Marine Orders - Part 28: Operations standards & procedures, Issue 2 (Order No. 9 of 1997)
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Navigation with pilot on board
3.3.38 Despite the duties and obligations of pilots, their presence on board does not relieve the master or officer in charge of the navigational watch from their duties and obligations for the safety of the ship. The master and the pilot must exchange information regarding navigation procedures, local conditions and the ship's
characteristics. The master and/or the officer in charge of the navigational watch shall co‑operate closely with the pilot and maintain an accurate check on the ship's position and movement.
3.3.39 If in any doubt as to the pilot's actions or intentions, the officer in charge of the navigational watch must seek clarification from the pilot and, if doubt still exists, must notify the master immediately and take whatever action is necessary before the master arrives.