During departure, a passing vessel in the channel created a closer-than-comfortable situation, but the Master's early recognition and a small course adjustment kept clearances comfortable throughout, with no actual close-quarters emergency. How should this event be treated afterward?

A. As a worthwhile event to debrief specifically because of what worked — the early recognition and small, timely adjustment that prevented the situation from ever becoming a genuine close-quarters emergency are exactly the kind of practice worth reinforcing, not something to dismiss simply because no emergency occurred

B. Only formally reportable incidents are worth any team discussion or reflection afterward

C. No debrief is necessary since no actual emergency or close-quarters situation developed

D. The event should only be discussed if the passing vessel's operator files a complaint

A. Accept the new plan without question since the pilot has local knowledge and authority over all manoeuvring decisions

B. Insist on the original MPX plan being followed exactly regardless of the pilot's reasoning

C. Query the change directly and ask the pilot to explain the reasoning before accepting it — the pilot brings essential local knowledge, but the Master retains overall responsibility for the vessel and must understand and be satisfied with the plan being followed, not simply defer without comprehension

D. Say nothing and monitor passively, since pilots are never required to explain their plan to the Master

A. Speak up immediately and clearly, stating the specific observed hazard — the presence of a pilot does not remove the bridge team's obligation to maintain independent monitoring and to challenge anything that appears unsafe, regardless of the pilot's experience or authority on the bridge

B. Wait for the Master to notice independently before raising any concern

C. Say nothing, since the pilot is in charge of conning the vessel and has ultimate authority over the navigation

D. Only raise the concern after the vessel has already entered the shallow water, to avoid questioning the pilot prematurely