Introduction
- Introduction
- History of pilotage
- Types of pilotage
- Conduct of pilotage
- Legal framework – legislative and regulatory requirements
Pilotage Training & Techniques
- Pilot training and techniques
- Marine experience
- Methodology
- Simulators
- BRM and BTM
- Cultural awareness and management
Pilotage Law
- Pilotage and legal history
- Legal concepts
- The law of contract
- The law of tort (negligence)
- Liability in contract and tort
- Responsibilities
- Maritime law
- The flag state and ownership
- The Pilotage Act 1987
- The pilot
- Trinity house and pilotage associations
- The IMO and national laws
- Pilot boarding and pilot ladders
- Table of cases
Canal and River Pilotage
- Canal pilotage
- River pilotage
Use of Tugs – The Pilots Persepctive
- Types of harbour tugs
- Towing equipment
- Tug interaction and associated risks during towage operations
- Ship design and towage equipment
- Manoeuvring with tugs
- Escorting with tugs
- Communications & good practice