Section 9 - BRM

Question 1

Info exchanged between Pilot and Master.

Answer 1

• Presentation of a completed standard Pilot Card.
• A deviation in the plan, if required.
• Any amendments to the plan should be agreed, and any changes in individual. Bridge ’team responsibilities made, before pilotage commences.
• Updates on local weather and sea conditions.
• An update on traffic conditions.
• Ship’s dimensions and manoeuvring information.
• Any unusual ship handling characteristics or defect in equipment.
• Information on berthing arrangements including the use, characteristics and number of tugs, mooring boats, mooring arrangements and other external facilities.
• Contingency plans should also be considered. These should identify possible abort points in the event of a
  malfunction or a shipboard emergency.
• Working language.
• All defects that might affect the manoeuvrability of the vessel.
• There will be circumstances when a debriefing with the Pilot after pilotage could identify improvements in the conduct of future pilotage operations by the Bridge Team