MASTER/PILOT RELATIONSHIP - PART 3

Code No: 498

Video Running Time: 18 minutes

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Many masters and deck officers have very strong views on how to deal with pilots: these range from handing over the ship totally to them to a complete lack of trust and confidence in all pilots.

This video starts by examining the background to the engagement of pilots. Pilots are generally engaged where they have an advantage over the ship's bridge team, namely in the confined waters of port approach, berthing and departure. Although they are more familiar with their own port and its facilities and with this type of navigation, the ship's team is more familiar with the ship. Both sides need to work together to ensure a safe passage.

A good master/pilot relationship is the best basis for a safe passage through the busy, confined and perhaps hazardous waters. To form such a relationship quickly requires both sides to have mutual respect and to understand each other's point of view.