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Gard Guidance Masters

2.13.5.6 INFORMATION TO AND CLOSE OBSERVATION OF THE PILOT

In order to be aware of the situation at all times, the Master should

  • closely monitor the navigation upon leaving and entering a port under pilot assistance
  • provide the pilot in advance with a duly completed Ship to Shore Master/Pilot Exchange (MPX) form, please see Annex 6, setting out all essential manoeuvring details for the vessel
  • discuss and agree the manoeuvres and the passage with the pilot
  • enquire with the pilot about any special navigational rules
  • collect from the pilot a duly completed Shore to Ship Master/Pilot Exchange (MPX) form, please see Annex 7, setting out information about the intended pilotage passage
  • not allow the pilot to take over the helm himself, unless circumstances so require, or change the settings of an autopilot
  • ensure that the pilot’s directions are given directly from the pilot to the ship’s officer of the watch rather than to the helmsman or other crew members
  • take immediate and appropriate action to safely navigate and manoeuvre the vessel if the Master is in any doubt about the pilot’s capability.