236-Passage Planning and Manoeuvring / 748
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BOS-PRD-07.900503
Version 04. Original date: 01/06/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Head of Operations. Approved by: BOS Head of Operations. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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The
Mas
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and the
P
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shall
exchange information regarding navigational procedures, local conditions
and rules and the ship’s characteristics. This information
exchange
should
be a continuous process that
generally continues for the duration of the pilotage.
Each pilotage assignment
shall
begin with an information exchange between the
P
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t
and the
Mas
t
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. The
amount and subject matter of the information to be exchanged
shall
be determined by the specific navigation
demands of the pilotage operation. Additional information can be exchanged as the operation proceeds.
Each competent pilotage authority
shall
develop a standard exchange of information practice, taking into
account regulatory requirements and best practices in the pilotage area.
P
ilo
t
s
shall
consider using an
information card, form, checklist or other memory aid to ensure that essential exchange items are covered. If
an information card or standard form is used by
P
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s
locally regarding the anticipated passage the layout of
such a card or form
shall
be easy to understand. The card or form
shall
supplement and assist, not substitute
for, the verbal information exchange.
This exchange of information
shall
include at least:
x
The presentation of a completed standard Pilot Card. In addition, information
shall
be provided on
rate of turn at different speeds, turning circles, stopping distances and, if available, other appropriate
data;
x
General agreement on plans and procedures, including contingency plans, for the anticipated
passage;
x
Discussion of any special conditions such as weather, depth of water, tidal currents and marine
traffic that may be expected during the passage;
x
Discussion of any unusual ship-handling characteristics, machinery difficulties, navigational
equipment problems or crew limitations that could affect the operation, handling or safe manoeuvring
of the ship;
x
Information on berthing arrangements; use, characteristics and number of tugs; mooring boats and
other external facilities;
x
Information on mooring arrangements;
x
Confirmation of the language to be used on the bridge and with external parties.
It
should
be clearly understood that any Passage Plan is a basic indication of preferred intention and both
the
P
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t
and the
Mas
t
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shall
be prepared to depart from it when circumstances so dictate.
P
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s
and competent pilotage authorities
shall
be aware of the voyage planning responsibilities of
Mas
t
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under applicable IMO instruments.
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The Pre-Arrival Checklists for the bridge and engine room
shall
be carried out in good time before arrival at
any location and prior to approaching an offshore installation.
All systems
shall
be checked in accordance with the provisions of the applicable checklist.
The
Mas
t
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is responsible for the strict adherence and application of this procedure.
All control and command systems
shall
be checked and tested under the supervision of the
Brid
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.
Pre-departure verification
shall
be recorded on the relevant checklist for bridge and engine room
respectively.
Communications between the bridge and engine room and the back-up steering gear
shall
be tested.
The emergency procedures for using the local steering unit
shall
be posted near the primary steering gear in
the steering gear room or as applicable.
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