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.