Marine Orders Part 54, Issue 5
Sch 2Check pilot conditions
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Schedule 2 Check pilot conditions
(see pr 95)
2.1 Meaning of check pilot voyage
A check pilot voyage is a voyage on which the pilot’s competency is being assessed by a check pilot.
2.2 Performance criteria and checklists
AMSA must:
(a) approve performance criteria and a checklist for this Schedule; and
(b) publish the criteria and checklist on AMSA’s website.
Note AMSA’s website is http://www.amsa.gov.au.
2.3 Check pilots to be independent
To the extent practicable, the pilot on a check pilot voyage should not be employed or contracted by the same pilotage provider as the check pilot.
2.4 Check pilot voyage considered voyage
A check pilot voyage counts as a transit of the pilotage area where it occurred for both the pilot and the check pilot.
2.5 Planning check pilot voyage
Before embarking on a check pilot voyage, the check pilot must:
(a) plan the assessment in accordance with the performance criteria determined by AMSA; and
(b) make records of the planning mentioned in paragraph (a).
Note The performance criteria are available on AMSA’s website.
2.6 Check pilot must advise performance criteria
Before embarking on a check pilot voyage, the check pilot must tell the pilot what the performance criteria are.
2.7 Checklist
The check pilot may use a checklist approved by AMSA or a checklist that includes the performance criteria within the approved checklist.
Note The performance criteria are available on AMSA’s website.
2.8 Pilot to be in control at all times
During a check pilot voyage the pilot must be responsible for the conduct of the voyage at all times.
2.9 Check pilot to be on bridge
The check pilot must be on the bridge at all times that the pilot is on the bridge during the check pilot voyage.
2.10 Conclusion of assessment
At the conclusion of a check pilot voyage:
(a) the check pilot and pilot must sign the checklist used on the voyage; and
(b) the check pilot must give the completed checklist and completed pre-assessment plan to AMSA no later than 14 days after the completion of the voyage; and
(c) the check pilot must de-brief the pilot and, if necessary, discuss remedial action with the pilot.
2.11 Critical finding in assessment