Master Pilot Exchange of Essential Information at Boarding
| SHIP NAME: | |
| This checklist is to be completed by the Master and an entry made in the Bridge Log prior to commencing any Pilotage Operation. | INITIALS |
| Has information received via Shore to Ship Pilot/Master Exchange (NVG 08) been included in the ship’s Pilotage Passage Plan? | |
| Has a completed Pilot Card (NVG 06) been handed the Pilot? | |
| Has the Master briefed the Pilot verbally on the vessel’s manoeuvring characteristics and current status? | |
| 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 information on the berth, side alongside and intended method of approach? (as applicable) | |
| 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 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?(For U.S. Water UKC Calculation Form (NVG04) is required to be completed and attached to this checklist). | |
| MASTER’S NAME/SIGNATURE:_____________________________PORT:______________________________________________________
PILOT’S NAME/SIGNATURE:_________________________________ DATE:_____________________________________________________ (FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RECEIPT) |
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