Which is part of a good Master-pilot exchange?

A. The Master says nothing to avoid interfering

B. The Master tells the pilot the ship’s manoeuvring characteristics and defects, and asks for the plan including tugs and the point of no return

C. The pilot is not asked questions

D. The plan is revealed at the berth

A. The tidal height at the time of transit to confirm sufficient under-keel clearance

B. The yacht's fuel consumption for that leg

C. The colour of the seabed shown on the chart

D. Only the distance to the next waypoint

A. Assess the situation against the planned route and charted depths, take action to maintain safe water, and inform the Master if there is any doubt

B. Ignore it — ECDIS alarms are frequently false and can be left running

C. Switch the ECDIS to standby mode and navigate by GPS position alone

D. Acknowledge and silence the alarm immediately so it does not distract the helmsman

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