6 Communications language
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6 Communications language

  6.1 Pilots should be familiar with the IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases and use them in appropriate situations during radiocommunications as well as during verbal exchanges on the bridge. This will enable the master and officer in charge of the navigational watch to better understand the communications and their intent.

  6.2 Communications on board between the pilot and bridge watchkeeping personnel should be conducted in the English language or in a language other than English that is common to all those involved in the operation.

  6.3 When a pilot is communicating to parties external to the ship, such as vessel traffic services, tugs or linesmen and the pilot is unable to communicate in the English language or a language that can be understood on the bridge, the pilot should, as soon as practicable, explain what was said to enable the bridge personnel to monitor any subsequent actions taken by those external parties.


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