American Pilots’ Association; The Master-Pilot Exchange: Best Practices Flashcards
What should each pilotage assignment begin with?
A conference between the pilot and the master
True or False: the initial conference between pilot and master should be an opportunity not only to exchange information that the pilot and master needs, but for the pilot and master to establish an appropriate working relationship.
True
True or False: All relevant information regarding the maneuvers or run that a vessel is about to take should be discussed at the initial conference between the pilot and the master.
False, Some additional information can be exchanged as the movement proceeds.
What statement is true concerning a MPX Card?
A. It should be created by the master or bridge team along with the passage plan.
B. The card should supplement and not substitute for a master-pilot information exchange.
C. One card can be created for I/B and O/B movements.
D. All of the above.
B. The card should supplement and not substitute for a master-pilot information exchange. Usually created by the Pilot one for I/B and separate one for O/B movements.
What should the Pilot’s Information Card have on it?
A. Radio channels to be monitored
B. Posting of anchor watch/lookout
C. Local navigation requirements or restrictions
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Information on the MPX card that the pilot may require includes:
A. Information about the vessel, its characteristics and condition
B. Crew to fix position of vessel
C. Only English spoken on the bridge
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is true concerning the Master Pilot Exchange:
A. Pilots should develop a standardized conference practice that is not personal in nature
B. Pilots should consider using memory aids such as written or mental checklists to make sure all essential items are covered.
C. If a pilot card is present their is not need for a MPX card.
D. All of the above
B. Pilots should consider using memory aids such as written or mental checklists to make sure all essential items are covered.
True or False: An effective exchange requires the participation of a master who is
present, is willing, and has sufficient skills, knowledge, and English language proficiency to provide the information needed by the pilot and to understand the pilot’s instructions and reguests.
True
If the master or bridge crew fails to provide the information needed by the
pilot or if an unsatisfactory exchange leads the pilot to doubt the ability of the master or bridge crew to perform the navigation duties normally expected during the vessel movement, and the pilot determines it is not safe to proceed what should the pilot do?
A. The Pilot should notify the authorities and remove himself as soon as possible
B. The Pilot should notify the authorities and finish the movement before disembarking the vessel.
C. The pilot should refuse to proceed and advise the master/bridge crew on anchoring the vessel and notify appropriate authorities by the best means necessary.
D. None of the above.
C. The pilot should refuse to proceed and advise the master/bridge crew on anchoring the vessel and notify appropriate authorities by the best means necessary
If the master or bridge crew fails to provide the information needed by the
pilot or if an unsatisfactory exchange leads the pilot to doubt the ability of the master or bridge crew to perform the navigation duties normally expected during the vessel movement, and the pilot determines it is safe to proceed what should the pilot do?
A. The pilot should adjust his/her pilotage practices during the movement accordingly.
B. The pilot should report the master’s refusal to engage in an exchange or to provide required information.
C. The pilot should record the master’s refusal to engage in an exchange or to provide required information.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
What statement is true conserning the Pilot Card/Wheelhouse Poster?
A. The pilot should be aware of the regulations requiring vessels to have a pilot card and wheelhouse poster containing maneuvering characteristics.
B. If the pilot considers the information in the oral Master/Pilot exchange to be lacking the pilot should consult the pilot card/wheel house poster to confirm or supplement information.
C. Pilot’s should be aware that information on the pilot card/wheel house poster may not be accurate when maneuvering in the particular waters of the pilot’s area or under local conditions.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
True or False: Exchanges with vessels that frequently call on a regular basis should have their Master/Pilot Exchanges readjusted.
True with a focus on items concerning both vessel and pilotage that may have changed since the previous call or are otherwise pertinent to the particular pilotage operation.
If transferring from Pilot to Pilot what is true?
A. The transferor pilot should request the master’s presence during transfer.
B. The Transferor pilot may request a representative form the bridge team’s presence during the transfer.
C. Their is no need to have the master/Bridge Team representative present during a pilot to pilot transfer as long as the pilot was comfortable with the original Master/Pilot Exchange.
D. None of the above.
A. The transferor pilot should request the master’s presence during transfer.
True or False: Where practical, the transferor pilot should repeat to the transferee pilot
information previously given by the master, in the master’s presence, and ask the master to confirm that the information is correct.
True
Initial training in the Master-Pilot Information Exchange should cover:
A. Regulatory requirements
B. Recognition of language, cultural, psychological and physiological impediments to effective communication and interaction and techniques for overcoming those impediments.
C. Best practices in specific pilotage area.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
