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.