Unit 5 - Liaising and communicating within the port

This unit concerns liaison between the pilot and the rest of the port team, including tugs, Port Control, mooring party, Harbour Master, operatives, and other vessels. It does not concern relationships within the bridge team.

Good communications need to be established, usually by VHF radio, but occasionally by other means. At all times it is important to take into consideration the requirements of other members of the port team.