Definition
On boarding, pilot and master exchange information. The pilot card states draught fore and aft, length, beam, manoeuvring characteristics, engine type and response, thrusters and the status of navigational equipment; the pilot gives the intended route, berth and side alongside, tug arrangements, expected traffic, tidal conditions and abort options. The agreed plan is recorded and monitored by the bridge team. The pilot advises, but the master retains command and must challenge anything unsafe.
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