American Pilots’ Association; The Respective Roles And Responsibilities Of The Pilot And The Master

Question 1

Which statement is true concerning the Navigation of a ship in pilotage waters?
A. It is ultimately up to the master and bridge crew.
B. It is up to the pilot alone.
C. It is a shared responsibility between the pilot and the master/bridge crew.
D. All of the above.

Answer 1

C. It is a shared responsibility between the pilot and the master/bridge crew.

Question 2

The master has right and in fact the duty to intervene where:
A. The pilot is manifestly incompetent
B. The pilot is incapacitated
C. The ship is in immediate danger due to the pilots actions
D. All of the above

Answer 2

D. All of the above

Question 3

Choose the best statement concerning how State-Licensed pilots are expected to act.
A. In the interests of the safety of the ship solely.
B. In the interests of the company that hires them.
C. In public interests
D. In the interests of the Captain and Bridge crew.

Answer 3

C. In the public interests. To maintain a professional judgement that is independent of any desires. That do not comport with the needs of maritime safety.

Question 4

Because it is required that compulsory pilots take all reasonable actions to prevent ships under their navigational direction from engaging in unsafe operations:
A. A compulsory pilot is not a member of the bridge team.
B. A compulsory pilot is an essential member of the bridge team.
C. A compulsory pilot takes direction only from the Master.
D. None of the above.

Answer 4

A. A compulsory pilot is not a member of the bridge team.

Question 5

True or False: Even though a pilot is not a member of the bridge team he/she is expected to develop and maintain a cooperative mutual supporting working relationship with the master and bridge crew in recognition of the respective responsibility of each for safe navigation.

Answer 5

True