3.1 The appropriate competent pilotage authorityfootnote should establish and promulgate the location
of safe pilot embarkation and disembarkation points.
3.2 The pilot boarding point should be at a sufficient
distance from the commencement of the act of pilotage to allow safe
boarding conditions.
3.3 The pilot boarding point should also be situated
at a place allowing for sufficient time and sea room to meet the requirements
of the master-pilot information exchange (see paragraphs 5.1 to 5.6).