What are basics of preparing a Pilot Plan on ships?

The Basics of Preparing a Pilot Plan

• Pilotage is visual navigation
• Pilotage needs to be planned
• Use large-scale charts
• Check dangers
• Check special rules
• Check VHF channels

Note :-

Checklist for receiving pilot in bad weather

• Inform master.
• According to pilot instruction.
• All crew wear PPE, life Jacket.
• Made fast fore & aft safety line.
• Walkie talkie should be satisfactory and charged.
• Pilot access not sleeper, hazard trace
• Check pilot ladder.
• Stand by life buoy and life line
• Duping pick up pilot use the safety harness, safety line.
• Sufficient illumination.
• Always contract with bridge.
• Cheek pilot ladder if free of oil, grease.
• Check pilot ladder personally by going down few steps.
• no overboard discharged
• Once pilot onboard hoist (H) flag.
• Cheek ladder is twist or not.
• All activities report to bridge.

Few things must ask to pilot or port authority :

• Which side is alongside.
• How many above water level.
• Pilot boarding time.

Duty with Pilot :

As per BPG:-