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What is Pilot Boarding?

Pilot Boarding Designated process and location where a maritime pilot embarks or disembarks from a vessel.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Pilot Boarding” Used in Practice?

Pilot boarding area is near buoy Hotel, proceed slow ahead and rig pilot ladder starboard side.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

Related Maritime English Terms

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What is Pilot Boarding?

Designated process and location where a maritime pilot embarks or disembarks from a vessel.

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