Machine translation from English source
Preparing the Bridge
The navigation officer must prepare the bridge at least one hour before the ship's departure. All information relevant to the pre-prepared passage plan for the upcoming voyage should be available, including charts, tide predictions and other relevant data.
The navigator alerting the bridge must start and check all electronic navigational devices and ensure that the gyro is properly adjusted and that the thrust indicator is in working order when installing and maneuvering the printer. Batteries for walkie-talkies must be charged in a timely manner, and the telephone in the engine room, engine telegraph, etc. must be checked. The departure checklist is used to check preparations for departure and is then signed. A sample copy is attached.
Navigation with a pilot on board.
Master Responsibility (Captain Job)
The master is always responsible for the safety of his ship and its navigation, and the presence of a pilot on board does not relieve the master or officer of the watch from their duties and responsibilities.
When a Panama Canal Pilot navigates a vessel, the burden of proof of pilot error falls on the captain.
Organization of boarding and disembarking of pilots.
The officer of the watch is responsible for ensuring that the following equipment is prepared for the embarkation, disembarkation or transfer of a pilot:
pilot ladder/combination, properly equipped in accordance with the requirements of international pilot organizations and at the required height above the waterline.
The lighting above the side and deck is adequate.
C. Heaving of a free line.
lifebuoy with attached line and light is available.
Arrival of pilots on board the aircraft
Whether the pilotage is to be carried out over short distances or long distances lasting several days, it is essential that the master and pilot, upon arrival on board, carefully consider the maneuvering capabilities of the vessel and carefully study the intended voyage through pilotage waters.
Particular attention should be paid to the following points:
The master presents the pilot card and informs the pilot or pilots of the following:
* Vessel draft
Maneuverability of the vessel
*Vessel speed at different engine speeds
Organization of watchkeeping for deck officers
Navigation equipment
Any defects or deficiencies affecting navigation equipment.
The route to be followed by the pilot on board the vessel must be studied. It is important that the pilot is aware of any portions of the route that, due to large changes in course, shallow water, strong currents or heavy traffic, require special care and attention, and possibly navigation at a reduced speed.
Information must be obtained from the pilot regarding any special buoys and signs provided, current conditions and any known violations of the navigation system marking the fairway along the route.
Checks should also be made with the pilot to ensure that the charts to be used during the intended navigation have been corrected to date.
Any traffic reporting systems in areas to be navigated should be reviewed with the pilot.
When a pilot boards a vessel to enter a port, he must ascertain whether any special navigation directions apply to the port and its approaches.
Change of pilots
Long before the change of pilots, the captain must make sure at what place the change of pilots will take place. The master of the vessel must obtain in advance from the departing pilot the necessary information about any requirements associated with navigation during the shift.
After changing pilots, the Master (captain) and the new pilot must follow the intended navigation route, as required above.
Device for pilot watch
If several pilots board the ship, the captain, in connection with the passage through the intended navigation, must ascertain his position of watch.
The officer of the watch must ensure that, when changing watches, the pilot leaving duty carefully informs his replacement of the ship's position, course and other matters of navigational importance, and the pilot is required to undergo navigational exercises to be undertaken with the pilot coming on duty.
Pilot's instructions - bridge communications
The officer of the watch must constantly ensure that the pilot's instructions and the helmsman's orders are carried out correctly, and in this regard he must ensure that no misunderstandings arise between the helmsman and the pilot due to language problems. If a helmsman mistakenly applies the wrong rudder, he must be corrected immediately by ordering "midships" before repeating the correct order.
To ensure that the master and officer of the watch are well aware of communications between the pilot and other vessels in the area, the tugs and the shore, the pilot should be encouraged to communicate in English.
