Course Description:
This course consists of 2 modules. It gives insight into the conduct of the bridge team in pilotage waters; this must be viewed in conjunction with your SMS, company navigational procedures, and checklists. Created from real-life dialogues between the bridge team and the pilot, you will get an insight into the preparation, both arrival port and departure port, with the pilot on board.
The module explains the preparation prior to pilot boarding and the Master pilot exchange procedures. Also, if the pilot decides to amend the route after getting updates from the VTS, the ship’s passage plan must be amended and recorded accordingly. This also serves as a reminder to ensure the various checklists, the log book and the movement book are correctly filled, as these will most likely be checked by various inspectors and auditors.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to,
1) Explain the bridge arrival checklist/ bridge departure checklist prior to Pilot boarding
2) Explain the various information required to give port control prior to the pilot boarding
3) Explain the information exchanged between the Master and pilot, including the passage plan, intended track, the number of tugs, the berth and the final mooring arrangements
4) Explain all the tests to be carried out prior to arrival/departure and ensure the bridge manning level is as per the SMS.
5) Confirm that the pilot only advises, but the Master has an overriding authority and is in command.
6) Confidently seek clarification or politely challenge the pilot
7) Have self-confidence and self-assurance while dealing with third-party inspectors and answering questions related to the pilot and the bridge team
