Data Link Document (GOLD) Data Link (as amended) - Web site, TOC (pdf)

15. Practice Exercise 1 http://www.icao.int/EURNAT/Pages/welcome.aspx

16. Review In this lesson we discussed the following topics:
Oceanic and International Operations Electronic Resources
Oceanic and International Operations Publications

17. Objectives You should now be able to:
Identify the available Oceanic and International Operations electronic resources for Special Areas of Operation (SAO)
Identify the available Oceanic and International Operations publications for Special Areas of Operation (SAO)
Utilize Oceanic and International Operations resources