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What is Live Pilot Plug?

Live Pilot Plug An active data connection port on the bridge that provides real-time navigational data from the ship's ECDIS or AIS system for the pilot’s portable unit.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Live Pilot Plug” Used in Practice?

Pilot to bridge: Please enable the live pilot plug and confirm data transfer from ECDIS is active before we approach the breakwater.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Live Pilot Plug?

An active data connection port on the bridge that provides real-time navigational data from the ship's ECDIS or AIS system for the pilot’s portable unit.

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