MARINE PILOT WORK PROCESS
Port/Harbour pilots are a unique group of seafarers who possess high levels of local area knowledge, ship handling skills and navigational experience. The pilot’s job is also considered as a highly respectable position as the flag will be flew to indicate his presence on the vessel. When on board vessel, the pilot’s role is to work with the bridge team to ensure a safe passage through the pilotage region/s is achieved. As pilotage work is largely dependent on shipping demands and tidal conditions, work schedules are highly irregular with duties performed across all hours of the day and night throughout the shift system requirement. Responding to the duty-call, the pilot will jump on the Pilot Boat and proceed to his designated call either for vessel or any floating craft which require pilotage advice to approach, leave or shift within the harbour limits irregardless the prevailing of the sea and weather conditions. It very vital for the pilot to be in good shape either me...