Note :These checklists have been included as a guide, Masters and navigating officers may wish to add to or modify these checklist to suit the particular operational needs of the ship.
Pilotage
Immediately on arrival on the bridge, has the pilot been informed of the ship's heading, speed. engine setting and draught?
Has the pilot been informed of the location of lifesaving appliances provided on board for his use?
Have details of the proposed passage plan been discussed with the pilot and agreed with the master, including
radio communications and reporting requirements
bridge watch and crew stand-by arrangements
deployment and use of tugs
berthing/anchoring arrangements
expected traffic during transit
pilot change-over arrangements. if any
fender requirements
Has a completed Pilot Card been handed to the pilot and has the pilot been referred to the Wheelhouse Poster?
Have the responsibilities within the bridge team for the pilotage been defined and are they clearly understood?
Has the language to be used on the bridge between the ship, the pilot and the shore been agreed?
Are the progress of the ship and the execution of orders being monitored by the master and officer of the watch?
Are the engine room and ship's crew being regularly briefed on the progress of the ship during the pilotage?
Are the correct lights, flags and shapes being displayed?
