This checklist is to be completed by the Master and an entry made in the Bridge Log prior to commencing any Pilotage Operation:
- Has a completed Pilot Card been handed to the Pilot?
- Has the Pilot been briefed verbally on the vessel’s peculiarities, maneuvering characteristics and current status?
- Has the Pilot briefed the Master on the Passage Plan?
- Has the Pilot been advised on the status of Bridge Equipment, location of critical equipment and deficiency/error (if any)? (If applicable).
- Have the engines been tested astern prior to arrival or departure?
- Has Master ensured that progress of the vessel will be closely monitored at all times and positions are fixed regularly?
- Has Master ensured that the Pilot’s advice is understood and carried out accordingly?
- Have verbal engines and helm orders been confirmed and the execution of orders been monitored by Master and officer of the watch?
- Has the forecastle been manned and are the anchors in state of readiness for letting go in an emergency?
- Has Master ensured that safe working practices are complied during securing or slipping off tug’s line and crew stay clear of tug line’s snap back area?
- Has Master ensured that adequate and proper look-out will be maintained at all times, including positioning of lookout on the bridge-wings and any other location in all blind zones and areas of obstructed view from bridge conning position as required in Rule 5 of the INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA?
- Has the shipside been cleared of any protrusions which might cause damage to the ship or the terminal while berthing?
- Rigging of pilot ladder or gangway:
- Has inward bound vessel prepared pilot ladder or gangway on seaward side for disembarkation of pilot after berthing? (If necessary)
- Has information received via Shore to Ship Pilot/Master Exchange been included in the ship’s Pilotage Passage Plan?
- Has the Pilot been advised on status of bridge equipment, shown location of critical equipment and been advised of errors (e.g. Gyro Error) if applicable?
- Has the proposed Passage Plan been discussed and agreed with the Pilot?
- Have the contents of the Pilot’s Passage Plan been fully discussed?
- Has the Passage Plan been updated with regard to latest information received from the Pilot?
- Has the Pilot:
- Provided the latest information on tides and currents to be expected in the area?
- Provided the latest information on anticipated weather conditions?
- Confirmed the status of port navigational aids?
- Provided a mooring plan and tug plan?
- Advised of expected traffic conditions for transit?
- Advised of any special restrictions that apply for transit?
- Have port reporting requirements been complied with and has it been confirmed if the Pilot or ship’s staff will make reports?
- Has the requirement to keep the forecastle manned and anchor state of readiness been discussed and all local rules complied with?
- Has the Under-Keel Clearance been calculated, discussed and agreed with the Pilot as safe for transit?
- Has the use and number of tugs, mooring boats and other external facilities (shore sinches etc.) been explained by the Pilot?
- Has the Pilot provided information on the berth, side alongside and intended method of approach? (as applicable).
