M500-4.1.10

The Master's obligations with respect to pilotage

M500-4 · Legislative Requirements · M500-4.1 Legislative Requirements

This lesson covers the Master's legal position, responsibilities and practical obligations when operating in pilotage waters, including compulsory pilotage, the Master–pilot relationship, the MPEX briefing, and Pilotage Exemption Certificates.

Independent preparatory study aligned to the MCA Master (Yachts less than 500 GT) oral examination syllabus. Not an MCA-approved course and confers no credit toward a Certificate of Competency.